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US3861685A
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Ball ejecting cone-shaped chance device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A stationary cone-shaped distributor is provided with a random arrangement of a plurality of pegs of varying sizes extending upwardly from the upper surface of the distributor. A series of circumferentially spaced teeth are disposed along the marginal edge of the distributor and define pockets therebetween. Various indicia is associated with each respective pocket. A spring biased pin or plunger is mounted for sliding movement in an opening and recess located centrally of the distributor and is provided with a flat base engageable with a leaf spring mounted in a cavity in the distributor. In use, a player depresses a ball member against the spring loaded plunger until the ball member is seated in the recess. The player then removes his finger allowing the spring loaded plunger to eject the ball member from the recess, the ball being free to roll downwardly along the surface of the distributor. The ball member rolls in a meandering path between the pegs until it finally comes to rest in an indicated pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas D Trbovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00028; A63F3/00041; A63F5/00; A63F5/02; A63F7/00; A63F7/02; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F2007/3005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A game apparatus comprising: a body having a base and an upper conical surface, a plurality of pegs projecting upwardly from said conical surface, a plurality of ball receiving pockets disposed about the marginal edge of said conical surface, said conical surface being provided with a hole centrally of said surface, a plunger slidably disposed in said hole, ball seating means operatively associated with said plunger, means mounted in said body biasing said plunger to an upper position wherein the upper end of said plunger projects above said conical surface, said plunger being depressed against said biasing means by a force exerted against a ball placed on the upper end of said plunger and on said seating means whereby removal of said force causes said plunger to expel said ball.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A game apparatus comprising: a body having a base and an upper conical surface, a plurality of pegs projecting upwardly from said conical surface, a plurality of ball receiving pockets disposed about the marginal edge of said conical surface, said conical surface being provided with a hole centrally of said surface, a plunger slidably disposed in said hole, ball seating means operatively associated with said plunger, means mounted in said body biasing said plunger to an upper position wherein the upper end of said plunger projects above said conical surface, said plunger being depressed against said biasing means by a force exerted against a ball placed on the upper end of said plunger and on said seating means whereby removal of said force causes said plunger to expel said ball.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A game apparatus comprising: a body having a base and an upper conical surface along which an object is adapted to move, means projecting upwardly from said conical surface for deflecting said rolling object and changing the path of movement thereof, a plurality of object receiving pockets disposed about the marginal edge of said conical surface, a plunger slidably mounted through a hole in said body, means mounted in said body biasing said plunger to an upper position wherein the upper end of said plunger projects above said conical surface, ball seating means operatively associated with said plunger, said plunger being depressed against said biasing means by a force exerted against said object placed on the upper end of said plunger and on said seating means whereby removal of said force causes said plunger to expel said object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A game apparatus comprising: a body having a base and an upper conical surface along which an object is adapted to move, means projecting upwardly from said conical surface for deflecting said rolling object and changing the path of movement thereof, a plurality of object receiving pockets disposed about the marginal edge of said conical surface, a plunger slidably mounted through a hole in said body, means mounted in said body biasing said plunger to an upper position wherein the upper end of said plunger projects above said conical surface, ball seating means operatively associated with said plunger, said plunger being depressed against said biasing means by a force exerted against said object placed on the upper end of said plunger and on said seating means whereby removal of said force causes said plunger to expel said object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A Game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said means projecting comprises a plurality of pegs extending upwardly from said conical surface and randomly spaced from each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said conical surface is provided with said hole centrally of said surface for receiving said plunger therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said plunger is provided with a base and said biasing means comprises a leaf spring mounted in a cavity of said body and engagable against said plunger base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 including annularly arranged indicia disposed adjacent said marginal edge of said conical surface and corresponding to said pockets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said means projecting comprises a plurality of pegs extending upwardly from said conical surface and spaced from each other, said conical surface being provided with said hole centrally of said surface for receiving said plunger therethrough, said plunger being provided with a base, and said biasing means comprising a leaf spring mounted in a cavity of said body and engagable against said plunger base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1 including annularly arranged indicia disposed adjacent said marginal edge of said cone-shaped member and corresponding to said pockets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said ball seating means comprises a recess provided in said conical surface around said hole.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A game apparatus according to claim 2 wherein sail ball seating means comprises a recess provided in said conical surface around said hole.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |