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Billiard game with chess indicia and method of play

US7722471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 10, 2007
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63D15/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A game is played on a billiard type table using balls with indicia of chess pieces. A cue stick is used to strike the balls following rules of movement that vary with the indicia on the ball to be moved. Game rules control movement and pocketing of balls are representative of the movement and capture of chess pieces, but are modified for use on a billiard table. The game is also adaptable to other playing surfaces including electronic displays.

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