US4421312A
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Foldable board game with card shuffler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-23
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Granted: 1983-12-20
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Expires: 2002-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A board game for being played competitively between up to four players, and including a gameboard divided into nine areas, a set of chips for each player to place upon the gameboard areas, and a deck of cards carrying instructions for placements and removals of the chips. The game board being foldable to enclose a card shuffling device.
Inventors
- 👤 Pedro R. Delgado
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/12; A63F3/00; A63F3/00895
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A new Banka game, comprising in combination, a gameboard, a deck of playing cards having playing instructions printed thereupon, and a plurality of chips, said playing instructions informing where said chips are placed upon or removed from said gameboard or to and from other players of said game, said gameboard including a fold line across a center thereof, a playing area imprinted on one side of said gameboard and being divided into spaces, said gameboard additionally comprising a boxlike case and cover which are pivotally joined along said fold line to form a box when closed together so to form an enclosure therebetween for shuffling said cards therewithin, said boxlike case having a series of riffles inside said enclosure, and behind which said cards settle in a re-aligned arrangement when said box is closed, and means for selective said cards only becoming settled behind said riffles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A new Banka game, comprising in combination, a gameboard, a deck of playing cards having playing instructions printed thereupon, and a plurality of chips, said playing instructions informing where said chips are placed upon or removed from said gameboard or to and from other players of said game, said gameboard including a fold line across a center thereof, a playing area imprinted on one side of said gameboard and being divided into spaces, said gameboard additionally comprising a boxlike case and cover which are pivotally joined along said fold line to form a box when closed together so to form an enclosure therebetween for shuffling said cards therewithin, said boxlike case having a series of riffles inside said enclosure, and behind which said cards settle in a re-aligned arrangement when said box is closed, and means for selective said cards only becoming settled behind said riffles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means comprises a tubular bridge briding at least one said riffle, a shaft affixed to opposite sides of said tube protruding outwardly of said enclosure of or manual adjustment of said bridge to be close or far above said riffle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said gameboard playing area has four corner zones of identical shape and symetrical location, a central zone contacting each said corner zone, and an intermediate zone between each said corner zone.
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) | 1986-12-19 | 1987-06-20 | 1987-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-19 | 1991-06-20 | 1991-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-19 | 1995-06-20 | 1995-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |