← Back to Patent Explorer
US4019743A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Edifice for playing word game

Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1976-02-26
•
Granted: 1977-04-26
•
Expires: 1996-02-26
📄 Original PDF 🌐 Google Patents 🔄 Sync Now

Abstract

Abstract A multi-level edifice for playing a three-dimensional word game whose object is to gain the highest score in forming words having a fixed number of letters with the highest point value. The edifice is constituted by a set of transparent platforms equal in number to the fixed number and supported one above the other by corner posts. Each platform is provided with a uniform array of playing sites equal in number to the square of the fixed number, some sites being "free," the others being adapted to accept playing chips bearing different letters associated with numerals representing different point values. Words are formed in a straight line on any platform level or levels on the playing edifice.

Inventors

  • 👤 George Castanis

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 09:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0423; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00214; A63F2003/00217; A63F2003/00223

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim 249 words
An assembly for playing a three-dimensional word game in which the highest score is obtained by forming words having a fixed number of letters with the highest point value, said assembly comprising: A a multi-level edifice having a plurality of transparent platforms supported in superposed relation more or less above ground to provide playing levels equal in number to the fixed number, each level having formed thereon a rectangular array of equi-spaced circular playing sites equal in number to the squares of the fixed number, corresponding sites on the several levels being in vertical registration, the majority of the sites having circular wells therein provided with finger holes, said circular sites being interconnected by straight lines in the X, Y and diagonal directions to indicate the straight line directions in which words may be formed on each level, the remainder of said sites being integrally provided with permanent discs carrying stars to indicate "wild" spaces; and B a bank of disc-shaped playing chips, each having a letter thereon associated with a numeral representing a point value, said chips having a diameter slightly smaller than that of said wells and being receivable therein to create words having said fixed number of letters in a straight line in the X, Y and diagonal directions across any level, and in the Z and diagonal directions passing through said levels, whereby words may be formed in three dimensions, said chips being removable from said wells by inserting a finger in said finger holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 249 words
An assembly for playing a three-dimensional word game in which the highest score is obtained by forming words having a fixed number of letters with the highest point value, said assembly comprising: A a multi-level edifice having a plurality of transparent platforms supported in superposed relation more or less above ground to provide playing levels equal in number to the fixed number, each level having formed thereon a rectangular array of equi-spaced circular playing sites equal in number to the squares of the fixed number, corresponding sites on the several levels being in vertical registration, the majority of the sites having circular wells therein provided with finger holes, said circular sites being interconnected by straight lines in the X, Y and diagonal directions to indicate the straight line directions in which words may be formed on each level, the remainder of said sites being integrally provided with permanent discs carrying stars to indicate "wild" spaces; and B a bank of disc-shaped playing chips, each having a letter thereon associated with a numeral representing a point value, said chips having a diameter slightly smaller than that of said wells and being receivable therein to create words having said fixed number of letters in a straight line in the X, Y and diagonal directions across any level, and in the Z and diagonal directions passing through said levels, whereby words may be formed in three dimensions, said chips being removable from said wells by inserting a finger in said finger holes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, further including channel-shaped holders for supporting said chips in a viewable position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said platforms are rectangular and are supported by corner posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 31 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3, wherein each platform is provided at its corners with wedge-shaped projecting noses which are received in trapezoidally-shaped sockets formed in said corner posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 26 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4, wherein the ends of said corner posts are rounded to permit rotation of the edifice to facilitate viewing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fixed number is four.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4, wherein said corner posts are hollow and said sockets are defined by a pair of parallel walls transverse to the vertical walls of the posts.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US1512147A Cited
US1591639A Cited
US1655380A Cited
US1714127A Cited
US2335099A Cited
GB797013A Cited
GB1109204A Cited
US3464701A Cited
DE1811687A1 Cited
US3806124A Cited
US3819184A Cited
US3930651A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1980-04-25 1980-10-25 1981-04-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-04-25 1984-10-25 1985-04-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-04-25 1988-10-25 1989-04-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

Assigned Categories & Tags

No categories assigned to this patent yet.

Assign Category Tag