Hockey game table puck with weighted perimeter
US7300368B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2250/36
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In preferred embodiments, the game pieces of the present invention concentrate the mass and weight of the game piece away from the center of the game piece and around the periphery. Preferably the center portion of the game piece has a minimum of weight while maintaining the ability of the game piece to function correctly. In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a game piece for a simulated hockey game encompasses a peripheral portion which is configured to slide on a simulated hockey game surface and having at least one central portion mounted within the peripheral portion. Optionally, the at least one central portion is made of a material different than the material of the peripheral portion.
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