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US4285522A
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Pattern game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-04
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 2000-02-04
Abstract
Abstract Two sets of rectangular shaped tiles in the form of dominoes are provided. Each set of tiles are divided in half to form perfect squares. Each square of the first set are provided with separate identifiable indicia such as color or touch. One square of each tile of the second set of tiles contain a third indicia different than the first two squares on the first set of tiles. The second square on each of the second set of tiles contain the same indicia as the first square on the first set of tiles. The tiles are placed on a substantially flat surface alternately between the first set and the second set with the object being the first to create a pattern of four or more touching similar squares on either a rank, a file or a diagonal.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale E. Turner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/20; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/02; A63F2250/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A game for establishing a pattern of identical squares in either a rank, a file or a diagonal comprising: a first set comprising a plurality of identical three dimensional rectangles each divided into identical first squares and identical second squares, said first and second squares on said first set of rectangles being separately identifiable from each other, a second set comprising a plurality of identical three dimensional rectangles each divided into identical first squares and identical second squares, said first and second square on said second set of rectangles being separately identifiable from each other, said first square on each rectangle of said first set being identical to said first square on each rectangle of said second set, and said second square on each rectangle of said first set being different from said second square on each rectangle of said second set for establishing a total of three different identifiable squares, whereby alternately placing rectangles from said first set and said second set in a touching relationship provides a contest for first establishing a pattern of identical squares in either rank, a file or a diagonal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A game for establishing a pattern of identical squares in either a rank, a file or a diagonal comprising: a first set comprising a plurality of identical three dimensional rectangles each divided into identical first squares and identical second squares, said first and second squares on said first set of rectangles being separately identifiable from each other, a second set comprising a plurality of identical three dimensional rectangles each divided into identical first squares and identical second squares, said first and second square on said second set of rectangles being separately identifiable from each other, said first square on each rectangle of said first set being identical to said first square on each rectangle of said second set, and said second square on each rectangle of said first set being different from said second square on each rectangle of said second set for establishing a total of three different identifiable squares, whereby alternately placing rectangles from said first set and said second set in a touching relationship provides a contest for first establishing a pattern of identical squares in either rank, a file or a diagonal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A game according to claim 1 in which said first set of rectangles and said second set of rectangles are each in the form of a domino.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game according to claim 2 in which each domino has identifiable indicia on the obverse side only.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A game according to claim 1 in which said first and second square on said first set of rectangles and said first and second square on said second set of rectangles each contain identifiable indicia on the obverse side only.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A game according to claim 4 in which said identifiable indicia is subject to identification by touch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game according to claim 5 in which said identifiable indicia consists of a raised circle, a raised square, and a raised triangle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
A game according to claim 6 which includes: said raised circle is located on the obverse side of said first square on each rectangle in said first set and on said first square on each rectangle of said second set, said raised square is located on the obverse side of said second square on each rectangle of said first set, and said raised triangle is located on the obverse side of said second square on each rectangle of said second set.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A game according to claim 1 in which each of said squares is visibly identifiable by color.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
A game according to claim 8 which includes three different colors, a first color located on the obverse side of said first square on each rectangle of said first set and on said first square on each rectangle of said second set, a second color located on the obverse side of said second square on each rectangle of said first set, and a third color located on the obverse side of said second square on each rectangle of said second set.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-24 | 1985-02-23 | 1985-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |