Patents by Inventor Mayme E. Onstad

Mayme E. Onstad 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: 7100920
    Abstract: A game is provided that utilizes a code caller card that is used to direct each step of play. The code caller card identify passages of the Bible, and are analogous to a “question” that the player in turn must answer. In combination, word tiles are drawn and held by the players, and are used to create an “answer”, the answer being the phrase or quote identified by the “question” on the caller card. These word tiles are used in conjunction with previously played tiles. The word tiles can be used with or without a board and on a flat, horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: Mayme E. Onstad, Alvin C. Onstad
  • Publication number: 20040256805
    Abstract: The patent application discloses a method of playing a game using a code card and tiles to construct bible citations, verses, or passages in a defined manner. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Mayme E. Onstad, Alvin C. Onstad
  • Publication number: 20040108657
    Abstract: A game is provided that utilizes a code caller card that is used to direct each step of play. The code caller card identify passages of the Bible, and are analogous to a “question” that the player in turn must answer. In combination, word tiles are drawn and held by the players, and are used to create an “answer”, the answer being the phrase or quote identified by the “question” on the caller card. These word tiles are used in conjunction with previously played tiles. The word tiles can be used with or without a board and on a flat, horizontal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Mayme E. Onstad, Alvin C. Onstad