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A bingo card holder, for supporting a plurality of bingo cards to be played simultaneously by a single player, includes at least a pair of holding means, such as longitudinal slots, each of which. Bingo Fabric Card Wallet and Tissue Holder Gift Set, Bingo Bag Gift OnTheRoadMama. From shop OnTheRoadMama. 5 out of 5 stars (308) 308 reviews $ 15.95 FREE. Bingo Cards License Plate Holder. Future Bingo Player Infant Bodysuit. Out of My Way Bingo! Square Car Magnet 3' x 3' $8.99 $8.99.
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Introduction
Bingo cards are comprised of 24 numbers and a free space. A single bingo card is referred to as a “face.” There are 5 vertical columns on each card or face corresponding to the letters B – I – N – G – O.
The B – Row contains, in any order, the numbers from 1 – 15. The I – Row contains, in any order, the numbers from 16 – 30. The N – Row contains, in any order, the numbers from 31 – 45. The G – Row contains, in any order, the numbers from 46 – 60. The O – Row contains, in any order, the numbers from 61 – 75.
Permutations
Each bingo card is different from every other card by changing the numbers under a vertical row(s) so that the same exact numbers do not appear on more than 1 card. This is referred to as a permutation.
The possible arrangement of numbers on each card is practically limitless. In fact, the possible number of cards has been calculated to be:
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552,446,474,061,129,000,000,000,000 of which 4,976,640,000 have the exact same 24 numbers, but in a different arrangement. If you could print one million cards per second it would take 17,505,972,382,599 years to print every possible card!
There have been literally millions of bingo cards designed by multiple manufacturers. In order to keep track of this multitude of cards, they are numbered which is the number that appears in the “FREE SPACE.” In general, card number 1 (free space #1) will always be identical to other card #1’s in that the exact same numbers will appear in exactly the same place on each card. The exception to this rule is that different manufacturers have designed their own unique cards.
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Serial Numbers
Originally called “throw aways”, bingo today is played on disposable, newsprint bingo paper. There are approximately 30 different colors of bingo paper. There can be as many as 36 cards on a single sheet and cards are commonly manufactured and sold in lots of 9000 cards. Each lot is referred to as a “case” or “case equivalent.” Bingo manufacturers (printers) will print thousands of cases of bingo cards, by color, in a single press run. Similar to the free space number, these cases must be identified by a number that is called the “SERIAL NUMBER.” This number is a 6 – 8 digit number printed at the very top of each bingo card. The serial number is different in each case that is manufactured. This allows the manufacturer AND game managers to track each individual case of paper. For example, two different bingo games may be playing the same color of paper, but the serial numbers will be different.
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Paper Packs
Recall that a single bingo card is also called a “face.” It is also called a “1 on” which identifies how many cards are “on” a single sheet of paper. Nearly all bingo games sell paper that has 3, 4, 6, or 9 cards “on” a sheet.
Bingo paper is typically sold by the bingo game in the form of a pack or booklet of different colored sheets glued together at the top (similar to a notepad). Each color is a different game of bingo. The sheets in a pack or booklet are called the “up,” meaning a 5 game booklet is called a 5 up, 10 games would be a 10 up etc. Combining the number of cards per sheet (“on”) with the number of sheets in the pack (“up”) provides everyone with a complete description of what is being used at a particular bingo game. For example:
6 on 15 up – 6 cards per sheet, 15 different colored sheets or games in the pack
9 on 10 up – 9 cards per sheet, 10 different colored sheets or games in the pack
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains to a card holder for displaying a multiplicity of bingo cards in a viewing position permitting an experienced player to utilize six to eight cards at one time. The device in some measure resembles a foldable card holder or display rack. A collapsible, foldable, convertible card rack which occupies a minimum space in the carrying package configuration and assembles and extends into a rather large card display rack.
2. Description of Prior Art
Playing card holders in a small measure resembling this invention are known to the prior art and have been patented such as U. S. Pat. No. 3,323,801. Display devices for holding cards or training aids have been developed, such as U.S. Pat. No. 1,359,492 and U.S. Pat. No. 2,863,624 as well as convertible easel devices such as U.S. Pat. No. 3,095,834. This related prior art though well suited for their intended uses are not adaptable to the use for which this invention was developed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Enthusiasm for the game of Bingo and the desire of a player to simultaneously utilize multiple cards led your inventor to develop this device. One object was to design a device which in the collapsed, folded position occupies a minimum of space permitting placing the holder in a large lady's purse. Another object was to provide a device boldly displaying as many as eight cards for simultaneous play.
In accomplishing the foregoing objects, your inventor developed a bingo card holder constructed of sheet metal components slidably telescoping with certain components pivotally foldable. The collapsed device occupies a space of little over one inch thick, two inches wide, and fourteen inches long. In the assembled, extended position, the device sitting erect on a table is two feet wide and over one foot tall and receives three or four bingo cards in the bottom card support member and an additional three or four cards in the center card support member. The cards are received and supported in card slots on the base of the bottom member and adjacent the lower edge of the center member displaying the cards on the top portion of the device.
The prototype of the preferred embodiment was constructed of thirty guage galvanized sheet metal bent or formed into the desired configuration. Pop rivets were employed to attach the components at the corner pivot points. Any type of metal may be utilized or the device could be constructed of plastic which may be molded or injection molded.
For a detailed description of the preferred embodiment, reference is made to the attached drawings wherein identical reference characters will be employed to refer to identical or equivalent components throughout the several views and the detailed description of the preferred embodiment.
FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the assembled device in the display configuration.
FIG. 2 is a side view of one of the legs of the device.
FIG. 3 is a back view of one of the legs of the device.
FIG. 4 is a fragmented or disassembled view disclosing the top member.
FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the top member left upright taken substantially on line 5--5 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the top member left taken substantially on line 6--6 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the top member right taken substantially on line 7--7 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 8 is a fragmented or disassembled view disclosing the center member.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the center member left taken substantially on line 9--9 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 10 is a sectional view of the center member right taken substantially on line 10--10 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 11 is a sectional view of the center member right taken substantially on line 11--11 looking in the direction of the arrows. This view primarily discloses the support clip.
FIG. 12 is a fragmented or disassembled view of the bottom member.
FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the bottom member left taken substantially on line 13--13 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 14 is a sectional view of the bottom member right taken substantially on line 14--14 looking in the direction of the arrows.
FIG. 15 is a sectional view of the bottom member upright support taken substantially on line 15--15 looking in the direction of the arrows. This view primarily illustrates the position and construction of the bottom member top support stop.
FIG. 16 is a fragmented view of the bottom member lower right pivot viewed from line 16--16 looking in the direction of the arrows.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The preferred embodiment was constructed from 30 guage galvanized plated steel SD 42 BS. Well known sheet metal working methods and procedures were employed in constructing the device. The prototype was sturdy and performed in an acceptable manner. Other methods of construction could be employed such as utilization of other metals or wood components or the device might well be constructed of plastic. For a detailed description of the various components, reference is made to the attached Figures. The composite frame 20, in the assembled configuration as illustrated in FIG. 1, is supported by a left leg 21 and a right leg 22. The configuration of legs 21 and 22 is best illustrated in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. They are constructed with an elongated leg support 23 which is secured to the rear of frame 20 by means of leg clips 24. These legs 21 and 22 were formed from sheet metal using conventional cutting, bending, and forming techniques.
For an illustration of the construction of the top member 26, reference is particularly made to FIGS. 4-7. The device was constructed from folded telescopingly, slidingly engaging components in a configuration resembling a curtain rod. Top member right 27 is formed with slightly lesser dimension and fits in and slidably engages top member left 28. Projecting down from the top member right 27 is top member right support 29 pivotally secured by top member right pivot 30. In a similar fashion, top member left support 32 is secured to top member left 28 by top member left pivot 33. To prevent over-extension or disengagement of the components of top member 26, there is compatibly constructed in top member left 28 and top member right 27 a top member telescoping stop 34 which may comprise projections from the respective members which engage or any suitable rivet like projections which could engage and limit extremes of the telescoping extension. The configuration of folded metal components of top member 26 is perhaps best illustrated in the cross-sectional views FIG. 5, 6 and 7.
For a description of the detailed construction and configuration of center member 36, reference is particularly made to FIGS. 8-11. Previously referred to metal working techniques are employed for constructing this component of the device. This center member 36 comprises two telescoping members designated as center member left 37 and center member right 38. The sectional configuration of center member left 37 is illustrated in FIG. 9. The configuration of FIG. 9 is compatible with the insertion of center member right 38 as illustrated in FIG. 10. These respective components slidably engage and are retained in the assembled position by center member telescoping stop 41 compatibly constructed into the members to prevent their inadvertent disassembly. There is constructed at the outer extremity of center member left 37 and right 38 a center member left support clip 39 and a center member right support clip 40. The configuration of these support clips 39 and 40 is illustrated in FIG. 11. Each of the sliding components of center member 36 has constructed in its lower edge a hook-like 'L' shaped element designated as center member card slot 42. The slot 42 is of such configuration and dimensions as to readily receive and support the conventional bingo card (not illustrated).
For a detailed description of bottom member 45 and the elements of this device which would rest on the table or any flat surface when in the assembled configuration illustrated in FIG. 1, reference is made to FIGS. 12-16. Bottom member 45, in a compatible configuration with the components previously described, is constructed from a bottom member left 46 and a bottom member right 47 which are compatibly constructed to slidably engage as illustrated in their cross-sectional configurations, FIGS. 13 and 14. The two components are retained in the assembled position by bottom member telescoping stop 48 which may comprise projections or engaging stops or any type of restriction which would prevent the inadvertent disassembly of the device. At the lower left extremity of bottom member left 46 is pivotally, foldably secured bottom member left upright 49. Bottom member left upright 49 is constructed from foldable sheet metal having cross-sectional configuration substantially as illustrated in FIG. 15. The dimensions and configuration are such as to slidably receive top member left support 32 as well as center member left support clip 39. In a similar fashion, pivotally secured to the bottom member right 47 is bottom member right upright 51 which is pivotally and foldably secured by bottom member upright pivot 52. The construction and configuration of this bottom member right upright 51 is illustrated in FIG. 15 and is of such dimensions and configurations as to slidably receive top member right support 29 as well as center member right support clip 40. The depth to which top member left support 32 and top member right support 29 penetrate bottom member left upright 49 and bottom member right upright 51 is determined by the position of bottom member top support stop left 54 and bottom member top support stop right 55. The configuration and dimensions of bottom member left and right uprights 49 and 51 is such as to slidably receive and retain the respective leg clips 24 of the left and right legs 21 and 22 as illustrated in the assembled configuration of FIG. 1.
OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY
The device in the assembled configuration is substantially illustrated in FIG. 1. In such a configuration, the bottom member 45 would rest on a table or any flat surface. The top member right and left supports 29 and 32 slidably engage bottom member left and right uprights 49 and 51. Top member supports 29 and 32 contact and rest on the bottom member top support stops 54 and 55. At the upper extremities of bottom member left upright 49 and bottom member right upright 51 is positioned and retained center member 36 by means of slidably engaging of the center member left and right support clips 39 and 40. In this configuration, as many as three or four bingo cards can be placed in the center member card slot 42 and the bottom member card slot 53. Accordingly, a total of six to eight cards may be displayed and played.
In the disassembled configuration of the device, in the foldable, compact position which may be placed in a large lady's purse, first the legs 21 and 22 are detached from the device by withdrawing the leg clips 24. Center member 36 is normally next disassembled by disengaging the support clips 39 and 40. Slight pressure applied at each end of center member 36 will then telescope and contract this member to its minimum length. In the next step of disassembly, the top member 26 and bottom member 45 are detached by withdrawing telescoping engagement of the two components. Pressure at the end of top member 26 and bottom member 45 telescopingly reduce the members to their minimum length. The pivotally secured top member right and left supports 29 and 32 are folded over. In a similar fashion, bottom member left and right uprights 49 and 51 are folded over. In this disassembled configuration, the various components occupy a minimum space and nestle in a small packet.
Having described this device, its construction and detail of a preferred embodiment and suggested alternative methods of construction, what is desired to be claimed is all modifications or adaptations of the device not departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.