US3845957A
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Shooting gallery apparatus including impact transmitting projector
Assignee: LINK GROUP INTERNATIONAL A CONNECTICUT PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A shooting gallery type of game enabling the operator to aim a projectile at a target and control the propelling of the projectile toward the target. The game of the invention has a transparent, non-magnetic wall, and a magnetic projectile is situated next to the wall on one side thereof. A target is situated on the same side of the wall as the projectile, but at a substantial distance from the wall. A permanent magnet is adapted to be situated by the operator on the other side of the wall from the projectile to act magnetically on the projectile to move the latter along the wall and locate the projectile at a selected location. A manually operable impact structure is situated next to the permanent magnet and cooperates therewith for transmitting an impact through the permanent magnet and wall to the projectile for projecting the latter toward the target.
Inventors
- 👤 R Lohr
- 👤 M Condry
- 👤 M Hirsch
- 👤 R Carver
- 👤 M Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; A63F9/0243; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/02; A63F2250/027; A63F2250/028; A63F7/00; A63F7/0088; A63F7/22; A63F7/24; A63F7/2409; A63F7/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a shooting gallery game, a transparent, non-magnetic wall, a magnetic projectile situated next to said wall on one side thereof, a target situated on the same side of said wall as said projectile at a substantial distance from said wall, a permanent magnet adapted to be situated by the operator on the other side of said wall from said projectile to act magnetically on said projectile for moving the latter along said wall and locating said projectile at a selected location on said one side of said wall, and manually operable impact means located next to said permanent magnet for movement with respect thereto into impact engagement therewith to transmit an impact through said permanent magnet and wall to said projectile for projecting the latter toward said target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a shooting gallery game, a transparent, non-magnetic wall, a magnetic projectile situated next to said wall on one side thereof, a target situated on the same side of said wall as said projectile at a substantial distance from said wall, a permanent magnet adapted to be situated by the operator on the other side of said wall from said projectile to act magnetically on said projectile for moving the latter along said wall and locating said projectile at a selected location on said one side of said wall, and manually operable impact means located next to said permanent magnet for movement with respect thereto into impact engagement therewith to transmit an impact through said permanent magnet and wall to said projectile for projecting the latter toward said target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said manually operable impact means includes an impact member to be driven into engagement with said permanent magnet, a spring for urging said impact member into engagement with said permanent magnet, and manually engageable means coacting with said impact member for retracting the latter in opposition to said spring and for then releasing said impact member to the force of said spring to be driven thereby into engagement with said permanent magnet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said impact means has the configuration of a pistol, said manually engageable means having a trigger-simulating portion to be engaged and retracted by the operator, and said permanent magnet being carried by a front end region of said impact means in alignment with said impact member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
The combination of claim 3 and wherein said impact means includes a hollow housing of pistol-shaped configuration carrying said permanent magnet for free movement with respect to said housing when said impact member is retracted, with said permanent magnet projecting forwardly beyond said housing to engage said transparent wall, said manually engageable means having a springy portion which engages and retracts said impact member and said housing carrying a cam for deflecting said springy portion away from said impact member automatically when said impact member has been retracted through a given distance in opposition to said spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein a hollow housing has a front open end closed by said transparent wall, said housing having a rear wall provided with a front suRface directed toward said transparent wall, said target being situated between said rear wall of said housing and said transparent wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
The combination of claim 5 and wherein a support means is operatively connected with said housing for supporting the latter at an inclined position where a bottom edge of said rear wall is at an elevation lower than a bottom edge of said transparent wall, said housing having a bottom wall extending between said bottom edges, so that the projectile, after being projected away from said transparent wall toward the target will automatically become situated at the region of the bottom edge of said rear wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein said target includes a rod extending across and carried by opposed side walls of said housing, and a plurality of target elements swingable on said rod.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein a chute extends along the inner surface of a side wall of said housing to direct a projectile back to said retaining means, and a deflecting member carried by said rear wall of said housing at said front surface thereof for deflecting a projectile onto said chute to be returned thereby to said retaining means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 8 and wherein said target includes a hollow enclosure carried by said rear wall at said front surface thereof and having an opening through which a projectile can enter into said enclosure, said enclosure carrying a rotary member which is rotated by the weight of a projectile entering into said enclosure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 9 and wherein said enclosure and said rotary member simulate a clock.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein a bell is carried by said rear wall at said front surface thereof to form an additional target.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein a plurality of projectiles in the form of magnetic ball members are situated within said housing, the latter carrying at the region of the bottom edge of said front wall a retaining means for retaining the plurality of projectiles in position to be moved one after the other along said transparent wall by said permanent magnet, so that after a plurality of projectiles are projected toward the target the housing may be raised and said bottom wall tilted downwardly toward the bottom edge region of said transparent wall to return the projectiles to said retaining means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 12 and wherein said housing has a springy deflectable wall portion through which projectiles can be introduced into said housing.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |