US3416801A
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Rotating tube game with rolling member
Assignee: JOHN P MCKEOWN
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Filing: 1966-12-21
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Granted: 1968-12-17
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Expires: 1986-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Mckeown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F7/04; A63F7/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN A GAME STRUCTURE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ROLLING MEMBER, AN ELONGATED TUBE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID TUBE IN AN INCLINED POSITION THEREOF, SAID TUBE BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND HAVING OPENINGS ADJACENT ITS ENDS TO RECEIVE AND TO DISCHARGE SAID ROLLING MEMBER, SUCH AS A BALL AND SAID TUBE HAVING A MEMBER OF OBSTACLES SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF AND MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF THE PATH OF SAID ROLLING MEMBER, AND MEANS FORMING AT LEAST PART OF THE TUBULAR WALL STRUCTURE OF SAID TUBE FOR PROVIDING VISUAL ACCESS TO SAID ROLLING MEMBER AS IT MOVES ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN A GAME STRUCTURE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE ROLLING MEMBER, AN ELONGATED TUBE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID TUBE IN AN INCLINED POSITION THEREOF, SAID TUBE BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID SUPPORTING MEANS AND HAVING OPENINGS ADJACENT ITS ENDS TO RECEIVE AND TO DISCHARGE SAID ROLLING MEMBER, SUCH AS A BALL AND SAID TUBE HAVING A MEMBER OF OBSTACLES SPACED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF AND MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF THE PATH OF SAID ROLLING MEMBER, AND MEANS FORMING AT LEAST PART OF THE TUBULAR WALL STRUCTURE OF SAID TUBE FOR PROVIDING VISUAL ACCESS TO SAID ROLLING MEMBER AS IT MOVES ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID TUBE.
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) | 1971-12-17 | 1972-06-17 | 1972-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-17 | 1976-06-17 | 1976-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-17 | 1980-06-17 | 1980-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |