Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1988-05-27
1989-10-10
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
446 97, A63F 900
Patent
active
048726737
ABSTRACT:
A balancing toy comprising a base having bearing supports, adapted to accept a balance beam having journals. A figurine comprising a multiplicity of segments is formed by balancing one segment upon the other on the balance beam without causing the balance beam to rotate on its journals. In one embodiment the figurine is in the form of a woodsman and the balance beam represents a log. In another embodiment the balance beam is in the form of a gymnast's balance beam and the figurine is in the form of a gymnast. In a third embodiment the figurine is in the form of a surfer and the beam has the appearance of a surf board.
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