US4173833A
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PsychologicaL game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1979-11-13
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A psychological game which is designed to be used mainly as a tool to enhance personal exploration and growth. The essential pieces include a base with a multiplicity of recesses and a multiplicity of spheres of varying colors which can be fitted into the recesses. Each sphere has a portion which can be writton on. The game is used by writing answers to specific questions on each sphere of the same color and then arranging all of the spheres to form a tetrahedron. The arrangement of specific color patterns adds significance when used in the processes of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Rosenblatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:47
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B3/00; G09B3/02; G09B1/00; G09B1/02; G09B1/04; G09B1/06; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00697; A63F2003/00716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A psychological game apparatus for enhancing personal exploration and growth, comprising a flat base having at least ten recesses for receiving respective spheres in a contiguous relationship, and at least four tetrahedrons, each comprising four spheres of a selected color mounted in said recesses, each said tetrahedron comprising a base layer of three spheres and an apex of one sphere contacting its three associated base spheres, the base spheres of three of the tetrahedrons and the apex sphere of one tetrahedron being contained in said recesses, with each sphere containing an erasable legend written by the user in answer to a question on a predetermined topic pertaining to the user, the written legends on the spheres of each tetrahedron referring to one topic.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A psychological game apparatus for enhancing personal exploration and growth, comprising a flat base having at least ten recesses for receiving respective spheres in a contiguous relationship, and at least four tetrahedrons, each comprising four spheres of a selected color mounted in said recesses, each said tetrahedron comprising a base layer of three spheres and an apex of one sphere contacting its three associated base spheres, the base spheres of three of the tetrahedrons and the apex sphere of one tetrahedron being contained in said recesses, with each sphere containing an erasable legend written by the user in answer to a question on a predetermined topic pertaining to the user, the written legends on the spheres of each tetrahedron referring to one topic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A psychological game apparatus according to claim 1, further including a fifth tetrahedron having three base spheres resting on the apex spheres of said three tetrahedrons and the base spheres of said one tetrahedron.
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) | 1982-11-12 | 1983-05-14 | 1983-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-12 | 1987-05-14 | 1987-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-12 | 1991-05-14 | 1991-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |