US3556530A
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Game having quick prize indication for wide area use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-05-23
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A game-playing system in which the winning indicia in open of a plurality of game-playing tickets is immediately known to the player. The winning indicia is dialed into a response system normally comprising a telephone system. The game also includes one or more game playing areas having zone spaces to form winning indicia.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Barr
- 👤 Glen L Wesen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/08; A63F3/081; G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/005; A63F2003/082; A63F2003/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A game system comprising: a plurality of cards, each card having a game playing region; game indicia on each card in said region, at least one of said indicia and at least one of said cards having losing indicia cards having game winning indicia; a wide area game playing telephone circuit including responsive system means to determine whether indicia of a card is winning; said game playing circuit including a game playing exchange means and input means adapted to apply said indicia to said responsive system means; said input means comprising dial means; said responsive system means including station means having stations responsive to different indicia; said exchange means adapted to select predetermined stations in response to the input of said indicia to said dial means; and signal means coupled to at least a said predetermined station to provide a win message.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A game system comprising: a plurality of cards, each card having a game playing region; game indicia on each card in said region, at least one of said indicia and at least one of said cards having losing indicia cards having game winning indicia; a wide area game playing telephone circuit including responsive system means to determine whether indicia of a card is winning; said game playing circuit including a game playing exchange means and input means adapted to apply said indicia to said responsive system means; said input means comprising dial means; said responsive system means including station means having stations responsive to different indicia; said exchange means adapted to select predetermined stations in response to the input of said indicia to said dial means; and signal means coupled to at least a said predetermined station to provide a win message.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
162 words
The process of playing a game in a game system comprising: a plurality of cards, said cards each including exchange and station indicia, the station indicia varying from card to card, said system including a wide area telephone system including a game playing circuit including a first game playing telephone exchange, said exchange selectable by dialing said exchange indicia into the telephone system; a plurality of separate stations associated with said exchange, means for selecting said separate stations in accordance with the various station indicia; storage means having a win message means coupled to at least one of said separate stations; the process including the steps of: giving out the cards to various players; the players, individually utilizing the indicia of one card, dialing said exchange indicia into said exchange; supplying to said means for selecting said separate stations said statIon indicia to select a station; and indicating a win if the selected station is one which has storage means coupled thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
The process of playing a game in a game system comprising: a plurality of cards, said cards each including exchange and station indicia, the station indicia varying from card to card, said system including a wide area telephone system including a game playing circuit including a first game playing telephone exchange, said exchange selectable by dialing said exchange indicia into the telephone system; a plurality of separate stations associated with said exchange, means for selecting said separate stations in accordance with the various station indicia; storage means having a win message means coupled to at least one of said separate stations; the process including the steps of: giving out the cards to various players; the players, individually utilizing the indicia of one card, dialing said exchange indicia into said exchange; supplying to said means for selecting said separate stations said statIon indicia to select a station; and indicating a win if the selected station is one which has storage means coupled thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the game of claim 2, the means for selecting being a telephone operator applying said various station indicia to select a respective one of said separate stations.
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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |