US4240632A
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Baseball game
Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-05-18
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-05-18
Abstract
Abstract A baseball game having a housing with a transparent face with a baseball diamond thereon, first, second and third mechanical mechanisms for respectively simulating the pitching of a baseball, the swinging of a bat, and an appropriate hitting/catching situation. Other person operated controls permit simulation of a pitched baseball in either strike or ball configuration, and energization of the spring motor contained within the housing. When a simulated hit is made, lights are energized from a built-in battery supply for indicating same. Scoring structures are provided for keeping track of the various situations as in a real game of baseball.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroyuki Watanabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0608; A63F9/00; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/2479; A63F2009/2482; A63F2009/2483; A63F2009/2492; A63F2009/2494
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A baseball game comprising: a housing having a transparent face with a replica of a baseball diamond thereon; a first mechanism contained within said housing for simulating the pitching of a baseball; a second mechanism contained within said housing for simulating the swinging of a bat; a third mechanism contained within said housing for indicating any one of a number of baseball hitting and catching situations; a person operated control for energizing a spring for effecting later operation of the aforesaid mechanisms; an opponent operated control for initiating said ball pitching simulation first mechanism and another control for effecting stopping of said third mechanism; and a person operated control for the second mechanism for simulating the swinging of a bat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A baseball game comprising: a housing having a transparent face with a replica of a baseball diamond thereon; a first mechanism contained within said housing for simulating the pitching of a baseball; a second mechanism contained within said housing for simulating the swinging of a bat; a third mechanism contained within said housing for indicating any one of a number of baseball hitting and catching situations; a person operated control for energizing a spring for effecting later operation of the aforesaid mechanisms; an opponent operated control for initiating said ball pitching simulation first mechanism and another control for effecting stopping of said third mechanism; and a person operated control for the second mechanism for simulating the swinging of a bat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The game of claim 1, together with further mechanism for simulating the pitching of a baseball in either a strike or ball configuration, said further mechanism including another externally operated person control.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
The game of claim 1, wherein said first mechanism for simulating the pitching of a baseball comprises a slidable member movable along guide rails and latchable in an energized position; said spring connected to said slidable member at one end and affixed to the housing at the other end, a light structure pivotally mounted on said slidable member for movement therewith, and further mechanism associated with said pivotally mounted light for effecting the movement thereof in either a simulated baseball strike or baseball ball situation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The game of claim 1, wherein said third mechanism for indicating any one of a number of baseball hitting and catching situations includes a gear driven indicator, a viewing window provided in said housing for viewing said indicator, connecting gear structure between said first mechanism and said indicator, and a control for effecting stopping of the indicator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
The game of claim 4, wherein said indicator further includes a light energizable when a simulated hit is made between the simulated baseball pitch and the simulated swinging of a bat when the timing of both agree as appropriate for making such a hit, and a simulated hit depicting fiberglass rod with light for energization simultaneously with the lighting of said indicator light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The game of claim 5, together with players on base indicating structure for simulating players on the respective bases of said baseball diamond of the game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The game of claim 6, together with a battery compartment and wiring for supplying electric power for the lights of the game, an on/off switch operable from externally of the housing for connecting said wiring with the battery supply, and contacts with the simulated hit, pitching and batting mechanisms for preventing light energization unless a simulated hit is made.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
The game of claim 1, further including with the housing scorekeeping structure for keeping the score representative of a home team and a visitors team; further scoring structure for keeping track of strikes, balls, and outs for each inning; additional structure for indicating a man on first, second or third base; still further structure for indicating first and second strikes; still additional structure for incicating first, second, and third balls; and still further additional structure for indicating first and second outs.
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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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |