Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1974-07-25
1976-10-12
Pinkham, Richard C.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
33289, 356172, A63B 6700
Patent
active
039853560
ABSTRACT:
A carriage is provided for movement along a track which is positioned parallel to one side of the playing field. Means for providing a measuring beam, such as a laser beam, is supported from the carriage and directs the measuring beam across the field and perpendicular to the track. A beam receptor which can be moved on the field is provided which includes means for detecting the measuring beam when the receptor is positioned in alignment with the beam and signaling means is connected to the detecting means for indicating when the receptor is positioned in alignment with the measuring beam whereby a football may be located or positioned on the field by its relative position to the receptor. Brake means are provided for releasably locking the carriage in place on the track. Measuring means may be connected to the carriage for moving the carriage predetermined distances along the track. The signaling means preferably includes both a visual signal and an audible signal.
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Brown T.
Pinkham Richard C.
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