US3815913A
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Dual image alignment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-12
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-01-12
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a coin energized machine, the operation of which involves the user''s skill in achieving progressive rewards. Within an upright cabinet is mounted a slide projector which, when energized, projects images upon a screen observable by an operator, each picture including a target at some point. The projector is in constant random type movement during play. A separate projector bulb is provided for throwing a cross hairs image on the screen for operator controlled movement over the projected picture. A handle with a switch trigger is supplied for manipulation by a user, which is operatively physically connected to the light projector unit for controlling the movement of the projected cross hairs image over the screen. Upon aligning the cross hairs image with the target of the projected picture to the degree required and pressing the handle switch while so aligned, a ''''bull''s eye'''' is achieved, effecting a picture change and the posting of the achieved score. The degree of required coincidence of cross hairs with target is adjustable. The process is repeated as many times as the operator is able to achieve success for the period of time allowed for a single coin. The essential electrical elements are operatively provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde Wren
- 👤 J Wren
- 👤 Clifford Wren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:12
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41J; F41J5/00; F41J5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A machine for demonstrating skills of an operator comprising, in combination, a cabinet, means supported by the cabinet for receiving images in position for observation by an operator, means in the cabinet for projecting a first image on said image receiving means, means in the cabinet for projecting a second image on said image receiving means along with said first image, said second image being movable along said image receiving means relative to said first image, means for manually changing at the will of the operator the position of said second image projected on said image receiving means relative to said first image, operator actuatable trigger means, and means responsive to actuation by the operator of the operator actuatable means when the second projected image is in a prescribed position relative to the first projected image for effecting replacement of said first image on said image receiving means with a succeeding image in the skilled use of said machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A machine for demonstrating skills of an operator comprising, in combination, a cabinet, means supported by the cabinet for receiving images in position for observation by an operator, means in the cabinet for projecting a first image on said image receiving means, means in the cabinet for projecting a second image on said image receiving means along with said first image, said second image being movable along said image receiving means relative to said first image, means for manually changing at the will of the operator the position of said second image projected on said image receiving means relative to said first image, operator actuatable trigger means, and means responsive to actuation by the operator of the operator actuatable means when the second projected image is in a prescribed position relative to the first projected image for effecting replacement of said first image on said image receiving means with a succeeding image in the skilled use of said machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said first image projection means includes a plurality of sequentially projectible pictures, said sequentially projectible pictures being sequentially viewable upon successive successful manipulation of said operator actuatable means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said first image projection means includes a film projector having storage space for a plurality of projectible pictures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 3 and including means for continuously moving said projector and its projected image in random type movement during operative use of the machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination of claim 2 in which each picture includes a target in some area, said second image projected by said second image projection means comprising cross hairs, said operator actuatable means including a switch actuatable by an operator, said operator actuatable means being readied by operator alignment of said cross hairs with a target image and operator actuation of said switch while said images are in alignment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 5 and including means for adjusting said alignment accuracy required for energization of said operator actuatable means in a range from substantially coincidental alignment to a percentage of alignment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 6 in which said adjusting means includes a spring-biased electrically conductive ball and axially movable conductive screw members, said ball being manually movable into and out of contact with said screw members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said second image projection means includes a light source, means for holding a transparency and the like, and means for applying the light through the transparency and the projected image thence to said image receiving means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 8 in which said manually operated second image position changing means includes a manually movable handle accessible to the operator, said handle being toggle-mounted intermediate its ends and extending from the cabinet, said end of the handle within said cabinet being connected to said transparency holding means for moving the position on the screen of the projected second image.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 9 in which said operator actuatable means is energized by operator alignment at least in part of said cross hairs image with A concerned target image and operator actuation of said switch while said images are in such alignment, and means for adjusting said alignment accuracy required for energization of said operator actuatable means in a range from substantially coincidental alignment to a percentage of alignment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 10 in which said adjusting means includes a spring-biased electrically conductive ball and axially movable conductive screw members, said ball being manually movable into and out of contact with said screw members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 further comprising means for producing random type movement of said first projected image during operative use of the machine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said first projected image includes a target, and the combination further comprises means responsive to actuation by the operator of the operator actuatable means when the second projected image is in a prescribed position relative to the target for effecting replacement of said first image on said image receiving means with a succeeding image in the skilled use of said machine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 13 wherein the position of the target relative to said first projected image changes with succeeding first images.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 14 further comprising means for producing random type movement of said first projected image during operative use of the machine.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |