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US4500091A
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Game box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-16
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2004-03-16
Abstract
Abstract In combination a game holder box having a cover mountable upon a support and adapted to store markers, chips or tokens, and a flexible strip overlying the support and adapted to mount the markers selectively over its surface and at one end secured to the box. The other end of the strip is adapted for gripping on opposite sides forming an elongated chute when the sides are elevated and brought towards each other, the markers sliding and flipped into the box. The strip may have indicia thereon defining a game board.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Rovsek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/00895
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
In combination, an elongated game holder box having a cover mountable upon a support and adapted to store a plurality of game markers, chips or tokens; an elongated flexible strip of rectangular shape overlying said support adapted to mount said markers selectively over its surface during playing of a game; said strip at one end projecting into said box along its length and secured thereto; the other end of said strip being adapted for grasping on opposite sides forming an elongated chute when said sides are elevated above the box, the markers sliding and flipped into said box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
In combination, an elongated game holder box having a cover mountable upon a support and adapted to store a plurality of game markers, chips or tokens; an elongated flexible strip of rectangular shape overlying said support adapted to mount said markers selectively over its surface during playing of a game; said strip at one end projecting into said box along its length and secured thereto; the other end of said strip being adapted for grasping on opposite sides forming an elongated chute when said sides are elevated above the box, the markers sliding and flipped into said box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip having indicia thereon defining at least one game board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip being transparent; and a game board upon said support underlying said strip, the markers adapted for visible registry with said game board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip adapted for formation into a roll for storage within said box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the game box of claim 1, a hinged cover on the box having a closure flap, said cover and flap when opened defining a back-stop for said markers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
In the game box of claim 1, said box having a front wall cut away along its length of a reduced height; said strip at one end extending over said front wall and secured thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip being adhesively secured to said box.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip being secured to said box by snap fasteners.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip having a transverse loop along its one end; the securing of said strip to said box including a U-shaped anchor rod projected through said loop, with its ends inturned and projected into the ends of said box.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip being of a plastic material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the game box of claim 1, said game box defining a self contained bingo game holder and carrying case.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the game box of claim 1, said strip having indicia thereon defining a plurality of game boards.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the game box of claim 1, lift handles mounted upon said opposite sides at said other end of said strip to facilitate lifting of said strip and forming a chute therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
57 words
In the game box of claim 1, the securing of said flexible strip to said box including an insert strip positioned in the box snugly engaging the bottom and interior walls thereof; an upright anchor flange along one edge of said insert strip; the one end of said flexible strip extending over and attached to said flange.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |