Patents Represented by Law Firm Niro, Scavone et al.
  • Flipper with aiming markings
    Patent number: 4828263
    Abstract: A flipper for use in pinball-type games has a plurality of grooves disposed on its top surface to permit the player to predetermine and control the path of the ball. When the ball is aligned with one of the grooves and the flipper is activated, the ball is propelled along the path indicated by the groove. The flipper is at least 31/8 inches in length and its impact surface is 1-1/16 inches high. The impact surface is substantially perpendicular to the playfield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Bally Midway Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Dennis Nordman
  • Two and four position target assembly
    Patent number: 4822046
    Abstract: The invention relates to a play feature for a pinball game able to assume a plurality of scoring positions. Various embodiments are disclosed, including two-position targets and four-position targets. The devices are actuated by a solenoid which cooperates with a cam to provide linear or rotary output to change the target position. The solenoids are actuated by a switch associated with the targets. The positions of the targets are sensed to provide different scoring values for each of the different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Williams Electronics
    Inventors: Mark S. Kim, Gary L. Berge