US4033587A
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Horse race board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-22
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A horse race game apparatus comprises a game board having a horseshoe shaped racetrack on the playing surface. The racetrack is divided into a plurality of lanes, each lane having a plurality of spaces. Each lane includes track structure for guiding a horse-like marker around the lane elements, attached to the markers comprising a member coupled to the track structure and first and second elements coupled to the member and to each other for pulling the marker around the track in either direction a number of spaces according to the move dictated by the results of playing cards. A score card and chips are included.
Inventors
- 👤 Willie R. Oliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F1/00; A63F1/04; A63F9/00; A63F9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A game apparatus comprising in combination playing cards, scoring means and a game board, said game board having outlined thereon a horseshoe racetrack divided into a plurality of adjacent lanes, each lane being divided into a plurality of spaces and having guide means for guiding a marker along the lane, and means on which said marker is removably supported, said means comprising a marker support member coupled to said guide means and first and second pulling means coupled to said member and to each other for alternatively pulling said marker along said track in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A game apparatus comprising in combination playing cards, scoring means and a game board, said game board having outlined thereon a horseshoe racetrack divided into a plurality of adjacent lanes, each lane being divided into a plurality of spaces and having guide means for guiding a marker along the lane, and means on which said marker is removably supported, said means comprising a marker support member coupled to said guide means and first and second pulling means coupled to said member and to each other for alternatively pulling said marker along said track in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus described in claim 1, wherein said scoring means consist of a sheet having columns for designating the marker number, the player's name corresponding to each marker, the results of each race run, the final results and the pay-off for the win, place and show positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
8 words
The apparatus described in claim 2 including chips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein each marker is in the form of a horse and jockey.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus described in claim 4, wherein each marker includes a dowel extending downwardly from the underside of said marker, said dowel fitting in a hole provided in each marker support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus described in claim 5 including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place indicia on said game board, each of said indicia having a hole therein into which said marker dowel fits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus described in claim 1, wherein said guide means comprises a track with which said marker support member is coupled and wherein said first and second pulling means comprises a pair of winches coupled to each other by means of a cord which extends from one winch around said track to the second winch, said cord being attached to said member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus described in claim 7, including a cord groove in said track.
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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) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |