US4344627A
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Alphabet game
Assignee: Henkel Dorus GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A game device that includes a rectangular gameboard having diagonally extending rows of spaces between opposite corners thereof, and a set of cards for players to selectively place upon the spaces of their respective arms of the rows and a central space crossed by the diagonal rows, each defining a winner, and each card being printed alphabetically with a numeral such as that of a denomination on paper money, and the game also including a set of chips each of which is alphabetically printed so to represent the denomination amounts of the cards. The spaces in the arms and the center space are variously printed with numerals corresponding to the numbers printed alphabetically on the cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Jessie L. Jones
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/04; A63F3/0423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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An alphabet game comprising in combination, a rectangular gameboard a deck of cards and a set of chips, said gameboard having rows of rectangular spaces marked with numerals, said cards each being printed alphabetically with a word indicating one said numeral, and each said chip being printed with a letter which is a first letter of one said word printed on said cards, wherein there are plurality of chips corresponding to each said word, wherein said rows on said gameboard extend diagonally between opposite corners of said gameboard and wherein said numerals are in ascending order of one to fifty, in combination with a central space with numeral 100 at the intersection of said rows defining one winner of said game, while any section of either said row between any said corner and said central space defines a second winner if said spaces are covered by appropriate said cards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An alphabet game comprising in combination, a rectangular gameboard a deck of cards and a set of chips, said gameboard having rows of rectangular spaces marked with numerals, said cards each being printed alphabetically with a word indicating one said numeral, and each said chip being printed with a letter which is a first letter of one said word printed on said cards, wherein there are plurality of chips corresponding to each said word, wherein said rows on said gameboard extend diagonally between opposite corners of said gameboard and wherein said numerals are in ascending order of one to fifty, in combination with a central space with numeral 100 at the intersection of said rows defining one winner of said game, while any section of either said row between any said corner and said central space defines a second winner if said spaces are covered by appropriate said cards.
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) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |