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Game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-21
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Granted: 1975-11-11
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Expires: 1994-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A game card device for participating in a game of skill having thereon a first indicia identifying a question, a second indicia identifying possible answers to the question, a means, such as indicia, for indicating an incorrect or correct answer to the question camouflaged with a mechanically removable substance such as ink or wax, or a substance that can be activated on the card, to indicate the correctness of the answer, a third indicia identifying a prize for a correct answer, and a fourth indicia to indicate whether or not tampering with the card has occurred (such as multiple attempts to answer a single question).
Inventors
- 👤 Nan C Miller
- 👤 Susie J Murset
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A game card device for participating iN a game of skill which comprises: a. a supporting sheet having disposed thereon; b. a first indicia identifying a question; c. a first opaque layer overlying and camouflaging said question-identifying indicia; d. said first opaque camouflaging layer overlying said questionidentifying indicia being adapted to selectively render readily visible said question-identifying indicia; e. second indicia identifying a plurality of possible answers to said question which includes a correct answer and at least one incorrect answer; f. third indicia indicating whether the answer selected to the question is correct or incorrect; g. a second opaque layer overlying and camouflaging said third answer correctness-indicating indicia; h. said second opaque camouflage layer being adapted to selectively render readily visible said indicating indicia to permit immediate ascertainment of the correctness or incorrectness of said answer; i. a fourth indicia overlying at least one of said opaque camouflaging layers adapted to indicate conditions of integrity thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A game card device for participating iN a game of skill which comprises: a. a supporting sheet having disposed thereon; b. a first indicia identifying a question; c. a first opaque layer overlying and camouflaging said question-identifying indicia; d. said first opaque camouflaging layer overlying said questionidentifying indicia being adapted to selectively render readily visible said question-identifying indicia; e. second indicia identifying a plurality of possible answers to said question which includes a correct answer and at least one incorrect answer; f. third indicia indicating whether the answer selected to the question is correct or incorrect; g. a second opaque layer overlying and camouflaging said third answer correctness-indicating indicia; h. said second opaque camouflage layer being adapted to selectively render readily visible said indicating indicia to permit immediate ascertainment of the correctness or incorrectness of said answer; i. a fourth indicia overlying at least one of said opaque camouflaging layers adapted to indicate conditions of integrity thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game card as in claim 1 which includes: j. a fifth indicia identifying a category for the questions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game card as in claim 1 which includes a plurality of first indicia identifying a plurality of questions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A game card device as in claim 1 which includes: k. a sixth, prize-indicating indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
A game card device as in claim 4 which includes:
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game card device as in claim 4 wherein said sixth, prize-indicating indicia identifies at least one of several possible prizes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game card device as in claim 6 wherein said sixth, prize-indicating indicia is a number.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game card device as in claim 1 wherein said first, question-identifying indicia and said answer correctness-indicating indicia are substantially identical.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game card device as in claim 1 wherein said first, question-identifying indicia is in the form of a pictograph.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game card as in claim 1 wherein said opaque layers comprise at least one printed layer containing an opaque ink.
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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) | 1978-11-10 | 1979-05-12 | 1979-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-10 | 1983-05-12 | 1983-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-10 | 1987-05-12 | 1987-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |