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US3263999A
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Cards with selected window patterns and pack distinguishing indicia
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-26
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard M Mccoy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A GAME COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PACKS OF CARDS, EACH CARD CONTAINING A RELATIVELY LARGE NUMBER OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING WINDOWS DIFFERING FROM A MASTER PATTERN BY THE ABSENCE OF A RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF WINDOWS, EACH CARD OF EACH PACK CONTAINING A PATTERN OF WINDOWS DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER CARD IN SAID PACK BUT IDENTICAL WITH ONE CARD IN EACH OF THE OTHER PACKS, WHEREBY SUPERIMPOSITION OF ALL CARDS OF ONE OF SAID PACKS WILL REDUCE THE TRANSMISSION OF LIGHT THROUGHOUT SAID PATTERN, EACH CARD IN EACH PACK BEARING INDICIA DISTINGUISHING IT FROM EACH OTHER CARD IN THE SAME PACK, CARDS CONTAINING SIMILAR PATTERNS OF WINDOWS BEARING DISSIMILAR INDICIA, AND THE CARDS OF EACH PACK BEARING SIMILAR INDICIA DISTINGUISHING THEM FROM THE CARDS OF EACH OTHER PACK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A GAME COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PACKS OF CARDS, EACH CARD CONTAINING A RELATIVELY LARGE NUMBER OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING WINDOWS DIFFERING FROM A MASTER PATTERN BY THE ABSENCE OF A RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF WINDOWS, EACH CARD OF EACH PACK CONTAINING A PATTERN OF WINDOWS DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER CARD IN SAID PACK BUT IDENTICAL WITH ONE CARD IN EACH OF THE OTHER PACKS, WHEREBY SUPERIMPOSITION OF ALL CARDS OF ONE OF SAID PACKS WILL REDUCE THE TRANSMISSION OF LIGHT THROUGHOUT SAID PATTERN, EACH CARD IN EACH PACK BEARING INDICIA DISTINGUISHING IT FROM EACH OTHER CARD IN THE SAME PACK, CARDS CONTAINING SIMILAR PATTERNS OF WINDOWS BEARING DISSIMILAR INDICIA, AND THE CARDS OF EACH PACK BEARING SIMILAR INDICIA DISTINGUISHING THEM FROM THE CARDS OF EACH OTHER PACK.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |