US4302012A
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Rotary gameboard with removable compartments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-25
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 2000-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A game comprising a gameboard having a stationary pedestal adapted for placement on a support surface. A circular platform having a playing surface on one side thereof is capable of rotation with respect to the stationary pedestal. A plurality of compartments are formed into the playing surface for receiving said playing chips therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Augustine Di Giovanni
- 👤 Gloria Di Giovanni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00264; A63F2003/00268; A63F2003/00274; A63F9/00; A63F9/001; A63F2009/0049; A63F2009/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
A game comprising a gameboard having a stationary pedestal adapted for placement on a support surface; a solid circular platform having a playing surface on one side thereof; a central circular hole formed entirely through said platform, and spaced apart uniform satellite holes smaller than said central hole, peripherally located around said central circular hole, lying on a concentric circle and also formed entirely through said platform; a central compartment removably received in said central hole and a plurality of uniform satellite compartments respectively received in said satellite holes, said compartments extending downward only part way into their respective holes; said pedestal having an upper portion which is larger than said central hole and smaller than said concentric circle so as to support said platform thereabout, said upper portion being an upwardly extending annular ring having a circular recess formed therein on the uppermost surface thereof; said platform having a bottom portion, said bottom portion being larger than said central hole and smaller than said concentric circle and being a downwardly extending annular ring having a circular recess formed therein on the lowermost surface thereof; a set of ball bearings positioned between said upper portion of said pedestal and said bottom portion of said platform, said set of ball bearings being received in said recesses of said upper and bottom portions so that said platform may rotate relative to said pedestal; each of said plurality of satellite compartments having a central cup section and a lateral peripheral flange formed about the upper edge thereof, said flange resting upon the top playing surface of said platform and said central cup section extending downwardly into a respective one of said satellite holes, said flange having at least one groove formed therein on the top surface thereof for receiving a cigarette, said central cup and flange being removably mounted in its respective satellite hole, whereby the platform and its playing surface may be rotated by a player or players for easy access to a particular one of the satellite compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
A game comprising a gameboard having a stationary pedestal adapted for placement on a support surface; a solid circular platform having a playing surface on one side thereof; a central circular hole formed entirely through said platform, and spaced apart uniform satellite holes smaller than said central hole, peripherally located around said central circular hole, lying on a concentric circle and also formed entirely through said platform; a central compartment removably received in said central hole and a plurality of uniform satellite compartments respectively received in said satellite holes, said compartments extending downward only part way into their respective holes; said pedestal having an upper portion which is larger than said central hole and smaller than said concentric circle so as to support said platform thereabout, said upper portion being an upwardly extending annular ring having a circular recess formed therein on the uppermost surface thereof; said platform having a bottom portion, said bottom portion being larger than said central hole and smaller than said concentric circle and being a downwardly extending annular ring having a circular recess formed therein on the lowermost surface thereof; a set of ball bearings positioned between said upper portion of said pedestal and said bottom portion of said platform, said set of ball bearings being received in said recesses of said upper and bottom portions so that said platform may rotate relative to said pedestal; each of said plurality of satellite compartments having a central cup section and a lateral peripheral flange formed about the upper edge thereof, said flange resting upon the top playing surface of said platform and said central cup section extending downwardly into a respective one of said satellite holes, said flange having at least one groove formed therein on the top surface thereof for receiving a cigarette, said central cup and flange being removably mounted in its respective satellite hole, whereby the platform and its playing surface may be rotated by a player or players for easy access to a particular one of the satellite compartments.
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) | 1984-11-23 | 1985-05-25 | 1985-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-23 | 1989-05-25 | 1989-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-23 | 1993-05-25 | 1993-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |