US3787052A
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US
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Projector and target apparatus including projectile collecting clip which is also a magazine for the projector
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A skill type target game which includes two opposing launching areas each having target means alongside a selectively operable launching device for propelling objects therefrom through the air toward the target means at the opposite launching area. A movable blocking panel is operatively associated with each of the targets to effectively block the propelling of objects from the adjacent launching device in response to the respective target being struck by one of the objects propelled from the opposite launching device. The launching devices are formed in the shape of cowboys holding guns to simulate a Western ''''shoot-out.'''' Clips are provided for the guns to hold a plurality of spherical projectiles. The target areas have floors inclined downwardly to a storage compartment for propelled projectiles, the storage compartment having movable door means for delivering projectiles from the compartment to the clips automatically as the clips are interengaged with the compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 M Glass
- 👤 R Mckay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In the combination of a plurality of projectiles, target means, at least one launching device for receiving projectiles and propelling the projectiles toward said target means, a receiving and storage compartment for collecting spent projectiles launched by said launching device, means for directing said spent projectiles to said receiving and storage compartment after launching, a clip for said launching device: the improvement comprising said clip constructed to hold a plurality of projectiles and being manually removably mountable in projectile communication either with said receiving and storage compartment or said launching device, whereby spent projectiles are fed into said clip from said receiving and storage compartment when said clip is mounted in association with said compartment and whereby said projectiles in said clip are fed into said launching device when said clip is mounted in association with said launching device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In the combination of a plurality of projectiles, target means, at least one launching device for receiving projectiles and propelling the projectiles toward said target means, a receiving and storage compartment for collecting spent projectiles launched by said launching device, means for directing said spent projectiles to said receiving and storage compartment after launching, a clip for said launching device: the improvement comprising said clip constructed to hold a plurality of projectiles and being manually removably mountable in projectile communication either with said receiving and storage compartment or said launching device, whereby spent projectiles are fed into said clip from said receiving and storage compartment when said clip is mounted in association with said compartment and whereby said projectiles in said clip are fed into said launching device when said clip is mounted in association with said launching device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said clip and said compartment have complementary interengaging means whereby the projectiles are fed into the clip from the compartment automatically in response to engaging said complementary interengaging means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said clip and said launching device have complementary interengaging means whereby the projectiles are fed into the launching device from the clip automatically in response to engaging said complementary interengaging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skill type game of claim 2 including means for releasably mounting said clip on said launching device, the clip having means for delivering projecTiles one at a time into launching position on the launching device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
In the combination of a plurality of projectiles, target means, at least one launching device for receiving projectiles and propelling the projectiles toward said target means, a storage and receiving compartment for collecting spent projectiles launched by said launching device, means for directing said spent projectiles to said receiving and storage compartment after launching, a clip for said launching device: the improvement comprising said clip constructed to hold a plurality of projectiles, complementary interengaging means on said clip and said receiving storage compartment for delivering projectiles from the compartment to the clip automatically in response to engaging said complementary interengaging means; and aperture means formed in said clip and said storage compartment through which projectiles are delivered from the compartment to the clip, said aperture means including door means normally biased to a closed position closing said aperture means, said door means being movable to an open position automatically on engaging the clip with the compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
In the combination of a plurality of projectiles, target means, at least one launching device for receiving projectiles and propelling the projectiles toward said target means, a storage and receiving compartment for collecting spent projectiles launched by said launching device, means for directing said spent projectiles to said receiving and storage compartment after launching, a clip for said launching device: the improvement comprising said clip constructed to hold a plurality of projectiles, complementary interengaging means on said clip and said receiving storage compartment for delivering projectiles from the compartment to the clip automatically in response to engaging said complementary interengaging means; and aperture means formed in said clip and said storage compartment through which projectiles are delivered from the compartment to the clip, said aperture means including door means normally biased to a closed position closing said aperture means, said door means being movable to an open position automatically on engaging the clip with the compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The skill type game of claim 5 wherein said door means includes a door slidably mounted on said compartment for reciprocating movement to open and close the aperture means of the compartment, and said clip includes abutment means for engaging the sliding door to open the door on sliding the clip into engagement against the compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The skill type game of claim 6 wherein said door means includes a door slidably mounted on said clip for reciprocating movement to open and close the aperture means of the clip, and said compartment includes abutment means for engaging the sliding door of the clip to open the door on sliding the clip into engagement against the compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The skill type game of claim 7 wherein said sliding doors and abutment means on the clip and the compartment are so oriented and aligned to open both doors simultaneously on said sliding of the clip into engagement against the compartment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
159 words
A skill type game comprising: a plurality of generally spherical ball-like projectiles, a frame work having two opposing launching areas with floor means inclined downwardly and along which said ball-like projectiles may roll to a receiving and storage compartment therefor, target means at each of said opposing launching areas, selectively operable launching devices at each launching area for propelling said projectiles therefrom through the air toward the target means at the opposite launching area, each of said launching devices being provided with a clip for holding a plurality of said projectiles, said clips and said compartment having complementary interengaging means for delivering projectiles to the clips from said compartment automatically in response to a clip and the compartment being interengaged, and immobilizing means operatively associated with said target means to effectively block the propelling of objects from said launching devices in response to the respective target means in the same launching area being struck by one of said objects.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
159 words
A skill type game comprising: a plurality of generally spherical ball-like projectiles, a frame work having two opposing launching areas with floor means inclined downwardly and along which said ball-like projectiles may roll to a receiving and storage compartment therefor, target means at each of said opposing launching areas, selectively operable launching devices at each launching area for propelling said projectiles therefrom through the air toward the target means at the opposite launching area, each of said launching devices being provided with a clip for holding a plurality of said projectiles, said clips and said compartment having complementary interengaging means for delivering projectiles to the clips from said compartment automatically in response to a clip and the compartment being interengaged, and immobilizing means operatively associated with said target means to effectively block the propelling of objects from said launching devices in response to the respective target means in the same launching area being struck by one of said objects.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
The skill type game of claim 9 including means for releasably mounting said clips on said launching devices, the clips having means for delivering projectiles one at a time into launching position on the launching devices.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |