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US3671041A
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Electrically operated bingo game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-30
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-01-30
Abstract
Abstract An electrical ''''Bingo'''' game comprising a player console having a plurality of groups of playing boards, each board including a series of numbers on a translucent panel, at least some of said numbers appearing on more than one panel, a light containing compartment behind each number, all of said lights in a single group being mounted in current conducting relation to a common metallic base plate, a master control board having a switch corresponding to each number, a source of electrical energy and an electrical interconnection between each switch on the one master control board and the lights serving to illuminate the corresponding number on each of the individual playing boards, said lights in each group being connected to ground through said metallic base plate and each having a diode which prevents the flow of current from the direction of ground, whereby a possible feedback causing a false lighting of one or more numbers is prevented. Coin actuated switches are provided for energizing selected groups of boards, as are coin return means and lock means precluding energization of a board after play has started. Visual and audible ''''Bingo'''' signals are provided for the player console.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd R Taylor
- 👤 Robert B Whitaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/0645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a master control panel having A plurality of switches thereon, b. a plurality of groups of playing boards, each group having a separate, common metallic base, c. a plurality of lamps mounted on said base in current conducting relation thereto, d. means providing a DC source of power and connecting each of said master control panel switches to a predetermined number of said lamps representing a single bingo number on a plurality of said playing boards, e. a plurality of power return means each individually connected to one of said metallic bases, f. each of said return means being selectively operable to connect its associated playing board lamps to ground, and g. each said lamp including a uni-directional conductive element positioned to prevent the passage of current coming from the direction of ground through the lamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A game apparatus comprising: a. a master control panel having A plurality of switches thereon, b. a plurality of groups of playing boards, each group having a separate, common metallic base, c. a plurality of lamps mounted on said base in current conducting relation thereto, d. means providing a DC source of power and connecting each of said master control panel switches to a predetermined number of said lamps representing a single bingo number on a plurality of said playing boards, e. a plurality of power return means each individually connected to one of said metallic bases, f. each of said return means being selectively operable to connect its associated playing board lamps to ground, and g. each said lamp including a uni-directional conductive element positioned to prevent the passage of current coming from the direction of ground through the lamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
189 words
An electrical ''''Bingo'''' game comprising: a. at least one player console, b. each console having a plurality of groups of translucent game boards each having numbered squares on its face, c. a grid defining compartments underlying the numbered squares, d. a metallic base common to all grids in a group of boards, e. a light in each compartment including a socket element mounted in conductive relationship to said metallic base, f. a master control panel, g. individual switches on said panel, h. first means operatively connecting each switch and an associated number of lights representing a single bingo number on a plurality of said game boards, whereby closure of a selected switch conditions corresponding lights beneath numbered squares on said game boards, i. second means providing a DC source of power to each said conditioned light, k. a plurality of power return means each individually connected to one of said metallic bases for selectively connecting its associated game board compartment lights to ground, and l. a diode positioned in relation with each said light to prevent the passage of current coming from the direction of ground through the light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
189 words
An electrical ''''Bingo'''' game comprising: a. at least one player console, b. each console having a plurality of groups of translucent game boards each having numbered squares on its face, c. a grid defining compartments underlying the numbered squares, d. a metallic base common to all grids in a group of boards, e. a light in each compartment including a socket element mounted in conductive relationship to said metallic base, f. a master control panel, g. individual switches on said panel, h. first means operatively connecting each switch and an associated number of lights representing a single bingo number on a plurality of said game boards, whereby closure of a selected switch conditions corresponding lights beneath numbered squares on said game boards, i. second means providing a DC source of power to each said conditioned light, k. a plurality of power return means each individually connected to one of said metallic bases for selectively connecting its associated game board compartment lights to ground, and l. a diode positioned in relation with each said light to prevent the passage of current coming from the direction of ground through the light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A game apparatus as in claim 1 further including: a. a plurality of coin operated switches, and b. each of said coin switches individually associated with one of said return means for selectively operating the same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game apparatus as in claim 3 further including: a. interlock means connected to said panel for selectively disabling all of said power return means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus as in claim 1 wherein: a. said playing boards include a plurality of individual game playing panels,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game apparatus as in claim 3 further including: a. counter means, b. said counter means being connected to said plurality of coin operated switches for counting coins deposited.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus as in claim 1 further including: a. means associated with said playing boards for signalling said panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said signalling means include: a. an audible alarm and a visual alarm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said power return means includes: a. a coin actuated switch for each group of game boards, and b. electrical means interconnected with said first and second means to render said means inoperable unless said coin actuated switch is closed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
The structure of claim 2 including: a. A ''''Bingo'''' light on each console, b. a source of power therefor, c. a manual operating switch for said ''''Bingo'''' light, d. a corresponding ''''Bingo'''' light on said control panel, e. and means interconnecting said first and second ''''Bingo'''' lights for simultaneous illumination.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 10 wherein said control panel includes: a. a reset switch, b. and means interconnecting said reset switch with said first and second means simultaneously to de-energize all of said lights.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure of claim 11 including: a. a coin reject mechanism, b. a sWitch means on said panel for energizing said reject mechanism; c. and means interconnecting said reset switch and said reject mechanism to preclude simultaneous activation thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein: a. each grid comprises a series of plastic partitions, and b. each partition is topped with a compressible strip bearing against the translucent game board to render said compartments lighttight.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |