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US4583742A
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Block and board puzzle game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-25
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Granted: 1986-04-22
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Expires: 2004-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A puzzle game includes a game board with a square playing surface, and a plurality of blocks defined by cubes, at least one of the blocks being a single cube and the remaining blocks including two or more cubes defining L-shaped, T-shaped, cruciform and straight blocks. The blocks can be arranged on the board to cover the entire playing surface, or stacked to form a cube, T-shaped walls or sets of stairs. Recesses can be provided in one surface of the blocks for receiving pegs, which increases the number of games which can be played with the puzzle game.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry Slinn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/02; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F9/1044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A puzzle game comprising: (a) a game board with a rectangular playing surface; and (b) a plurality of blocks defined by one or more similar cubes, at least one of the blocks being a single cube and the majority of the blocks including two or more cubes defining L-shaped, cruciform and straight blocks, the blocks being capable of defining a rectangle occupying the entire playing surface, the blocks also being capable of defining other geometric figures including a cube, a T-shaped wall and stairs, at least one recess in a top surface of each said block, the number of recesses in each block being equal in number to the number of cubes defining the block, and peg means removably insertable in said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A puzzle game comprising: (a) a game board with a rectangular playing surface; and (b) a plurality of blocks defined by one or more similar cubes, at least one of the blocks being a single cube and the majority of the blocks including two or more cubes defining L-shaped, cruciform and straight blocks, the blocks being capable of defining a rectangle occupying the entire playing surface, the blocks also being capable of defining other geometric figures including a cube, a T-shaped wall and stairs, at least one recess in a top surface of each said block, the number of recesses in each block being equal in number to the number of cubes defining the block, and peg means removably insertable in said recesses.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB190601154A
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US3929337A
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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) | 1989-04-21 | 1989-10-21 | 1990-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-21 | 1993-10-21 | 1994-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-21 | 1997-10-21 | 1998-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |