US5149093A
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Amusement device with trading card dispenser
Assignee: Williams Electronics Games Inc
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Filing: 1992-01-09
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2012-01-09
Abstract
Abstract An amusement game operates in conjunction with a trading card dispenser to dispense trading cards to game players who achieve predetermined game objectives through skill during the course of game play.
Inventors
- 👤 Winston H. Schilling
- 👤 Mark D. Ritchie
- 👤 John Krutsch
- 👤 Joseph Joos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:08
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
In combination: a coin operated amusement game including player operated controls associated therewith and a game microprocessor for receiving inputs from the player-operated controls to monitor the progress of the player in achieving game objectives, and; a trading card dispenser for dispensing trading cards to a game player responsive to signals from the game microprocessor when predetermined game objectives are achieved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
In combination: a coin operated amusement game including player operated controls associated therewith and a game microprocessor for receiving inputs from the player-operated controls to monitor the progress of the player in achieving game objectives, and; a trading card dispenser for dispensing trading cards to a game player responsive to signals from the game microprocessor when predetermined game objectives are achieved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination game of claim 1 wherein the card dispenser further comprises: a) a magazine for storing a plurality of individual trading cards; b) biasing means for biasing said plurality of trading cards toward a first end of said magazine, and; c) means for frictionally engaging said trading cards to dispense them responsive to said game microprocessor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said means for frictionally engaging includes a cylinder and means for rotating the cylinder, said magazine having an aperture in said first end to allow contact between said cylinder and said trading cards.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said card dispenser further includes switch means for detecting and signalling depletion of said plurality of trading cards, to said microprocessor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said first end of said magazine includes portions defining a rearwardly extending finger for preventing the trading cards from engaging the full surface area of said first end.
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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) | 1995-09-22 | 1996-03-23 | 1996-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-22 | 2000-03-23 | 2000-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-22 | 2004-03-23 | 2004-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |