Patents Assigned to Bob's Space Racers, Inc.
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Patent number: 7416168Abstract: An electromechanical prize dispensing system is provided for a game used, for example, in the arcade, amusement, carnival, trailer, or group game industries. The invention includes a means of suspending and controlling the movement of prizes on an extensible and retractable telescopic lifting platform.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John R. Callahan
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Patent number: 7306231Abstract: A pneumatic prize dispensing system for an arcade game. The game includes a pneumatically-controlled method of suspending and controlling the movement encapsulated prizes within a vertically-oriented transparent tube by means of differential air pressure. A player controls the vertical position of the prize by means of a pneumatic control valve. The object of the game is to control the position of the prize capsule to match a target position zone presented to the contestant via a set of visual cues for a predetermined period of time. The game dispenses the encapsulated prize or alternatively, prize tokens, if the game-winning criteria are achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2004Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John Callahan
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Patent number: 7255641Abstract: A liquid racing game is described. The game preferably includes a liquid outlet such as a water spout and a vessel to catch a flow of a liquid, such as water, from the spout. A player controls the lateral motion of the vessel by a joystick. The spout moves laterally at speeds and patterns which may be programmed on a control board. The object is to fill the vessel with water from the moving spout. The game is a race to fill the vessel. Coin operated versions are possible which dispense tickets or tokens to redeem for prizes. Operator versions are possible in which an operator starts the race and distributes a prize to the winner. The game may also be played as a video game version.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: John W. Atkinson, Jack D. Cook, II, Richard W. Lawand
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Publication number: 20070135222Abstract: An electronic game wherein a participant, using a joystick to control the movement of an indicia of player position on a video display, attempts to keep his indicia of player position between two moving and encroaching end zones longer than other participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: June 14, 2007Applicant: BOB'S SPACE RACERS, INC.Inventors: M. WIMBERLY, John CALLAHAN
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Publication number: 20060105835Abstract: A pneumatic prize dispensing system for an arcade game. The game includes a pneumatically-controlled method of suspending and controlling the movement encapsulated prizes within a vertically-oriented transparent tube by means of differential air pressure. A player controls the vertical position of the prize by means of a pneumatic control valve. The object of the game is to control the position of the prize capsule to match a target position zone presented to the contestant via a set of visual cues for a predetermined period of time. The game dispenses the encapsulated prize or alternatively, prize tokens, if the game-winning criteria are achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John Callahan
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Publication number: 20060105826Abstract: An electronic game wherein a participant, using a joysick to control the movement of an indica of player position on a video display, attempts to keep his indicia of player position between two moving and encroaching end zones longer than other participants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: M. Wimberly, John Callahan
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Patent number: 6736723Abstract: An arcade race game having interchangeable components allowing for the formation of various games. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the race progression indication device. The first player to reach a predetermined point activates a detection device which stops the game and signals the winner of the game. The game structure is preferably pre-wired to accommodate various games. The processor may also be programmed to accommodate various game formats.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Lane, John F. Mendes, Jr., David A. Wise
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Patent number: 6733013Abstract: Disclosed is a laser gun for an arcade game. The laser gun may additionally provide a method of illumination of the laser path. Illumination may be accomplished by water mist in the path of the laser. The illuminated laser path provides a visible path for the contestants and provides an aesthetically pleasing effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: David Bartels, Jack D. Cook, II, David A. Wise
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Patent number: 6694898Abstract: A columnar race game having columns that move in a vertical direction. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the column in the vertical direction. The first column to reach a uppermost point activates a detection device which stops the game and signals the winner of the game.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: Jack D. Cook, II
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Patent number: 6682418Abstract: A game in which a player shoots water, air, light, a missile, or any other suitable projectile at a target. The target is activated when it is hit by the projectile. Activation of the target causes a plurality of lights to emit light in a predetermined order. The player wins the game by causing all of the lights to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: John F. Mendes, Weimar P. Tudela, David A. Wise
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Patent number: 6579174Abstract: An arcade race game having interchangeable components allowing for the formation of various games. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the race progression indication device. The first player to reach a predetermined point activates a detection device which stops the game and signals the winner of the game. The game structure is preferably pre-wired to accommodate various games. The processor may also be programmed to accommodate various game formats.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Lane, John F. Mendes, Jr., David A. Wise
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Patent number: 6536771Abstract: A laser gun for an arcade game that provides a water mist in the path of the laser to allow an illumination of the laser path. The illuminated laser path provides a visible path for the contestants and provides an aesthetically pleasing effect.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: David Bartels, Jack D. Cook, David A. Wise
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Patent number: 6502519Abstract: A columnar race game having columns that move in a vertical direction. The object of the game is to hit a target causing actuation of the column in the vertical direction. The first column to reach a uppermost point activates a detection device which stops the game and signals the winner of the game.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: Jack D. Cook, II
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Patent number: 6450889Abstract: An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes one or more individual competition games that measure the fractional performance of a player, and an indicator of progress for each individual game. Each indicator of moves at a variable rate, the rate being determined by the fractional performance of a player in an associated game.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John F. Mendes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6306041Abstract: An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes a gaming surface, an actuator, a first feedback device, a game piece, a steering mechanism, a second feedback device, and a processor. A racing track may be depicted on the gaming surface. An actuator is preferably adapted to rotate the surface about an axis on command. The game piece is preferably positioned substantially adjacent to the surface. The steering mechanism is preferably indirectly connected to the game piece, and it may be adapted to move or rotate the game piece over a predetermined range. With use of the steering mechanism, a game player may position the game piece near the center of the racing track as the surface rotates about the central axis. A player's performance may be determined fractionally by continually determining the rotational position of the track and the lateral position of the game piece.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John F. Mendes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6289637Abstract: A portable arcade unit having a frame, a means for attaching a wheel means, a means for attaching a hitch means, and a detachable roof. The portable arcade unit may be disassembled for storage and transportation purposes and quickly rebuilt on-site to form an aesthetically pleasing building unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John F. Mendes, Jr.
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Patent number: 6279903Abstract: An amusement game in which a game piece descends adjacent a playing surface. A preferred embodiment of the game includes a playing surface, a game piece, a plurality of deflecting members, and a receiving mechanism. The playing surface is preferably inclined. The deflecting members are preferably adapted to deflect the descending game piece. Nevertheless, the game piece is preferably adapted to descend past the deflecting members. The receiving mechanism is preferably positioned below the deflecting members. The receiving mechanism may have a recessed portion and a handle. The handle is preferably adapted to enable a player to move the recessed portion relative to the playing surface. Consequently, the player is preferably enabled to move the recessed portion to catch the game piece with the recessed portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: John F. Mendes, Jr., Michael J. Dobson, Jack D. Cook, II
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Patent number: 6257585Abstract: An arcade-style racing game is described. The game preferably includes a surface an actuator, a game piece, and a steering mechanism. A racing track may be depicted on the surface. An actuator is preferably adapted to rotate the surface about a central axis on command. The game piece is preferably positioned substantially adjacent to the surface. The steering mechanism is preferably connected to the game piece and it may be adapted to rotate or turn the game piece a predetermined range. With use of the steering mechanism, a game player may position the game piece substantially within the boundaries of the racing track as the surface rotates about the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventor: John F. Mendes, Jr.
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Patent number: D970252Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: Glenda Cassata Cook, Jack Cook
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Patent number: D978560Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Bob's Space Racers, Inc.Inventors: Glenda Cassata Cook, Jack Cook