Amusement devices: games – Enclosed fluid medium – Inflatable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-14
2009-02-10
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Enclosed fluid medium
Inflatable
C273S459000, C273S440000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07487972
ABSTRACT:
An amusement device for playing a skilled based game, that includes a balloon, a pump for inflating the balloon, a connecting hose for connecting the pump to the balloon, a release value for relieving pressure from the pressurized system, which includes the pump, the connecting hose, and the balloon. The game includes a countdown timer for providing a predetermined game interval, and an activation switch for the initiation of the play of the game and the countdown timer. A first detector is provided for detecting the successful exercise of skill during the play of the game and providing a signal to the controller reflecting the successful exercise of skill. A controller performs a number of functions including, in response to said signal reflecting the successful exercise of skill, activation of the air pump to operate during said game interval wherein the air pump will cause balloon to inflate. In the event a signal is recognized by the controller for a sufficient time over said predetermined game interval, the pump will be correspondingly activated for a duration which will cause the balloon to burst. After an unsuccessful play of the game the controller will activate the release valve to allow any pressure in said system to dissipate.
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Aitken Andrew C.
Benchmark Entertainment L.C.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Venable LLP
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