US3989242A
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Game of manual dexterity
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-03
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A board game of manual dexterity includes a playing board divided into two identical zones. A large circle is centrally contained within each zone, as well as ten small circles numbered from one to ten, and a medium size start circle. Two differently colored circular disc are moved on the small circles. A pair of cylindrical shaped members held between two fingers of a player are transferred from the large circle of one zone to the large circle of the other zone with a given period of time.
Inventors
- 👤 John Shankel
- 👤 Marilou Shankel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F3/00; A63F9/18; A63F2009/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A game of manual dexterity, which comprises: a. a playing board having two identical zones and a pair of distal ends; b. a large circle having an outer periphery contained centrally in each said zone; c. ten small circles numbered sequentially from one to ten contained in each said zone; d. one medium size start circle contained in each said zone; e. a pair of cylindrical shaped members having a pair of distal ends adapted to be held between two fingers of a player, said cylindrical shaped members transferred from one said large circle of one said zone to the other said large circle of the other said zone; f. a timer unit; and g. a pair of circular disc members, one said circular disc member moved from said start circle through said small circles of each said zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A game of manual dexterity, which comprises: a. a playing board having two identical zones and a pair of distal ends; b. a large circle having an outer periphery contained centrally in each said zone; c. ten small circles numbered sequentially from one to ten contained in each said zone; d. one medium size start circle contained in each said zone; e. a pair of cylindrical shaped members having a pair of distal ends adapted to be held between two fingers of a player, said cylindrical shaped members transferred from one said large circle of one said zone to the other said large circle of the other said zone; f. a timer unit; and g. a pair of circular disc members, one said circular disc member moved from said start circle through said small circles of each said zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A game as recited in claim 1, wherein said timer unit is an hour glass type timer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game as recited in claim 2, wherein said hour glass type timer measures one minute.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A game as recited in claim 3, wherein the large circle of each said zone being of a different color, the only said circular disc members being of said different colors, and each said cylindrically shaped member having one of said distal ends of one color and said other end being of a second color.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A game as recited in claim 4, wherein each said zone further includes a pair of guide lines extending tangentially from the outer periphery of the rear large circle to each said distal end of said playing board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game as recited in claim 5, wherein each said cylindrical shaped member is a cork.
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) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |