Projector Translatable And Rotatable About Vertical Axis Patents (Class 273/108.51)
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Patent number: 9635935Abstract: A game table for exercise and recreation provides an engaging game for players wherein a ball or other game piece may be advanced to score goals or points. The game table includes an angled playing surface to which a pair of paddle assemblies may be movably secured via corresponding slots in the playing surface. Typically, the slots will be at the ends of the playing surface and extend laterally. A pair of goal box assemblies provide a scoring opportunity for players and are located at the ends of the playing surface. Side openings may be formed in the walls of the game table to allow improved range of motion, including rotationally, of the paddle assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: First In Recreation & Entertainment, Inc.Inventor: Jose Javier Silva Guridi
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Patent number: 8757619Abstract: A batting practice assembly includes a controller-power system, and preferably two ball chutes on a slide bar assembly of a ball release apparatus, which is mounted on a height adjustable frame assembly. Four modes of operation are initiated by a foot-activated mechanism of the practice assembly: I-Ball drops from one ball chute; II-Ball drops randomly from either chute; III-Ball drops randomly from either or neither chute; and IV-Random ball drop from either or neither chute, or ball drops with a slight delay from either chute. Difficulty can be increased by adjusting the height of the ball chutes, increasing the distance between the chutes, or changing the angle of the chutes in relation to the hitter. Along with hitting mechanics, the decision-making aspects of hitting and in swing adjustments are developed using the practice assembly. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Inventor: Peter Evans Myers, IV
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Publication number: 20130221614Abstract: An air hockey game device allows a plurality of players to play a match game using a first puck and a second puck having a disc size smaller than that of the first puck. The air hockey game device is configured so that each player can score points by shooting the first puck and the second puck into the opponent's goal. The air hockey game device is configured to control the game process (e.g., collection/supply of the first puck and the second puck, calculation/display of score, and production effect) based on the type of puck.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: NAMCO BANDAI GAMES INC.Inventors: Takahiro Toshima, Yasushi Funayama, Hirokazu Hirose
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Publication number: 20130134670Abstract: A small scale dynamic activity which comprises the use of a method, a hand-operated apparatus, a shooting apparatus, and a playing surface platform, presented as a preferred embodiment in the format of a small scale adaptation of the sport of hockey. A hand-operated apparatus is used as goalie equipment with a method of defending a goal from forthcoming small pucks. A shooting apparatus allows rotating a paddle member to control and propel such small pucks. A playing surface platform complements the use of the method along with these two apparatuses within shielded boundaries. The hand-operated apparatus can be positioned in a pose representative of goalie equipments and of bending of limbs. Furthermore, the present invention can be composed of different arrangements for alternative embodiments such as new types of games or to allow small scale adaptation of a physical activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: Anthony Lam
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Patent number: 8403326Abstract: A game table comprises a playing surface, two ramps, and two target boards arranged along a longitudinal axis of the game table. The two ramps are disposed between the two target boards, and the playing surface is disposed between the two ramps. The playing surface is substantially flat, and each of the two ramps rises upward away from the playing surface. Each of the two target boards, in turn, defines a respective set of openings therein. Two sidewalls are disposed on opposing sides of the playing surface and rise up therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventors: Timothy D. Flanagan, Benjamin I. Cohen, Andrew M. Trachta
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Patent number: 7901290Abstract: A table game includes a lower level (2) providing a surface on which a plurality of player pieces (21) can move, an upper level (1) providing a surface on which a game is played and including a plurality of slots, a plurality of player pieces extending from the lower level and through the slots in the upper level, a plurality of electronic movement devices coupled to the player pieces to provide movement to the player pieces, and control means (4) for controlling the electronic movement of the player pieces.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Inventor: Robert Temple
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Patent number: 7244164Abstract: A toy is provided comprising a figure with a hole disposed therein and having at least one ferrous portion; a manipulator having a magnet for interacting with the at least one ferrous portion to animate the figure; and a stage for receiving the figure on one side thereof and for receiving the manipulator in the other side thereof, for animating the figure.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Barbara L. Isenberg
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Patent number: 6749196Abstract: An ice hockey board game where the player pegs (6) can move all around the game level through the network of miniature levels (3). The player pegs (6) are moved around by hand along the gaps (4). The shots are accomplished by rolling the player peg (6) through the fingers. The ice hockey game thus comprises a support level (9) and, on top of the support level (9), a game level (2, 3) which consists of separate miniature levels (3), larger in diameter than the studs (5) which studs (5) fasten it to the support level (9), and, for free movement of the player pegs (6), gaps (4) are made between them where the player pegs (6) stay with the help of the wider bottom part (7).Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Bullit, Inc.Inventor: Fredrik Serlachius
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Patent number: 6648329Abstract: A rotary bar for a game table, which is mounted on the table body of the game table. A predetermined number of dolls are mounted on the rotary bar. The rotary bar includes an inner bar and an outer bar in which the inner bar is slidably nested. One end of the inner bar extends out of the outer bar for holding. Two ends of the outer bar are mounted on the table body. When turning the inner bar, the outer bar and the inner bar are synchronously rotated. A transmission device is disposed in the outer bar. An inner end of the inner bar is connected with transmission device. The dolls are slidably fitted around the outer bar and rotatable along with the outer bar. When the inner bar is pushed and pulled, the transmission device transmits the moving power of the inner bar to the dolls to move the dolls along the outer bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Inventor: Lore Tsai
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Patent number: 6478299Abstract: A device for movably coupling a gaming piece to a substantially non-magnetic surface having opposite first and second sides is disclosed. The device comprises a base which is mounted to the gaming piece, the base comprising a housing, a first and second magnet and a first support element positioned between the first and second magnets. The first support element is dimensioned and. configured to support the base on the first side of the surface. The device has a magnetic coupling positioned on the second side of the surface, said magnetic coupling comprising a spindle member having an axis of rotation and a first and second magnet, the spindle member being rotatably mounted in a carriage housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventors: Valeri Villievich Bialler, Mikhail Arkadievich Rodionov, Michael Semion Elent, Felix Semion Elent, Fred Gordon Bates, Richard Peter Fast
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Patent number: 6450497Abstract: A magnetic table game is disclosed wherein gaming pieces are movably mounted to a substantially non-magnetic playing surface of a game by a magnetic coupling device. The coupling device comprises a base mounted to the gaming piece, the base having a housing, a first and second magnet and a first support element positioned between the first and second magnets and further positioned to support the base on the surface. The base is held on surface by a magnetic coupling positioned on the opposite side of the surface. The magnetic coupling has a housing, a first and second magnet and a second support element positioned between the first and second magnets of the magnetic coupling and further positioned to support the base on the surface. The housings and the support members of the base and magnetic coupling are configured to position the magnets of the base in close proximity to the magnets of the magnetic coupling when the base and magnetic coupling are mounted to each other on opposite sides of the surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventors: Valeri Villievich Bialler, Mikhail Arkadievich Rodionov, Michael Semion Elent, Felix Semion Elent, Fred Gordon Bates, Richard Peter Fast
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Patent number: 6302394Abstract: A game table includes an elongate horizontal base wall, and two short side walls and two long side walls to confine a simulated soccer field space. At least two manipulating rods are mounted rotatably and transverse to the long side walls in a first axis. Each rod has two end portions protruding to be outboard to the long side walls so as to form two handle grips thereon, and at least one torso portion secured thereon so as to rotate therewith. A lower limb portion is disposed between each torso portion and the base wall, and includes upper and lower ends, and an intermediate section pivoted to the respective torso portion such that when the upper end is pulled, the lower end will swing about a second axis transverse to the first axis. A cord member has a connecting end secured to the upper end, and a pulled end led towards the handle grip such that a jerking of the pulled end towards the handle grip will actuate the swinging of the lower end.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventor: Aileen Chou
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Patent number: 6189885Abstract: A game, of the table soccer type, comprises a playing surface, pieces imitating players and a ball simulating a football. It has, along the table, on each of two opposite sides, a series of control levers, each lever corresponding to the movement of a player. Each player is connected to a carriage comprising two drive motors, each of which drives a wheel, and an electronic receiving unit. Each control lever is attached to a transmitter unit in order to control selectively the power supply of one or other of the motors in one direction or the other.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Thierry Hamot