US3997167A
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Game of track and field sports
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-05
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1995-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A game of runs, dashes, relays, shot puts, high jump, long jump, and pole vault for six players using two spinners, one marked in numbers, the other marked in measurements in feet and inches, a track, a score card, a grease pencil and six runner player pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny Alan Kratzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00082; A63F3/00006; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/0641
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A game of track and field sports, comprising: a grease pencil, a score card indicating a plurality of track and field sports events and means of scoring a plurality of players, a plurality of simulated runner pieces, whereby a player can indicate the position reached by the player in an event chosen from among dashes, runs, and relays, a track whereon is marked the path for a plurality of players and is marked a run and relay start and finish mark, a start mark for the 100 yard dash, a quarter mile mark, a finish mark for the 100 yard dash, a finish mark for the 220 yard dash, & a three quarter mile mark, a first spinner marked with concentric rings and random numbers in each ring, whereby a player can determine his moves in run dash and relay events, & a second spinner marked with concentric rings and random measurements in each ring and marked with a lose turn space, whereby a player can determine his moves in events selected from pole vaults, shot puts, high jumps, and long jumps, pegs mounted on each spinner, & a member fixedly mounted to a field between the spinners having on opposite sides thereof flexible members each engaging one set of pegs, whereby the spinner will be stopped at a particular value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A game of track and field sports, comprising: a grease pencil, a score card indicating a plurality of track and field sports events and means of scoring a plurality of players, a plurality of simulated runner pieces, whereby a player can indicate the position reached by the player in an event chosen from among dashes, runs, and relays, a track whereon is marked the path for a plurality of players and is marked a run and relay start and finish mark, a start mark for the 100 yard dash, a quarter mile mark, a finish mark for the 100 yard dash, a finish mark for the 220 yard dash, & a three quarter mile mark, a first spinner marked with concentric rings and random numbers in each ring, whereby a player can determine his moves in run dash and relay events, & a second spinner marked with concentric rings and random measurements in each ring and marked with a lose turn space, whereby a player can determine his moves in events selected from pole vaults, shot puts, high jumps, and long jumps, pegs mounted on each spinner, & a member fixedly mounted to a field between the spinners having on opposite sides thereof flexible members each engaging one set of pegs, whereby the spinner will be stopped at a particular value.
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) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |