US3825265A
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Amusement machine
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-05
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An amusement machine featuring a vertically disposed playing surface wherein perforated tokens or slugs are propelled upwardly so as to descend into a plurality of slots or reservoirs. The machine includes a jackpot reservoir, a jackpot payoff slot, a predetermined number payoff reservoir, and a plurality of predetermined number payoff slots. A propelling mechanism propels only perforated tokens or slugs, and it automatically rejects and returns coins or imperforated slugs.
Inventors
- 👤 A Pitkanen
- 👤 M Kennedy
- 👤 D Nagel
- 👤 W Gross
- 👤 D Bosley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/02; A63F7/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
312 words
An amusement machine comprising: a plurality of tokens; first board means located in an approximate vertical orientation, said first board means having a plurality of first slots, a second slot, a first reservoir for receiving said tokens, and a second reservoir for receiving said tokens; second board means located directly behind and in close proximity to said first board means, said second board means having a plurality of first channels that cooperate with said first board means to form a plurality of first conduits having a common lower end to guide said tokens, the upper portions of said plurality of first conduits abutting said plurality of first slots, said second board means having a second channel that cooperates with said first board means to form a second conduit to guide said tokens, the upper portion of said second conduit abutting said second slot, first retaining and actuating means movably mounted to said first and second board means in proximity of the lower end of said first reservoir and the common lower end of said plurality of first conduits, said first retaining and actuating means for retaining tokens within said first reservoir and for releasing a predetermined number of tokens from said first reservoir upon actuation of said first retaining and actuating means by a token descending within said plurality of first conduits that contacts said first retaining and actuating means; and second retaining and actuating means movably mounted to said first and second board means in proximity of the lower end of said second reservoir and the lower end of said second conduit, said second retaining and actuating means for retaining tokens within said second reservoir and for releasing all of the tokens within said second reservoir upon actuation of said second retaining and actuating means by a token descending within said second conduit that contacts said second retaining and actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
312 words
An amusement machine comprising: a plurality of tokens; first board means located in an approximate vertical orientation, said first board means having a plurality of first slots, a second slot, a first reservoir for receiving said tokens, and a second reservoir for receiving said tokens; second board means located directly behind and in close proximity to said first board means, said second board means having a plurality of first channels that cooperate with said first board means to form a plurality of first conduits having a common lower end to guide said tokens, the upper portions of said plurality of first conduits abutting said plurality of first slots, said second board means having a second channel that cooperates with said first board means to form a second conduit to guide said tokens, the upper portion of said second conduit abutting said second slot, first retaining and actuating means movably mounted to said first and second board means in proximity of the lower end of said first reservoir and the common lower end of said plurality of first conduits, said first retaining and actuating means for retaining tokens within said first reservoir and for releasing a predetermined number of tokens from said first reservoir upon actuation of said first retaining and actuating means by a token descending within said plurality of first conduits that contacts said first retaining and actuating means; and second retaining and actuating means movably mounted to said first and second board means in proximity of the lower end of said second reservoir and the lower end of said second conduit, said second retaining and actuating means for retaining tokens within said second reservoir and for releasing all of the tokens within said second reservoir upon actuation of said second retaining and actuating means by a token descending within said second conduit that contacts said second retaining and actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 which further comprises: a transparent window located in front of and spaced away from said first board means; a housing surrounding at least three side ends of said first board means, second board means, and said transparent window; and a plurality of pegs spaced and mounted to transparent window and projecting towards said first board means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
186 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 wherein: said first board means includes a first elongated opening and a second elongated opening, both openings having respective portions located within said first reservoir; and said first retaining and actuating means is rotatably mounted to said first and second board means, said first retaining and actuating means includes a first member normally located within the path of a token descending within said plurality of first conduits, a first pin member protruding through said first elongated opening of said first board means to retain tokens within said first reservoir, a second pin member protruding through said second elongated opening of said first board means, whereby upon contact of a token with saiD first member of said first retaining means, said first pin member rotates to allow a predetermined number of the lowermost tokens of said first reservoir to be released from said first reservoir, said second pin member rotates to temporarily retain the remaining number of tokens within said first reservoir, and the first member and first and second pin members then rotate to their original unactuated positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 3 wherein said predetermined number of tokens released from said first reservoir upon actuation of said first retaining and actuating means is two tokens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 4 wherein upon actuation of said first retaining and actuating means, said second pin member rotates to contact the uppermost token of said two tokens so as to push said two tokens from said first reservoir.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 3 wherein: said second board means includes a first elongated opening located in proximity of said first retaining and actuating means, and said first retaining and actuating means includes a third pin member extending through said first elongated opening of said second board means for allowing said third pin member to be manually rotated to actuate said first retaining and actuating means to releasse a predetermined number of tokens from said first reservoir.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 wherein: said first board means includes a third elongated opening having a portion located within said second reservoir; and said second retaining and actuating means is rotatably mounted to said first and second board means, said second retaining and actuating means includes a first member normally located within the path of a token descending within said second conduit, a first pin member protruding through said third elongated opening of said first board means to retain tokens within said first reservoir, whereby upon contact of a token with said first member of said second retaining and actuating means, said first pin member rotates to allow all of the tokens within said second reservoir to be released from said second reservoir, and the first member and the first pin member then rotate to their original unactuated positions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
79 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 7 wherein: said second board means includes a second elongated opening located in proximity of said second retaining and actuating means, and said second retaining and actuating means includes a second pin member extending through said second elongated opening of said second board means for allowing said second pin member to be manually rotated to actuate said second retaining and actuating means to release all of said tokens within said second reservoir.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 wherein said plurality of tokens are made of a metallic material, and the amusement machine further includes a bell located in close proximity to the respective lower ends of said first and second reservoirs so that upon release of tokens from either of said first and second reservoirs, said tokens contact said bell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 which further includes a third slot located near the upper portion of said first reservoir to limit the number of said tokens that are received and retained by said first reservoir.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 which further includes actuating means movably mounted to said second board means within the upper portion of said plurality of first conduits, said actuating means are connected to said first retaining and actuating means by a connecting member, and upon actuation of said actuating by a token entering one of the plurality of said first slots located directly above said actuating means, a predetermined number of tokens are released from said first reservoir.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 1 wherein said second reservoir includes serrated side membErs for inhibiting the direct release of said tokens from said second reservoir.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
An amusement machine comprising: a plurality of perforated tokens; a playing board surface located in an approximate vertical orientation; a cam surface; and propelling means movably mounted to said playing board surface, said propelling means having a ledge member for holding one of said plurality of perforated tokens and a pin member that is located above said ledge member, upon actuation of said propelling means, said pin member contacts said cam surface so as to be urged towards and through the perforation of said token.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
An amusement machine comprising: a plurality of perforated tokens; a playing board surface located in an approximate vertical orientation; a cam surface; and propelling means movably mounted to said playing board surface, said propelling means having a ledge member for holding one of said plurality of perforated tokens and a pin member that is located above said ledge member, upon actuation of said propelling means, said pin member contacts said cam surface so as to be urged towards and through the perforation of said token.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
54 words
An amusement machine as recited in claim 13 which further includes an opening located in close proximity to one end of said pin member of said propelling means whereby any imperforated tokens held by said ledge member are urged through said opening and away from said propelling means upon actuation of said propelling means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |