US4108431A
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Game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-08
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1997-08-08
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus is provided with a transparent cylinder containing a dice support platform. The platform is movable by a manually operable lever to toss the dice. At the top of the cylinder there is removably mounted a slot-fed coin or chip container which is secured in a closed, locked condition by each of a multiple of key-operated locks. Removably fitted into the cylinder so as to be accessible to the players is a number of keys, two or so, for each of the key-operated locks, to be selectively tried by preliminary winners to determine the final winner, the one who opens the last of the key-operated locks.
Inventors
- 👤 Manuel Camara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/04; A63F9/0406; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/24; A63F2250/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
Game apparatus comprising a support base, an upright, tubular carrier member mounted on the base, a platform disposed within said member and means mounting the same therein for two-way vertical movement, a pair of dice supported by said platform, means for impacting said platform to throw the dice thereon, said member having a transparent wall portion for the viewing of said dice, a collection box having a coin-slot entryway for chips and the like removably attached to the upper end of said member, a plurality of key-operated locks removably attached to said box and individually effective in the closed condition to prevent the opening of said box, and keys for said locks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
Game apparatus comprising a support base, an upright, tubular carrier member mounted on the base, a platform disposed within said member and means mounting the same therein for two-way vertical movement, a pair of dice supported by said platform, means for impacting said platform to throw the dice thereon, said member having a transparent wall portion for the viewing of said dice, a collection box having a coin-slot entryway for chips and the like removably attached to the upper end of said member, a plurality of key-operated locks removably attached to said box and individually effective in the closed condition to prevent the opening of said box, and keys for said locks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, including a plurality of keys for each of said locks, said box being formed of multiple, separatable parts which remain unseparatable as long as one of said locks remains unopened, and slots formed in said member for the insertion thereinto for storage and for the display for selection of said keys.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The game apparatus of claim 2, further including a plug fitted within said member above said platform in spaced relation thereto, said plug having a lower end defining the upper end of a dice throwing chamber for said dice, said slots extending through said member into said plug.
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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |