Big ball video game console
US5775997A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/90
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A big ball that serves as a video game console. The ball has internal shelving for holding one or more video games. The shelving will hold a monitor or a number of monitors so they displayed through opening in the big ball. A computer for a computer based video game will also be contained on the shelving within the big ball. A game playing device, such as a joy stick or steering wheel, will be attached to and extend from the big ball under the opening displaying the monitor. A tower may be used to mount the playing device at the proper height and angle for convenient playing of the game. A monetary receiver can be included for initiating the game. A ticket dispenser can also be included for giving a specific number of tickets corresponding to the score achieved in the game.
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