Patents Assigned to Entertainment International, Inc. 1987
  • Patent number: 5026053
    Abstract: A table game (10) device and method having a playing surface (20) and electronic display (90). A plurality of pocket openings (24-34) numbering six or other number, as in a standard six pocket billiard table (10), with individual switching and signal generating means (46) are provided. Switching or signal generating means (46) generate signals to be processed by electronic computer control means (56, 70, 80). Each pocket opening is assigned a different game or sport play action at specified intervals such as after each play on the table surface. Scoreboard display (90) has a lighted animated display showing a field, arena or playing environment for the game or sport selected and being played. Advertizing and promotional materials may be shown on the displayer (90) between plays and games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Entertainment International, Inc. 1987
    Inventors: William D. Paterson, John Wester, Norman L. Pulliam, Henning von Eyben