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Board game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-25
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1995-09-25
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus consisting of a game board and four sets of playing pieces, enabling two, three or four persons to play an advanced game of checkers. The board pattern is that as shown on the drawing, the numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 representing four different colors or designations; playing piece numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 matching those colors or designations as shown on the board, to assist in a uniform movement of playing pieces across the surface of the board for the purpose of a game.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred J. Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00176
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
Board game apparatus comprising a game board having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 of the drawing and having on its surface the game pattern shown in said FIG. 1, the numerals in said figure representing four different colors or equivalent indicia, and four sets of game pieces, each set being of a different one of said colors or equivalent indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
Board game apparatus comprising a game board having the configuration shown in FIG. 1 of the drawing and having on its surface the game pattern shown in said FIG. 1, the numerals in said figure representing four different colors or equivalent indicia, and four sets of game pieces, each set being of a different one of said colors or equivalent indicia.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE14484C
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US2614842A
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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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |