US4147363A
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Multi-game deck of tiles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-27
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Granted: 1979-04-03
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Expires: 1997-09-27
Abstract
Abstract There are 168 tiles comprised of 10 tiles each for 12 months, January through December, 10 tiles each for 4 seasons, spring through winter, 8 tiles for Jokers. Tiles are so structured and designed that it is possible to play many different kind of games. For example, tiles can be used to play a new game, Metropolee, whose rules resemble that of Mah-Jongg, any western card games such as bridge and black jack, and any traditional Japanese card games.
Inventors
- 👤 Sang C. Lee
- 👤 Minja P. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/20; A63F1/00; A63F2009/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A deck of 168 tiles, said deck comprising: 120 tiles bearing month indicia with ten tiles thereof each representing the months of January through December; forty tiles bearing season indicia with ten tiles thereof each representing the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter; and eight tiles having joker indicia; fifty-two selected ones of said month and season indicia bearing tiles being additionally provided with club, diamond, heart and spade indicia and the rankings ace through king to constitute a conventional bridge deck; said indicia thereby enabling said deck or portions of said deck to be selectively used to play a wide variety of card games including any traditional western card game and any traditional Japanese card game.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A deck of 168 tiles, said deck comprising: 120 tiles bearing month indicia with ten tiles thereof each representing the months of January through December; forty tiles bearing season indicia with ten tiles thereof each representing the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter; and eight tiles having joker indicia; fifty-two selected ones of said month and season indicia bearing tiles being additionally provided with club, diamond, heart and spade indicia and the rankings ace through king to constitute a conventional bridge deck; said indicia thereby enabling said deck or portions of said deck to be selectively used to play a wide variety of card games including any traditional western card game and any traditional Japanese card game.
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) | 1982-04-02 | 1982-10-02 | 1983-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-02 | 1986-10-02 | 1987-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-02 | 1990-10-02 | 1991-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |