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US4004804A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-02
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1996-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus simulating a combination of golf and pool includes a game top comprising either a self-supporting substantially planar member or one adapted to be disposed atop a conventional pool table and is played by one or more persons each utilizing a cue, cue ball and a plurality of distinctive sequentially numbered playing balls. The game top is provided with specific rack marking indicia in the center for initially spotting all of the playing balls and includes corner out-of-bounds markers and two side markers, each of the latter intended to receive only those playing balls of one of the players.
Inventors
- 👤 William T. Gholson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A game apparatus including, a rectangular game top having a substantially planar upper playing surface, means supporting said game top at a fixed elevation, out-of-bounds markers at the four corners of said playing surface, a tee marker of a first color adjacent one end of said playing surface, a cue ball of said first color adapted to be spotted on said tee marker upon the initiation of play, a tee marker of a second color adjacent the opposite end of said playing surface, a cue ball of said second color adapted to be spotted on said second color tee marker, a plurality of sequentially numbered playing balls of said first color and a plurality of sequentially numbered balls of said second color disposed upon said playing surface, rack marking means in the center of said playing surface for initially spotting all of said playing balls, a side marker of said first color intermediately disposed along one side of said playing surface, a side marker of said second color intermediately disposed along the opposite side of said playing surface, and cues adapted to be used by two players each to drive one of said colored cue balls to sequentially strike said numbered playing balls of a similar color into one said side marker of a similar color.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A game apparatus including, a rectangular game top having a substantially planar upper playing surface, means supporting said game top at a fixed elevation, out-of-bounds markers at the four corners of said playing surface, a tee marker of a first color adjacent one end of said playing surface, a cue ball of said first color adapted to be spotted on said tee marker upon the initiation of play, a tee marker of a second color adjacent the opposite end of said playing surface, a cue ball of said second color adapted to be spotted on said second color tee marker, a plurality of sequentially numbered playing balls of said first color and a plurality of sequentially numbered balls of said second color disposed upon said playing surface, rack marking means in the center of said playing surface for initially spotting all of said playing balls, a side marker of said first color intermediately disposed along one side of said playing surface, a side marker of said second color intermediately disposed along the opposite side of said playing surface, and cues adapted to be used by two players each to drive one of said colored cue balls to sequentially strike said numbered playing balls of a similar color into one said side marker of a similar color.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said supporting means comprises a billiard table having a playing surface and corner and side pockets, said game top completely overlying said billiard table playing surface with said out-of-bounds markers disposed at said corner pockets and said side markers disposed at said side pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein, said out-of-bounds markers comprise tabs extending from the corners of said rectangular game top to mask out the top of said corner pockets, and distinguishing indicia on said tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein, said side markers comprise said side pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein, said side markers comprise tabs extending from the sides of said game top to mask out the top of said side pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A game apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein, said rack marking means includes a cruciform indicia having two end legs aligned with said tee markers and two side legs aligned with said side markers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A game apparatus according to claim 6 wherein, one said end leg and side leg opposite said tee marker and side marker of said first color are likewise of said first color and said remaining end leg and side leg are of said second color.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said side markers comprise cups.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, said rack marking means includes a plurality of depressions in said playing surface disposed in a cruciform manner.
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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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |