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US3949989A
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Bristled dart and spiked board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-02
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A dart game wherein the dart board includes a large number of sharpened spikes protruding outwardly from the surface of the dart board, a dart to be thrown upon the board, the head of the dart comprising a bundle of tightly packed bristles, mounted within an open ended tube, the dart to be propelled through the air with the dart adhering to the dart board by one or more of the spikes penetrating the bristles causing the dart to adhere to the board.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Van Meter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:23
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J3/00; F41J3/0009; F41J3/0033; F41J3/0047; F42; F42B; F42B6/00; F42B6/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A dart game comprising: a dart board, said dart board having a scoring surface thereon, a plurality of spikes secured to said board and protruding above said scoring surface, said spikes arranged in an evenly spaced apart manner totally across said scoring surface; a dart adapted to be thrown through the air and to be impaled upon one or more of said spikes, the forward end of said dart including a penetrable material, said penetrable material comprising a bundle of tightly packed bristles, whereby one or more of said spikes are to penetrate said penetrable material and rigidly support said dart with respect to said board; and said dart including a removable casing, said bundle of bristles being contained within said casing, whereby said casing may be removed to replace said bundle of bristles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A dart game comprising: a dart board, said dart board having a scoring surface thereon, a plurality of spikes secured to said board and protruding above said scoring surface, said spikes arranged in an evenly spaced apart manner totally across said scoring surface; a dart adapted to be thrown through the air and to be impaled upon one or more of said spikes, the forward end of said dart including a penetrable material, said penetrable material comprising a bundle of tightly packed bristles, whereby one or more of said spikes are to penetrate said penetrable material and rigidly support said dart with respect to said board; and said dart including a removable casing, said bundle of bristles being contained within said casing, whereby said casing may be removed to replace said bundle of bristles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The dart game as defined in claim 1 wherein: said spikes being located substantially perpendicular to said scoring surface, each of said spikes extending a length of approximately one half an inch above said scoring surface; and a guard rail attached to the periphery of said dart board, the height of said guard rail being slightly greater than the height of said spikes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The dart game as defined in claim 2 wherein: an eyelet assembly protruding from the exterior of said guardrail, a hanger pivotally connected to said eyelet assembly, said hanger being movable adjacent the aft side of said dart board.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |