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US3649019A
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Gravity projected ball game with manually maneuverable target opening
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A game device of the type including a chute-like element for launching a ball-like missile into a path of flight and a selectively closable aperture for receiving a ball-like missile, characterized by the provision of a masking means at the upper or depositing end of the chute-like element and the provision of missiles of different color, whereby a player manipulating the closable aperture may request the launching of the missile of a certain color and will be unable to determine such color until shortly before, or at the time that the missile is launched out of the end of the chute.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon A Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:01
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F7/305; A63F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A projectile interception game comprising: means defining a base; a projectile launching member connected to the base and having a projectile launching surface originating in an elevated infeed end and terminating in a relatively lowered outfeed launching end disposed above said base; means substantially enclosing the projectile launching surface from view; projectile receiving means spaced from the launching end of the launching member in a position to normally receive a projectile launched through the air by said launching member, a plurality of projectile elements of different viewable characteristics, and interdiction means associated with the projectile receiving means for selectively and manually preventing access of a launched projectile to the receiving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A projectile interception game comprising: means defining a base; a projectile launching member connected to the base and having a projectile launching surface originating in an elevated infeed end and terminating in a relatively lowered outfeed launching end disposed above said base; means substantially enclosing the projectile launching surface from view; projectile receiving means spaced from the launching end of the launching member in a position to normally receive a projectile launched through the air by said launching member, a plurality of projectile elements of different viewable characteristics, and interdiction means associated with the projectile receiving means for selectively and manually preventing access of a launched projectile to the receiving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the launching member further includes a masking element about the infeed end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The game of claim 1 wherein the chute-like member is generally enclosed but includes a top opening therein with a closable cover for the opening for selectively increasing or eliminating the view to the inteRior of the chute.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The game of claim 3 wherein the projectile receiving means includes a receptacle-like member and the interdiction means includes a movable cover associated therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
152 words
A projectile interception game comprising: means defining a base having opposite ends; a substantially enclosed chute extending above the base near one end thereof and originating in an elevated infeed end and terminating in a relatively lower launching end vertically adjacent the base; the upper wall of said chute having an opening therein and cover means for the opening to selectively increase or decrease the visual observation of the projectile launched by the chute; a plurality of projectile elements of a size and shape to be received in, and launched by the chute, the projectile elements having different viewable characteristics; and a projectile receiving means spaced from the launching end of the chute in the path of travel of a projectile launched therefrom with a cover movably connected to the receiving means for selectively opening and closing the receiving means for acceptance or rejection of a projectile launched outwardly from the chute.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
152 words
A projectile interception game comprising: means defining a base having opposite ends; a substantially enclosed chute extending above the base near one end thereof and originating in an elevated infeed end and terminating in a relatively lower launching end vertically adjacent the base; the upper wall of said chute having an opening therein and cover means for the opening to selectively increase or decrease the visual observation of the projectile launched by the chute; a plurality of projectile elements of a size and shape to be received in, and launched by the chute, the projectile elements having different viewable characteristics; and a projectile receiving means spaced from the launching end of the chute in the path of travel of a projectile launched therefrom with a cover movably connected to the receiving means for selectively opening and closing the receiving means for acceptance or rejection of a projectile launched outwardly from the chute.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2224730A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |