US3572703A
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Three dimensional game and vendor apparatus
Assignee: CHESAPEAKE AUTOMATED PRODUCTS
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Filing: 1968-04-25
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1988-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A three dimensional game and vending apparatus with opposing cups attached to a winch mechanism with this mechanism motor controlled for movement in a horizontal plane by movement of a rotatable pair of winch drums along a square support shaft mounted on a carriage mechanism. The drums are mounted on a common horizontal axis and each drum has protruding pins which engage the pins on the other drum. A ball or capsule of merchandise is dropped by the cups on a leaf mechanism which may be adjusted for either return to the game or dispensed in a vending machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Thomas Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0058; A63F9/00; A63F9/001; A63F2009/0049; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2401; A63F2009/2402; A63F2009/2404; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/2479; A63F2009/2482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A three dimensional game apparatus comprising: a casing; a playing surface within said casing; an article adapted for movement on said playing surface; lifting means in said casing to grasp said article from said playing surface; receiving means in said casing having a portion below said lifting means in one of its positions with said casing including: a pivotable leaf means to receive said article on its surface; motor-driven linkage means connected to said leaf means to pivot said leaf means in relation to said playing surface; and bracket means attached to said leaf means and said linkage means; said linkage means having at least two intermediate pivot points along its length; said bracket means having at least three points of attachment for said linkage means, one of said points being a pivot point of attachment and the other two points being alternate points of attachment; and whereby connection to one of the alternate points allows return of said article to said playing surface upon operation of said motor-driven linkage means and connection to the other of the alternate points allows dispensing of said article from the apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A three dimensional game apparatus comprising: a casing; a playing surface within said casing; an article adapted for movement on said playing surface; lifting means in said casing to grasp said article from said playing surface; receiving means in said casing having a portion below said lifting means in one of its positions with said casing including: a pivotable leaf means to receive said article on its surface; motor-driven linkage means connected to said leaf means to pivot said leaf means in relation to said playing surface; and bracket means attached to said leaf means and said linkage means; said linkage means having at least two intermediate pivot points along its length; said bracket means having at least three points of attachment for said linkage means, one of said points being a pivot point of attachment and the other two points being alternate points of attachment; and whereby connection to one of the alternate points allows return of said article to said playing surface upon operation of said motor-driven linkage means and connection to the other of the alternate points allows dispensing of said article from the apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further characterized by mercury switch means to control movement of said motor-driven linkage means located on said linkage means, in an upright Position when said linkage means is connected to one of said alternate points of attachment, and in an inverted position when said linkage means is connected to the other of said alternate points of attachment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
227 words
A three dimensional game apparatus comprising: a casing; a playing surface within said casing; an article adapted for movement on said playing surface; lifting means in said casing to grasp said article from said playing surface; receiving means in said casing having a portion below said lifting means in one of its positions within said casing; said lifting means including: a pair of opposing cuplike containers having their open ends facing each other and attached to each other at a top pivot point; and a winch mechanism movable in a horizontal plane and having cables connected to said cuplike containers and including: a pair of coacting winding drums mounted on a single horizontal axis each having projecting stop pin means positioned in operative relation with each other; one of said drums being a driven drum to be driven by the other of said drums through said projecting stop pin means; one of said cables extending from each of said winding drums; said cable from one of said winding drums connected to said top pivot point; said cable from the other of said winding drums having an intermediate connection point thereon having a connecting cable to a point on the outer surface of each of said cuplike container; and whereby the raising and lowering and the opening and closing of said cuplike containers is controlled through said cables.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
227 words
A three dimensional game apparatus comprising: a casing; a playing surface within said casing; an article adapted for movement on said playing surface; lifting means in said casing to grasp said article from said playing surface; receiving means in said casing having a portion below said lifting means in one of its positions within said casing; said lifting means including: a pair of opposing cuplike containers having their open ends facing each other and attached to each other at a top pivot point; and a winch mechanism movable in a horizontal plane and having cables connected to said cuplike containers and including: a pair of coacting winding drums mounted on a single horizontal axis each having projecting stop pin means positioned in operative relation with each other; one of said drums being a driven drum to be driven by the other of said drums through said projecting stop pin means; one of said cables extending from each of said winding drums; said cable from one of said winding drums connected to said top pivot point; said cable from the other of said winding drums having an intermediate connection point thereon having a connecting cable to a point on the outer surface of each of said cuplike container; and whereby the raising and lowering and the opening and closing of said cuplike containers is controlled through said cables.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 3, further characterized by; and braking means in contacting relationship with one of said winding drums including spring means between said winding drums.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3, further characterized by; and braking mechanism including spring means in contacting relationship with one of said winding drums.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |