Devices for use with an air cushion game table
US5356143A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F7/3603
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to devices for use in connection with an air cushion game table. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a device for regulating the air flow onto a surface of an air cushion game table. The air flow regulating device comprises an operating lever, an attached plate, and a level indicator panel. The operating lever has a top portion, a middle portion and a bottom portion. The top portion is secured to an underside of the table via pivotably mounted fasteners. The bottom portion extends from the side of the table enabling the device to be manually operated. The plate is attached to the top portion and is of sufficient size and shape to cover an air flow opening formed on the underside of the table. The level indicator panel allows a player to select a particular level of play. The present invention is also directed to an improved game piece or puck designed for use on an air cushion game table. Preferably, the game piece is a three-dimensional solid figure having from four to sixteen sides, wherein the sides are of equal length. Both devices enable a player to play a faster, more challenging game.
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