US5120068A
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Domino with folding portions to change indicia
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-08-22
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Granted: 1992-06-09
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Expires: 2010-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A domino game is provided wherein some of the domino pieces have rotatable or convertible end sections that thus permit player a choice as the symbol to be displayed when the game piece is played. Symbols are displayed on both sides of each game piece, and the game pieces having rotatable or convertible ends can be changed to display alternative symbols, thereby adding to the challenge and complexity of the game. Preferably, the symbols comprise representations of U.S. or foreign currency or coins, with each game piece displaying both the front and back of at least one denomination. In one embodiment, the convertible game pieces comprise relatively rotatable sections. In an alternative embodiment, the game pieces have end sections that may be pivoted or flipped over, rather than rotated, to display different symbols. In another embodiment, each game piece comprises two separate sections which may be mated together in various orientations.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio Tablan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/20; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00063; A63F2003/00066; A63F9/04; A63F9/0415; A63F2009/0417
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
An assembly of game pieces for a domino-like game wherein the game pieces have ends and opposite sides and symbols at the ends of the game pieces are matched in the playing of the game, said assembly comprising at least one game piece having opposite ends and comprising a first symbol on at least one end thereof on at least one side thereof which is displayed in one orientation of said game piece and mechanical means for enabling the symbol displayed on said one side to be changed to a different symbol, said game piece comprising first, second, third and fourth substantially flat sections disposed in end to end relation, and said mechanical means comprising hinge means, comprising a first hinge connecting said first and second sections, a second hinge connecting said second and third sections, a third hinge connecting said third and fourth sections and a fourth hinge connecting said fourth and first sections, for enabling said game piece to fold along said hinges between a first position wherein said first and second sections together define a top side of said game piece and said third and fourth sections together define a bottom side of said game piece, and a second position wherein said second and third sections together define a top side of said game piece and said first and fourth sections together define a bottom side of said game piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
An assembly of game pieces for a domino-like game wherein the game pieces have ends and opposite sides and symbols at the ends of the game pieces are matched in the playing of the game, said assembly comprising at least one game piece having opposite ends and comprising a first symbol on at least one end thereof on at least one side thereof which is displayed in one orientation of said game piece and mechanical means for enabling the symbol displayed on said one side to be changed to a different symbol, said game piece comprising first, second, third and fourth substantially flat sections disposed in end to end relation, and said mechanical means comprising hinge means, comprising a first hinge connecting said first and second sections, a second hinge connecting said second and third sections, a third hinge connecting said third and fourth sections and a fourth hinge connecting said fourth and first sections, for enabling said game piece to fold along said hinges between a first position wherein said first and second sections together define a top side of said game piece and said third and fourth sections together define a bottom side of said game piece, and a second position wherein said second and third sections together define a top side of said game piece and said first and fourth sections together define a bottom side of said game piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of game pieces claimed in claim 1 wherein said assembly further comprises at least one game piece having a blank symbol at one end thereof and a non-blank symbol at the opposite end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The assembly of game pieces claimed in claim 1 wherein said assembly comprises a plurality of game pieces carrying symbols, wherein said symbols comprise either representations of two sided tokens of monetary exchange or blanks, and wherein the opposite sides of each of said game pieces carrying symbols thereon represent opposite sides of the same token of monetary exchange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly of game pieces claimed in claim 1 wherein said fourth hinge means comprises a strip of adhesive tape.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-06-09 | 1995-12-09 | 1996-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-06-09 | 1999-12-09 | 2000-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-06-09 | 2003-12-09 | 2004-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |