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US3565440A
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Grab bag game apparatus
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1968-08-19
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A game of the grab bag-type characterized by the provision of a timer mechanism operably associated with the bag throat to close the same after a given period of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
- 👤 Denise C Gardner
- 👤 Peter Aleksa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:29
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
An automatically closable container apparatus for use in a game of the type wherein articles are to be extracted from a given area in a predetermined period of time, comprising: means defining an enclosure having an access opening therein; closure means for said access opening comprising a fabric member positioned over said access opening; a movable element connected to said fabric member for movement between a relaxed position and an activated position for alternately closing said opening responsive to movement of said movable element to said activated position and permitting opening thereof responsive to movement of said movable element to the relaxed position; a timer mechanism operably connected to said movable element including a time responsive movable throw member connected to said movable element to move the movable element between the relaxed and activated positions; and control means for said timer mechanism for setting the same to a starting position wherein the throw member moves the movable element to a relaxed position and access through said closure is permitted and whereupon the expiration of a predetermined period of time the timer mechanism moves the throw member to move the movable member to the activated position to close the access opening and prevent access to the enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
An automatically closable container apparatus for use in a game of the type wherein articles are to be extracted from a given area in a predetermined period of time, comprising: means defining an enclosure having an access opening therein; closure means for said access opening comprising a fabric member positioned over said access opening; a movable element connected to said fabric member for movement between a relaxed position and an activated position for alternately closing said opening responsive to movement of said movable element to said activated position and permitting opening thereof responsive to movement of said movable element to the relaxed position; a timer mechanism operably connected to said movable element including a time responsive movable throw member connected to said movable element to move the movable element between the relaxed and activated positions; and control means for said timer mechanism for setting the same to a starting position wherein the throw member moves the movable element to a relaxed position and access through said closure is permitted and whereupon the expiration of a predetermined period of time the timer mechanism moves the throw member to move the movable member to the activated position to close the access opening and prevent access to the enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fabric member has a throat with openings therein and wherein the movable element is a drawstring extending through the openings to close the throat upon pulling tension applied to the drawstring and permit opening of the throat upon relaxation of the application of such tension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the enclosure includes a generally rigid frame over which the fabric member is positioned.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the drawstring is fed from the throat area of the fabric member through an opening in the frame to connection with the throw member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the throw member is connected to a shaft engageable with the timer mechanism and normally urged by spring means to aN activated position, the shaft and throw member being held in a deactivated position during operation of the timer, whereby expiration of the predetermined time period releases the hold of the timer mechanism on the spring to urge the throw member to the activated position thereby applying pulling tension to the drawstring and closing the access opening of the bag.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |