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Hangman game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A hangman game includes a three dimensional miniature gallows with an operable trap door over which a noose is pendently supported. Separate head, torso, arm, hand, leg and foot components include magnets positioned for the components to be engaged in the form of a human representation. The head component is proportioned to be carried by the noose. A rack for letter blocks to construct a pre-selected word is secured to the platform and a spinner is provided for determining by chance the number of letters which the preselected word is to contain.
Inventors
- 👤 James Grossi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/34; A63F9/0098; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A hangman game comprising: a miniature three dimensional gallows having a platform including an operable trap door and a noose pendently suspended over the trap door; component means for constructing a representation of a human figure to be suspended from said noose, said component means including separate head, torso, arm and leg components; said components carrying mutually engageable magnetic buttons for removably engaging said components to each other to construct said representation in steps starting with said head component; said head component being proportioned to be carried in said noose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A hangman game comprising: a miniature three dimensional gallows having a platform including an operable trap door and a noose pendently suspended over the trap door; component means for constructing a representation of a human figure to be suspended from said noose, said component means including separate head, torso, arm and leg components; said components carrying mutually engageable magnetic buttons for removably engaging said components to each other to construct said representation in steps starting with said head component; said head component being proportioned to be carried in said noose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of blocks having letter indicia thereon, and a rack for said blocks secured to said platform for indicating correctly guessed letters of a preselected word.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game of claim 2 further comprising chance means for selecting the number of letters which said preselected word is to contain.
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |