Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Ball games
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Chiu, Raleigh W. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Ball games
C273S12100R, C273S12200A
Reexamination Certificate
active
07946585
ABSTRACT:
Mechanical ball projection game devices, including game devices having mechanically-actuated ball loader assemblies, and game devices to release a tangible prize upon game balls reaching or entering a prize location to release a tangible prize upon game balls reaching or entering a prize location. Game devices disclosed herein include prize inserts that may be configured to receive one or more of paper currency, gift cards, financial transaction cards, greeting cards, toys, and candy. Mechanical ball projection game devices may include user-controllable features to redirect ball travel, features to guide and obstruct ball travel, and ball projector devices.
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Grist Elizabeth A.
Singh Ryan
Chiu Raleigh W.
Garrett IP, L.L.C.
T.E. Brangs, Inc.
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