US3756603A
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Competitive bowling game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-18
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A game comprising a playing board and pairs of arms rotatably mounted on the playing board disposed around a center or inner area of the board. Pins of each player are disposed in an outer or peripheral area of the board outwardly of a pair of the arms. Control means are provided for each player to rotate his pair of actuator arms to direct a spinning top in the center area away from the outer periphery area where his pins are placed and toward the areas where the opponents pins are placed.
Inventors
- 👤 A Goldfarb
- 👤 R Soriano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A game comprising: a playing board, a plurality of separate pairs of arms rotatably affixed to one upper side of said board, separate control means being connected to each pair of said arms for causing them to move together cooperatively, top means capable of spinning movement on the upper side of said board, and a set of target elements placed on said board between each pair of said arms and the periphery of the board, whereby each pair of said arms can be separately controlled by an operator to deflect the top means, said control means causing the associated pair of arms to cooperatively counterrotate relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A game comprising: a playing board, a plurality of separate pairs of arms rotatably affixed to one upper side of said board, separate control means being connected to each pair of said arms for causing them to move together cooperatively, top means capable of spinning movement on the upper side of said board, and a set of target elements placed on said board between each pair of said arms and the periphery of the board, whereby each pair of said arms can be separately controlled by an operator to deflect the top means, said control means causing the associated pair of arms to cooperatively counterrotate relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game of claim 1 wherein: there are four pairs of arms affixed on said board, and four associated control means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game of claim 2 wherein: said board is square and a control means is disposed at each corner thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The game of claim 1 wherein: said control means cause said arms to counter-rotate in unison.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game of claim 1 wherein: the length of the arms is such that when a pair counter-rotate, the smallest gap obtained between the closest point to the other arm will allow said top means to pass therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game of claim 1 further comprising: means on said board for limiting the degree of rotation of said arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The game of claim 1 wherein: said arms are equidistantly disposed from the center of said board.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |