US3724852A
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Parlor-type football board game and associated apparatus
Assignee: TUDOR METAL PROD CORP
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-11-09
Abstract
Abstract The application discloses a parlor-type football board game with a simulated field and a simulated football positionable in three selected locations across the field and longitudinally thereof in accordance with the throw of a spring-operated indicator relative to yards gained and lost markings represented on a preselected play card. Diagrams on the card afford a visual indication of the play that the player believes is most appropriate in accordance with his judgment and knowledge of football strategy. The card also functions on insertion adjacent the indicator to operate a minute and second timer varying according to the time which the selected play would normally require. A time out mechanism is arranged to disable the timer as provided by the rules of play.
Inventors
- 👤 C Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A parlor-type board game comprising a simulated play field, a slide arm mounted over the field and adapted to be moved longitudinally thereof, a point of play marker supported on said arm, said arm providing a plurality of marker retaining elements for positioning said marker transversely of the simulated field, and an indicator for random and chance selection of data pertinent to placement of the marker relative to said simulated field, said indicator being provided with a track for guiding the insertion of a play diagram card, a wheel having time indications thereon, a rotatable band in gear connection with said wheel disposed adjacent said track and adapted to be driven by contact with said diagram card whereby movement of said card in the track causes the timer wheel to be turned by said rotatable band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A parlor-type board game comprising a simulated play field, a slide arm mounted over the field and adapted to be moved longitudinally thereof, a point of play marker supported on said arm, said arm providing a plurality of marker retaining elements for positioning said marker transversely of the simulated field, and an indicator for random and chance selection of data pertinent to placement of the marker relative to said simulated field, said indicator being provided with a track for guiding the insertion of a play diagram card, a wheel having time indications thereon, a rotatable band in gear connection with said wheel disposed adjacent said track and adapted to be driven by contact with said diagram card whereby movement of said card in the track causes the timer wheel to be turned by said rotatable band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
A board game as defined in claim 1 wherein said indicator comprises a wire member extending between two holders, a compression spring mounted on each end of said wire member, a ball marker slidably mounted on the wire between said compression springs, and a throw device also slidably mounted on the wire on each side of the ball marker, said card having a plurality of play information sets adjacent said wire, the selected set being indicated by the position of the ball marker relative to said card on impulsion by one of said springs after impact with at least one of said throw devices.
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |