US5217229A
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Football board game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-07-06
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Granted: 1993-06-08
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Expires: 2012-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A board game for playing a simulated football game. The game board includes a representation of a football field having yard line and goal line indicia. An offensive play chart is disposed on the board and has a number of associated offensive playing pieces, each indicating a selected offensive play. A defensive play chart is also disposed on the board having a number of associated defensive playing pieces, each playing piece indicating a selected defensive play. A pair of yardage dice with indicia associated with yardages are shown on the defensive play chart. A field goal chart is disposed on the board having an associated die selected from a number of field goal dice and determined by an offensive player's position on the field. An extra point chart having an associated extra point die, and a kick-punt chart having an associated kick-punt die are also disposed on the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Francisco Jaime
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00041; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/10; A63F2250/1063; A63F2250/1068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A board game for playing a simulated football game, comprising: a game board including a representation of a football field having yard line and goal line indicia; an offensive play chart disposed on the board and having a number of associated offensive playing pieces each indicating a selected offensive play; a defensive play chart disposed on the board, said defensive play chart having numerals representing yardages, a number of associated defensive playing pieces each indicating a selected defensive play, and a pair of yardage dice having indicia associated with yardages shown on said defensive play chart; a field goal chart disposed on the board and having an associated die selected from a number of field goal dice and determined by an offensive player's position on the field; an extra point chart disposed on the board and having an associated extra point die; and a kick-punt chart disposed on the board and having an associated kick-punt die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A board game for playing a simulated football game, comprising: a game board including a representation of a football field having yard line and goal line indicia; an offensive play chart disposed on the board and having a number of associated offensive playing pieces each indicating a selected offensive play; a defensive play chart disposed on the board, said defensive play chart having numerals representing yardages, a number of associated defensive playing pieces each indicating a selected defensive play, and a pair of yardage dice having indicia associated with yardages shown on said defensive play chart; a field goal chart disposed on the board and having an associated die selected from a number of field goal dice and determined by an offensive player's position on the field; an extra point chart disposed on the board and having an associated extra point die; and a kick-punt chart disposed on the board and having an associated kick-punt die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The board game of claim 1 further including a marker of down chart disposed on the board and having an associated marker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein a pair of offensive play charts are disposed on opposite lateral sides of said field.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein a pair of defensive play charts are disposed on opposite lateral sides of said field.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein said yardage dice each include blank surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein said field goal dice each include blank surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein said extra point die includes a blank surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The board game of claim 1 wherein said kick-punt die includes no blank surfaces.
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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) | 1996-06-07 | 1996-12-07 | 1997-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-12-07 | 2001-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-07 | 2004-12-07 | 2005-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |