Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Ball games
Patent
1980-05-12
1982-06-22
Marlo, George J.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Ball games
273127D, 273DIG26, 273369, A63D 302
Patent
active
043358780
ABSTRACT:
A game of the type having a playing surface enclosed in a housing and including a launching mechanism for propelling an object across the playing surface is improved by locating a target on the playing surface distal from the object launcher and interspacing between the target and the object launcher an interference member. The game includes an actuation device which continually moves the interference member reciprocally back and forth in the path of the object. The interference member is capable of assuming at least one position wherein it can interfere with the movement of the object and at least one position wherein it does not interfere with movement of the object rendering it possible for the object to travel from the object launcher to the target.
The interference member includes a first sliding member having a plurality of projections which move through channels in the playing surface as the first sliding member slides in the housing. The actuation device includes a second sliding member which is biased by a spring from an energized position to a rest position and transfers its movement via gears and a rack and pinion to the first sliding member. The second sliding member is activated by moving a knob attached to it. At least a portion of the target is capable of being moved by the object when struck by the object. The target is further associated with an indicator wheel which tallies the number of times the movable portion of the target has been moved by being struck by the object.
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Boswell K. H.
Marlo George J.
O'Brian Edward D.
Tomy Kogyo Co. Inc.
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