US4006905A
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Solitaire game lap board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-21
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A solitaire game board adapted to rest on the lap of the user. The board comprises a rigid body the upper surface of which is stepped from the front to the back thereof. Longitudinally extending dividers disposed on the stepped surface divide the surface into seven forwardly and rearwardly extending areas each adapted to hold columns of cards in overlapped relation. Disposed at the forward end of the board is an upstanding four compartment card receptacle. Numbers may be disposed on selected steps of selected areas to serve as card placement guides. An elastic webbing may be employed to secure the board to a user's lap.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Kingston Marbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/10; A63F3/00; A63F3/00173; A63F3/00533; A63F2003/00564; A63F2003/00567; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/49; A63F2250/498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A solitaire game board comprising a rigid main body, flat surface areas at the forward and rearward portions of the body, the rearward portion being of a size suitable to shuffle a deck of cards thereon, a receptacle having four open compartments each of a size to accomodate a plurality of conventionally sized playing cards, means for removably attaching said receptacle to said forward portion with the compartments opening upwardly, the body portion between the forward and rearward portions comprising a surface having at least seven equally spaced steps descending from the rearward portion to the forward portion, vertically and longitudinally extending dividers disposed on said stepped surface and dividing said surface into seven equal sized areas each extending between the rearward and forward portions, each area being of a size to accomodate at least seven conventionally sized playing cards in longitudinally extending overlapped relation with the edges of successive cards abutting successive steps, and a finger recess disposed at the forward end of each area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A solitaire game board comprising a rigid main body, flat surface areas at the forward and rearward portions of the body, the rearward portion being of a size suitable to shuffle a deck of cards thereon, a receptacle having four open compartments each of a size to accomodate a plurality of conventionally sized playing cards, means for removably attaching said receptacle to said forward portion with the compartments opening upwardly, the body portion between the forward and rearward portions comprising a surface having at least seven equally spaced steps descending from the rearward portion to the forward portion, vertically and longitudinally extending dividers disposed on said stepped surface and dividing said surface into seven equal sized areas each extending between the rearward and forward portions, each area being of a size to accomodate at least seven conventionally sized playing cards in longitudinally extending overlapped relation with the edges of successive cards abutting successive steps, and a finger recess disposed at the forward end of each area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A solitaire game board as defined in claim 1 wherein the rightmost and leftmost dividers are provided with intermediately disposed outwardly bowed portions, and further including an elastic webbing having hooks at its extremities adapted to engage said bowed portions, whereby the game board can be secured to the user's lap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A solitaire game board as defined in claim 1 wherein the numerals 1 through 28 are disposed on selected steps to serve as a guide for the sequential placement of cards thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A solitaire game board as defined in claim 1 wherein said dividers are removably attached to said main body.
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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |