U.S. patent application number 12/764815 was filed with the patent office on 2011-04-28 for device and method for drawing prizes.
Invention is credited to Bernard Paulson.
Application Number | 20110094016 12/764815 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43897110 |
Filed Date | 2011-04-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110094016 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Paulson; Bernard |
April 28, 2011 |
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRAWING PRIZES
Abstract
A device for drawing prizes includes a hat; and an identifying
label on the hat. The identifying label is adapted to identify a
winner of a random drawing, and may be a patch attached to the brim
or it may be printed on the brim. The hat may depict an identifying
code, such as numbers, letters, or colors that correspond to the
winning code. A method of awarding prizes utilizes the hats.
Inventors: |
Paulson; Bernard; (Goleta,
CA) |
Family ID: |
43897110 |
Appl. No.: |
12/764815 |
Filed: |
April 21, 2010 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61254168 |
Oct 22, 2009 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/209.13 ;
463/17 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/248 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/209.13 ;
463/17 |
International
Class: |
A42B 1/24 20060101
A42B001/24; A63F 9/24 20060101 A63F009/24 |
Claims
1. A device comprising: a hat; and an identifying label on the hat;
wherein the identifying label is adapted to identify a winner of a
random drawing.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the identifying label includes a
combination of numerals.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the identifying label includes a
combination of letters.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the identifying label includes a
combination of colors.
5. The device of claim 1, the hat having a brim, wherein the
identifying label is a patch attached to the brim.
6. The device of claim 1, the hat having a brim, wherein the
identifying label is printed onto the brim.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein the hat is a sports cap.
8. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a random selection
device that provides a winning code that corresponds to the
identifying label on the hat, thereby identifying the winner of the
random drawing.
9. A system for identifying a winner, comprising: a hat having a
label depicting an identifying code; and a random selection device
adapted to identify a winning code; wherein the winner is
identified by the hat having the identifying code that corresponds
to the winning code.
10. The system of claim 9, wherein the hat is a sports cap having a
brim and the label is located on the brim.
11. A method of awarding a prize, comprising: placing identifying
codes on a plurality of hats; issuing the hats to event
participants; randomly drawing a winning code; and providing the
prize to the participant having the hat with the identifying code
that corresponds with the winning code.
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the plurality of hats are
sports caps having brims, and the identifying codes are located on
the brims of the hats.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein the identifying code
corresponds with the winning code when there is an exact match
between the identifying code and the winning code.
14. The method of claim 11, wherein the identifying code
corresponds with the winning code when the identifying code is part
of a group of identifying codes identified by the winning code.
15. The method of claim 11, further comprising: randomly drawing a
plurality of winning codes; and providing prizes to the
participants having hats with an identifying code that corresponds
with at least one of the winning codes.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application claims benefit of priority from U.S.
Provisional Application No. 61/254,168, filed Oct. 22, 2009, which
is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention generally relates to random drawings,
and more specifically, to a device and method for drawing
prizes.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In one aspect of the present invention, a device includes a
hat; and an identifying label on the hat; wherein the identifying
label is adapted to identify a winner of a random drawing.
[0004] In another aspect of the present invention, a system for
identifying a winner includes a hat having a label depicting an
identifying code; and a random selection device adapted to identify
a winning code; wherein the winner is identified by the hat having
the identifying code that corresponds to the winning code.
[0005] In yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of
awarding a prize includes placing identifying codes on a plurality
of hats; issuing the hats to event participants; randomly drawing a
winning code; and providing the prize to the participant having the
hat with the identifying code that corresponds with the winning
code.
[0006] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with reference to
the following drawings, description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a sports cap according to an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0008] FIG. 2 shows an identifying code on the embodiment of FIG.
1; and
[0009] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart according an embodiment the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The following detailed description is of the best currently
contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the
invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense,
but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general
principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is
best defined by the appended claims.
[0011] Various inventive features are described below that can each
be used independently of one another or in combination with other
features.
[0012] Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally
provides a device and method for random drawings of identifying
codes and using these drawings for awarding prizes. Embodiments of
the present invention may relate to random prize drawings in sports
events where numbers, letters, colors or a combination are used on
sports caps to award prizes to persons attending the sport events.
Caps with identifying codes may be issued by each team to their
respective fans.
[0013] FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a sports cap 10 with a top
portion 12 or crown to sit on the user's head, a bill 13 or other
brim, and a an identifying label 14. FIG. 2 depicts an example
identifying label 14 with a combination of numbers 16 and letters
18.
[0014] Embodiments may create excitement in sports events by
awarding prizes to participants to increase attendance. The
identifying labels may include a combination of numbers or
numerals, for example from 1 to 9999, letters, and/or team colors.
Examples of sports events where embodiments may be used include
football, baseball, soccer, car racing, horse racing, and college
sports.
[0015] As depicted in FIG. 3, an embodiment of a method 20 may
include the steps of: placing 22 the identifying codes on sports
caps (e.g., by printing or sewing a patch); issuing 24 the sports
caps to sport event participants; randomly drawing 26 a
predetermined number of winners; announcing 28 the winners; and
awarding 30 the prizes. Alternate embodiments may provide a
combination of smaller prizes and one or more grand prizes, provide
advertisements on the caps, or vary the number of issued prizes
based on attendance. Embodiments may use numbers, colors, or
letters, singly or in combination to award prizes to spectators at
sporting events.
[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, an organization that has
purchased a franchise may have the choice of using a patch with
numbers (one of a kind) or direct printing. The patch may be sewn
on to the bill of the cap or glued with fabric glue. These caps may
be given or sold to the spectators at the events. Drawn identifiers
or groups of identifiers that indicate winners may be arrived at by
random selection devices or randomly selected by persons. For
example, all persons having a cap with a 1 in the number may
receive a free baseball. The organization that has the franchise
may supply its own random selection devices.
[0017] In an embodiment, the highest number on caps sold or given
away may be determined. A random device or random selection may be
used to select a predetermined number of winners. Winners may be
posted or announced at events. Franchise holders may have full
charge to tailor aspects of the system to their needs.
[0018] An embodiment of a method for awarding prizes in sports
events may include placing identifying codes on sports caps;
issuing the sports caps to sport event participants; drawing
randomly a predetermined number of winners; and awarding the
prizes.
[0019] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing
relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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