Games using tangible projectile – Billiards or pool
Patent
1998-02-09
1999-08-24
Grieb, William H.
Games using tangible projectile
Billiards or pool
273DIG24, 473 44, A63D 1500
Patent
active
059417781
ABSTRACT:
A luminescent billiard game system is disclosed providing an interesting and fun variation of the game which allows the game to be played in limited lighting conditions. The system comprises a billiard table having a number of luminescent surfaces which indicate the table perimeter edges, pocket locations, starting lines, distance indicators, and center point of the table. Additionally, cue stick tips are provided with luminescent material along with the billiard balls. A cabinet is also provided for charging the cue sticks and balls with concentrated light, for billiard tables not equipped with automatic ball returns, the light is activated upon closure of the cabinet and includes highly reflective interior surfaces. A ball bin charging light is also provided for charging balls on billiard tables equipped with automatic ball returns, while the charging light is also utilized to transmit light, optic fibers, to desired locations on the billiard table.
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Breaux Joseph N.
Grieb William H.
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