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Bingo carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-26
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case adapted for the carrying and storage of playing equipment used in the playing of the game of Bingo, such as Bingo chips, pencils, markers, a chip holding apron, and the like, the case comprised of two separate mating circular half portions being hinged to a base at one end and having cooperating mating handles defined at the opposite end, the interior of the case being sectionalized to specifically hold the various aforementioned game playing components in a manner permitting ease of usage thereof by an individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacqueline Groomes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F9/00; A63F9/001; A63F2009/0018; A63F2009/002; A63F2009/0023; A63F11/00; A63F11/0002; A63F2011/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
344 words
A Bingo carrying case adapted for the carrying of the various items required for use in the play of the game of Bingo, the carrying case comprising a housing bisected into two substantially identical sections, each of said sections having a substantially circular body portion with a semi-oblong crosssection, each circular section terminating in a base member at one end and having a handle member at the opposite end, adjacent bottom edges of each of said base members being pivotally attached together to provide swinging movement of said sections relative to each other between a case opened position and a case closed position, latch means disposed adjacent said handle members on each of said sections and adapted to detachably attach said sections in their respective closed positions, said first section having an astrological sign disposed on the exterior surface thereof, said first section having interiorly thereof a circular platform, means on said platform for retaining a plurality of tandemly disposed Bingo chips thereon, a plurality of Bingo chips each being of a substantially flat circular configuration with each having an astrological sign disposed on at least one face thereof with said sign being the same general sign as disposed on the exterior surface of said section, said second section having disposed interiorly thereof a substantially flat semi-circular platform, a first pair of resilient means disposed on said platform and adapted to resiliently retain a pair of pencils and the like therein, a second pair of resilient means disposed on said platform and adapted to retain a pair of markers and the like therein, said resilient means being disposed along a vertical diametric axis of said platform and extending at right angles thereto along the plane of said platform, said platform having a terminal edge defining with said section a semi-circular pocket type compartment, and a Bingo chip apron rolled up onto itself and received in said pocket with said apron having disposed on the face surface thereof an astrological sign of the same type as found on said Bingo chips and said section member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
344 words
A Bingo carrying case adapted for the carrying of the various items required for use in the play of the game of Bingo, the carrying case comprising a housing bisected into two substantially identical sections, each of said sections having a substantially circular body portion with a semi-oblong crosssection, each circular section terminating in a base member at one end and having a handle member at the opposite end, adjacent bottom edges of each of said base members being pivotally attached together to provide swinging movement of said sections relative to each other between a case opened position and a case closed position, latch means disposed adjacent said handle members on each of said sections and adapted to detachably attach said sections in their respective closed positions, said first section having an astrological sign disposed on the exterior surface thereof, said first section having interiorly thereof a circular platform, means on said platform for retaining a plurality of tandemly disposed Bingo chips thereon, a plurality of Bingo chips each being of a substantially flat circular configuration with each having an astrological sign disposed on at least one face thereof with said sign being the same general sign as disposed on the exterior surface of said section, said second section having disposed interiorly thereof a substantially flat semi-circular platform, a first pair of resilient means disposed on said platform and adapted to resiliently retain a pair of pencils and the like therein, a second pair of resilient means disposed on said platform and adapted to retain a pair of markers and the like therein, said resilient means being disposed along a vertical diametric axis of said platform and extending at right angles thereto along the plane of said platform, said platform having a terminal edge defining with said section a semi-circular pocket type compartment, and a Bingo chip apron rolled up onto itself and received in said pocket with said apron having disposed on the face surface thereof an astrological sign of the same type as found on said Bingo chips and said section member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The carrying case as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for retaining said plurality of chips on said first section platform comprises a plurality of radially extending angularly spaced apart pockets each having a generally rectangular configuration and extending radially outwardly from the center of said platform toward the outer edges thereof, said pockets each adapted to receive therein a plurality of Bingo chips in tandem relationship with each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The carrying case as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a transparent sheet member contoured to fit over said first section platform and said Bingo chips disposed in said plurality of recesses therein, said transparent sheet being removable from said platform to provide access to said Bingo chips and being replaceable on said platform to retain said Bingo chips temporarily in position during transport of said carrying case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
The carrying case as set forth in claim 1 wherein said apron comprises a body portion adapted to be disposed in front of an individual, a neck engaging loop portion adapted to fit about the neck of an individual, a pair of straps projecting outwardly from opposite side edges of the body portion and adapted to encircle an individual''s waist and be tied together behind the individual''s back, a pair of Bingo chip receiving pockets disposed on the front surface of said body member, and an astrological sign imprinted on said body member in a position above said pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The carrying case as set forth in claim 4 wherein said carrying case and said Bingo chips are manufactured of polypropolene plastic and wherein said carrying case is manufactured of polystyrene plastic material.
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |