US4021042A
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Magnetic board game
Assignee: Vivitronics Corp
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Filing: 1975-10-28
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1995-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A board game having a board with an array of pockets or recesses in the upper surface thereof including magnetic bases located within the game board below each of the pockets, each magnetic base having a randomly selected magnetic polarity, the game including a plurality of round, magnetic playing pieces adapted to be placed in the pockets and having oppositely colored sides of opposite polarity, said pieces adapted to align themselves with either colored side oriented upward responsive to the particular polarity of the particular pocket in which located.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard F. Sweeton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00694; A63F7/00; A63F7/0088; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00574; A63F2003/00583; A63F2003/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A magnetic board game comprising: (a) a game board defining a plurality of pockets arranged in an array formation thereon; (b) a plurality of magnetic bases located adjacent said pockets and positioned within said game board, said magnetic bases giving each pocket a predefined magnetic polarity; and (c) a plurality of spherical magnetic playing pieces including a first side and a second side of oppositely defined polarity, said playing pieces adapted to be selectively positioned within said pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A magnetic board game comprising: (a) a game board defining a plurality of pockets arranged in an array formation thereon; (b) a plurality of magnetic bases located adjacent said pockets and positioned within said game board, said magnetic bases giving each pocket a predefined magnetic polarity; and (c) a plurality of spherical magnetic playing pieces including a first side and a second side of oppositely defined polarity, said playing pieces adapted to be selectively positioned within said pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein said first and second sides of said playing pieces are oppositely colored with respect to one another to define polarity thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said sides of said playing pieces includes a flat truncated section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein said pockets are in the form of arcuate depressions in the substantially flat upper surface of said game board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game as defined in claim 1 wherein said pockets include flat inclined walls and a horizontal flat floor section.
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) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |