US4989872A
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Game of entertainment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-07-12
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2009-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A game of entertainment, designed and intended for the player to try to arrange a specific number of elements or counters used in the game in a determined order, which elements or counters are completely concealed within the structure of the game and are capable of becoming visible through a window once the player has guided these elements or counters to the window. Therefore, if the codes seen through this window correspond with those provided on certain elements or counters, a prize will be won.
Inventors
- 👤 Rafael Urrestarazu Borda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A game of entertainment, comprising: two spheres, arranged one inside the other; rigid separators provided between said spheres so as to separate and form a chamber between said spheres; a plurality of cubically shaped counters housed in said chamber, each of said counters having an open side and an another side provided with a numeric code, the outer sphere being fluted by a random arrangement of grooves, said grooves determining paths toward a window divided into five equal parts and provided in an outer one of said spheres; and a positioner slidable along said grooves and formed so as to be able to trap one of said counters and move said one counter toward said window, an arrangement in said window of five of said counters having a common code determining accomplishment of a final objective.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A game of entertainment, comprising: two spheres, arranged one inside the other; rigid separators provided between said spheres so as to separate and form a chamber between said spheres; a plurality of cubically shaped counters housed in said chamber, each of said counters having an open side and an another side provided with a numeric code, the outer sphere being fluted by a random arrangement of grooves, said grooves determining paths toward a window divided into five equal parts and provided in an outer one of said spheres; and a positioner slidable along said grooves and formed so as to be able to trap one of said counters and move said one counter toward said window, an arrangement in said window of five of said counters having a common code determining accomplishment of a final objective.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A game of entertainment according to claim 1, wherein the face of said counters having the code is provided with a slot, and is formed of a metal sheet which is complimentary to an additional metal sheet provided on an outer side surface of the inner sphere, both said sheets being magnetized so that said counters can rest on the surface of the inner sphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
A game of entertainment according to claim 1, wherein the positioner comprises a rod having one end which is provided with a manually actuatable handle, and another end provided with a plate which is introduced through the open side of said counters so as to allow pulling thereof, the rod being provided with a fixing element, said fixing element comprising a tubular portion which joins an upper plate and a lower plate, the tubular portion and the two plates forming a guide element for the positioner, the guide element being arranged so that the upper plate is outside and the inner plate is inside of the outer sphere, the rod of the positioner being housable in the tubular portion during displacement of the positioner along the grooves forming the paths in the outer sphere.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A game of entertainment according to claim 2, and further comprising a blocking element for locking desired counters on the window, said blocking element having an inner part which is housable in the groove on the side of a corresponding counter and a protruding, outer gripping part separable from the inner part of the blocking element by a tear line so that said blocking element along with the corresponding counter are lockable at a desired position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
A game of entertainment according to claim 1, and further comprising a correcting element for positioning the counter correctly on the window, the correcting element having a protruding portion so as to be grippable, and an internal portion which is housable in the slot of the side of the counter so as to allow movement and positioning of the counter on the window.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game of entertainment according to claim 1, wherein the outer sphere is provided with indicia representing a game expiration date.
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) | 1994-02-04 | 1994-08-06 | 1995-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-04 | 1998-08-06 | 1999-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-04 | 2002-08-06 | 2003-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |