IP Library Granted Patent US 7,918,454
Granted Patent B2
US 7,918,454 · App. 12/323,871 · Granted Apr 5, 2011

Interactive bottle game

Assignee: Jimmyjane, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,918,454
App. No.
12/323,871
Granted
Apr 5, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

An entertaining and romantic game comprises actions and adventures of different categories that are placed in a bottle and spun. Some actions or adventures are pre-printed whereas others are created by the players, thereby personalizing the game.

Claims (19)

1. A kit, comprising:

an elongated bottle including an interior cavity and an open end in communication with the cavity, wherein the elongated bottle is capable of being place on its side on a flat surface with the open end pointing substantially horizontally, and the elongated bottle being capable to turn on its side about a vertical axis;

a stopper configured to be removably affixed in the open end of the bottle

a first plurality of game strips, wherein each of the first plurality of game strips has a pre-printed action instruction thereon; and

a second plurality of game strips, wherein the second plurality of game strips is blank;

wherein the first and second plurality of game strips are configured to pass through the opening of the bottle without substantial deformation thereof, each of the first and second plurality of game strips are further configured for self-alignment with respect to the opening of the bottle such that a long axis of a game strip is substantially perpendicular to the opening, each of the first and second plurality of game strips has a length and a width such that the width is smaller than the opening of the bottle, and wherein the length is larger than the opening of the bottle, and an interior cavity of the bottle has a tapered neck portion that transitions into the opening of the bottle, and wherein the tapered neck portion facilitates the self-alignment of the first plurality of game strips.

2. The kit of claim 1 , further comprising a set of pre-printed instructions, the pre-printed instructions comprising:

an instruction to devise and describe at least one gameplay instruction in written form on at least one of the second plurality of game strips;

an instruction to insert at least some of the first plurality of game strips into the bottle;

an instruction to insert at least some of the second plurality of game strips into the bottle;

an instruction to place the bottle on a surface and impart rotational motion thereon; and

an instruction to select one gameplayer from a plurality of gameplayers based on a resting position of the bottle once the rotational motion thereof stops, wherein the selected gameplayer is instructed to take a turn comprising:

removing a game strip from the bottle; and

performing the gameplay instruction indicated on the game strip.

3. The kit of claim 2 , wherein the set of pre-printed instructions is printed on an outside surface of the bottle.

4. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of game strips are included on a perforated sheet of material.

5. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the second plurality of game strips are assembled together in the form of a pad of removable paper sheets.

6. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of game strips comprise game strips of a first category of actions.

7. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of game strips comprise game strips of a second category of actions.

Assignments (9)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 24, 2023
From: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC; PD PRODUCTS, LLC
To: SIGNATURE BANK
Reel/Frame 063088/0279 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 8, 2021
From: MGG CALIFORNIA LLC
To: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC
Reel/Frame 057438/0238 →
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 18, 2020
From: WILMINTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: MGG CALIFORNIA LLC, AS SUCCESSOR AGENT
Reel/Frame 052188/0517 →
ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 18, 2020
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: MGG CALIFORNIA LLC, AS SUCCESSOR AGENT
Reel/Frame 052188/0965 →
ASSIGNMENT FOR SECURITY -- PATENTS Recorded Dec 28, 2016
From: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 041209/0514 →
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 28, 2016
From: GARRISON LOAN AGENCY SERVICES LLC
To: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC
Reel/Frame 041209/0978 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 11, 2014
From: JIMMYJANE, INC.
To: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC
Reel/Frame 032662/0652 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 20, 2014
From: JJ ACQUISITION, LLC
To: GARRISON LOAN AGENCY SERVICES LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 032308/0283 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 12, 2009
From: IMBODEN, ETHAN FREDERIC
To: JIMMYJANE INC.
Reel/Frame 022387/0378 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 60991598 · Nov 30, 2007
Related Publication 20090166969A1 · Jul 2, 2009