Edward Jay Hall

US Patent:

6575468, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

Jun 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/596984

Inventors:

Edward Kenneth Hall - Elmhurst IL 60126

International Classification:

A63F 100

US Classification:

273298, 2731381, 273299

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for playing a word game comprising a deck of letter playing cards and a deck of number playing cards. A card from each deck is selected and a player attempts to be the first to communicate a word responsive to the selected letter and number playing cards.

US Patent:

D557346, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

29/231717

Inventors:

Edward K. Hall - Elmhurst IL, US
James C. Hand - Glen Ellyn IL, US

Assignee:

Goal Mind - Oak Park IL

International Classification:

2101

US Classification:

D21324

US Patent:

20060135265, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Aug 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/199371

Inventors:

Edward Hall - Elmhurst IL, US
James Hand - Glen Ellyn IL, US
Howard Dittmer - Lake Bluff IL, US
Walter Herbst - Lake Forest IL, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463046000

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for an improved automated version of a word game that incorporates game play methodology into a central controller and communicates game play information to the players through a game console that provides each player with an input pod for communication with the microprocessor. The microprocessor incorporates features including a timer, scoring system, random letter generator and a random element generator so as to increase ease of use and speed up game play. The microprocessor communicates information to the players through a variety of lights that are selectively illuminated as well as a self-contained speaker for communicating audible information to the players.