Amusement devices: games – Physical skill or ability – Timed reaction or race to a finish
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-27
2009-12-08
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Physical skill or ability
Timed reaction or race to a finish
C273S454000, C273S455000, C273S459000, C273S460000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07628404
ABSTRACT:
The apparatus (10) compares the ability of multiple players to perform a physical task, and administers a disincentive, for example a measured electric shock to one or more unsuccessful players. In an example, the apparatus comprises a number of handsets (14) with input devices (22). The apparatus compares reaction time of a plurality of players from a start signal, and administers an electric shock to the players with slower, or the slowest, of reaction times via the handset.
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Blue Sky Designs, Ltd.
Chaclas George N.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Edwards Angell Palmer & & Dodge LLP
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