US3810323A
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Convertible bingo card holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-21
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1993-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible folding rack for displaying a multiplicity of Bingo Cards. This card holder, in the folded configuration, fits into a carrying case which may be placed in a large lady''s purse. In the extended, assembled configuration as many as eight bingo cards may be displayed for viewing and playing the game.
Inventors
- 👤 B Lowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:51
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/14; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A bingo card holder including a composite frame comprising: a. a top member right telescopingly engaging, b. a top member left, c. a top member right support pivotally secured to said top member right by, d. a top member right pivot, e. a top member left support pivotally secured to said top member left by, f. a top member left pivot, g. a bottom member right telescopingly engaging, h. a bottom member left, i. a bottom member right upright pivotally secured to said bottom member right by means of, j. a bottom member right upright pivot, k. a bottom member left upright pivotally secured to said bottom member left by means of, l. a bottom member left upright pivot, m. a center member left telescopingly engaging, n. a center member right, o. a center member support means engaging said bottom member right and left upright and retaining said center member intermediate said top member left and right and said bottom member left and right, p. a center member card slot adapted to receive and support a bingo card constructed in said center member, q. a bottom member card slot adapted to receive and support a bingo card constructed in said bottom member left and said bottom member right, and r. composite frame support means engaging and supporting said top, center and bottom members in substantially an upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A bingo card holder including a composite frame comprising: a. a top member right telescopingly engaging, b. a top member left, c. a top member right support pivotally secured to said top member right by, d. a top member right pivot, e. a top member left support pivotally secured to said top member left by, f. a top member left pivot, g. a bottom member right telescopingly engaging, h. a bottom member left, i. a bottom member right upright pivotally secured to said bottom member right by means of, j. a bottom member right upright pivot, k. a bottom member left upright pivotally secured to said bottom member left by means of, l. a bottom member left upright pivot, m. a center member left telescopingly engaging, n. a center member right, o. a center member support means engaging said bottom member right and left upright and retaining said center member intermediate said top member left and right and said bottom member left and right, p. a center member card slot adapted to receive and support a bingo card constructed in said center member, q. a bottom member card slot adapted to receive and support a bingo card constructed in said bottom member left and said bottom member right, and r. composite frame support means engaging and supporting said top, center and bottom members in substantially an upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said center member support means comprises: a. a center member left support clip projecting from said center member left and slidably engaging said bottom member left upright, and b. a center member right support clip projecting from said center member right and slidably engaging said bottom member right upright.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said composite frame support means comprises: a. a right leg diagonally secured to said bottom member right upright by means of, b. a leg clip, c. a left leg diagonally secured to said bottom member left upright by means of, d. a leg clip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A bingo card holder comprising: a. a telescopingly extendable top member having a first end and a second end slidably engaging, b. a telescopingly extendable bottom member having a first end and a second end, c. a bottom member card slot adapted to receive a bingo card constructed in said bottom member, d. means supporting said top member above said bottom member, e. a center member having a first end and a second end attached to said support means intermediate said top member and said bottom member, f. a center member card slot adapted to receive a bingo card constructed in said center member, and g. leg support means engaging and supporting said top, bottom and center members in a substantially upright position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A bingo card holder comprising: a. a telescopingly extendable top member having a first end and a second end slidably engaging, b. a telescopingly extendable bottom member having a first end and a second end, c. a bottom member card slot adapted to receive a bingo card constructed in said bottom member, d. means supporting said top member above said bottom member, e. a center member having a first end and a second end attached to said support means intermediate said top member and said bottom member, f. a center member card slot adapted to receive a bingo card constructed in said center member, and g. leg support means engaging and supporting said top, bottom and center members in a substantially upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said means supporting said top member above said bottom member comprises: a. a top member right support pivotally secured to the first end of said top member, b. a top member left support pivotally secured to the second end of said top member, c. a bottom member right upright pivotally secured to the first end of said bottom member, and d. a bottom member left upright pivotally secured to the second end of said bottom member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The invention of claim 4 further comprising: a. a center member left support clip secured to the first end of said center member, b. a center member right support clip secured to the second end of said center member, and c. said support clips engaging said means supporting said top member above said bottom member thereby securing said center member to said means.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |