US4600198A
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Lotto contest number checking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-11-28
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2004-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for checking columnar arranged digits on lotto tickets. Winning number combinations are preset on the device. The preset numbers are linearally arranged at one end of the device for alignment with the digits printed on the lotto tickets. Pre-setting is accomplished by tape and thumbwheel set ups.
Inventors
- 👤 Delbert H. Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/0625
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A lotto ticket checking device for comparing a winning number to a plurality of preselected numbers printed in rows and columns on the ticket, comprising; a case; a first, viewing opening in the upper surface of said case proximate one end thereof; a plurality of indicia bearing tapes rotatively mounted side by side in said case and registerable to a position displaying the digits of the winning number through said opening; a second opening proximate the other end of the case and extending through its upper surface for permitting thumbing of each tape into its position relative to said viewing opening; and a plurality of pegs mounted on the lower surface of said case for facilitating its sliding movement lengthwise over a lottery ticket in a row by row fashion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A lotto ticket checking device for comparing a winning number to a plurality of preselected numbers printed in rows and columns on the ticket, comprising; a case; a first, viewing opening in the upper surface of said case proximate one end thereof; a plurality of indicia bearing tapes rotatively mounted side by side in said case and registerable to a position displaying the digits of the winning number through said opening; a second opening proximate the other end of the case and extending through its upper surface for permitting thumbing of each tape into its position relative to said viewing opening; and a plurality of pegs mounted on the lower surface of said case for facilitating its sliding movement lengthwise over a lottery ticket in a row by row fashion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 in which each of said tapes are mounted on an enlarged rotatable roller, each of said rollers further having a raised thumbing portion for facilitating ragistering of the displayed winner numbers in the viewing window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 in which a further idler roller is included in the path of each of said tapes for supporting it in its movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 in which said rotatable rollers are mounted in a raised barrel portion of said case proximate its rearward end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3628453A
Cited
FR2435271A1
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-14 | 1990-01-13 | 1990-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-14 | 1994-01-13 | 1994-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-14 | 1998-01-13 | 1998-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |