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Game apparatus for a game of hangman
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus for a game of "Hangman" includes a playing board having a plurality of rows of holes in a top surface thereof. The rows of holes are adapted to receive letter pegs, wherein the unknown word is formed in one row from letter pegs stored in other rows. A pair of scaffolds are hingably mounted onto the top playing surface. A plurality of body parts are provided for forming figures on the scaffolds. The top playing surface has four square holes therein for storing the body parts and score cards therein. The top playing surface has a pair of square apertures therein for holding a piece of paper having the unknown word formed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 George J. Lukacik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A game apparatus for the game of hangman, which comprises: a. a playing board having a top playing surface, said top playing surface having at each corner thereof square holes therein, at a center of two sides square apertures therein, and a plurality of rows of holes therein; b. a pair of scaffold members hingably joined to said top playing surface; c. a plurality of letter pegs adapted to be inserted into said holes; and d. a plurality of body members having means thereon for detachably mounting onto said scaffold members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A game apparatus for the game of hangman, which comprises: a. a playing board having a top playing surface, said top playing surface having at each corner thereof square holes therein, at a center of two sides square apertures therein, and a plurality of rows of holes therein; b. a pair of scaffold members hingably joined to said top playing surface; c. a plurality of letter pegs adapted to be inserted into said holes; and d. a plurality of body members having means thereon for detachably mounting onto said scaffold members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each said scaffold member is formed from a rectangularly shaped board having a metallic surface thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein movable panels are hingably mounted onto said top playing surface across each said square aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said body members are a head, a torso, a pair of arms, a pair of hands, a pair of legs, a pair of feet, a mouth, a nose, and a pair of eyes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each said body part has a magnetic backing thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said game apparatus further includes score cards and score conversion cards.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a handle member is affixed onto each said movable panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein there are eight said rows of said holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each said letter peg comprises: a. a cylindrical disc section having a raised letter on a top surface of said disc section; and b. a rod section extending downwardly from disc section, said rod section adapted to be received in one of said holes.
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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 |