US3989252A
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Game using a spiral tube and a roulette wheel
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-11
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A funnel mounted on a case and connected to a tube spirally down through the case and exiting over a roulette wheel where a steel ball dropped through the funnel may land scoring a value, 100 winning, and with a slot marked 100 on the wheel to provide a sudden death game ending.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin D. Mattson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/3622; A63F5/00; A63F7/34; A63F2007/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A game using a spiral tube and a roulette wheel, comprising: A case, A funnel mounted in the top of the case, A roulette wheel attached to an exterior lower side of the case, A tube attached to the bottom end of the funnel and mounted in the case, spirally descending through the case and leaving the case over the roulette wheel, and A ball, whereby the ball may be spiralled from the funnel to the roulette wheel, thereby earning a point value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A game using a spiral tube and a roulette wheel, comprising: A case, A funnel mounted in the top of the case, A roulette wheel attached to an exterior lower side of the case, A tube attached to the bottom end of the funnel and mounted in the case, spirally descending through the case and leaving the case over the roulette wheel, and A ball, whereby the ball may be spiralled from the funnel to the roulette wheel, thereby earning a point value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The roulette wheel of claim 1, wherein a slot of the roulette wheel is marked with the value 100, whereby a player having the ball land thereon may automatically win by achieving a winning score of 100 first.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The roulette wheel of claim 1, wherein the roulette wheel is marked with twenty four 5 marks, eight 10 marks, two 20 marks, and two 30 marks.
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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) | 1979-11-02 | 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 |