US4099723A
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Multi-tier game board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-07
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Granted: 1978-07-11
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Expires: 1997-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A multi-tier game board upon which games such as chess and checkers may be played with the usual playing pieces and under the usual rules. The game board includes a first tier of square ring configuration having 28 playing squares, a second tier of square ring configuration having 20 playing squares, a third tier of square ring configuration having 12 playing squares and a fourth tier of square planar configuration having 4 playing squares. The four tiers may be nestingly positioned with respect to each other to provide a conventional 64 square playing board or may be vertically displaced and vertically aligned with respect to each other to provide a three dimensional game board.
Inventors
- 👤 Pablo T. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00214; A63F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A variably configurable multi-tier game board for chess and checker games comprising: (a) a first tier having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 28 playing squares and displayed, said first tier having an endless inner edge; (b) a second tier vertically displaced from said first tier and having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 20 playing squares are displayed, said second tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said first tier, said second tier having an endless inner edge; (c) a third tier vertically displaced from said second tier and having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 12 playing squares are displayed, said third tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said second tier, said third tier having an endless inner edge; (d) a fourth tier vertically displaced from said third tier and having a planar surface of square configuration upon which four playing squares are displayed, said fourth tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said third tier; and (e) each of said first, second, third, and fourth tiers being a separate entity to allow vertical rearrangement and spacing alterations therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A variably configurable multi-tier game board for chess and checker games comprising: (a) a first tier having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 28 playing squares and displayed, said first tier having an endless inner edge; (b) a second tier vertically displaced from said first tier and having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 20 playing squares are displayed, said second tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said first tier, said second tier having an endless inner edge; (c) a third tier vertically displaced from said second tier and having a planar surface of square ring configuration upon which 12 playing squares are displayed, said third tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said second tier, said third tier having an endless inner edge; (d) a fourth tier vertically displaced from said third tier and having a planar surface of square configuration upon which four playing squares are displayed, said fourth tier having an endless outer edge which substantially matches and is in vertical alignment with the inner edge of said third tier; and (e) each of said first, second, third, and fourth tiers being a separate entity to allow vertical rearrangement and spacing alterations therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 wherein the 28 playing squares displayed on said first tier are identified in accordance with the chess standard system of notation as including: (a) the entire first rank of playing squares extending along the length of one leg of said first tier; (b) the entire eight rank of playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said first tier; (c) the entire King's Rook file of playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said first tier; and (d) the entire Queen's Rook file of playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said first tier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
155 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 wherein the 20 playing squares displayed on said second tier are identified in accordance with the chess standard system of notation as including: (a) a portion of the second rank of playing squares extending along the length of one leg of said second tier with that portion including playing squares QK2 through KK2; (b) a portion of the seventh rank of playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said second tier with that portion including playing squares QK7 through KK7; (c) a portion of the Queen's Knight file playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said second tier with that portion including the playing squares QK2 through QK7; and (d) a portion of the King's Knight file playing squares extending along the length of another leg of said second tier with that portion including the playing squares KK2 through KK7.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 wherein the 12 playing squares displayed on said third tier are identified in accordance with the chess standard system of notation as including: (a) a portion of the third rank of playing squares extending along the length of one leg of said third tier with that portion including the playing squares QB3 through KB3; (b) a portion of the sixth rank of playing squares extending along the length of another one of the legs of said third tier with that portion including the playing squares QB6 through KB6; (c) a portion of the Queen's Bishop file playing squares extending along the length of another one of the legs of said third tier with that portion including the playing squares QB3 through QB6; and (d) a portion of the King's Bishop file playing squares extending along the length of another one of the legs of said third tier with that portion including the playing squares KB3 through KB7.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 wherein the four playing squares displayed on said fourth tier are identified in accordance with the chess standard system of notation as Q4, Q5, K4 and K5.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising: (a) a base for supporting a selected one of said first, said second, said third and said fourth tiers; and (b) means on said base and upstanding therefrom for supporting the remaining ones of said first, said second, said third and said fourth tiers in vertically displaced and vertically aligned relationships above said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 6 wherein said means includes a plurality of columns.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A multi-tier game board as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising: (a) a base for supporting said fourth tier in a predetermined location thereon; and (b) support means arranged on said base in a predetermined array and upstanding therefrom for supporting said third tier above said fourth tier and in vertical alignment therewith, for supporting said second tier above said third tier and in vertical alignment therewith, and for supporting said first tier above said second tier and in vertical alignment therewith.
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) | 1981-07-10 | 1982-01-09 | 1982-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-10 | 1986-01-09 | 1986-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-10 | 1990-01-09 | 1990-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |