Pinball property changing target
US5449172A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2009/2445
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A target for a pinball game utilizing a pinball rolling on a game surface is provided. The target includes a single pallet having disposed thereon a first display and a second display. A mask is disposed in overlapping relation with the single pallet. A pinball activatable switch is used for generating a detection signal. A solenoid is used for changing the overlapping relation between the mask and the single pallet in response to the detection signal between a first relationship wherein only the first display is visible and a second relationship wherein only the second display is visible.
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