US4417732A
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Electrical construction game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-08
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2001-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A puzzle-game consists of a plurality of jig saw-type puzzle boards with identical pictures and puzzle parts for play. The game is played competitively with suitable chance devices, such as dice. The number of playing pieces corresponds to the numbers which can be generated by the chance devices, i.e. eleven pieces where a pair of dice are used in the play. The individual playing pieces are numbered and the spots on the board where the pieces are to be played bear the same respective numbers. The pieces must be played in ascending order of the numbers from three to twelve and finally piece number two. Each player is allowed a predetermined, e.g. three, rolls of the dice on each turn of play to try to roll the number of the next piece to be played. The roll of a double one, i.e. "snake eyes", during play incurs a penalty. The play of the last piece requires the roll of the double one, hence the name of the game "snake eyes". A preferred embodiment of the game utilizes a picture of a voluptuous woman and the breast piece is the final piece played. The final piece played is provided with a pair of lights which are lighted when placed in position by an electric circuit built into the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew J. Guill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F2009/1061; A63F2009/1066; A63F9/04; A63F9/0413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A competitive puzzle-game for play by a plurality of players comprising at least one game board of substantial thickness and having a recessed area comprising a flat portion surrounded by a peripheral edge defining the outline of the outer periphery of said puzzle and inner markings in said flat recessed portion outlining the location of eleven separate playing pieces, each marked area for play of a jig saw puzzle piece bearing a selected number, eleven playing pieces for said board, each of said pieces having a shape fitting a selected marked area on said board and bearing a number corresponding to the number on such area, a pair of dice for use by each player for generating random numbers from two to twelve, and said pieces are played competitively by a player on said board according to numbers generated by said dice in the order of numbers from three to twelve and finally piece number two, each player being allowed a selected number of throws of said dice to produce the number of the piece to be played, after which he loses his turn, playing piece numbered two, the last piece to be played includes at least one signal light, and said board includes electric circuit means in said recessed area marked area number two cooperable with said puzzle piece number two to energize said light, whereby the rolling of the number two, having the lowest probability, results in completion of the board and illuminates the light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A competitive puzzle-game for play by a plurality of players comprising at least one game board of substantial thickness and having a recessed area comprising a flat portion surrounded by a peripheral edge defining the outline of the outer periphery of said puzzle and inner markings in said flat recessed portion outlining the location of eleven separate playing pieces, each marked area for play of a jig saw puzzle piece bearing a selected number, eleven playing pieces for said board, each of said pieces having a shape fitting a selected marked area on said board and bearing a number corresponding to the number on such area, a pair of dice for use by each player for generating random numbers from two to twelve, and said pieces are played competitively by a player on said board according to numbers generated by said dice in the order of numbers from three to twelve and finally piece number two, each player being allowed a selected number of throws of said dice to produce the number of the piece to be played, after which he loses his turn, playing piece numbered two, the last piece to be played includes at least one signal light, and said board includes electric circuit means in said recessed area marked area number two cooperable with said puzzle piece number two to energize said light, whereby the rolling of the number two, having the lowest probability, results in completion of the board and illuminates the light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A puzzle-game according to claim 1 in which the roll of a number two by the pair of dice prior to the time that piece number two can be played resulting in a penalty to the player rolling the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A puzzle-game according to claim 1 in which said eleven pieces bear the picture of a woman's body when assembled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A puzzle-game according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of said game boards for play by a plurality of players competitively, each player operating said dice to determine the play of said pieces on his board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
A puzzle-game according to claim 4 in which each player is allowed a selected number of throws of the dice to generate the required number of the piece to be played, and said pieces being required to be played in numerical order from three to twelve and finally piece number two, the roll of a number two by the pair of dice prior to the time that piece number two can be played resulting in a penalty to the players.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A puzzle-game according to claim 4 in which said pieces bear the picture of a woman's body when assembled.
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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) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |