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US4240628A
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Manipulative skill game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-17
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A skill game is provided having multi-levels of plates 360° pivotedly mounted on a support axis and contained in an enclosure assembly wherein each plate is provided with an opening large enough for a ball to pass through, two manipulating rods are attached to each plate and each rod having an arm member extending outside the enclosure assembly, and the enclosure assembly having an opening for the ball to enter and be placed in the top plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H. Brownfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A game for manually manipulating balls from one position to another position comprising multi-levels of plates connected separately from one another by first and second manipulating rods fixedly attached to each plate and aligned with respect to one another by an aligning rod, to which each plate is pivotably connected, each plate having at least one opening through which a ball can pass, each of the first and second manipulating rods being pivotedly attached at their lower ends to first and second extension arms, respectively, extending out from said plates a sufficient distance to be manipulated by a person's hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A game for manually manipulating balls from one position to another position comprising multi-levels of plates connected separately from one another by first and second manipulating rods fixedly attached to each plate and aligned with respect to one another by an aligning rod, to which each plate is pivotably connected, each plate having at least one opening through which a ball can pass, each of the first and second manipulating rods being pivotedly attached at their lower ends to first and second extension arms, respectively, extending out from said plates a sufficient distance to be manipulated by a person's hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein each of said plates has a flat upper surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said first and second manipulating rods are attached to said plates to form an angle with said aligning rod ninety degrees or more.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said multi-levels of plates are surrounded at their perimeter by retaining walls positioned adjacent to said plates a distance less than the diameter of said balls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A game according to claim 4 wherein a curved tubing is positioned having one end opening directly below the plate opening of the lowest positioned plate to receive said ball as it falls through said lowest plate opening and wherein said curved tubing extends through one of said retaining walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said aligning rod is provided with lower retaining rings positioned immediately below each plate and upper retaining rings positioned above each plate a distance sufficient to form a gap between said plates and said upper retaining rings.
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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |