Automated football game
Abstract
Abstract A FULLY AUTOMATED FOOTBALL GAME IS DISCLOSED IN WHICH ON OFFENSIVE PLAYER IS MOVED IN ANY DIRECTION ALONG A SIMULATED FOOTBALL FIELD AND WHEREIN DEFENSIVE PLAYERS ARE LOCATED ALONG THE FOOTBALL FIELD TO STOP THE PROGRESS OF THE OFFENSIVE PLAYER. THE MOVEMENT OF THE OFFENSIVE PLAYER IS CONTROLLED BY PLAYING CARDS WHICH HAVE PERFORATIONS CODED THEREON WHICH CORRESPOND TO DIFFERENT PREDETERMINED OFFENSIVE PLAYS. A PLAY MARKET IS PROVIDED FOR SENSING THE PERFORATIONS IN THE PLAYING CARDS AND FOR CONTROLLING A PAIR OF MOTORS WHICH MOVE THE OFFENSIVE PLAYER ALONG THE FOOTBALL FIELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAY CODED ON THE CARD BEING SENSED. THE PLAY MAKER COMPRISES A HOUSING WITH A PLAY CARD INSERTION OPENING. MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING ARE A PLURALITY OF LEVERS WHICH ARE BIASED AGAINST THE CARD AND THROUGH THE PERFORATIONS AS THE CARD MOVES PAST THE LEVERS. A SPRING MOTOR-ROLLER IS ENGAGED BY A CARD AND WOUND TAP AS A CARD IS INSERTED, AND UPON RELEASE OF THE SPRING MOTOR THE ROLLER DRIVES THE CARD PAST LEVERS AND OUTWARDLY OF THE HOUSING.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth M Waldrop
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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) | 1975-11-07 | 1976-05-08 | 1976-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-07 | 1980-05-08 | 1980-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-07 | 1984-05-08 | 1984-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |