US3578329A
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A wire loop amusement game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-26
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-05-26
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device including a base element, a wirelike guide element supported by said base element and extending upwardly therefrom, the guide element having a downwardly extending loop. A compressible resilient means surrounds the guide element and rests on the base element, said resilient means supporting selectively a plurality of weighted members which slide on the guide element, whereby depending upon the degree of compression of said resilient element, upon release, one or more of said weighted members are urged past the downwardly extending loop portion of the guide element.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Biedny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/08; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/40; A63F2007/4081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An amusement device comprising: a base element, a wirelike guide element supported by said base element, and extending upwardly therefrom, said guide element including a first portion of substantially rectilinear configuration, adjacent said base element, and a downwardly curved section connected to said first portion, a compressible resilient element carried by said guide element, and a plurality oF weighted members carried by and confined to said guide element and selectively resting upon said resilient element; whereby upon manual compression of said resilient element and subsequent release thereof, one or more of said weighted members will be urged to pass up said rectilinear portion and onto said curved portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An amusement device comprising: a base element, a wirelike guide element supported by said base element, and extending upwardly therefrom, said guide element including a first portion of substantially rectilinear configuration, adjacent said base element, and a downwardly curved section connected to said first portion, a compressible resilient element carried by said guide element, and a plurality oF weighted members carried by and confined to said guide element and selectively resting upon said resilient element; whereby upon manual compression of said resilient element and subsequent release thereof, one or more of said weighted members will be urged to pass up said rectilinear portion and onto said curved portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said curved portion of said guide element having weighted-member-retaining means connected therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said base element having means for manually grasping the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Structure in accordance with claim 1, said base element having a horizontal lower surface for being supported upon a horizontally-disposed support.
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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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |