US4087091A
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Spinner apparatus for playing throw game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-24
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1997-01-24
Abstract
Abstract The game herein described has a board upon which there is mounted a basket. The basket has a reduced-in-size lower portion beneath which is a flapper assembly. When the player makes a basket with the throw of a bean bag, which passes through the inside of the basket, at the bottom of the basket, the bean bag actuates an elevated part of the flapper which is hereinafter referred to as a flat surface. The weight and force upon the flat surface, causes the arm which is pivotally mounted and integral with it, to move and causes a flapper pointer to engage selector pins which are radially mounted on a spinner wheel, causing the spinner wheel to rotate. A pointer mounted at a top position above the spinner wheel indicates the indicia upon the spinner wheel which gives the player the number of points he has scored.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F. DeLorge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F11/00; A63F11/0011; A63F2011/0016; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/32; A63F2250/326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A recreational apparatus comprising: a board, an open funnel shaped member, means for securing said funnel shaped member to said board, a spinner wheel having indicia disposed in a circle on a face thereof, means for rotatably securing said wheel to said board, said wheel being located in a position adjoining said funnel shaped member, a flapper assembly, means for securing said flapper assembly to said board in a position beneath the funnel shaped member and adjacent to said spinner wheel, a bean bag, means on said flapper assembly for contact by said bean bag, means in said flapper assembly for actuating the spinner wheel to rotate, whereby when said bean bag passes through the funnel shaped member and contacts said flapper assembly, it imparts forces on said flapper assembly causing said actuating means to rotate said spinner wheel, and indicating means on said board in contact with said spinner wheel for pointing to one fo the indicia on the spinner wheel when said wheel stops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A recreational apparatus comprising: a board, an open funnel shaped member, means for securing said funnel shaped member to said board, a spinner wheel having indicia disposed in a circle on a face thereof, means for rotatably securing said wheel to said board, said wheel being located in a position adjoining said funnel shaped member, a flapper assembly, means for securing said flapper assembly to said board in a position beneath the funnel shaped member and adjacent to said spinner wheel, a bean bag, means on said flapper assembly for contact by said bean bag, means in said flapper assembly for actuating the spinner wheel to rotate, whereby when said bean bag passes through the funnel shaped member and contacts said flapper assembly, it imparts forces on said flapper assembly causing said actuating means to rotate said spinner wheel, and indicating means on said board in contact with said spinner wheel for pointing to one fo the indicia on the spinner wheel when said wheel stops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 1 whereby said flapper assembly comprises a flat surface being convex at its extremity, a flapper arm, said flat surface mounted on said flapper arm, a pivot pin, said flapper arm being mounted on said pivot pin, a stop-guide mounted on said board, said arm passing within said stopguide, and means mounted at the end of said arm adapted to engage the said pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said means in said flapper assembly for activating the spinner comprises an arm, a hinge, a flapper having a beveled edge, said hinge mounted between said flapper and said arm whereby said flapper can be moved upwardly from the horizontal, a stop mounted on top of said arm for controlling the distance of movement of said flapper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein said means in said flapper assembly for activating the spinner comprises a hinge, a flapper having a beveled edge, said hinge mounted between said flapper and said arm whereby said flapper can be moved upwardly from the horizontal, a stop mounted on top of said arm for controlling the distance of movement of said flapper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein the flapper arm has mounted thereon between the end thereof that engages the pins on the spinner and the pivot pin, a spring for causing the flapper arm to return to its stationary position after motion is imparted to it from the forces applied to said flat surface, said spring being anchored on said board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein the flapper arm has mounted thereon between the end thereof that engages the pins on the spinner and the pivot pin, a spring for causing the flapper arm to return to its stationary position after motion is imparted to it from the forces applied to said flat surface, said spring being anchored on said board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein said stop-guide comprises a vertical support portion with screw holes therein adapted to be supported on said board, a horizontal portion extending over the said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending downwardly and substantially vertically a predetermined distance below the said arm, then extending horizontally below said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending upwardly a predetermined distance substantially parallel to said first vertical portion and being connected with the said vertical support portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
84 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein said stop-guide comprises a vertical support portion with screw holes therein adapted to be supported on said board, a horizontal portion extending over the said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending downwardly and substantially vertically a predetermined distance below the said arm, then extending horizontally below said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending upwardly a predetermined distance substantially parallel to said first vertical portion and being connected with the said vertical support portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
84 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 5 wherein said stop-guide comprises a vertical support portion with screw holes therein adapted to be supported on said board, a horizontal portion extending over the said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending downwardly and substantially vertically a predetermined distance below the said arm, then extending horizontally below said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending upwardly a predetermined distance substantially parallel to said first vertical portion and being connected with the said vertical support portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A recreational apparatus as described in claim 6 wherein said stop-guide comprises a vertical support portion with screw holes therein adapted to be supported on said board, a horizontal portion extending over the said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending downwardly and substantially vertically a predetermined distance below the said arm, then extending horizontally below said arm a predetermined distance, and then extending upwardly a predetermined distance substantially parallel to said first vertical portion and being connected with the said vertical support portion.
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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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |