US4043056A
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Make a face game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-02
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A game for forming a variety of designs such as faces, scenes, etc., having a frame with outer ends and a vertically extending channel therebetween with an upper edge and lower edge and an opening extending transversely therethrough for viewing a design therein. A stand is connected to the frame at the lower end thereof for vertically supporting same, and a set of inserts which when assembled in proper orientation to each other forms a single design thereon is provided. The inserts are of a width to slide horizontally within the channel and between the upper and lower edges thereof and extending beyond the outer ends of the frame when assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry D. Savage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:17
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B1/00; G09B1/02; G09B1/04; G09B1/06; G09B1/14; A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00406; A63F9/1044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
A game for forming a variety of designs such as faces, scenes, etc., said game comprising: a. a frame having oppositely disposed outer ends with a vertically extending channel therebetween with an upper edge and lower edge and an opening extending transversely therethrough for viewing a design therein. b. a stand connected to said frame at the lower end thereof for vertically supporting same, c. said stand includes a leg at each end of said frame extending transversely thereto, d. a set of inserts having a rectangular configuration which when assembled in proper orientation to each other forms a single design thereon on each of the opposite sides thereof, said inserts being of a width to slide horizontally within said channel and between said upper and lower edges thereof and extending beyond said outer ends of said frame when assembled, e. said set of inserts includes: 1. an upper insert and lower insert extending the width of said frame and beyond said outer ends, 2. a middle insert extending between said upper and lower inserts, and 3. a plurality of intermediate inserts extending between said upper and lower inserts in abutting relationship to said middle insert, f. means for coupling said assembled inserts in fixed position to each other when properly positioned in said frame, and g. said coupling means includes a vertically extending pin having a shaft and head at one end thereof, said pin adapted to be received adjacent each end of said inserts in aligned apertures for assembling same in fixed relationship to each other, the top insert having an aperture with a counterbore for receiving said head of said pin therein, and a plurality of apertures in said other inserts for receiving said shaft therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
289 words
A game for forming a variety of designs such as faces, scenes, etc., said game comprising: a. a frame having oppositely disposed outer ends with a vertically extending channel therebetween with an upper edge and lower edge and an opening extending transversely therethrough for viewing a design therein. b. a stand connected to said frame at the lower end thereof for vertically supporting same, c. said stand includes a leg at each end of said frame extending transversely thereto, d. a set of inserts having a rectangular configuration which when assembled in proper orientation to each other forms a single design thereon on each of the opposite sides thereof, said inserts being of a width to slide horizontally within said channel and between said upper and lower edges thereof and extending beyond said outer ends of said frame when assembled, e. said set of inserts includes: 1. an upper insert and lower insert extending the width of said frame and beyond said outer ends, 2. a middle insert extending between said upper and lower inserts, and 3. a plurality of intermediate inserts extending between said upper and lower inserts in abutting relationship to said middle insert, f. means for coupling said assembled inserts in fixed position to each other when properly positioned in said frame, and g. said coupling means includes a vertically extending pin having a shaft and head at one end thereof, said pin adapted to be received adjacent each end of said inserts in aligned apertures for assembling same in fixed relationship to each other, the top insert having an aperture with a counterbore for receiving said head of said pin therein, and a plurality of apertures in said other inserts for receiving said shaft therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A game as in claim 1, wherein the design is of a human face.
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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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |