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Light responsive and directing extraterrestrial vehicles
Assignee: Leisure Tron Corp
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Filing: 1970-07-06
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-07-06
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device including an enclosed housing having viewing windows at each end, a simulated lunar surface extending longitudinally between the ends of the housing and operatorcontrolled movable objects in the shape of extraterrestrial vehicles for directing and responding to laser beams such that a laser beam duel may be simulated. A dramatic effect is introduced by causing the laser beam to sweep outwardly across the lunar surface to simulate the firing of the laser gun.
Inventors
- 👤 H Brooks
- 👤 A Arbor
- 👤 V Burzan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2401; A63F2009/2436; A63F2009/2442; A63F2009/2444; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/245; A63F2009/2451; A63F2009/247; A63F2009/2479; A63F2009/2482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In an amusement device; light beam directing means including a light beam source and a pivotal mirror, light beam responsive means longitudinally spaced from the light directing means, a surface disposed between the light directing means and light responsive means, and control means for selectively causing the beam from said directing means to be rotated about a transverse axis to cause the beam to sweep longitudinally outwardly across said surface, first support means, a pivot arm mounted on the first support means for rotation about a transverse axis, said mirror being mounted on the arm, means biasing the arm to a first position wherein the beam from the source is reflected to a point immediately adjacent the mirror, said control means including selectively operable means for rotating the arm and mirror about said transverse axis to rotate the reflected beam from the source upwardly to cause the outward sweep.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In an amusement device; light beam directing means including a light beam source and a pivotal mirror, light beam responsive means longitudinally spaced from the light directing means, a surface disposed between the light directing means and light responsive means, and control means for selectively causing the beam from said directing means to be rotated about a transverse axis to cause the beam to sweep longitudinally outwardly across said surface, first support means, a pivot arm mounted on the first support means for rotation about a transverse axis, said mirror being mounted on the arm, means biasing the arm to a first position wherein the beam from the source is reflected to a point immediately adjacent the mirror, said control means including selectively operable means for rotating the arm and mirror about said transverse axis to rotate the reflected beam from the source upwardly to cause the outward sweep.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the surface is of a rough character to cause the beam to sweep irregularly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including means for moving the light responsive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including means for moving the light directing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including means for selectively moving the light directing means in opposite directions along a transverse axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including means for selectively moving the light responsive means in opposite directions along a transverse axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the light beam source is a low-power continuous wave laser.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the control means includes a solenoid in magnetic proximity to the pivot arm, and means for selectively energizing the solenoid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including a housing, means supporting the light beam directing means on the housing for displacement along a transverse axis relative thereto, and a reversible motor on the housing and operatively connected to the light beam directing means to selectively displace said directing means in opposite directions relative to the housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein the light beam source is disposed on the housing, and reflector means for directing a beam from the source to the beam directing means along a path which lies partly along said transverse axis such that displacement of the beam directing means affects the length of the path but maintains the angular relationship between the beam and said surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein the source is disposed on the housing below the surface and oriented longitudinally with respect thereto, said reflector means including a first fixed mirror for turning the beam to the transverse axis, and a second mirror displaceable along the transverse axis with the beam directing means for turning the beam to a vertical axis which intercepts the pivotal mirror.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein the means supporting the beam directing means includes an upstanding hollow tubular member, the light beam path extending through said member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 12 wherein said hollow member includes a plurality of electrical connectors disposed around the upper end thereof, the beam directing means being removably disposed on said upper end and secured thereto at least partly by said connectors.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 13 wherein the beAm directing means includes a body in the shape of an extraterrestrial vehicle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said surface includes craters and other irregularities to simulate a lunar surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the light responsive means includes a photocell for generating an electrical signal when intercepted by said beam.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 16 including a housing, means supporting the light responsive means on the housing for displacement along a transverse axis relative thereto, and a reversible motor on the housing operatively connected to the light responsive means to selectively displace the light responsive means in opposite directions along said transverse axis.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 17 wherein the means supporting the light responsive means is an upstanding hollow tubular member, a plurality of electrical connectors on the upper end of the member, the light responsive means being disposed on said connectors.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 18 wherein the light responsive means has a body in the shape of an extraterrestrial vehicle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including a secondary target disposed between the light directing and light responsive means, and circuit means for rendering the secondary target light senstive only after the beam intercepts said light beam responsive means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including a scoreboard operatively connected to the light responsive means for indicating the number of times the beam intercepts the light responsive means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including sound generating means for simulating an explosion noise in response to the interception of the beam with the light responsive means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
122 words
Amusement apparatus comprising a housing, first and second bodies carrying first and second light beam directing means, respectively, and disposed at longitudinally opposite ends of the housing, each of said bodies also including light beam responsive means, a surface disposed between the bodies, and first and second control means for selectively causing the beams from the first and second beam directing means, respectively, to be rotated about respective transverse axes to cause the beams to sweep longitudinally outwardly across said surface, each of the first and second control means including a pivotal mirror, the apparatus further including a dual exit light beam source on the housing, and reflector means for directing the dual exit output of said source to the pivotal mirrors.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
122 words
Amusement apparatus comprising a housing, first and second bodies carrying first and second light beam directing means, respectively, and disposed at longitudinally opposite ends of the housing, each of said bodies also including light beam responsive means, a surface disposed between the bodies, and first and second control means for selectively causing the beams from the first and second beam directing means, respectively, to be rotated about respective transverse axes to cause the beams to sweep longitudinally outwardly across said surface, each of the first and second control means including a pivotal mirror, the apparatus further including a dual exit light beam source on the housing, and reflector means for directing the dual exit output of said source to the pivotal mirrors.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 including first and second selectively operated motor means for independently displacing the first and second bodies, respectively, transversely relative to the housing.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 24 including first and second manually operable means for operating the first and second motor means, respectively.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 25 including automatic means for operating one of the motor means, and selector means for rendering operative either the manually operable or automatic means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 wherein the source is a dual exit continuous wave laser.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 wherein each of the bodies is shaped like an extraterrestrial vehicle.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 wherein the surface is a plastic casting simulating a lunar surface area.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 including coin-operated means for rendering the control means operative.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 23 including automatic control means for periodically rotating the beam from one of the bodies.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 31 including selector means for disabling the automatic means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 24 including means responsive to the incidence of a light beam on a light responsive means to temporarily disable the motor means of the body in which the light responsive means is disposed.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
ApparAtus as defined in claim 33 including means for simulating an explosion sound in response to said incidence.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 34 wherein the means for simulating comprises a tension spring, a hammer, and an audio transducer disposed adjacent the spring.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |