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Tiddlywinks game
Assignee: GENERAL CONVERTERS AND ASSEMBLERS Inc
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Filing: 1975-12-23
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A tiddlywinks game characterized by a major target surface slanted whereby shot disks falling thereon slide thereacross, and target receptacles, preferably cups, under the target surface and having open mouths flush with the surface. Preferred embodiments have a multiplicity of target receptacles having mouths of differing sizes at various locations on the target surface and having differing point values, a multiplicity of launch locations assigned point multipliers, and a reject receptor adjacent the lower edge of the slanted target surface and having portions assigned point values. The target surface is preferably hinged to a single planar surface forming the launch area and reject receptor.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin K. Danowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F2009/0295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In a tiddlywinks game of the type having shooter chips, shot disks, a launch area, and a target receptacle, the improvement comprising: a major target surface, said surface both having sufficiently slippery surface characteristics and being sufficiently slanted to the horizontal whereby said shot disks may slide thereacross when thereon, said surface having a lowermost edge adjacent said launch area; and at least one target receptacle under and attached to said target area and having an open mouth flush with said major surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In a tiddlywinks game of the type having shooter chips, shot disks, a launch area, and a target receptacle, the improvement comprising: a major target surface, said surface both having sufficiently slippery surface characteristics and being sufficiently slanted to the horizontal whereby said shot disks may slide thereacross when thereon, said surface having a lowermost edge adjacent said launch area; and at least one target receptacle under and attached to said target area and having an open mouth flush with said major surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The game of claim 1 including a multiplicity of target receptacles having mouths of differing sizes at various locations on said target surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game of claim 2 wherein different point values are assigned to said target receptacles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said launch area includes a multiplicity of launch locations at different distances from said target surface, said launch locations being assigned point multipliers according to their relative distances from said target area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The game of claim 1 wherein a reject receptor is adjacent said lowermost edge whereby shot disks sliding off said target surface may come to rest thereon, said reject receptor including at least one portion to which a point value is assigned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game of claim 5 having a multiplicity of said portions at differing positions along said lowermost edge, said portions having differing point values.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game of claim 3 wherein said launch area includes a multiplicity of launch locations at different distances from said target surface, said launch locations being assigned point multipliers according to their relative distances from said target area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The game of claim 7 wherein a reject receptor is adjacent said lowermost edge whereby shot disks sliding off said target surface may come to rest thereon, said reject receptor including at least one portion to which a point value is assigned.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game of claim 8 having a multiplicity of said portions at differing positions along said lowermost edge, said portions having differing point values.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game of claim 8 wherein said launch area and said reject receptor form a unitary board and said major target surface is hinged at said lowermost edge to said board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said at least one target receptacle is a cup.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The game of claim 10 wherein said at least one target receptacle is a cup.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a tiddlywinks game of the type having shooter chips, shot disks, a launch area, and a target receptacle, the improvement comprising: a major target surface, said surface both having sufficiently slippery surface characteristics and being sufficiently slanted to the horizontal whereby said shot disks may slide thereacross when thereon, said surface having a lowermost edge adjacent said launch area; and at least one target receptacle attached to said target area.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a tiddlywinks game of the type having shooter chips, shot disks, a launch area, and a target receptacle, the improvement comprising: a major target surface, said surface both having sufficiently slippery surface characteristics and being sufficiently slanted to the horizontal whereby said shot disks may slide thereacross when thereon, said surface having a lowermost edge adjacent said launch area; and at least one target receptacle attached to said target area.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game of claim 13 including a multiplicity of target receptacles at various locations on said target surface.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |