US4588210A
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Folding game book
Assignee: PEER GROUP COMMUNICATIONS Corp A NY CORP
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Filing: 1984-04-11
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Granted: 1986-05-13
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Expires: 2004-04-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved folding game book is provided. Each sheet of the game book has a fold line and each sheet is folded along its fold line to define four panels. A completed game, puzzle, maze or other self contained packaged information is printed on the four panels of each individual sheet. A plurality of sheets are then positioned so that the fold line of each sheet is in engaged alignment with the fold line of the sheets directly adjacent to it, thus forming a package. This package is then secured by joining all sheets together at the fold line with a staple or other suitable fastener. This construction provides a folding game book in which each sheet may be removed from the others and stand alone as at least one game.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Tabatch
- 👤 Warren Tabatch
- 👤 Shane Tabatch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/003; B42D1/006; B42D15/00; G; G09; G09B; G09B29/00; G09B29/02; G09B29/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A folding game book comprising a plurality of games and further comprising a plurality of sheets, each sheet having contained thereon one or more complete games, each of said sheets being folded once along a fold line in an identical manner so as to provide each sheet with a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel, said second panel and said third panel being formed on opposite sides of the fold line of each of said sheets from said first panel and said fourth panel thereof, each of said sheets being imprinted to define at least one game independent of the games on said other sheets, said plurality of sheets being positioned so that the fold line of each sheet is in engaged alignment with the fold line of the sheets directly adjacent to it, and affixation means removably joining said plurality of sheets together at their aligned center lines, whereby when each individual sheet is removed from the folding game book, it is a complete and self contained entity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A folding game book comprising a plurality of games and further comprising a plurality of sheets, each sheet having contained thereon one or more complete games, each of said sheets being folded once along a fold line in an identical manner so as to provide each sheet with a first panel, a second panel, a third panel and a fourth panel, said second panel and said third panel being formed on opposite sides of the fold line of each of said sheets from said first panel and said fourth panel thereof, each of said sheets being imprinted to define at least one game independent of the games on said other sheets, said plurality of sheets being positioned so that the fold line of each sheet is in engaged alignment with the fold line of the sheets directly adjacent to it, and affixation means removably joining said plurality of sheets together at their aligned center lines, whereby when each individual sheet is removed from the folding game book, it is a complete and self contained entity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The folding game book, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the information printed on each individual sheet results in at least one game with consecutive information contained in said second and third panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The folding game book, as claimed in claim 2, wherein the information imprinted on each individual sheet results in at least one game with consecutive information contained in said first, second and third panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The folding game book, as claimed in claim 3, wherein the information imprinted on said first, second and third panels includes at least questions and its information printed on said fourth panel includes at least answers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The folding game book, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the affixation means is a staple.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The folding game book, as claimed in claim 1, wherein the affixation means is an adhesive.
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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) | 1989-05-12 | 1989-11-11 | 1990-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-11-11 | 1994-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-12 | 1997-11-11 | 1998-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |