US3948524A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-14
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-03-14
Abstract
Abstract The game comprises a flat, generally square board divided into smaller squares, two classes of tokens for placement on the board including markers and bridges, and a deck of standard playing cards less queens, kings and jokers. The tokens are preferably colored so that the tokens of each of the game's players can be readily identified. The cards are used to determine the placement of the beginning tokens as well as the order of play throughout the game. During the game each player attempts to place his markers to enclose various areas on the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Ladd
- 👤 Harold F. Finizia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A game apparatus comprising: a plurality of first tokens; a plurality of second tokens visually distinct from said first token; the first and second plurality of tokens each comprise two classes, the first class being visually distinct from the second class, the classes being markers and bridges; a playing board having a substantially square playing surface marked into a plurality of smaller squares, said tokens being approximately the same size as the smaller squares of the playing board; and playing cards provided with designations to determine placement of a selected number of the first and second tokens and then to determine the order of play.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A game apparatus comprising: a plurality of first tokens; a plurality of second tokens visually distinct from said first token; the first and second plurality of tokens each comprise two classes, the first class being visually distinct from the second class, the classes being markers and bridges; a playing board having a substantially square playing surface marked into a plurality of smaller squares, said tokens being approximately the same size as the smaller squares of the playing board; and playing cards provided with designations to determine placement of a selected number of the first and second tokens and then to determine the order of play.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1 in which different colors are used to distinguish the first tokens from the second tokens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Game apparatus according to claim 2 in which the bridges are substantially taller than the markers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1 in which both first and second pluralities of tokens include three bridges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1 in which a set of beginning tokens include three bridges and one mark for each plurality of tokens, and tokens for continued play include only markers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
Game apparatus according to claim 3 further including a plurality of third and a plurality of fourth tokens.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Game apparatus according to claim 6 in which the four pluralities of tokens each include only one bridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1 in which the playing cards are 44 in number.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Game apparatus according to claim 8 in which a standard deck of playing cards is employed less kings, queens and jokers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
Game apparatus according to claim 8 in which the cards comprise four suits of 11 cards each.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A game apparatus comprising: a plurality of first markers and first bridges; a plurality of second markers and second bridges; a playing board having a substantially square playing surface marked into a plurality of substantially equal smaller squares; the markers and bridges each being of a size to occupy most of the area of each of the smaller squares, the bridges being substantially taller than the markers; and playing cards provided with designations to determine placement of the bridges and the first marker of each player and then to determine the order of play.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
A game apparatus comprising: a plurality of first markers and first bridges; a plurality of second markers and second bridges; a playing board having a substantially square playing surface marked into a plurality of substantially equal smaller squares; the markers and bridges each being of a size to occupy most of the area of each of the smaller squares, the bridges being substantially taller than the markers; and playing cards provided with designations to determine placement of the bridges and the first marker of each player and then to determine the order of play.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |