US4688796A
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Aiming system for billiards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-10
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2005-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An aiming system for billiards and like games wherein a cue is provided with a switch-actuateable generator for causing a narrow collimated beam of light to emerge from the playing tip along the longitudinal axis of the cue. In the preferred embodiment, a laser generator is positioned within the handle portion of the cue and the light therefrom moves through a longitudinal bore along the length of the cue to emerge from an apertured standard playing tip. A billiard table is also disclosed containing a set of reflector elements mounted vertically within the overhang of the edge cushions of the table.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/08; A63D15/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An aiming system for billiards and like games comprising in combination: (a) a pool cue having a handle section and a central shaft portion of cylindrical cross-section continuously tapering towards a detachable end section, said end section having a first central longitudinal bore therethrough and a resilient tip with an aperture therethrough aligned with said first bore, said cue having a chamber therein and a second central longitudinal bore communicating between said chamber and said end section, said second bore being adapted to receive said end section therein with said first and second bores in axial alignment; (b) a battery-driven laser source of collimnated light disposed in said chamber and aligned to point a light beam therefrom axially along said first and second bores to emerge through said aperture. (c) a switch mounted in said handle section so as to be operable while holding said handle section in a game playing position; and, (d) a battery disposed in said chamber and operably wired to said laser light source through said switch whereby during game play a pointing beam of light from said tip can be created by depressing said switch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An aiming system for billiards and like games comprising in combination: (a) a pool cue having a handle section and a central shaft portion of cylindrical cross-section continuously tapering towards a detachable end section, said end section having a first central longitudinal bore therethrough and a resilient tip with an aperture therethrough aligned with said first bore, said cue having a chamber therein and a second central longitudinal bore communicating between said chamber and said end section, said second bore being adapted to receive said end section therein with said first and second bores in axial alignment; (b) a battery-driven laser source of collimnated light disposed in said chamber and aligned to point a light beam therefrom axially along said first and second bores to emerge through said aperture. (c) a switch mounted in said handle section so as to be operable while holding said handle section in a game playing position; and, (d) a battery disposed in said chamber and operably wired to said laser light source through said switch whereby during game play a pointing beam of light from said tip can be created by depressing said switch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The aiming system of claim 1 wherein: said chamber is located within said detachable end section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The aiming system of claim 1 wherein: said chamber is located within said handle portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The aiming system of claim 3 wherein: said laser light source is of a weight and being positioned so as to provide the weight and balance point of said cue in a normal manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An aiming system according to claim 1, wherein said switch includes: a pressure sensitive portion positioned on said handle section at a location for applying said cue by the shorting hand of a player.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |