US3222071A
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Prearranged hand playing card dealing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-14
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lang William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN THE DEALING OF PREDETERMINED HANDS OF PLAYING CARDS FROM A DECK OF CARDS IN WHICH EACH CARD CONTAINS A SINGLE INDICIUM REPRESENTING ITS SUIT AND VALUE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SENSING EACH OF SUCCESSIVELY PRESENTED CARDS OF A DECK FOR THE INDICIUM REPRESENTING THE SUIT AND VALUE OF THE CARD, A SELECTIVELY SETTABLE DEVICE PRE-CONDITIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DESIRED COMPOSITION OF HANDS, AN INDICATOR FOR EACH PLAYER, OPERATING MEANS THEREFOR, AND MEANS JOINTLY CONTROLLED BY SAID SENSING MEANS AND SAID SETTABLE DEVICE UPON SENSING THE SINGLE INDICIUM ON A PLAYING CARD FOR CAUSING THE OPERATING MEANS TO OPERATE THE INDICATOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLAYER TO WHOM THE CARD IS TO BE DEALT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A DEVICE FOR USE IN THE DEALING OF PREDETERMINED HANDS OF PLAYING CARDS FROM A DECK OF CARDS IN WHICH EACH CARD CONTAINS A SINGLE INDICIUM REPRESENTING ITS SUIT AND VALUE, COMPRISING MEANS FOR SENSING EACH OF SUCCESSIVELY PRESENTED CARDS OF A DECK FOR THE INDICIUM REPRESENTING THE SUIT AND VALUE OF THE CARD, A SELECTIVELY SETTABLE DEVICE PRE-CONDITIONED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DESIRED COMPOSITION OF HANDS, AN INDICATOR FOR EACH PLAYER, OPERATING MEANS THEREFOR, AND MEANS JOINTLY CONTROLLED BY SAID SENSING MEANS AND SAID SETTABLE DEVICE UPON SENSING THE SINGLE INDICIUM ON A PLAYING CARD FOR CAUSING THE OPERATING MEANS TO OPERATE THE INDICATOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLAYER TO WHOM THE CARD IS TO BE DEALT.
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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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |