US4689742A
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Automatic lottery system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-05-05
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2006-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A wagering system having a central processor and a plurality of playing consoles remote therefrom with said console capable of providing data inputs to the central processor, with such data inputs including identification of the playing console, the player, amount played, and games selected which may be an instantaneous game or a delayed game with the player console having a means capable of providing a winning check or printed record of the play to the player along with being able to verify a win or a loss upon the determination of a winning play.
Inventors
- 👤 Seymour Troy
- 👤 Kenneth E. Mullenix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3286; G07F17/329; A63F13/12; A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A wagering system comprising: playing means for playing at least one type of game including means of making a particular play for a particular player; means capable of determining if the particular play is a winning play for the game being played and the amount of the winning play; and said playing means includes means capable of providing a record of winning play in the form of a check designating the amount of the winning play.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A wagering system comprising: playing means for playing at least one type of game including means of making a particular play for a particular player; means capable of determining if the particular play is a winning play for the game being played and the amount of the winning play; and said playing means includes means capable of providing a record of winning play in the form of a check designating the amount of the winning play.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said playing means includes a means of identifying a particular player and said printing means provides the check drawn to the particular player of the winning play.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system in accordance with claim 2 wherein said means of determining if a particular play is a winning play based upon a pre-established standard for winning plays.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 which includes a central processor and a plurality of player means coupled thereto; said means of determining a winning play is based upon the numerical order of data received by the central processor from the playing means which provides the pre-established standard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in accordance with claim 4 which includes means for verifying a winning play.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in accordance with claim 2 which includes means for verifying a winning play.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in accordance with claim 3 which includes means for verifying a winning play.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in accordance with claim 1 which includes means for verifying a winning play.
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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) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |