US3185481A
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Bridge bidding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-07
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick B Watkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A DEVICE FOR USE BY BRIDGE PLAYERS TO RECORD AND VISUALLY INDICATE SUCCESSIVE BID AND PASS DECLARATIONS, A HOLLOW BODY HAVING A TOP WALL CARYING BID AND PASS ZONE INDICIA AND HAVING PERFORATIONS THERETHROUGH FOR SELECTIVELY RECEIVING BID AND PASS INDICATING PEGS, AND INDICATOR PEGS FOR SELECTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN SAID PERFORATIONS; MEANS WITHIN SAID BODY FOR AUTOMATICALLY EJECTING A PASS INDICATING PEG POSITIONED IN EITHER OF SAID PERFORATIONS IN SAID PASS ZONE IN RESPONSE TO ENGAGING A BID INDICATING PEG IN EITHER OF SAID PERFORATIONS IN EITHER OF AID BID ZONES, SAID MEANS COMPRISING: RADIALLY ARRANGED LEVERS OF RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION IN SAID BODY EACH FULCRUMED BETWEEN ITS ENDS AGAINST THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID BODY, A CONTINUOUS FRAME-LIKE CENTER MEM-
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |