US4140320A
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US
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Card game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A card game in which a plurality of cards are employed each having thereon a plurality of indicia locations arranged to form rows and columns. In each set of cards, two or more sets making up a deck, one card of the set has an opaque indicia at a location different from every other card in that set. The remaining indicia locations on each card are transparent. In playing the game cards are drawn and placed in overlying relationship the object being to get a predetermined pattern of opaque indicia.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Cortimilia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065; A63F1/00; A63F1/02; A63F2001/025; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/0613; A63F2009/0615; A63F2009/0619; A63F2009/062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A card game comprising a plurality of cards each having thereon a plurality of indicia locations arranged to form N rows and M columns, there being M indicia locations in each row and N indicia locations in each column, the number of said plurality of cards being at least two identical sets, each set having M times N cards therein, each card in a set having indicia at said indicia locations consisting only of a single opaque indicia at an indicia location different from the location of the single opaque indicia on every other card in the set, the remaining indicia locations in each card being transparent, and a letter above each column of indicia locations, the letters forming a word which can be called out upon attainment of the object of the game whereby when placed in overlying relationship said cards will form pattern of indicia the attainment of at least one pattern of which can be established as the object of the game.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A card game comprising a plurality of cards each having thereon a plurality of indicia locations arranged to form N rows and M columns, there being M indicia locations in each row and N indicia locations in each column, the number of said plurality of cards being at least two identical sets, each set having M times N cards therein, each card in a set having indicia at said indicia locations consisting only of a single opaque indicia at an indicia location different from the location of the single opaque indicia on every other card in the set, the remaining indicia locations in each card being transparent, and a letter above each column of indicia locations, the letters forming a word which can be called out upon attainment of the object of the game whereby when placed in overlying relationship said cards will form pattern of indicia the attainment of at least one pattern of which can be established as the object of the game.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein said indicia locations are established by placing a plurality of vertical and horizontal lines on said card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game according to claim 2 wherein four rows and four columns of indicia locations are established by placing said lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The game according to claim 1 wherein said card is made of an opaque material, said single opaque indicia formed by printing a geometric figure on said card and wherein said transparent indicia locations are obtained by means of punched holes in the remaining indicia locations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A game according to claim 4 wherein said opaque material is cardboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The game according to claim 1 wherein each of said cards is made of a transparent plastic with said single opaque indicia on each card established by printing thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The game according to claim 6 wherein said cards also include horizontal and vertical lines printed thereon to establish the indicia locations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A game according to claim 1 wherein four sets of cards are combined to form a deck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game according to claim 1 and further including a card holder for the deck of cards from which cards may be drawn by players.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The game according to claim 1 wherein there is provided at least one set of cards for each player in the game, the game being adapted for a minimum of two players, and wherein, during play the total plurality of cards are contained in one shuffled pile.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |