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Virtual goal for a game table

US7789390B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27References

15Claims

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Assignee

DMI Sports, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gary Giegerich · Fort Washington, US
Paul Giegerich · Laverock, US
Edmond J. Dougherty · Wayne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 13, 2007
Grant date	Sep 7, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 5, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63F2009/247
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.

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