US3970310A
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Electrical targets irregularly illuminated
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-03-19
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-03-19
Abstract
Abstract Game apparatus which comprises a plurality of targets arrayed in a generally planar display. In an irregular manner the targets are illuminated for a predetermined time. The apparatus records impact on the illuminated targets.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny Gryschuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0204; F; F41; F41J; F41J5/00; F41J5/06; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/245; A63F2009/247; A63F2009/2472; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
355 words
Game apparatus, which comprises: a. a base; b. a frame extending upwardly from said base, said frame having a back; c. a plurality of front panels held in place by said frame; d. a plurality of light means affixed to said frame for illumination of said panels; e. one light spring disposed intermediate said back of said frame and each said front panel; f. a ferrous plate affixed to an inside surface of each said front panel; g. a plurality of electromagnets affixed to an inside surface of said back of said frame, one said ferrous plate aligned with each said electromagnet; h. a plurality of stationery electrical contacts affixed to said inside surface of said back of said frame; i. a spring electrical contact affixed to said inside of each said panel, each said spring contact aligned with one said stationery contact; j. a battery means for powering said apparatus; k. four contact wheels disposed in coaxial relationship on a common rod driven by means of a first pulley, belt, and a second pulley carried on a motor, each said contact wheel having separate contact points, said rod having four discrete rotor contacts, said rotor contacts in electrical contact respectively with said rotor wheels; l. a plurality of brushes, each said brush respectively making contact with one said rotor contact causing selective illumination of one said light means upon rotation of one said contact wheel causing a closing of one of a plurality of switch means; m. a goal light; n. a buzzer, said goal light and said buzzer activated upon electrical contact between said stationery and said spring contacts; o. each said contact wheel providing power to each said electromagnet holding stationery contact closed by supplying power through each said contact wheel, each said goal light, said buzzer and electromagnet wired in parallel; p. a plurality of score lights wired in series to each said light means; q. a plurality of sponge members, one said sponge member hitting one said panel at a time causing movement of said panel thereby causing electrical contact between one said stationery and one said spring electrical contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
355 words
Game apparatus, which comprises: a. a base; b. a frame extending upwardly from said base, said frame having a back; c. a plurality of front panels held in place by said frame; d. a plurality of light means affixed to said frame for illumination of said panels; e. one light spring disposed intermediate said back of said frame and each said front panel; f. a ferrous plate affixed to an inside surface of each said front panel; g. a plurality of electromagnets affixed to an inside surface of said back of said frame, one said ferrous plate aligned with each said electromagnet; h. a plurality of stationery electrical contacts affixed to said inside surface of said back of said frame; i. a spring electrical contact affixed to said inside of each said panel, each said spring contact aligned with one said stationery contact; j. a battery means for powering said apparatus; k. four contact wheels disposed in coaxial relationship on a common rod driven by means of a first pulley, belt, and a second pulley carried on a motor, each said contact wheel having separate contact points, said rod having four discrete rotor contacts, said rotor contacts in electrical contact respectively with said rotor wheels; l. a plurality of brushes, each said brush respectively making contact with one said rotor contact causing selective illumination of one said light means upon rotation of one said contact wheel causing a closing of one of a plurality of switch means; m. a goal light; n. a buzzer, said goal light and said buzzer activated upon electrical contact between said stationery and said spring contacts; o. each said contact wheel providing power to each said electromagnet holding stationery contact closed by supplying power through each said contact wheel, each said goal light, said buzzer and electromagnet wired in parallel; p. a plurality of score lights wired in series to each said light means; q. a plurality of sponge members, one said sponge member hitting one said panel at a time causing movement of said panel thereby causing electrical contact between one said stationery and one said spring electrical contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said front panels are six in number.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each said panel is affixed to said frame by a hinge means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein aluminum foil is provided along said inside surface of said back of said frame for increasing the reflectivity of each said light means.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |