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2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Harrison, J. (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Chance devices

Chance selection

C273S460000, C463S016000, C463S022000, C362S104000

Reexamination Certificate

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06948712

ABSTRACT:
A multi-state flashing button and method of conducting a lottery using such a button. One or more multi-state buttons including an internal timer are distributed along with a relatively large number of single-state flashing buttons. The timer causes the multi-state buttons to change from a flashing state to non-flashing state at the end of a predetermined time-out interval, and a prize is awarded to each participant having a button which undergoes such a change of state.

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