US3865368A
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Gaming machines games of skill
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-21
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1994-02-21
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a machine which simulates the game of snap. Two symbols representing the cards thrown by the two players are displayed at random from two groups of symbols. The snap call which is given when the two symbols displayed are the same is simulated by the player pressing a button. In the case of the player playing the machine the machine snap signal is controlled by a variable time delay circuit, and in the case of the player playing a second player the second players snap signal is controlled by the second player pressing a second button. The machine determines the first to call snap and effectively transfers cards to the winner. The machine may be provided with a prize or token dispenser, or may give free games in a coin controlled embodiment.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Francis Need Grazebrook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/24; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/326; G07F17/3267; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A63F2001/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An amusement machine for simulating the playing of a game of snap, comprising means for simultaneously displaying at least one symbol selected from one series of symbols and at least one symbol selected from a second series of symbols; means operable by a player to indicate an observed concurrence or relationship between the symbols selected from said respective series of symbols; means in the machine for indicating when a concurrence has not been indicated before the occurrence of another event.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An amusement machine for simulating the playing of a game of snap, comprising means for simultaneously displaying at least one symbol selected from one series of symbols and at least one symbol selected from a second series of symbols; means operable by a player to indicate an observed concurrence or relationship between the symbols selected from said respective series of symbols; means in the machine for indicating when a concurrence has not been indicated before the occurrence of another event.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 1, for a game in which a human player plays against the machine, wherein said another event is the ending of a predetermined time interval after the commencement of display of said symbols.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 2, wherein said machine includes means for registering the number of games won or lost by said player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 3, wherein said machine includes means for adjusting said time interval in accordance with the number of games won or lost by said player or players.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 1, for a game in which two human players play against each other, wherein said another event is the operation by the second player of means to indicate said observed concurrence or relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 1, wherein the operation of said machine is initiated by the insertion of a coin or token therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 6, including means for dispensing articles, coins or tokens.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An amusement machine in accordance with claim 7, wherein the number of articles, coins or tokens dispensed depends on the number of games won oR lost by a player.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |