US4483535A
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Triangle combination game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-03
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Granted: 1984-11-20
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Expires: 2002-12-03
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure is concerned with a puzzle type game involving an equilateral triangle assembly of hexagonal-form sub-assemblies of side-by-side components, wherein adjacent sub-assemblies share two common components and are held together in assembly but adapted for rotation of each sub-assembly around its own center.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Guy LeCart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/08; A63F9/0803; A63F9/0823; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/12; A63F2250/122; A63F2250/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A game of the puzzle type combining an assembly of components in modifiable combinations by rotation of selected sub-assemblies of components about parallel axes, characterized in that the game comprises at least thirteen components whose general shape is that of an equilateral triangle, each component having two spaced walls connected rigidly by an axis, the components being placed side by side in such a manner as to create sub-assemblies of hexagonal form with each sub-assembly having two components in common with an adjacent sub-assembly, means for holding the components side by side while permitting rotation of each sub-assembly around its own center, said holding means including an elastic strap passing over the axes of peripheral components of the assembly between the walls thereof, each hexagonal sub-assembly having a disc located at the center of that sub-assembly between the walls of the components of that sub-assembly and between the axes of the components of that sub-assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A game of the puzzle type combining an assembly of components in modifiable combinations by rotation of selected sub-assemblies of components about parallel axes, characterized in that the game comprises at least thirteen components whose general shape is that of an equilateral triangle, each component having two spaced walls connected rigidly by an axis, the components being placed side by side in such a manner as to create sub-assemblies of hexagonal form with each sub-assembly having two components in common with an adjacent sub-assembly, means for holding the components side by side while permitting rotation of each sub-assembly around its own center, said holding means including an elastic strap passing over the axes of peripheral components of the assembly between the walls thereof, each hexagonal sub-assembly having a disc located at the center of that sub-assembly between the walls of the components of that sub-assembly and between the axes of the components of that sub-assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A game in accordance with claim 1, further characterized in that each axis has a pulley thereon adapted to engage the strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A game in accordance with claim 2, further characterized in that each disc is beveled at its periphery and has its periphery engaged with adjacent pulleys.
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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) | 1987-11-20 | 1988-05-21 | 1988-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-20 | 1992-05-21 | 1992-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-20 | 1996-05-21 | 1996-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |