US3647213A
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Game apparatus including swivelable projector and pivotable targets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-12
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus to be played with a spherical playing object having an inclined ramp playing surface, a plurality of playing object retaining devices upon the playing surface, a portion of the retaining devices including pivotal levers which upon contact on one end thereof is capable of effecting dislodgment of a resting playing object located at the other end of the lever, a playing object propelling device to move a playing object upon the inclined ramp playing surface against the pull of gravity, the propelling device being swivelable within an arc to be capable of catching a returning playing object and effect replay of the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/02; A63F7/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An amusement game device comprising: a playing surface being inclined at an angle with respect to horizontal wherein said surface includes an uppermost section and a lowermost section; a playing object to be propellable upon said playing surface from said lowermost section generally toward said uppermost section; a plurality of playing object resting areas located upon said playing surface; a playing object propelling device being located adjacent said playing surface and capable of propelling a playing object upon said playing surface, said propelling device being swivelable about a predetermined arc length of the edge of said playing surface, whereby said propelling device can effect propelling of said playing object in various directions upon said playing surface and at varying velocities selected by each player; and said propelling device includes a ramp capable of supporting said playing object and providing a path for movement of said playing object to and from said playing surface, said ramp being selectively tiltable at varying angles to effect propelling of said playing object at various velocities upon said playing surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An amusement game device comprising: a playing surface being inclined at an angle with respect to horizontal wherein said surface includes an uppermost section and a lowermost section; a playing object to be propellable upon said playing surface from said lowermost section generally toward said uppermost section; a plurality of playing object resting areas located upon said playing surface; a playing object propelling device being located adjacent said playing surface and capable of propelling a playing object upon said playing surface, said propelling device being swivelable about a predetermined arc length of the edge of said playing surface, whereby said propelling device can effect propelling of said playing object in various directions upon said playing surface and at varying velocities selected by each player; and said propelling device includes a ramp capable of supporting said playing object and providing a path for movement of said playing object to and from said playing surface, said ramp being selectively tiltable at varying angles to effect propelling of said playing object at various velocities upon said playing surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
205 words
An amusement game device comprising: a playing surface being inclined at an angle with respect to horizontal wherein said surface includes an uppermost section and a lowermost section; a playing object to be propellable upon said playing surface from said lowermost section generally toward said uppermost section; a plurality of playing object resting areas located upon said playing surface; a playing object propelling device being located adjacent said playing surface and capable of propelling a playing object upon said playing surface, said propelling device being swivelable about a predetermined arc length of the edge of said playing surface, whereby said propelling device can effect propelling of said playing object in various directions upon said playing surface and at varying velocities selected by each player; and at least one of said resting areas comprises a lever, said lever being pivotally connected to said playing surface, said lever having a recess for cooperating with said playing object and restraining said playing object against movement by gravity upon said playing surface, said lever having an arm element, said arm element upon contaction by said playing object during movement from said uppermost section toward said lowermost section being capable of pivoting said recess tending to dislodge said playing object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
205 words
An amusement game device comprising: a playing surface being inclined at an angle with respect to horizontal wherein said surface includes an uppermost section and a lowermost section; a playing object to be propellable upon said playing surface from said lowermost section generally toward said uppermost section; a plurality of playing object resting areas located upon said playing surface; a playing object propelling device being located adjacent said playing surface and capable of propelling a playing object upon said playing surface, said propelling device being swivelable about a predetermined arc length of the edge of said playing surface, whereby said propelling device can effect propelling of said playing object in various directions upon said playing surface and at varying velocities selected by each player; and at least one of said resting areas comprises a lever, said lever being pivotally connected to said playing surface, said lever having a recess for cooperating with said playing object and restraining said playing object against movement by gravity upon said playing surface, said lever having an arm element, said arm element upon contaction by said playing object during movement from said uppermost section toward said lowermost section being capable of pivoting said recess tending to dislodge said playing object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein: said playing object being capable of returning into cooperation with said propelling device after being propelled upon said playing surface, said playing object being capable of leaving said playing surface adjacent said propelling device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein: a container being located adjacent said propelling device for catching and retaining said playing object upon leaving said playing surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein: said propelling device includes a ramp, said ramp being capable of supporting said playing object and providing a path for movement of said playing object to and from said playing surface, said ramp being tiltable by an actuator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein: said actuator being pivotal in a first direction, a linkage assembly connecting said actuator to said ramp, said ramp being pivotal in a second direction opposite to said first direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein: said actuator being actuatable by manual force.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein: said ramp and said actuator being supportingly retained between first and second spaced guide rods, said first and second guide rods being connected by an extension plate, said extension plate being pivotally movable with respect to a playing surface about a pivoting axis, said pivoting axis coinciding with the center line of the arc of the edge of said playing surface adjacent said propelling device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein: said playing object being in a spherical shape.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |