US4150830A
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Air tube game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1979-04-24
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus for use by opposing players includes a housing having a pair of playing surfaces and first and second arrays of apertures provided on each playing surface. Tubes interconnect the apertures of each first array with apertures of the second array on the other playing surface. The tubes are detachably connected and may be positioned in random orientation.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall E. Sink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/0079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
Game apparatus for use by opposing players comprising: a housing having a pair of playing surfaces; a first array of apertures provided on each playing surface; a second array of apertures provided on each playing tubular means detachably interconnecting apertures of said first array on each playing surface with apertures of said second array on the other playing surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
Game apparatus for use by opposing players comprising: a housing having a pair of playing surfaces; a first array of apertures provided on each playing surface; a second array of apertures provided on each playing tubular means detachably interconnecting apertures of said first array on each playing surface with apertures of said second array on the other playing surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said playing surfaces are positioned for facing in directions opposite to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tubular means includes a plurality of fluid conducting tubes mounted within said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game apparatus of claim 1 wherein movable means are mounted above each first array of apertures, said movable means including apertures extending therethrough and operable for selectively aligning its apertures with apertures of an associated first array.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The game apparatus of claim 4 wherein said first array of apertures are arranged in concentric circular patterns, said movable means including a member rotatably mounted on its associated playing surface, said member having its apertures also arranged in concentric circular patterns.
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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) | 1982-04-23 | 1982-10-23 | 1983-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-23 | 1986-10-23 | 1987-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-23 | 1990-10-23 | 1991-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |