| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 273285000 | Collapsible board (e.g., folding) | 11 |
| 20090174144 | Gameboard - A gameboard including a top surface configured to accommodate the playing of a game thereon and a bottom surface configured to be disposed on a gameboard support surface and to include means for smooth movement thereon. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100102510 | FOLDABLE GAME BOARD WITH INTERIOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT - A method, system, and apparatus of a foldable game board with an interior storage compartment are disclosed. A game system comprising a game-board element is disclosed. The game-board element comprises a first foldable surface with a first game-board pattern, a second foldable surface with a second game-board pattern, wherein the second foldable surface is affixed to the foldable first surface, and a storage cavity bounded by the first foldable surface and the foldable second surface. In addition, certain portions of the storage cavity may be used to store game pieces or game playing instructions. A wrap-around element may secure the game-board element in a folded position. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110101611 | TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH FOLDABLE SHEET - A transaction product includes a first cover panel, a second cover panel, and an intermediate sheet, and an account identifier. The intermediate sheet transitions between a collapsed and an extended position and defines fold lines dividing the intermediate sheet into sections. When the intermediate sheet is in the collapsed position, the sections form a stack. The first cover panel is coupled with one of the sections that forms a top of the stack, and the second cover panel is coupled with another of the sections that forms a bottom of the stack. The account identifier is coupled with at least one of the first and second cover panels and the intermediate sheet and links the transaction product to an account or record configured to track a value available for use toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Other products, combinations, and associated methods are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110198808 | Collapsible Game - A collapsible game is disclosed. In one embodiment, the game includes a divider and multiple outlets to obtain random distribution of objects in the game. The game also includes a movably coupled lid that can be moved relative to the opening of the game. The lid includes a finger recess that facilitates movement of the lid. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110291359 | Game board and method - Removal of game pieces or tiles from the recesses of a game board surface having a raised grid to prevent sliding of the game pieces on the board is facilitated by providing, in one embodiment, a flexible game board which can be bent into a generally U-shaped structure to form a funnel to deposit the game pieces into a receptacle by funneling action. An alternative embodiment provides for pivotably mounted full boards or portions of boards which are rotated on their pivots to deposit the game pieces in a receptacle forming the frame for the structure. Another embodiment provides a grid with a slot under it for receiving a smooth-surfaced marked game board surface under the grid. The game board can be pulled out from under the grid to let game pieces fall down into a receptacle. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120274024 | TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH FOLDABLE SHEET - A transaction product includes a first cover panel, a second cover panel, and an intermediate sheet, and an account identifier. The intermediate sheet transitions between a collapsed and an extended position and defines fold lines dividing the intermediate sheet into sections. When the intermediate sheet is in the collapsed position, the sections form a stack. The first cover panel is coupled with one of the sections that forms a top of the stack, and the second cover panel is coupled with another of the sections that forms a bottom of the stack. The account identifier is coupled with at least one of the first and second cover panels and the intermediate sheet and links the transaction product to an account or record configured to track a value available for use toward a purchase of one or more of goods and services. Other products, combinations, and associated methods are also disclosed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 273286000 | Flexible sheet type | 5 |
| 20090014956 | Multi-function apparatus for covering a surface and gaming - Disclosed is a multi-function apparatus for covering a surface and gaming. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-function apparatus including a covering such as a towel, blanket, activity mat, or the like having integral gaming features and storage. In one aspect of the invention, a depiction of a gameboard face is woven in or otherwise affixed to the covering, and a storage compartment for storage of gaming pieces is detachably coupled to the covering. In another aspect of the invention, the storage compartment is formed of a tightly-weaved mesh that prevents passage of sand therethrough. In some embodiments of the invention, the covering is absorbent to provide an added drying feature. Also disclosed are coverings of varying sizes, wherein small coverings intended for children include depiction(s) of children's gameboard face(s) and larger coverings intended for adults include depiction(s) of the adult gameboard face(s). | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090058005 | GAME COMPRISING A PLAYING SURFACE FORMED FROM A RESILIENT MATERIAL - This invention relates a playing surface ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090066024 | Board Game - A flexible game board and carrying pouch for holding game playing pieces and the game board itself which is easily deployed for playing and compactly restorable within the carrying pouch. The game board is formed of a flexible sheet defining a game board face for receiving the game pieces thereon when said game board is spread and placed atop a support surface for play. The carrying pouch, also formed of flexible sheet material as a unit with the game board and defines an interior volume with an elongated opening. One edge of the opening is connected to and extends from one margin of the flexible sheet whereby the opening faces toward said game board. The interior volume is sized and arranged to receive the game board, when folded or wadded up, and the game pieces. A drawstring or closure connected around or with the opening encloses the flexible sheet and the game playing pieces after being placed into the interior volume. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100007087 | Six fold game board and method of folding game board - A six fold game board includes six generally rectangular flat panels of generally equal size serially arranged in pairs disposed adjacent to one another to define two outer pairs and one inner pair. The panels of the inner pair are joined by a fold line and the panels of the outer pair are each separated by a slit. Each panel of the outer pairs is connected to an adjacent panel of the inner pair by a fold line. As a result of this constructions, the outer panels can be folded over the adjacent inner panels and the inner panels can subsequently be folded over one another to define a folded game board having a width and length generally equal to the dimensions of one of the rectangular panels. A method of folding such a game board is also disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120292853 | Board Game Storable Sleeping Bag and Method - Disclosed is a combination sleeping bag and means for storing a game board device within the sleeping bag structure, along with an associated method of storing flexible game boards and game pieces within a sleeping bag for travel and storage use. The sleeping bag comprises a folded and zipperable blanket having familiar design aspects, wherein within the interior of the bag is a removable blanket liner. The blanket comprises a board game design on its surface such that it can be removed from the bag and utilized as a game board, wherein the blanket otherwise attaches along the interior surface of the bag. A securable pouch within the sleeping bag is provided for containing compressible or flexible game pieces associated with the given game board, while the exterior of the bag may be adorned in a logo illustrating the exact game or games stored within the bag. | 11-22-2012 |
