US3994498A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1975-10-02
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Granted: 1976-11-30
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Expires: 1995-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A game playable on the theme of checkers or the like. A frame structure has a raised playing surface with a plurality of apertures therein in a predetermined pattern. A plurality of balls, larger in diameter than the apertures and color coded for opposing players, are positionable in some of the apertures. Hammer-like impellers are used by the players to strike the balls from beneath the raised playing surface, through the apertures, to move the balls along the pattern of apertures or jump other balls.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey D. Breslow
- 👤 Eugene Jaworski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0076; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/3603; A63F2007/3607
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination: a frame structure defining a raised playing surface having a plurality of circular apertures therein arranged in a predetermined pattern; a plurality of playing balls of a diameter larger than the diameters of said apertures so as to be capable of resting therein and having a portion thereof extending below the playing surface; a plurality of upright partitions surrounding said apertures to define compartments thereabout to facilitate positive positioning of the balls in the apertures; and at least one hand-held impelling implement including a handle portion and a spherical head portion for use by the players of the game to strike a playing piece by direct physical contact from beneath the playing surface through the apertures to provide an element of manual dexterity for moving the playing pieces over the pattern of apertures or over other playing pieces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A game apparatus comprising, in combination: a frame structure defining a raised playing surface having a plurality of circular apertures therein arranged in a predetermined pattern; a plurality of playing balls of a diameter larger than the diameters of said apertures so as to be capable of resting therein and having a portion thereof extending below the playing surface; a plurality of upright partitions surrounding said apertures to define compartments thereabout to facilitate positive positioning of the balls in the apertures; and at least one hand-held impelling implement including a handle portion and a spherical head portion for use by the players of the game to strike a playing piece by direct physical contact from beneath the playing surface through the apertures to provide an element of manual dexterity for moving the playing pieces over the pattern of apertures or over other playing pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said apertures are positioned in a checker board type pattern.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The game apparatus of claim 2 including upstanding peripheral wall means about the playing surface higher than said partitions to facilitate retaining the balls on the playing surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game apparatus of claim 3 wherein said head portion is approximately the same size as the playing pieces.
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) | 1979-11-30 | 1980-05-31 | 1980-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-30 | 1984-05-31 | 1984-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-30 | 1988-05-31 | 1988-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |