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Pinball property changing target

US5449172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1994
Grant dateSep 12, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 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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