US5286025A
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Multiple bingo card holder apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-05-17
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Granted: 1994-02-15
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Expires: 2013-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A base block is arranged to mount a first transparent web, wherein a top block is mounted to the base block to mount and secure a second transparent web in a coextensive relationship relative to the first transparent web to permit the positioning of a plurality of bingo cards between the webs, with bingo dauber members arranged for marking through the transparent web structure for imparting reference to the underlying bingo cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric E. Mulyca
- 👤 Edward A. Mulyca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/0625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A multiple bingo card holder apparatus, comprising, a base block, the base block including a base block bottom wall, a base block rear wall, a base block front wall, and a first top wall extending from the base block front wall, and a base block second top wall extending from the base block first top wall to the base block rear wall, and the first top wall spaced from the base block bottom wall a first spacing, the second top wall spaced from the base block bottom wall a second spacing, with the second spacing greater than the first spacing, and a base block abutment wall extending coextensively of the first top wall and the second top wall in an orthogonal relationship relative to the first top wall and the second top wall, and a first rigid transparent web coextensively mounted in communication with the base block abutment wall, and a top hinge block hingedly mounted to the base block rear wall, wherein the top hinge block includes a second rigid transparent web coextensive with the first rigid transparent web, and the second rigid transparent web fixedly mounted to the top block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A multiple bingo card holder apparatus, comprising, a base block, the base block including a base block bottom wall, a base block rear wall, a base block front wall, and a first top wall extending from the base block front wall, and a base block second top wall extending from the base block first top wall to the base block rear wall, and the first top wall spaced from the base block bottom wall a first spacing, the second top wall spaced from the base block bottom wall a second spacing, with the second spacing greater than the first spacing, and a base block abutment wall extending coextensively of the first top wall and the second top wall in an orthogonal relationship relative to the first top wall and the second top wall, and a first rigid transparent web coextensively mounted in communication with the base block abutment wall, and a top hinge block hingedly mounted to the base block rear wall, wherein the top hinge block includes a second rigid transparent web coextensive with the first rigid transparent web, and the second rigid transparent web fixedly mounted to the top block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the top hinge block includes a top hinge block top wall, a top hinge block rear wall, a top hinge block front wall, a top hinge block first bottom wall, and a top hinge block second bottom wall spaced from the top hinge block first bottom wall, and a top hinge block abutment wall orthogonally oriented and coextensive of the top hinge block first bottom wall and the top hinge block second bottom wall and the second rigid transparent web arranged in abutting communication with the top hinge block abutment wall fixedly mounted to the top hinge block first bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first rigid transparent web is in contiguous and fixed communication to the base block first top wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
135 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the top hinge block top wall includes a plurality of top hinge block openings, and the top hinge block includes a right hinge block cavity positioned below the top hinge block top wall, with the top hinge block cavity having a cavity floor, and a fluid sponge member mounted to the cavity floor, with the fluid sponge member including a marking dye, and a plurality of tubular marker housings, with each tubular marker housing mounted within one of said right block top wall openings, and each tubular marker housing having a housing opening, and each housing having a housing sponge insert coextensive with the tubular marker housing and extending beyond the housing opening, with each housing sponge insert in contiguous communication with the fluid sponge member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein the top hinge block top wall includes a second block top wall recess, and the second block top wall recess including a recess floor, and a fluid dispensing container mounted within the top wall recess in communication with the recess floor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-02-14 | 1997-08-16 | 1998-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-02-14 | 2001-08-16 | 2002-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-02-14 | 2005-08-16 | 2006-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |