Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1992-08-06
1994-11-29
Brown, Theatrice
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273374, 273386, 273394, 273397, 273402, 273127C, 34081583, A63B 6940
Patent
active
053682939
ABSTRACT:
A housing is provided having multiple openings in its front wall each opened and closed by a closure positioned by a pneumatic cylinder. Each closure, when retracted from its opening, provides a target for the pitcher. A programmable controller in the housing permits the preselection and dwell time of the cylinders to be actuated and for the presentation of an array of targets in and out of a strike zone. A thrown ball impacting a retracted closure momentarily closes a switch to provide a signal to a counter. A ball return mechanism provides a partial vacuum in a ball receptacle at the pitcher's mound to retrieve balls from the interior of the housing. A remote control is provided to permit operation of the apparatus remote from the apparatus housing.
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Brown Theatrice
Givnan, Jr. James D.
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