US4184686A
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Game of mental addition using a die and a game board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-15
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Granted: 1980-01-22
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Expires: 1997-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A game of mental addition using a playing board marked with betting squares and squares for placing a plurality of domes. In each dome a magnet can be attached to a number marked on the base of the dome. Space on the board is also provided for a second chance card and for a pile of money. The order in which the individual players take their turns in this game can be determined by the throwing of a die.
Inventors
- 👤 Joselito R. de la Merced
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157; A63F3/00006; A63F2003/00018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
Apparatus for playing a board type game, comprising, a playing board, a plurality of means for indicating a number, a card denominated a second chance card, and play money, wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a plurality of playing spaces, each space being for the placement of one of said number indicating means, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a playing space for the placement of said second chance card, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a playing space for containing an amount of said paper money, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a continuous strip of playing spaces along each side of said board for the placement of an amount of play money, each space being marked with a different number, said number indicating a possible sum of the numbers indicated by each of said number indicating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
Apparatus for playing a board type game, comprising, a playing board, a plurality of means for indicating a number, a card denominated a second chance card, and play money, wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a plurality of playing spaces, each space being for the placement of one of said number indicating means, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a playing space for the placement of said second chance card, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a playing space for containing an amount of said paper money, and wherein the surface of said board has outlined on it a continuous strip of playing spaces along each side of said board for the placement of an amount of play money, each space being marked with a different number, said number indicating a possible sum of the numbers indicated by each of said number indicating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said means for indicating a number comprises a playing piece having upper and lower surfaces, said upper surface having spaces outlined on it, each space being marked with a number, said playing piece having a magnetic rim by which it contacts said playing board, and a strip magnet adapted to be positioned on said lower surface by said magnetic rim at a location corresponding to one of the spaces on said upper surface.
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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) | 1983-01-21 | 1983-07-23 | 1984-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-21 | 1987-07-23 | 1988-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-21 | 1991-07-23 | 1992-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |