US4063680A
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Betting tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-19
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Granted: 1977-12-20
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Expires: 1996-07-19
Abstract
Abstract An annular tray having numbered compartments, downward and inward sloping bottom on no inner side surrounds a separate central cylindrical container having vertical sides. When assembled, the sides of the central container form an inner side to the numbered compartments of the annular tray such that objects such as betting chips or coins placed in the numbered compartments are restrained from falling out. When the annular tray is raised while leaving the cylindrical container resting on the original surface, the objects in the compartments are no longer restrained by the walls of the cylindrical container, but instead, fall downward and inward into the cylindrical container from when they are readily retrieved.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerry Leo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:49
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A betting tray comprising: annular holding means; said annular holding means having at least two radially directed vertical dividers whereby said annular holding means is divided into at least two compartments: said annular holding means having means for urging objects placed therein into a center opening; restraining means to prevent said objects from being urged into the center of said annular holding means; means for simultaneously terminating the effect of said restraining means in all of said at least two compartments whereby said objects are allowed to be moved into the center opening of said annular holding means; and collecting means wherein said objects from all of said at least two compartments become deposited when they are moved into the center opening of said annular holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A betting tray comprising: annular holding means; said annular holding means having at least two radially directed vertical dividers whereby said annular holding means is divided into at least two compartments: said annular holding means having means for urging objects placed therein into a center opening; restraining means to prevent said objects from being urged into the center of said annular holding means; means for simultaneously terminating the effect of said restraining means in all of said at least two compartments whereby said objects are allowed to be moved into the center opening of said annular holding means; and collecting means wherein said objects from all of said at least two compartments become deposited when they are moved into the center opening of said annular holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The betting tray recited in claim 1, wherein said annular holding means further comprises: an annular tray; an outer wall surrounding said annular tray; wedge-shaped compartments dividing said annular tray into equal areas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The betting tray recited in claim 2 wherein identifying numerals are affixed on said outer wall adjacent to each of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The betting tray recited in claim 2, wherein said urging means comprises an inward and downward slope to the bottom of said annular tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The betting tray recited in claim 1, wherein said means to prevent comprises the sides of a cylindrical container fitted into the center opening of said annular holding means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The betting tray recited in claim 5, wherein said means for terminating comprises elevating said annular holding means until it clears the sides of said cylindrical container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The betting tray recited in claim 6, wherein said collecting means comprises the interior of said cylindrical container.
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) | 1980-12-19 | 1981-06-20 | 1981-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-19 | 1985-06-20 | 1985-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-19 | 1989-06-20 | 1989-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |