Patents by Inventor James H. Bean, Jr.

James H. Bean, Jr. 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: 4085938
    Abstract: A game apparatus for two players comprises a board having located thereon a map of the United States divided into the 50 respective states, and a deck of 50 playing cards, each being identified with one of the states. Indicated on each of the cards are three win alternatives, two lose alternatives, and one draw alternative which are listed randomly along with respective associated identifying numerals ranging from one to six, for determining the outcome of the play of that card upon the rolling of a die. Two sets of markers, each set having a contrasting color and each having 50 individual markers shaped to fit over respective ones of the states outlined on the board, are used to indicate the winner of each state played. In play, the deck of cards is stacked in random order and the players alternately roll the die in turn to determine which numerical alternative on the topmost card will be followed on each turn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Inventor: James H. Bean, Jr.