US4243226A
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Card game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-12
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A card game has 15 numbered cards in one suit, 22 numbered cards in a second suit and 23 numbered cards in a third suit. Three further and different `wild` cards are included in the game. The suits are represented by symbols indicating FIRE, WATER and EARTH while the wild cards are represented by MAN, APE and AIR devices respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy E. Kendall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A card game comprising a first suit of 15 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and each of which carries a fist distinguishing feature, a second suit of 22 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and containing two of every even numbered card, each card in said second suit carrying a second distinguishing feature, a third suit of 23 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and containing two of every odd numbered card, each card in said third suit carrying a third distinguishing feature and 3 individual wild cards each of which carries a further and different distinguishing feature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A card game comprising a first suit of 15 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and each of which carries a fist distinguishing feature, a second suit of 22 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and containing two of every even numbered card, each card in said second suit carrying a second distinguishing feature, a third suit of 23 cards numbered from 1 to 15 and containing two of every odd numbered card, each card in said third suit carrying a third distinguishing feature and 3 individual wild cards each of which carries a further and different distinguishing feature.
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) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |