Patents by Inventor Ernest L. Viola

Ernest L. Viola has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4080596
    Abstract: A lighted display board or sign has a viewing face subdivided into 25 squares arranged five by five simulating a Bingo playing card and having a separate light positioned behind each square. An unusual circuit and switching arrangement makes it possible by merely closing a single switch to cause the lights on the board to indicate to the players what particular design, such as an "X", cross, square, etc., must be attained to obtain a "Bingo" or winner for the particular game then in progress. An on and off flashing light spelling out the words Bingo forms a part of the basic circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Inventors: Rogers R. Keck, Ernest L. Viola