US4314703A
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Dart game and board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-13
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Granted: 1982-02-09
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Expires: 2000-06-13
Abstract
Abstract Dartboard has a first game side which is divided into fifty-two dart target spaces with each space carrying indicia corresponding to the fifty-two cards of the standard bridge deck. Each target space has a slot adjacent one end thereof into which a slot card each having one of the indicia of the standard bridge deck is inserted to thus hide the indicia from other players. The dart board is rotatably mounted to increase random chance and with the players taking turns throwing darts, dart games employing rules similar to poker and other card games can be played with the board. The reverse of the board is divided into spaces, each of which carries the indicia of one side of a six-sided die. Thus, by throwing darts to the reverse side of the board, games having rules similar to dice games can be played, but also employing dart-throwing skill.
Inventors
- 👤 Oresto P. Grottola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:44
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J3/00; F41J3/0009; F41J3/0061; F41J3/0071; F41J3/0076; A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A dart board comprising: a front face of material suitable for receiving and detachably retaining the point of a dart, said front face being divided into fifty-two target spaces; an indicia in each of said target spaces, each of said indicia corresponding to a different one of the indicia on a standard bridge deck of playing cards; a rear face on said board opposite the front face thereof, said rear face being different than the front face and being divided into a plurality of target spaces, and each of said target spaces on the rear face having therein a plurality of dots, with the dots in any one target space totalling a number between 1 and 6, inclusive, so that a numerical game can be played by throwing darts at the rear face of said board; and said board being circular around an axis, a tube in said board on said axis so that said board may be mounted upon a substantially horizontal pin and rotated upon its axis during the throwing of darts towards said board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A dart board comprising: a front face of material suitable for receiving and detachably retaining the point of a dart, said front face being divided into fifty-two target spaces; an indicia in each of said target spaces, each of said indicia corresponding to a different one of the indicia on a standard bridge deck of playing cards; a rear face on said board opposite the front face thereof, said rear face being different than the front face and being divided into a plurality of target spaces, and each of said target spaces on the rear face having therein a plurality of dots, with the dots in any one target space totalling a number between 1 and 6, inclusive, so that a numerical game can be played by throwing darts at the rear face of said board; and said board being circular around an axis, a tube in said board on said axis so that said board may be mounted upon a substantially horizontal pin and rotated upon its axis during the throwing of darts towards said board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The board of claim 1 wherein there is an opening in the front face of said board in association with each of said target spaces and there is an insert removably positioned within each of said openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The board of claim 2 wherein there is an indicia on each of said removable inserts, said indicia being positioned to be hidden when said insert is within its opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The board of claim 1 further including at least one dart and at least one marker pin used in association with said board for the playing of a dart game therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
A dart board comprising: a front face of material suitable for receiving and detachably retaining the point of a dart, said front face being divided into fifty-two target spaces; an indicia in each of said target spaces, each of said indicia corresponding to a different one of the indicia on a standard bridge deck of playing cards; an opening in the face of said board in association with each of said target spaces and an insert removably positioned within each of said openings an indicia on each of said inserts, said indicia being positioned to be hidden when said insert is within its opening, each of said indicia on said inserts being different and each corresponding to one of the indicia on playing cards in a standard bridge deck.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
A dart board comprising: a front face of material suitable for receiving and detachably retaining the point of a dart, said front face being divided into fifty-two target spaces; an indicia in each of said target spaces, each of said indicia corresponding to a different one of the indicia on a standard bridge deck of playing cards; an opening in the face of said board in association with each of said target spaces and an insert removably positioned within each of said openings an indicia on each of said inserts, said indicia being positioned to be hidden when said insert is within its opening, each of said indicia on said inserts being different and each corresponding to one of the indicia on playing cards in a standard bridge deck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The board of claim 5 further including at least one dart and at least one marker pin used in association with said board for the playing of a dart game therewith.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The board of claim 5 further including at least one dart and at least one marker pin used in association with said board for the playing of a dart game therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
The board of claim 5 wherein said board is circular around an axis and there is a tube in said board on said axis so that said board may be mounted upon a substantially horizontal pin and rotated upon its axis during the throwing of darts toward said board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The board of claim 8 wherein there are four rings circumferentially positioned around said axis outside of said tube and each of said rings is divided by a plurality of radial dividers to provide fifty-two target spaces on the face of said board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
The board of claim 9 wherein there are ten radial dividers within the innermost of said four rings, twelve radial dividers within the next outermost of said rings, fourteen radial dividers within the next outermost of said rings, and sixteen radial dividers within the outermost of said rings to provide a total of fifty-two target spaces within said outermost ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
76 words
The board of claim 5 wherein there is a rear face of said board opposite the front face thereof, said rear face being divided into a plurality of target spaces, and each of said target spaces having therein a plurality of dots, with the dots in any one target space totaling a number between one and six, inclusive, so that a numerical game can be played by throwing darts at the rear face of said board.
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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) | 1985-02-08 | 1985-08-10 | 1986-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-08 | 1989-08-10 | 1990-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-08 | 1993-08-10 | 1994-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |