US3921983A
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Game discs and storage box therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-24
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1994-06-24
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for use with games, which employ a game card of the type having a plurality of playing spaces thereon and which employ a plurality of markers or discs for placement thereon, includes a storage box, and magnetically attractable discs. The storage box includes a magnetic collector for magnetically attracting the discs to facilitate their removal from game cards upon completion of the game.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard J Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F11/00; A63F11/0002; A63F9/00; A63F9/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In a game of chance of the type employing a game card having a playing space thereon and wherein markers are placeable on such space, the improvement which comprises: a storage box for the markers, the storage box comprising: a. a bottom portion having a base support and an upstanding wall integrally formed therewith, b. a lid portion commensurate in size with the game card and comprising a top support wall and a downwardly depending sidewall, the lid portion being dimensioned slightly larger than the bottom portion such that the lid portion slidingly receives the bottom portion, c. a magnetic plate embedded in the top support wall of the lid portion, and having a dimension equal to at least twice the diameter of any single marker, and wherein the markers are magnetically attractable by the magnetic plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a game of chance of the type employing a game card having a playing space thereon and wherein markers are placeable on such space, the improvement which comprises: a storage box for the markers, the storage box comprising: a. a bottom portion having a base support and an upstanding wall integrally formed therewith, b. a lid portion commensurate in size with the game card and comprising a top support wall and a downwardly depending sidewall, the lid portion being dimensioned slightly larger than the bottom portion such that the lid portion slidingly receives the bottom portion, c. a magnetic plate embedded in the top support wall of the lid portion, and having a dimension equal to at least twice the diameter of any single marker, and wherein the markers are magnetically attractable by the magnetic plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the magnetic plate generates a magnetic field of sufficient strength to attract a plurality of markers onto the lid portion when the lid is in an inverted position.
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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |