US4163560A
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Board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-27
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Granted: 1979-08-07
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Expires: 1997-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A board game comprising playing pieces each consisting of a body having a plurality of distinct orthogonal projection shapes and a board having sets of recesses, each set consisting of at least one recess of a shape corresponding to one of said projection shapes so that any playing piece has a like plurality of unique orientations, in each of which, it can be inserted into and retained by any recess of a particular set, and at least one die whose faces respectively display the shapes.
Inventors
- 👤 Arieh Solomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00697; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/0666; A63F2003/00747; A63F2003/00794
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A board game comprising playing pieces each consisting of a body having a plurality of distinct orthogonal projection shapes and a board having sets of recesses, each set consisting of at least one recess of a shape corresponding to one of said projection shapes so that any playing piece has a like plurality of unique orientations, in each of which, it can be inserted into and retained by any recess of a particular set, and at least one die whose faces respectively display said shapes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A board game comprising playing pieces each consisting of a body having a plurality of distinct orthogonal projection shapes and a board having sets of recesses, each set consisting of at least one recess of a shape corresponding to one of said projection shapes so that any playing piece has a like plurality of unique orientations, in each of which, it can be inserted into and retained by any recess of a particular set, and at least one die whose faces respectively display said shapes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A board game according to claim 1 wherein each playing piece has three distinct orthogonally directed projection shapes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
An educational game comprising the steps of: a. throwing a die bearing on its faces respective shapes; b. identifying a recess from a plurality of recesses formed in a board having a shape corresponding to the shape displayed by the die; c. orientating a playing piece having a plurality of distinct, orthogonal projection shapes so as to be orthogonally disposed with respect to the identified recess; and d. inserting the playing piece orthogonally into the recess so as to be retained thereby.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
An educational game comprising the steps of: a. throwing a die bearing on its faces respective shapes; b. identifying a recess from a plurality of recesses formed in a board having a shape corresponding to the shape displayed by the die; c. orientating a playing piece having a plurality of distinct, orthogonal projection shapes so as to be orthogonally disposed with respect to the identified recess; and d. inserting the playing piece orthogonally into the recess so as to be retained thereby.
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) | 1982-08-06 | 1983-02-05 | 1983-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-06 | 1987-02-05 | 1987-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-06 | 1991-02-05 | 1991-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |