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US3159405A
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Cards selectively usable for playing a game or for producing a motion picture effect
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-09-09
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1980-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brambier Irving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/02; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/28; A63F2250/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A DECK OF PLAYING CARDS COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE CARDS, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF SEPARATE CARDS HAVING ITS FACE MARKED WITH SUITABLE INDICIA ADAPTING THE CARDS FOR USE IN THE PLAYING OF A CARD GAME; A BACK ON SAID CARDS, THE BACK OF EACH CARD CONTAINING A MANUALLY GRIPPABLE AREA; AN INDICIA AREA SPACED FROM THE GRIPPABLE AREA ON THE BACK OF EACH CARD, SAID GRIPPABLE AREA AND SAID INDICIA AREA RELATIVELY POSITIONED SO THAT WHILE THE DECK IS GRIPPED WITH ONE HAND THE CARDS MAY BE FLIPPED WITH THE OTHER, EACH INDICIA AREA CONTAINING A MARKING, THE MARKING ON THE INDICIA AREA OF EACH CARD SHOWING A SUBJECT AT A DIFFERENT ONE OF VARIOUS POINTS IN ITS MOVEMENT THROUGH A GIVEN ACTION SUCH THAT THE VIEWING OF THE DIFFERENT MARKINGS ON THE CARDS IN A SERIATIM SEQUENCE GIVES THE EFFECT OF A MOVING PICTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A DECK OF PLAYING CARDS COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE CARDS, EACH OF SAID PLURALITY OF SEPARATE CARDS HAVING ITS FACE MARKED WITH SUITABLE INDICIA ADAPTING THE CARDS FOR USE IN THE PLAYING OF A CARD GAME; A BACK ON SAID CARDS, THE BACK OF EACH CARD CONTAINING A MANUALLY GRIPPABLE AREA; AN INDICIA AREA SPACED FROM THE GRIPPABLE AREA ON THE BACK OF EACH CARD, SAID GRIPPABLE AREA AND SAID INDICIA AREA RELATIVELY POSITIONED SO THAT WHILE THE DECK IS GRIPPED WITH ONE HAND THE CARDS MAY BE FLIPPED WITH THE OTHER, EACH INDICIA AREA CONTAINING A MARKING, THE MARKING ON THE INDICIA AREA OF EACH CARD SHOWING A SUBJECT AT A DIFFERENT ONE OF VARIOUS POINTS IN ITS MOVEMENT THROUGH A GIVEN ACTION SUCH THAT THE VIEWING OF THE DIFFERENT MARKINGS ON THE CARDS IN A SERIATIM SEQUENCE GIVES THE EFFECT OF A MOVING PICTURE.
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |