US3811680A
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Bingo card holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for supporting game cards such as bingo cards on the lap of a player or on a table surface in front of the player. A plurality of boards are interlinked to accommodate a number of such game cards used by the player. Removable legs attachable to the boards allow the board to be supported on the lap of a player at an inclined angle, or on a table surface in front of the player. Interlinking or disengagement of the board are achieved without the application of tools.
Inventors
- 👤 F Benesch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/10; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00261; A63F2003/00359; A63F2003/00362
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A game card holding arrangement comprising a plurality of interconnected plate-shaped members; linking means for interconnecting said plate-shaped members at their edges; removable legs for attaching to the undersides of said plateshaped members; and transparent covering means for covering the upper side of said plate-shaped members so that game cards may be placed between said covering means and the upper sides of said plate-shaped members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A game card holding arrangement comprising a plurality of interconnected plate-shaped members; linking means for interconnecting said plate-shaped members at their edges; removable legs for attaching to the undersides of said plateshaped members; and transparent covering means for covering the upper side of said plate-shaped members so that game cards may be placed between said covering means and the upper sides of said plate-shaped members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1, including hinge means for interconnecting at least a number of said plate-shaped members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said linking means comprises hinge means for interconnecting each of said plate-shaped members at one edge; and peg means cooperating with notch means for interconnecting each of said plate-shaped members at another edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 3 wherein said peg means comprises a disc-shaped element attached to a cylindrical-shaped element, said cylindrical-shaped element being fixed to one edge of said plate-shaped member and projecting from said edge of said plate-shaped member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 4 wherein said notch means comprises a cylindrical-shaped bore for mating with the cylindrical-shaped element of said peg means, said cylindrical bore communicating with a disc-shaped recess for mating with said disc-shaped element of said peg means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 5 wherein said hinge means connects the edges of said plate-shaped members along the North-South direction, said peg means and notch means connecting said plate-shaped members along the East-West direction, said plate-shaped members with said notch means being supported on said peg means attached to adjacent plate-shaped members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 including means for marking on said transparent covering means, the markings on said transparent covering means being removable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said transparent covering means has overlapping edges for overlapping along the edges of said plate-shaped members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said transparent covering means is attached to one edge of said plate-shaped members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said removable legs are of different lengths for applying an inclination to said plate-shaped members when interconnected.
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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |