System and method for providing a table game
US9266014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2009/2458
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mechanical ball launcher for a table game is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the mechanical ball launcher has a body that rotates about a first axis. The body has a launch arm that extends along a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The launch arm has a ball receptacle at a terminal end. The mechanical ball launcher has a supporting plate supporting the body and a mechanical spring connected between the body and the supporting plate. The mechanical spring is placed in a loaded position when the launch arm is pulled back. A launch angle, a lateral angle, and a speed of the ball are adjusted as the ball is launched from the ball receptacle of the mechanical ball launcher.
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