US3148885A
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Art collector's game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-16
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1982-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rocco S Varlese
- 👤 Jr John R Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00119; A63F3/00006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A COMPETITIVE ART COLLECTORS GAME ADAPTED TO INCREASE THE PLAYERS APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF GREAT PAINTINGS WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A PLAYING BOARD HAVING ITS PERIPHERY DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF PLAYNG SQUARES INCLUDING A STARTING SQUARE AND SEVERAL BONUS SQUARES, A PLURALITY OF CARD PAINTINGS HAVING ON THE PLAYING FACE THEREOF NO IDENTIFYING LEGEND, SAID CARDS BEING SELECTED FROM THE WORKS OF AT LEAST FOUR WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS, A THREE DIMENSIONAL FOLDING DEPOSITORY INTEGRAL WITH THE PLAYING BOARD AND POSITIONED IN THE CENTER THEREOF, SAID DEPOSITORY BEING DIVIDED INTO FOUR SECTIONS, SAID SECTIONS BEING DESIGNED TO RECEIVE THE PLAYING CARDS IN A MANNER THAT PERMITS ONLY THE PLAYING FACE OF THE CARDS TO REMAIN VISIBLE TO THE PLAYERS DURING THE COURSE OF PLAY, A PLURALITY OF PAWNS SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER TO PROVIDE EACH PLAYER WITH A PAWN, SAID PAWNS BEING FASHIONED IN A
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A COMPETITIVE ART COLLECTORS GAME ADAPTED TO INCREASE THE PLAYERS APPRECIATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF GREAT PAINTINGS WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A PLAYING BOARD HAVING ITS PERIPHERY DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF PLAYNG SQUARES INCLUDING A STARTING SQUARE AND SEVERAL BONUS SQUARES, A PLURALITY OF CARD PAINTINGS HAVING ON THE PLAYING FACE THEREOF NO IDENTIFYING LEGEND, SAID CARDS BEING SELECTED FROM THE WORKS OF AT LEAST FOUR WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS, A THREE DIMENSIONAL FOLDING DEPOSITORY INTEGRAL WITH THE PLAYING BOARD AND POSITIONED IN THE CENTER THEREOF, SAID DEPOSITORY BEING DIVIDED INTO FOUR SECTIONS, SAID SECTIONS BEING DESIGNED TO RECEIVE THE PLAYING CARDS IN A MANNER THAT PERMITS ONLY THE PLAYING FACE OF THE CARDS TO REMAIN VISIBLE TO THE PLAYERS DURING THE COURSE OF PLAY, A PLURALITY OF PAWNS SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER TO PROVIDE EACH PLAYER WITH A PAWN, SAID PAWNS BEING FASHIONED IN A
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |