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US4491319A
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Skill game card device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-14
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2003-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a player to engage in a game of skill. The card game device includes a substantially flat supporting sheet. A first indicia is contained on the flat supporting sheet. The first indicia depicts a plurality of figures arranged in a selected relationship as viewed in a given plane. A first layer of removable opaque coating covers the first indicia to hide from view of a player the first indicia. The flat supporting sheet has a second indicia contained thereon. The second indicia depicts the relative position of the figures depicted in the first indicia as viewed in a plane other than the given plane of the first indicia. A second layer of removable opaque coating covers the second indicia to hide from view of a player the second indicia. Means cooperate with the second layer of removable opaque coating to distinguish areas of that second layer of removable opaque coating. Separate figures of the second indicia are positioned below selected areas of the second layer. A player has an opportunity to select areas of the second layer of removable opaque coating and remove the second layer in selected areas to expose selected portions of the second indicia to determine whether the player made a proper selection of an area to expose a figure.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward D. Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065; A63F3/0665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player comprising; a substantially flat supporting sheet, a first indicia on the flat supporting sheet, said first indicia depicting a plurality of figures arranged in a given relationship as viewed in a given plane, a first layer of removable opaque coating material covering the first indicia to hide from view of a player the first indicia, a second indicia on the flat supporting sheet, said second indicia depicting the relative position of the figures depicted in the first indicia as viewed in a plane other than the plane of the first indicia, a second layer of removable opaque coating material covering the second indicia to hide from view of a player the second indicia, and means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material to distinguish areas of said second layer of removable opaque coating material and having separate indicia of separate figures under selected areas, whereby a player has an opportunity to select areas of the second layer of removable opaque coating material for removal to expose selected portions of the second indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player comprising; a substantially flat supporting sheet, a first indicia on the flat supporting sheet, said first indicia depicting a plurality of figures arranged in a given relationship as viewed in a given plane, a first layer of removable opaque coating material covering the first indicia to hide from view of a player the first indicia, a second indicia on the flat supporting sheet, said second indicia depicting the relative position of the figures depicted in the first indicia as viewed in a plane other than the plane of the first indicia, a second layer of removable opaque coating material covering the second indicia to hide from view of a player the second indicia, and means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material to distinguish areas of said second layer of removable opaque coating material and having separate indicia of separate figures under selected areas, whereby a player has an opportunity to select areas of the second layer of removable opaque coating material for removal to expose selected portions of the second indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, including; a third indicia on the sheet identifying a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the third indicia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1 including; a third indicia on the sheet in cooperation with the second indicia and being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures as viewed in a vertical plane, and said second indicia depicts the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures moving in a given direction as viewed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the figures, and said second indicia depicts the relative position of the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material being a third indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating material defining areas of the layer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, including; a third indicia on the sheet in cooperation with the second indicia, said third indicia being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material, a fourth indicia on the sheet identifing a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the fourth indicia.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures as viewed in a vertical plane, and said second indicia depicts the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, and including; a third indicia on the sheet identifing a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the third indicia to hide from view of a player said third indicia.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
92 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures moving in a given direction as viewed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the figures, and said second indicia depicts the relative position of the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, and including; a third indicia on the sheet identifying a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the third indicia.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
103 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material being a third indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating material defining areas of the second layer and areas of the indicia immediately below its areas of the second layer, and including; a fourth indicia on the sheet identifying a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the fourth indicia to hide from view of a player said fourth indicia.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
83 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures as viewed in a vertical plane, said second indicia depicts the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, and including; a third indicia on the sheet in cooperation with one of the figures as depicted in the second indicia, said third indicia being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
105 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts a plurality of figures moving in a given direction as viewed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the figures, said second indicia depicts the relative positions of the figures of the first indicia as viewed in a horizontal plane, and including; a third indicia on the sheet positioned in cooperation with one of the figures of the second indicia, said third indicia being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
108 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, including; a third indicia on the sheet in cooperation with a selected figure of the second indicia, said third indicia being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material, and said means cooperative with the second layer of opaque coating material being a fourth indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating material defining areas of the second layer with a separate figure under selected areas of the second layer, and the third indicia being in one of the selected areas.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures as viewed in a vertical plane, said second indicia depicts the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures moving in a given direction.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
100 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures as viewed in a vertical plane, said second indicia depicts the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, and said means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material being a third indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating defining areas of the second layer and having a figure of the second indicia positioned in each of selected areas below the second layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
126 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures moving in a given direction as viewed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the figures, said second indicia depicts the relative position of the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, and said means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material being a third indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating material defining areas of the second layer with figures of the second indicia positioned in each of selected areas below selected areas of the second layer of removable opaque coating material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
181 words
A skill game card device providing an apparatus for a game of skill for a player as defined in claim 1, wherein said first indicia depicts the plurality of figures moving in a given direction as viewed in a vertical plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the figures, said second indicia depicts the relative position of the figures as viewed in a horizontal plane, said means cooperative with the second layer of removable opaque coating material being a third indicia on the surface of the second layer of removable opaque coating material defining areas of the second layer, and including; a third indicia on the sheet positioned in cooperation with a figure of the second indicia, said third indicia being covered with the second layer of removable opaque coating material to hide from view of a player said third indicia, a fourth indicia on the sheet, said fourth indicia on the sheet identifying a prize, and a third layer of removable opaque coating material covering the fourth indicia to hide from view of a player said fourth indicia.
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) | 1988-01-01 | 1988-07-02 | 1989-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-01 | 1992-07-02 | 1993-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-01 | 1996-07-02 | 1997-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |