| Game case for card type games -> Monitor Keywords |
|
|
 
Game case for card type gamesGame case for card type games description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070246884, Game case for card type games. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This Application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/778,561 filed on Mar. 2, 2006 and entitled "MULTI FUNCTION GAME CARRYING CASE". The contents of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/778,561 are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND [0002] Card type games are becoming ever more popular. A typical card type game can include a plurality of game cards, one or more game mats, and a rulebook. Additionally, the card type game can include a game case that retains the components of the card type game. Unfortunately, existing game cases are not entirely satisfactory. SUMMARY [0003] The present invention is directed to a game case for retaining a first card for a card type game. The game case includes a case housing having a first housing cover, a second housing cover, a first card tray secured to the first housing cover, and a tray lid. The housing covers are movable relative to each other between a closed housing configuration in which the case housing is closed and an open housing configuration in which the case housing is open. The first card tray is fixedly secured to the first housing cover. Further, the first card tray is sized and shaped to receive the first card. The tray lid is positioned between the housing covers. In one embodiment, the tray lid pivots relative to the first housing cover between a closed lid position in which the tray lid covers the first card tray to retain the first card in the first card tray between the tray lid and the first housing cover, and an open lid position in which the tray lid is rotated away from the first card tray so that the first card can be removed from the first card tray. With this design, in certain embodiments, in the closed housing configuration, the case housing can reduce the thief of cards, and the tray lid will hold cards in place when the case housing is the in open housing configuration. [0004] Further, in certain embodiments, the case housing can protect and store the other components of the card type game, and can be portable and easy to display in the current marketplace. [0005] Moreover, the case housing can be made of hard plastic that offers consumers added value of a permanent stackable bookshelf appropriate storage unit for the card type game. [0006] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the tray lid is substantially transparent. With this design, the cards are visible when the case housing is the in open housing configuration. Moreover, the game case can include a lid lock that selectively locks the tray lid in the closed lid position. [0007] In certain embodiments, the first card tray is integrally formed into the first housing cover and the first card tray is adapted to receive a plurality of first cards. Additionally, the game case can include a second card tray that is integrally formed into the first housing cover, the second card tray being adapted to receive a plurality of second cards. [0008] In one embodiment, the housing covers are spaced apart and substantially parallel when the housing case is in the closed housing configuration, and the housing covers are substantially coplanar when the housing case is in the open housing configuration. Further, the tray lid can move with the first housing cover between the housing configurations. [0009] Additionally, the game case can include a slip cover that is secured to one of the housing covers, and the slip cover can be adapted to receive an identifier sheet that identifies the card game. The slip cover allows for unique promotional opportunities in that many different identifier sheets can be easily used with the game case. [0010] Moreover, the game case can include a materials holder that is secured to and moves with the second housing cover. The materials holder is adapted to selectively retain one or more game materials. For example, the materials holder can hold a rulebook, a game mat, a scratch pad, and/or a writing instrument. [0011] Additionally, many of the features of the game case allow for a number of different card type games to alternatively be stored in the game case. Stated in another fashion a number of different card games can use the same style game case. With this design, the card type games of a particular company can have a somewhat uniform look that sets games of that company apart. Moreover, the standard packaging can be mass produced to added value to the card type game without a significant increase in price. [0012] In one embodiment, the game case is sized and shaped somewhat similar to a DVD/video game case. This format of the game case can decrease the amount of production time necessary to pack components of game. Further, this format allows the card type game to be placed in retail spaces specifically designed to receive DVD/video games. [0013] Further, the present invention is directed to a method for securing the components of a card type game. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which: [0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a card type game having features of the present invention with a game case in a closed housing configuration; [0016] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the card type game of FIG. 1 with the game case in an open housing configuration; and [0017] FIG. 3 is a top view of a portion of the card type game of FIG. 1 with a tray lid in an open lid position. DESCRIPTION [0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a card type game 12, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of only a portion of the card type game 12. In this embodiment, the card type game 12 includes a first set of cards 14, a second set of second cards 16, a set of game materials 18, and a game case 20. Alternatively, the card type game 12 can have more components or fewer components than that illustrated in the Figures. For example, the card type game 12 can include more than two or fewer than two sets 14, 16 of cards. Further, the design of the components of the card type game 12 can vary pursuant to the teachings provided herein. [0019] As an overview, in certain embodiments, the game case 20 includes a case housing 22 that is uniquely designed to (i) protect and store the cards 14, 16 and the other components of the card type game 10, (ii) reduce the thief of cards 14, 16 prior to purchase, (iii) be easy to store and display in the current marketplace, (iv) offer the consumers added value of a permanent stackable bookshelf appropriate storage unit for the card type game 10, (v) be relatively easy to manufacture, and/or (vii) be easily adapted for use with many different card type games 12. In one embodiment, game case 20 is designed to retain the components of a single trading card game 12. Continue reading about Game case for card type games... Full patent description for Game case for card type games Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Game case for card type games patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Game case for card type games or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Gaming system Next Patent Application: Card game Industry Class: Amusement devices: games ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Game case for card type games patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13389 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Electronics: Semiconductor , Audio , Illumination , Connectors , Crypto , 174 |
 * Protect your Inventions * US Patent Office filing 
PATENT INFO |
|
