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Bridge bidding aid

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-05
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 2001-08-05
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Abstract

Abstract A bridge bidding aid is designed in the form of a booklet having an oversized cover and a plurality of instruction pages that correspond to various opening bids. The booklet is devised such that, when unfolded at the center of a bridge table, the four players can simultaneously and independently consult the notes to decide on their bids. Also, the information is programmed such that when the opening bidder's notes face the opening bidder, the notes pertaining only to responding bids will face the responder and, similarly, the notes for opponent overcalls and responses will be appropriately positioned in front of the opponents.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lyndon O. Barton

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 13:57
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/22

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 224 words
A booklet having an oversized cover and a plurality of sheets, devised to aid bridge players in bidding situations, wherein a. said sheets and said cover are permanently secured to a spine, and contain notes so arranged that, when said booklet is unfolded, four players seated around a table can simultaneously and independently consult said notes to decide on their respective bids, b. said oversized cover has a portion extending beyond said sheets such that when said booklet is unfolded, said extended portion forms a border around said sheets, c. said notes contained on said sheets are so arranged that, when said booklet is unfolded, the notes relating to the opening bidding sequence are positioned typically on one page and face, or are readable only by, the opening bidder, while the notes relating to the response bidding sequence are positioned typically on the opposite page and face, or are readable only by, the responder, d. said notes contained on said cover are recorded on said extended portion and arranged such that, when said booklet is unfolded, they directly face each player, e. said notes on said sheets and said cover facing each player are in immediate proximity to each player, f. said booklet when unfolded and placed on a level surface will permit said sheets to be maintained in a flat and stable position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 224 words
A booklet having an oversized cover and a plurality of sheets, devised to aid bridge players in bidding situations, wherein a. said sheets and said cover are permanently secured to a spine, and contain notes so arranged that, when said booklet is unfolded, four players seated around a table can simultaneously and independently consult said notes to decide on their respective bids, b. said oversized cover has a portion extending beyond said sheets such that when said booklet is unfolded, said extended portion forms a border around said sheets, c. said notes contained on said sheets are so arranged that, when said booklet is unfolded, the notes relating to the opening bidding sequence are positioned typically on one page and face, or are readable only by, the opening bidder, while the notes relating to the response bidding sequence are positioned typically on the opposite page and face, or are readable only by, the responder, d. said notes contained on said cover are recorded on said extended portion and arranged such that, when said booklet is unfolded, they directly face each player, e. said notes on said sheets and said cover facing each player are in immediate proximity to each player, f. said booklet when unfolded and placed on a level surface will permit said sheets to be maintained in a flat and stable position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
Said booklet in claim 1 is adaptable to the standard American bridge bidding system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 17 words
Said booklet in claim 1 is adaptable to other card games where a structured bidding system exists.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
Said booklet in claim 1 contains indexed sheets to permit ready access to any one of the bidding sequences which it contains.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1987-03-13 1987-09-12 1988-03-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-03-13 1991-09-12 1992-03-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-03-13 1995-09-12 1996-03-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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