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US4427198A
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Bingo game with special marker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-06-29
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Granted: 1984-01-24
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Expires: 2001-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A marker for use in playing bingo formed of a transparent plastic having translucent sides and a thickness of about one quarter of an inch such that when the user views the marker at an oblique angle with respect to the bingo card, a number on which the marker is disposed has an image offset with respect to the other uncovered numbers.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth LaRue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/0613; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065; A63F3/00697; A63F2003/00886; A63F2003/00889
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In combination: a Bingo card having an array of numbers arranged in five rows, each row having five numbers; at least three relatively thin bingo markers removably disposed on at least three selected numbers on the card for covering such numbers, said first bingo markers having a first thickness; a fourth Bingo marker formed of a transparent material and having a second thickness substantially greater than said fourth thickness, and disposed on the Bingo card on a fifth number which when combined with said selected numbers forms a winning Bingo combination, said fourth marker presenting an image offset from the position of the fourth number on the card when placed upon such number and the user is viewing the fourth number at an oblique angle with respect to the Bingo card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In combination: a Bingo card having an array of numbers arranged in five rows, each row having five numbers; at least three relatively thin bingo markers removably disposed on at least three selected numbers on the card for covering such numbers, said first bingo markers having a first thickness; a fourth Bingo marker formed of a transparent material and having a second thickness substantially greater than said fourth thickness, and disposed on the Bingo card on a fifth number which when combined with said selected numbers forms a winning Bingo combination, said fourth marker presenting an image offset from the position of the fourth number on the card when placed upon such number and the user is viewing the fourth number at an oblique angle with respect to the Bingo card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, in which the thickness of the fourth Bingo marker is about one quarter of an inch, and includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a peripheral surface bounding the upper and lower surfaces, and color means disposed on said peripheral surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, in which the fourth marker is formed of an acrylic plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, in which the fourth marker has a heart-shaped peripheral surface.
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) | 1987-01-23 | 1987-07-25 | 1988-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-23 | 1991-07-25 | 1992-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-23 | 1995-07-25 | 1996-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |