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US4298200A
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Tangram game assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-21
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Granted: 1981-11-03
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Expires: 2000-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A Tangram game assembly constituted by two sets of Tangram pieces capable of creating a variety of geometric or representational figures. Also included is a deck of cards, each having printed thereon a Tangram puzzle figure and the solution thereto at a position at which it is obscured in play. In play, a card is withdrawn from the deck and its front face presented to the players who with their respective sets of pieces then race to recreate the figure. The player who is first to succeed is awarded the card. Cards in the deck are played, the player who gains the greatest number being the winner. Any number of cards may be played depending on how long the players would like the game to last.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice S. Kanbar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F9/0669; A63F1/00; A63F1/04; A63F2001/0475; A63F2001/0483; A63F2009/0695; A63F2009/0697; A63F9/1044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A Tangram puzzle game assembly comprising: A two sets of Tangram pieces each derived from a large square; B a deck of cards each having printed thereon a Tangram puzzle figure and a solution thereto; and C a box including a case divided into two compartments, the first housing said two sets of pieces and the second housing said cards, said box including means to support a selected card in an upright position at which it can be observed by players.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A Tangram puzzle game assembly comprising: A two sets of Tangram pieces each derived from a large square; B a deck of cards each having printed thereon a Tangram puzzle figure and a solution thereto; and C a box including a case divided into two compartments, the first housing said two sets of pieces and the second housing said cards, said box including means to support a selected card in an upright position at which it can be observed by players.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first compartment has a square area equal to one half said large area whereby said pieces are stacked therein in four layers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said case has an open end and a closed end, the open end exposing the deck in said second compartment, said box further including a cover fitting over the case and having a closed end and an open end, the cover in the storage mode having its open end aligned with the closed end of the case, and in the playing mode having its open end aligned with the open end of the case to permit withdrawal of the cards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3, wherein said cover includes a finger notch adjacent the open end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3, wherein said cover includes a transverse slot to form a socket for holding a withdrawn card in an upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein each card has a Tangram puzzle figure on one face and a solution figure therefor on the opposite face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cards each have multiple figures which are selectable by the players.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein each card has on either face thereof the same Tangram puzzle figure, and on its lower edge a small scale solution figure.
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) | 1984-11-02 | 1985-05-04 | 1985-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-02 | 1989-05-04 | 1989-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-02 | 1993-05-04 | 1993-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |