US4431189A
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Multi-side selection of an electronically simulated die
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-30
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 2001-12-30
Abstract
Abstract In electronic random die, where a device electronically determines a simulated roll of a six-sided die (or two-sided dice), the circuit consists of a multi-position switch and related circuitry which allows the device to also simulate a roll of a die other than six-sided, namely four-sided, eight-sided, twelve-sided, twenty-sided, or one hundred sided. All of these die rolls are available on this one device.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. Wiencek
- 👤 Robert B. Zajeski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:48
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An electronic die for simulating a multi-sided die or dice comprising a source of energy for supplying power to the circuitry of the simulated die; a clocking gate means for producing clock pulses; decade counter means; momentary switch means connecting said clocking gate means to said decade counter means for initiating random counting; a display means connected to said decade counter means for simulating a die or dice; and a multi-position switch means connected to said decade counter means, each switch position representing a distinct multi-sided die whereby activation of said momentary switch means permits clocking pulses to activate the decade counter means to randomly energize the display means in accordance to a preselected multi-sided die represented by the position selected on said multi-position switch means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An electronic die for simulating a multi-sided die or dice comprising a source of energy for supplying power to the circuitry of the simulated die; a clocking gate means for producing clock pulses; decade counter means; momentary switch means connecting said clocking gate means to said decade counter means for initiating random counting; a display means connected to said decade counter means for simulating a die or dice; and a multi-position switch means connected to said decade counter means, each switch position representing a distinct multi-sided die whereby activation of said momentary switch means permits clocking pulses to activate the decade counter means to randomly energize the display means in accordance to a preselected multi-sided die represented by the position selected on said multi-position switch means.
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) | 1987-02-13 | 1987-08-15 | 1988-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-13 | 1995-08-15 | 1996-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |