Counter holder device that can be folded for opening and closing

Abstract

A foldable counter-holder element is described which, when unfolded, helps to facilitate the arrangement and handling of counters during play, since there are no divisions for accommodating each of the counters in the various cavities formed, providing an aid for the player, leaving the latter's hands free and the counters in a vertical position and with a slight tilt in order to make the counters easier to see, said device having a space for displaying advertising on the upper cover, which is on view at all times, irrespective of whether the device is folded or unfolded, said device providing an attractive element for advertising during play, and furthermore the counter-holder device is easy to carry since, when folded, it keeps the counters in a small space and prevents them emerging from the device.

Having sufficiently described my invention, I regard that contained in the following clauses to be novel and, consequently, claim it as my exclusive property: 
     
         1 . Counter holding device characterized in that it comprises at least three parts, preferably rectangular-shaped and concentric, connected by means of pivoting elements to enable the folding and unfolding of the parts which, when unfolded, form a support for counters perpendicular to the main base, with a slight inclination to enable the counters to rest on the counter holding element, which has a plurality of divisions to form cavities where the counters are placed to keep them separated from one another, facilitating the handling thereof during play, said counter holding element also having on its upper lid a space to display advertisement both when the device is folded and unfolded. 
     
     
         2 . Foldable counter holding device as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that the base has at least one ramp with elevation to aid the counter holding element to run up to the stop and stop it upon being folded. 
     
     
         3 . Foldable counter holding device as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that the counter holding element has a plurality of divisions to form cavities and that each one of the divisions has a flap to prevent the counters from going out of said cavities. 
     
     
         4 . Foldable counter holding device as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that it has closing elements which are prominences situated on the walls of the main base and the upper lid to prevent the device from opening and the counters from spilling. 
     
     
         5 . Foldable counter holding device as set forth in  claim 1 , characterized in that the lower part of the main base has a plurality of non-skid elements helping to support the device and keep it in place.