US3966211A
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Traffic court board game
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A board game apparatus having a plurality of line indicia defining an elongated street and a plurality of blocks disposed along at least one line representing a plurality of commercial institutions. The apparatus also includes a plurality of cards having instructions for destinations and a second plurality of cards having a plurality of court dispositions. A spinner is provided for determination of sequential player moves or traffic offenses, with a plurality of playing elements which are representations of automobiles.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene B. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00088; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A board game apparatus having a plurality of line indicia defining an elongated street and a plurality of blocks disposed along at least one side of said street, each block having an indicia thereon designating a different one of a plurality of commercial institutions, a plurality of first cards having instructions designating different ones of said commercial institutions for determining goal board destinations, a means for random selection of one of said plurality of commercial institution indicia or one of a plurality of traffic offenses committed on said street, a plurality of second cards having indicia indicating different monetary fines, a supply of play money for players, and a plurality of playing elements each of which represents a single player for movement to said blocks having commerical institution indicia selected by said random selection means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A board game apparatus having a plurality of line indicia defining an elongated street and a plurality of blocks disposed along at least one side of said street, each block having an indicia thereon designating a different one of a plurality of commercial institutions, a plurality of first cards having instructions designating different ones of said commercial institutions for determining goal board destinations, a means for random selection of one of said plurality of commercial institution indicia or one of a plurality of traffic offenses committed on said street, a plurality of second cards having indicia indicating different monetary fines, a supply of play money for players, and a plurality of playing elements each of which represents a single player for movement to said blocks having commerical institution indicia selected by said random selection means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said random selection means is a pivotally mounted spinner cooperating with indicia disposed in angularly spaced relationship about said spinner for indicating different ones of said plurality of commercial institutions and said plurality of traffic offenses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus described in claim 1 wherein each of said playing elements has a depending cylindrical boss and wherein said street has a hole configured and dimensioned for loose fitting engagement with said depending boss disposed adjacent to each commercial institution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein each of said playing elements is a representation of an automobile.
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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |