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Bingo game indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-02
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A lighted display board or sign has a viewing face subdivided into 25 squares arranged five by five simulating a Bingo playing card and having a separate light positioned behind each square. An unusual circuit and switching arrangement makes it possible by merely closing a single switch to cause the lights on the board to indicate to the players what particular design, such as an "X", cross, square, etc., must be attained to obtain a "Bingo" or winner for the particular game then in progress. An on and off flashing light spelling out the words Bingo forms a part of the basic circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Rogers R. Keck
- 👤 Ernest L. Viola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/0645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A bingo game indicator comprising: an electrical power supply connecting to a master circuit and to a plurality of secondary circuits in parallel therewith; said master circuit comprising a plurality of parallel branches, and each of said secondary circuits comprising a plurality of parallel branches; a solenoid coil connected in series with a switch in each of said parallel branches in said master circuit; a relay switch connected in series with a light in each of said parallel branches in said secondary circuits; each of said solenoid coils in said master circuit being disposed to simultaneously open or close a predetermined number of said relay switches in one of said secondary circuits; said electric lights in each of said branches in said secondary circuits being positioned in predetermined locations upon a single display screen; means for opening and closing said switches in each of said parallel branches in said master circuit; thereby energizing said solenoid coils to operate said relay switches and illuminate said lights thus permitting the production simultaneously of a multiplicity of predetermined patterns on said single screen by the operation of a single switch for each pattern.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A bingo game indicator comprising: an electrical power supply connecting to a master circuit and to a plurality of secondary circuits in parallel therewith; said master circuit comprising a plurality of parallel branches, and each of said secondary circuits comprising a plurality of parallel branches; a solenoid coil connected in series with a switch in each of said parallel branches in said master circuit; a relay switch connected in series with a light in each of said parallel branches in said secondary circuits; each of said solenoid coils in said master circuit being disposed to simultaneously open or close a predetermined number of said relay switches in one of said secondary circuits; said electric lights in each of said branches in said secondary circuits being positioned in predetermined locations upon a single display screen; means for opening and closing said switches in each of said parallel branches in said master circuit; thereby energizing said solenoid coils to operate said relay switches and illuminate said lights thus permitting the production simultaneously of a multiplicity of predetermined patterns on said single screen by the operation of a single switch for each pattern.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The bingo game indicator of claim 1 having a number of said parallel branches of said master circuit with a solenoid coil connected in series with a switch in each branch; said solenoid coil being disposed to simultaneously open or close relay switches connected so as to energize the solenoid coils of other of said parallel branches; thereby simultaneously opening or closing the relay switches of said other parallel branches; whereby superimposed combinations of said predetermined patterns of said other branches are produced on said single screen.
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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |