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Vocabulary building game cards and holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-28
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises a vocabulary building card game wherein two or more sets or decks of cards bear word parts which have word definitions such as roots and affixed of the same type respectively are employed. Each card also bears on the reverse side the definition of its respective root or affix. A dealing rack or holder is provided to receive the decks of cards in respective selection positions and is adapted to permit withdrawal of the cards without previous exposure of the word part displayed thereon. The holder is marked at the different selection positions to indicate which particular word part deck is there positioned.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony A Alam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/02; A63F1/06; A63F9/00; A63F9/0098
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A vocabulary building card game comprising a plurality of card decks, each of said decks displaying a different morpheme group indicia such that one of said card decks displays word roots upon one face of each card contained therein and the remaining of said card decks respectively display different word affix groups upon one face of each card contained in the respective group decks, each of said cards bearing indicia comprising the definition of its displayed morpheme on the face opposite said one face, a dealing holder receiving said decks of cards in respective selection positions with the aforesaid morpheme group and definition indicia concealed and adapted to permit withdrawal of said cards without previous exposure of the aforesaid morpheme group and definition indicia displayed thereon, and further exposed indicia at said respective selection positions to indicate the morpheme group there positioned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A vocabulary building card game comprising a plurality of card decks, each of said decks displaying a different morpheme group indicia such that one of said card decks displays word roots upon one face of each card contained therein and the remaining of said card decks respectively display different word affix groups upon one face of each card contained in the respective group decks, each of said cards bearing indicia comprising the definition of its displayed morpheme on the face opposite said one face, a dealing holder receiving said decks of cards in respective selection positions with the aforesaid morpheme group and definition indicia concealed and adapted to permit withdrawal of said cards without previous exposure of the aforesaid morpheme group and definition indicia displayed thereon, and further exposed indicia at said respective selection positions to indicate the morpheme group there positioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The vocabulary building card game of claim 1 characterized in that each of said cards bears thereon a usage example of its respective prefix, root or suffix.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vocabulary building card game of claim 1 characterized in that each respective set of cards is a different color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The vocabulary building card game of claim 1 wherein said dealing holder consists of a box for containment of the card game having a bottom with upwardly extending side walls and a lid with downwardly extending side walls to enclose the side walls of said bottom, and a card cover strip having a pair of parallel end flanges extending in the same direction for reception between the side walls of said bottom and said lid.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |