US3971562A
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Rollable sheet having target aperture and missile used therewith
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A target game comprising a rollable sheet member having a surface and at least one edge adapted to be removably supportive from a support means is disclosed. The target game further includes indicia means on the surface of the sheet member, having target aperture means therein associated with the indicia means. The target aperture means are adapted to accommodate a target displayed in the context of the indicia means.
Inventors
- 👤 C. Robert Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B67/00; A63B67/06; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B2024/0037; A63B2024/0046; A63B2024/005; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A target game comprising: a flexible sheet member having a front surface, a rear surface, a lower edge and at least one other edge adapted to be removably secured to stationary support means; said sheet member having such surface integrity as to be adapted to be rolled to form a self-supporting cylinder upon removal from said support means for insertion into a container for storage; adhesive means, disposed on said rear surface near said other edge, for removably securing said sheet member to said support means; said adhesive means being permanently maintained on said rear surface for reuse after said sheet member is removed from, and subsequently re-secured to, said support means; indicia means, disposed on said front surface, for representing a corporeal presence; means defining target aperture means, communicating between said front surface and said rear surface of said sheet member; said target aperture means being associated with said indicia means for accommodating a target to be displayed within the context of said indicia means; and access means, defined by said lower edge of said sheet member, for permitting participants of the game to pass under said sheet member from a position facing said front surface to a position facing said rear surface, whereby each of said participants can individually put their face into said target aperture means to lend a personal quality to said corporeal presence.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A target game comprising: a flexible sheet member having a front surface, a rear surface, a lower edge and at least one other edge adapted to be removably secured to stationary support means; said sheet member having such surface integrity as to be adapted to be rolled to form a self-supporting cylinder upon removal from said support means for insertion into a container for storage; adhesive means, disposed on said rear surface near said other edge, for removably securing said sheet member to said support means; said adhesive means being permanently maintained on said rear surface for reuse after said sheet member is removed from, and subsequently re-secured to, said support means; indicia means, disposed on said front surface, for representing a corporeal presence; means defining target aperture means, communicating between said front surface and said rear surface of said sheet member; said target aperture means being associated with said indicia means for accommodating a target to be displayed within the context of said indicia means; and access means, defined by said lower edge of said sheet member, for permitting participants of the game to pass under said sheet member from a position facing said front surface to a position facing said rear surface, whereby each of said participants can individually put their face into said target aperture means to lend a personal quality to said corporeal presence.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The target game set forth in claim 1 further including missile means adapted to be propelled at said target in said aperture means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The target game set forth in claim 2 wherein said missile means is a ball.
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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |