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US3190656A
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Free-choice amusement and educational device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-21
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1983-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A Weisbecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A FREE-CHOICE APPARATUS COMPRISING AN ENCLOSED HOUSING OF LIGHT-IMPERMEABLE MATERIAL CONCEALING THE INTERNAL PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING DOWNWARD FROM SAID UPPER OF LOWER OPENINGS, SAID HOUSING BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING DOWNWARD FROM SAID UPPER OPENING AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF BRANCHES COMMUNICATING WITH RESPECTIVE LOWER OPENINGS, SAID PASSAGEWAY AND BRANCHES BEING CONFIGURED FOR GRAVITATIONAL TRAVEL OF PELLETS FROM SAID UPPER OPENING TO SAID LOWER OPENINGS IN A RANDOM RELATION, A PLURALITY OF LIGHT-IMPERMEABLE OPENABLE CLOSURES RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LOWER OPENINGS, AND MANUALLY ACTUABLE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING SAID CLOSURE FOR CHANCE LOCATION OF PELLETS IN SAID LOWER OPENINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A FREE-CHOICE APPARATUS COMPRISING AN ENCLOSED HOUSING OF LIGHT-IMPERMEABLE MATERIAL CONCEALING THE INTERNAL PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING DOWNWARD FROM SAID UPPER OF LOWER OPENINGS, SAID HOUSING BEING PROVIDED WITH AN INTERNAL PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING DOWNWARD FROM SAID UPPER OPENING AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF BRANCHES COMMUNICATING WITH RESPECTIVE LOWER OPENINGS, SAID PASSAGEWAY AND BRANCHES BEING CONFIGURED FOR GRAVITATIONAL TRAVEL OF PELLETS FROM SAID UPPER OPENING TO SAID LOWER OPENINGS IN A RANDOM RELATION, A PLURALITY OF LIGHT-IMPERMEABLE OPENABLE CLOSURES RESPECTIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID LOWER OPENINGS, AND MANUALLY ACTUABLE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPENING SAID CLOSURE FOR CHANCE LOCATION OF PELLETS IN SAID LOWER OPENINGS.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |