US3685829A
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Ball launching game having common target apertures
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-09-11
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A skill type game which includes a pair of spaced launching devices selectively operable by individual players of the game for propelling a plurality of objects either individually or simultaneously outwardly therefrom toward the other launching device. Each launching device has positions for receiving a plurality of objects, such as spherical projectiles, the positions defining home positions for the other launching device whereby the object of the game may be to accumulate all of the objects at the other player''s launching position. A barrier, such as a wall, is disposed between the launching devices, the wall having a plurality of openings to restrict the number of objects which can pass therethrough at any one time. The openings are less in number than the total number of objects capable of being propelled by both of the launching devices at any one time.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon A Barlow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/0017; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F2007/3005; A63F2007/3015; A63F7/24; A63F7/2409; A63F7/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A skill game comprising in combination: a plurality of launchable objects; a game board having two opposing playing areas each having at least one launching station for receiving at least one of said launchable objects; upright wall means mounted between the playing areas for providing a barrier therebetween and including a plurality of target apertures formed in the wall means through which said objects may be propelled through the air between the playing areas, said target apertures being of a size whereby only one of said launchable objects is able to pass therethrough at one time; and selectively operable launching means at each launching station for propelling objects therefrom through the air towards one of the target apertures for landing in the opposite playing area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A skill game comprising in combination: a plurality of launchable objects; a game board having two opposing playing areas each having at least one launching station for receiving at least one of said launchable objects; upright wall means mounted between the playing areas for providing a barrier therebetween and including a plurality of target apertures formed in the wall means through which said objects may be propelled through the air between the playing areas, said target apertures being of a size whereby only one of said launchable objects is able to pass therethrough at one time; and selectively operable launching means at each launching station for propelling objects therefrom through the air towards one of the target apertures for landing in the opposite playing area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The game of claim 1 wherein said launching means is capable of propelling a plurality of objects either individually or simultaneously toward the target apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The game of claim 1 including a generally hollow, transparent housing extending over the two playing areas providing an enclosure therefor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The game of claim 1 wherein each playing area has a floor portion slanting downwardly from said wall means toward the launching stations whereby propelled objects landing on said floor will be directed by gravity to the launching stations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
A skill type game comprising: a game board having two opposing adjoining playing areas and a plurality of launching stations in each playing area for receiving a plurality of launchable objects, said launching stations being disposed so as to define a plurality of opposing pairs of launching stations one station of each pair thereof being disposed in each of said playing areas; upright wall means mounted between the playing areas for providing a barrier therebetween and including a plurality of target apertures formed in the wall means through which objects may be propelled through the air between the playing areas, said target apertures being equal in number to the number of opposing pairs of launching stations, each aperture corresponding to a respective one of said pairs of launching stations and being of a size whereby only one object is able to pass therethrough at one time; and a plurality of selectively operable launching devices, each launching device being disposed at one of said launching stations, said launching devices being independently operable to propel a plurality of objects either individually or simultaneously from the launching stations through the air towards their corresponding target apertures for landing in the opposite playing area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
200 words
A skill type game comprising: a game board having two opposing adjoining playing areas and a plurality of launching stations in each playing area for receiving a plurality of launchable objects, said launching stations being disposed so as to define a plurality of opposing pairs of launching stations one station of each pair thereof being disposed in each of said playing areas; upright wall means mounted between the playing areas for providing a barrier therebetween and including a plurality of target apertures formed in the wall means through which objects may be propelled through the air between the playing areas, said target apertures being equal in number to the number of opposing pairs of launching stations, each aperture corresponding to a respective one of said pairs of launching stations and being of a size whereby only one object is able to pass therethrough at one time; and a plurality of selectively operable launching devices, each launching device being disposed at one of said launching stations, said launching devices being independently operable to propel a plurality of objects either individually or simultaneously from the launching stations through the air towards their corresponding target apertures for landing in the opposite playing area.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |