Oscillating ball cannon
US5186462A · kind A · utility
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3References
13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F7/027
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The play feature of the invention consists of a ball projecting mechanism mounted for rotary motion about an axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the playfield. When a ball enters the projecting mechanism, a motor is activated which rotates the projecting mechanism about the axis. The player, by pressing a button, can control when the projecting means is fired thereby to control the direction of travel of the ball. A series of play features can be located at a position on the playfield spaced from the projecting mechanism to provide targets for the player.
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