Patents by Inventor Francis X. Hoyles

Francis X. Hoyles has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multivariant board game apparatus
    Patent number: 4244580
    Abstract: A game board apparatus adapted to play a wide variety of optionally chosen games. The apparatus includes a game board having an elevated rectangular coordinate gridded playing area adapted to cooperate with various playing pieces and space limiters to create an almost infinite variety of playing patterns. The apparatus further includes playing pieces adapted to be used for playing word games, traveling games and the like and a random piece selector designed to increase the element of luck while still placing a premium on playing skill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1981
    Inventor: Francis X. Hoyles