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US4173338A
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Game score apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-12
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Granted: 1979-11-06
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Expires: 1997-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A game score apparatus utilizes a display apparatus in conjunction with a miniaturized hockey game which responds to the output signal generated by placing the puck in a holding position from which it is dispensed automatically so as to simultaneously start up a display clock exhibited on a display panel in digital form. The clock continues to operate until such time that the puck is disposed in one of the two goal positions so as to descend downwardly into a transparent tube causing a photoelectric cell to sense its presence therein. Scoring automatically takes place at the same time as the clock is then stopped. Apparatus is provided for adding additional score points to either of the two displayed scores, similarly displayed in digital form. A counter is utilized to determine which game period is in progress. Such counter being operated by the timing apparatus reaching the total period equivalent to a full period play.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Barnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/30; A63F7/305; A63F7/3065; A63F9/00; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2401; A63F2009/2436; A63F2009/2442; A63F2009/2444; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/10; A63F2250/1063; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In the combination of a miniature hockey game apparatus having miniature hockey like playing figures disposed over a playing surface and a goal area, such playing figures being manually moveable, a puck for engagement with a hockey stick carried by said figures, the improvement comprising said board having an opening therein, said opening being disposed adjacent said board, means to detect the dropping of said puck through said opening, means to store said puck over said playing surface, means to detect the presence of said puck in said position over said playing surface, means to dispense said puck onto said playing surface after the expiration of a time interval following the placement of said puck in said position over said surface, a time indicating display, means to enable the operation of said time display when said puck descends downwardly towards said playing surface, means to disable said time display when said puck passes through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In the combination of a miniature hockey game apparatus having miniature hockey like playing figures disposed over a playing surface and a goal area, such playing figures being manually moveable, a puck for engagement with a hockey stick carried by said figures, the improvement comprising said board having an opening therein, said opening being disposed adjacent said board, means to detect the dropping of said puck through said opening, means to store said puck over said playing surface, means to detect the presence of said puck in said position over said playing surface, means to dispense said puck onto said playing surface after the expiration of a time interval following the placement of said puck in said position over said surface, a time indicating display, means to enable the operation of said time display when said puck descends downwardly towards said playing surface, means to disable said time display when said puck passes through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising scoring displays for at least displaying a numerical count for each time that said puck passes through said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 further conprising manual scoring means for increasing a numerical count displayed by said scoring display upon the manual operation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a time period indicating lamp, said time period indicating lamp electrically coupled to a counter, said counter electrically coupled to said time display, said period indicating lamp energizing upon the conclusion of a predetermined time period following the display thereof on said time display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a hollow tube, a rod engaged within the passageway of said tube, a solenoid coil disposed wrapped about a portion of said rod, said rod being pulled outwardly from said passageway upon the energization of said coil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 5 further comprising a switch, said switch having an operating lever, a portion of said operating lever being disposed within said passageway.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a duct, said duct communicating to said opening and located therebelow, a light source, a photoelectric cell, said light source being located on one side of said duct opposite the location of said photoelectric cell, said duct being transparent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a score board, said score board having a time display utilizing alpha-numerical indicia therefore, said score board having at least a pair of numerical displays, said at least a pair of numerical displays individually displaying numerals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said time interval is pre-set.
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) | 1982-11-05 | 1983-05-07 | 1983-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-05 | 1987-05-07 | 1987-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-05 | 1991-05-07 | 1991-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |