Computer game with cars and levers

Details Computer game with cars and levers Computer game with cars and levers

2002-07-09

2004-03-30

Harrison, Jessica (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Physical skill or ability

Participant maneuvered game element over a surface or...

C273S15300J, C273S15300J, C463S009000, C463S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06712361

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game, the object of which is to move a primary object from an initial location through a system of platforms and levers to a destination. Movable counterweights are used to raise and lower platforms on the levers in such a way as to raise or lower the object to the destination.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A game, comprising:
(a) a movable object,
(b) an initial location,
(c) a destination, and
(d) a plurality of platforms and levers between the initial location and the destination,
wherein the object of the game is to move the movable object from the initial location to the destination by means of the platforms and the levers.
A principal object and advantage of the game is that the platforms and levers may be set up in a variety of configurations, to provide various levels of challenge to the player.
Another principal object and advantage of the game is that it requires an understanding of the relationship between lever length and torque to successfully plan and execute the various steps necessary to complete the goal.
Another principal object and advantage of the game is that it may be embodied in either a mechanical or an electronic form.
Another principal object and advantage of the game is that in the electronic form it may be played over a network.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1
is a schematic of the present invention.
FIG. 2
a
is a schematic of one embodiment of a grid used with a mechanical version of the present invention.
FIG. 2
b
is a schematic of another embodiment of a grid used with a mechanical version of the present invention.
FIG. 3
a
is a side elevational view of a platform used with the present invention.
FIG. 3
b
is a front elevational view of a platform used with the present invention.
FIG. 3
c
is a top plan view of a platform used with the present invention.
FIG. 4
a
is an elevational view of a lever used with the present invention.
FIG. 4
b
is a top plan view of a lever used with the present invention.
FIG. 4
c
is a detail view of the fulcrum area of the lever showing connector blocks in phantom.
FIG. 4
d
is another embodiment of
FIG. 4
c.
FIG. 5
a
is a side elevational view of a counterweight used in the present invention.
FIG. 5
b
is an end elevational view of the counterweight of
FIG. 5
a.
FIG. 5
c
is a side elevational view of a platform of the present invention with a counterweight and movable object thereon.
FIG. 5
d
is a side elevational view of a movable object used in the present invention.
FIG. 5
e
is an end elevational view of the movable object of
FIG. 5
d.
FIG. 6
a
is a side elevational view of an electrified platform used with the present invention, with electrical connections shown interiorly.
FIG. 6
b
is a second embodiment of
FIG. 6
a.
FIG. 6
c
is a top plan view of the embodiment of
FIG. 6
a.
FIG. 7
a
is a schematic of an electrified grid used with the present invention.
FIG. 7
b
is similar to
FIG. 7
a
, but also showing internal wiring.
FIG. 8
a
is a schematic of an electrified movable object of the present invention.
FIG. 8
b
is a second embodiment of
FIG. 8
a
(partial view).
FIG. 9
a
is a schematic of an electrified counterweight of the present invention.
FIG. 9
b
is an electrical schematic of selection logic for a counterweight.
FIG. 9
c
is a second embodiment of
FIG. 9
b.
FIG. 10
is a schematic of a control panel used with the present invention.
FIG. 11
a
is a front elevational view of an electrified elevator used with the present invention.
FIG. 11
b
is a side elevational view corresponding to
FIG. 11
a.
FIG. 11
c
is a detailed schematic of a portion of the elevator of
FIG. 11
a
, showing internal wiring.
FIG. 12
is a schematic showing the starting positions of counterweights and levers in one configuration of the present invention.
FIGS. 13
a
-
13
y
are schematics showing the changes in the configuration of the present invention as the game progresses.
FIG. 14
is a flowchart of a computer-based embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15
is a block diagram of a computer-based embodiment of the present invention.


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patent: 3908989 (1975-09-01), Meyer
patent: 4290605 (1981-09-01), Matsumoto
patent: 5577185 (1996-11-01), Tunnell et al.
patent: 5865680 (1999-02-01), Briggs

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