US4084823A
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Bingo game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-28
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A bingo game board comprising a playing-card section having numbers thereon selected at random and grouped in rows and a draw section containing encased and roll-up tapes carrying the concealed number which the player may draw himself and then mark off against the corresponding number on the playing-card. In order to make the draw section tamper-proof, provision is made to allow easy pulling-out of the tape to reveal the number and to prevent re-insertion of the tape to conceal the number drawn.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars Roger Haggedal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
An improved game for playing the game of chance known as "bingo", comprising an individual playing-card section for each one of a number of players, said section having a plurality of numbers, grouped in rows and marked off by the players as the respective numbers are drawn, until according to the rules, one of the players has the particular combination, i.e. "bingo", the improvement comprising a draw section for each player in addition to said playing-card section, said draw section being provided with a plurality of flexible, encased and rolled-up tapes, a free end on each tape serving as a pulling tab for pulling said tape out, a concealed number provided on each one of said tapes, whereby said number may be read for subsequent marking-off on said playing-card section only after the greater length of said tape has been pulled out, and passage slots in said draw section, each tape extending through its associated slot, said slots being provided with means to allow easy pulling-out of said tape but to prevent re-insertion of said tape to conceal the number already drawn.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
An improved game for playing the game of chance known as "bingo", comprising an individual playing-card section for each one of a number of players, said section having a plurality of numbers, grouped in rows and marked off by the players as the respective numbers are drawn, until according to the rules, one of the players has the particular combination, i.e. "bingo", the improvement comprising a draw section for each player in addition to said playing-card section, said draw section being provided with a plurality of flexible, encased and rolled-up tapes, a free end on each tape serving as a pulling tab for pulling said tape out, a concealed number provided on each one of said tapes, whereby said number may be read for subsequent marking-off on said playing-card section only after the greater length of said tape has been pulled out, and passage slots in said draw section, each tape extending through its associated slot, said slots being provided with means to allow easy pulling-out of said tape but to prevent re-insertion of said tape to conceal the number already drawn.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improved game according to claim 1, comprising a board forming said draw section and said tapes located in roll form in their individual casings in said board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An improved game according to claim 2, comprising a stop edge on the inner end of said tape, said edge preventing complete pulling-out of the tape from its casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improved game according to claim 1, wherein said playing-card section comprises several playing cards, with perforations deliminating said cards from one another and from said draw section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improved game according to claim 1, comprising said numbers on said tapes and on said playing-cards being embossed.
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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |