Ball race wagering game apparatus and methods of use
US9418517B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/38
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rolling ball-race betting apparatus has at least two decline planes with deflectors to allow balls to race down along the decline planes into a collector. A person may place any number of different types of wagers on a race result, such as selecting one ball to win. Each ball in the ball-race apparatus has a designation such as a number, symbol, color or other marking. A ball-race apparatus may have stops, wherein one or more of the balls may be trapped in the stop and will not finish the race. A person may place a wager on one or more balls to not finish the race. A ball-race apparatus may have a shortcut conduit that transfers balls from the first decline plane to the second decline plane. A ball race game apparatus may include a spinning deflector that is configured to hit and propel the balls in any number of directions.
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