Patent · US Expired

Collectible dice and packaging therefor

US6596351B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2000
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24736
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Collectible dice wherein each is unique and includes a cube-shaped element defining six flat sides; indicia positioned on predetermined of the sides; and an electromagnetic radiation transmitting/transponding element embedded within the cube-shaped element for transmitting a unique identifying signal or code for reception and reading by a receiver/reader. A packaging system for each die includes a base for receiving the die thereon and covers for removably fitting onto the base and over the die.

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