Pocketed game board with movable ball-propelling mechanism
US3931973A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D15/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game of skill including a frame for supporting a game board having a plurality of ball-receiving pockets located about the periphery thereof and formed in the supporting frame of the game board. A ball-propelling mechanism including a base and a swingably mounted impact member is movable about the game board to propel a cue ball to impact with object balls. The base includes symmetrically-disposed recesses for receiving the cue ball so that it may be automatically aligned with the impact member. The ball-propelling mechanism is also provided with a sighting edge so that the impact member and cue ball may be properly aligned with an object ball. The supporting frame of the game board also includes rebound bumpers and a bumper mounting system which provides an enhanced rebound action to the playing balls.
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