US3603592A
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Apparatus for playing a game utilizing the perception of television commercials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-20
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus consisting of rectangular background cards having transparent front panels secured thereto at three edges, leaving an open edge. The transparent front panels have indicia which are of the same color as the background card. The indicia consists of rows and columns of generic names of products. Auxiliary cards inscribed with rows and columns of boxes containing trade names may be inserted between the transparent front panel and the background card, so that a trade name and product name will appear in each box. A crayon is furnished to mark a box when the product or trade name is mentioned in a television commercial, so that eventually a contestant can complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row of markings, whereby he is entitled to a score value. The crayon markings are erasable to permit reuse of the background card assemblies.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe Bury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A game apparatus comprising a background card, a transparent front panel secured at all but one of its margins to the margins of said background card, defining a pocket having an open edge, said transparent front panel having indicia corresponding to products mentioned in television commercials inscribed at spaced locatioNs thereon, and an auxiliary card engageable through said open edge and fitting into said pocket and being inscribed with other indicia corresponding to products mentioned in television commercials, the indicia of the auxiliary card being located to appear adjacent respective indicia of said transparent panel when the auxiliary card is substantially fully inserted into said pocket between said transparent panel and said background card.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A game apparatus comprising a background card, a transparent front panel secured at all but one of its margins to the margins of said background card, defining a pocket having an open edge, said transparent front panel having indicia corresponding to products mentioned in television commercials inscribed at spaced locatioNs thereon, and an auxiliary card engageable through said open edge and fitting into said pocket and being inscribed with other indicia corresponding to products mentioned in television commercials, the indicia of the auxiliary card being located to appear adjacent respective indicia of said transparent panel when the auxiliary card is substantially fully inserted into said pocket between said transparent panel and said background card.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game apparatus of claim 1, and wherein said indicia are arranged in horizontal rows and vertical columns.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The game apparatus of claim 2, and wherein the indicia on the transparent panel are substantially of the same color as the background card, and wherein the auxiliary card is of a different color, so that the indicia on the transparent panel is visible only when the auxiliary card is inserted in said pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game apparatus of claim 3, and wherein the indicia of the transparent panel are generic names of different products.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The game apparatus of claim 4, and wherein the indicia on the auxiliary card are trade names.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game apparatus of claim 5, wherein said background card has a flange portion overlying said front panel, a supporting loop attached to said flange portion, and a crayon receivable in said supporting loop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The game apparatus of claim 6, and wherein said flange portion comprises opaque side and top marginal portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
The game apparatus of claim 5, and wherein said background card is provided with flat side and top marginal strips secured over the side and top marginal portions of the transparent panel, the side marginal strips terminating substantial distances short of the bottom edge of the background card, the bottom marginal potion of the transparent front panel being free to flex outwardly, whereby to facilitate insertion of said auxiliary card into said pocket.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |