US3275324A
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Surface projectile game having additional target scoring means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-08
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M Burnside
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
AN AMUSEMENT APPARATUS COMPRISING (A) A PLAYING TABLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY A PLAYING PIECE AIMED THEREAT, (B) A PAIR OF ADJACENT VERTICAL CHANNELS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER AT THEIR UPPER ENDS AND EACH ARRANGED TO RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF BALLS IN STACKED RELATION, (C) A BALL PROJECTOR DISPOSED AT THE LOWER END OF ONE OF SAID CHANNELS AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT A BALL UPWARDLY AND INTO THE OTHER OF SAID CHANNELS, (D) A MOVABLE GATE ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER OF SAID CHANNELS AND ARRANGED WHEN ACTUATED TO RELEASE ANY BALLS DISPOSED THEREIN, AND (E) MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID BALL PROJECTOR AND SAID MOVABLE GATE TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID TARGET SWITCHES WHEREBY ACTUATION OF A SWITCH BY A PLAYING PIECE WILL EFFECT ACTUATION OF EITHER OF SAID BALL PROJECTOR OR SAID MOVABLE GATE, RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
AN AMUSEMENT APPARATUS COMPRISING (A) A PLAYING TABLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY A PLAYING PIECE AIMED THEREAT, (B) A PAIR OF ADJACENT VERTICAL CHANNELS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER AT THEIR UPPER ENDS AND EACH ARRANGED TO RECEIVE A PLURALITY OF BALLS IN STACKED RELATION, (C) A BALL PROJECTOR DISPOSED AT THE LOWER END OF ONE OF SAID CHANNELS AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT A BALL UPWARDLY AND INTO THE OTHER OF SAID CHANNELS, (D) A MOVABLE GATE ASSOCIATED WITH THE OTHER OF SAID CHANNELS AND ARRANGED WHEN ACTUATED TO RELEASE ANY BALLS DISPOSED THEREIN, AND (E) MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID BALL PROJECTOR AND SAID MOVABLE GATE TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID TARGET SWITCHES WHEREBY ACTUATION OF A SWITCH BY A PLAYING PIECE WILL EFFECT ACTUATION OF EITHER OF SAID BALL PROJECTOR OR SAID MOVABLE GATE, RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN AN AMUSEMENT APPARATUS, (1) A PLURALITY OF TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES RADIALLY AND ARCUATELY ARRANGED AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY A PLAYING PIECE AIMED THERETO, (B) A SEAT FOR SUPPORTING SAID PLAYING PIECE AND DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RADIAL CENTER OF SAID SWITCHES, (C) A PROJECTOR OSCILLATABLE ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH SAID CENTER AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT A PLAYING PIECE FROM SAID SEAT AGAINST ONE OF SAID TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES, (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PROJECTOR, AND (E) MEANS FOR VARYING THE POSITION OF SAID SEAT IN RELATION TO SAID PROJECTOR WITH EACH ACTUATION OF SAID PROJECTOR WHEREBY TO VARY THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF A PROJECTED PLAYING PIECE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
IN AN AMUSEMENT APPARATUS, (1) A PLURALITY OF TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES RADIALLY AND ARCUATELY ARRANGED AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED BY A PLAYING PIECE AIMED THERETO, (B) A SEAT FOR SUPPORTING SAID PLAYING PIECE AND DISPOSED IN SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RADIAL CENTER OF SAID SWITCHES, (C) A PROJECTOR OSCILLATABLE ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY COINCIDENT WITH SAID CENTER AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT A PLAYING PIECE FROM SAID SEAT AGAINST ONE OF SAID TARGET OBJECTIVE SWITCHES, (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID PROJECTOR, AND (E) MEANS FOR VARYING THE POSITION OF SAID SEAT IN RELATION TO SAID PROJECTOR WITH EACH ACTUATION OF SAID PROJECTOR WHEREBY TO VARY THE PATH OF TRAVEL OF A PROJECTED PLAYING PIECE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |