US4555084A
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Bingo card support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-02
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Granted: 1985-11-26
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Expires: 2004-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A Bingo card support which includes a support frame provided with projecting card support members, which support members are, in one embodiment, capable of retraction in recessed configuration against the support frame surface to provide a substantially unobstructed plane which enables the support frame to be used as a table. Various leg configurations facilitate orientation of the support frame at an angle to display multiple Bingo cards resting on the support members in one variation and to orient the support frame in a horizontal position with respect to the supporting surface, in another variation.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford E. Anderson
- 👤 Clarence E. Simon
- 👤 Phillip E. Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A47; A47B; A47B25/00; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A bingo card support comprising: (a) a substantially flat frame surface, a border extending aroung the periphery of said frame surface and leg flanges extending from said border; (b) at least four legs adjustably and removably carried by said leg flanges in spaced relationship; (c) three slots provided in spaced relationship in said frame surface; (d) spring biased boards carried by said slots in said frame surface; and (e) spring means in association with said spring biased boards, whereby said spring biased boards are normally biased against said frame surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bingo card support comprising: (a) a substantially flat frame surface, a border extending aroung the periphery of said frame surface and leg flanges extending from said border; (b) at least four legs adjustably and removably carried by said leg flanges in spaced relationship; (c) three slots provided in spaced relationship in said frame surface; (d) spring biased boards carried by said slots in said frame surface; and (e) spring means in association with said spring biased boards, whereby said spring biased boards are normally biased against said frame surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The Bingo card support of claim 1 further comprising a pair of auxiliary legs in pivotal cooperation with said frame surface for supporting said frame surface in substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
The Bingo card support of claim 1 further comprising a top guide secured to an upper surface of each of said leg flanges, a center guide secured to a middle surface of each of said leg flanges and a bottom guide secured to a lower surface of each of said leg flanges, said top guide, said center guide and said bottom guide oriented on said leg flanges in spaced relationship and said legs adjustably carried in selected orientation on said leg flanges at a first point between said top guide and said center guide, and a second point between said center guide and said bottom guide, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The Bingo card support of claim 3 further comprising a pair of auxiliary legs in pivotal cooperation with said frame surface for additionally supporting said frame surface in substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
A Bingo card support comprising: (a) a support frame having a substantially flat frame surface and a border extending around the periphery of said frame surface; (b) at least four leg flanges extending from said border in spaced relationship and four primary legs adjustably carried by said leg flanges; (c) a pair of dovetail strips attached to said frame surface in spaced relationship; and (d) a top guide carried by each of said leg flanges, a middle guide carried by each of said leg flanges in spaced relationship with respect to said top guide and a bottom guide carried by each of said leg flanges in spaced relationship with respect to said middle guide, whereby said legs are selectively positioned between said top guide and said middle guide and between said middle guide and said bottom guide, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
A Bingo card support comprising: (a) a support frame having a substantially flat frame surface and a border extending around the periphery of said frame surface; (b) at least four leg flanges extending from said border in spaced relationship and four primary legs adjustably carried by said leg flanges; (c) a pair of dovetail strips attached to said frame surface in spaced relationship; and (d) a top guide carried by each of said leg flanges, a middle guide carried by each of said leg flanges in spaced relationship with respect to said top guide and a bottom guide carried by each of said leg flanges in spaced relationship with respect to said middle guide, whereby said legs are selectively positioned between said top guide and said middle guide and between said middle guide and said bottom guide, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The Bingo card support of claim 5 further comprising a pair of auxiliary legs in pivotal cooperation with said support frame for additionally supporting said support frame in substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
182 words
A Bingo card support comprising: (a) a support frame having a substantially flat frame surface and a border extending around the periphery of said frame surface; (b) six leg flanges extending from said border in spaced relationship and four primary legs adjustably carried by four of said leg flanges; (c) a first slot extending transversly through said frame surface, a second slot extending transversly through said frame surface in spaced, parallel relationship with respect to said first slot and a third slot extending transversely through said frame surface in spaced, parallel relationship with respect to said second slot; and (d) first spring biased board means and a first insert carried by said first spring biased board means with said first insert in registration with said first slot; second spring biased board means and a second insert carried by said second spring biased board means with said second insert in registration with said second slot; and third spring biased board means and a third insert carried by said third spring biased board means, with said third insert in registration with said third slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
182 words
A Bingo card support comprising: (a) a support frame having a substantially flat frame surface and a border extending around the periphery of said frame surface; (b) six leg flanges extending from said border in spaced relationship and four primary legs adjustably carried by four of said leg flanges; (c) a first slot extending transversly through said frame surface, a second slot extending transversly through said frame surface in spaced, parallel relationship with respect to said first slot and a third slot extending transversely through said frame surface in spaced, parallel relationship with respect to said second slot; and (d) first spring biased board means and a first insert carried by said first spring biased board means with said first insert in registration with said first slot; second spring biased board means and a second insert carried by said second spring biased board means with said second insert in registration with said second slot; and third spring biased board means and a third insert carried by said third spring biased board means, with said third insert in registration with said third slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The Bingo card holder of claim 7 further comprising springs attached to said support frame and to said first insert, said second insert and said third insert, respectively, whereby said first spring biased board means, said second spring board means and said third spring biased board means are biased against said frame surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The Bingo card holder of claim 7 further comprising a pair of auxiliary legs in pivotal cooperation with said support frame for additionaly supporting said support frame in substantially horizontal orientation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
78 words
The bingo card holder of claim 7 further comprising: (a) springs attached to said support frame and to said first insert, said second insert and said third insert, respectively, whereby said first spring biased board means, said second spring board means and said third spring biased board means are biased against said frame surface; and (b) a pair of auxiliary legs in pivotal cooperation with said support frame for additionally supporting said support frame in substantially horizontal orientation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-11-25 | 1989-05-27 | 1989-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-25 | 1993-05-27 | 1993-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-25 | 1997-05-27 | 1997-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |