US3697073A
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Golf photography dart board game including scene changing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-21
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1989-05-21
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for and method of projecting on a screen, views of different phases of a game, such as views of the fairways of the golf course, onto which darts may be thrown for representing distances of drive of the ball, and including overlay projections for indicating on the screen what the drive distances are as indicated by the landing positions of the darts, and arrows indicating the positions of the players for the next throw according to the position of the darts in previous plays.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Dooley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:46
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J3/00; F41J3/0009; F41J3/0061; F41J3/0071; F41J3/0076; A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F9/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
Game apparatus comprising; a. a target board, b. missiles to be thrown at the target board, c. the target board and the missiles being of such inter-related construction and characteristics that upon the missiles striking the target board, the target board retains the missiles in position where struck, d. a series of cinematographic frames, e. means for projecting said cinematographic frames on the target board, f. said series of frames including a plurality of sets of frames, g. each of said plurality of sets including a first picture showing a projectable representation of a phase of a game, h. each of said plurality of sets further including a second picture identical to said first picture but additionally comprising an overlay representation containing game information, i. each of said plurality of sets further including additional pictures, each additional picture showing a different portion of said first picture drawn to an enlarged scale; j. each of said plurality of sets further including additional pictures with overlay representations, said additional pictures with overlay representations being identical to a corresponding additional picture but additionally comprising an overlay representation containing additional game information; k. said additional pictures with overlay representations being interspersed between said additional pictures; and l. means for advancing the projecting means for projecting the cinematographic frames in serial arrangement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
Game apparatus comprising; a. a target board, b. missiles to be thrown at the target board, c. the target board and the missiles being of such inter-related construction and characteristics that upon the missiles striking the target board, the target board retains the missiles in position where struck, d. a series of cinematographic frames, e. means for projecting said cinematographic frames on the target board, f. said series of frames including a plurality of sets of frames, g. each of said plurality of sets including a first picture showing a projectable representation of a phase of a game, h. each of said plurality of sets further including a second picture identical to said first picture but additionally comprising an overlay representation containing game information, i. each of said plurality of sets further including additional pictures, each additional picture showing a different portion of said first picture drawn to an enlarged scale; j. each of said plurality of sets further including additional pictures with overlay representations, said additional pictures with overlay representations being identical to a corresponding additional picture but additionally comprising an overlay representation containing additional game information; k. said additional pictures with overlay representations being interspersed between said additional pictures; and l. means for advancing the projecting means for projecting the cinematographic frames in serial arrangement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
Game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the pictures cover a golf course and each series includes pictures covering an individual hole, and successively lesser portions of each hole, and the final picture of each series covers the green.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the overlays include inscriptions indicating additional plays, such as number of strokes to be taken according to a predetermined program of strokes for each hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Game apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the projecting means includes means for projecting on the supporting surface, lines indicating positions for the player to assume in relation to the target board, and for throwing the missiles at the target board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
Game apparatus according to claim 3 and including a console having indications of lines indicating relative spacing from the target board for predetermining positions of the players in throwing the missiles at the target board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Game apparatus according to claim 5 and including extensible elements in the console for adjustably positioning said line indications in relative proximity to the target board.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |