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Rotatable game apparatus

a game apparatus and rotatable technology, applied in the field of rotatable game apparatuses, can solve the problem of requiring an impractical amount of floor space, and achieve the effect of efficient use of spa

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-03
PADILLA RONALD G
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[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a game table that offers the user a choice among two or more games.
[0007] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a game table that may be rotated between or among two or more table games.
[0008] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a game table that may be used in an indoor area and that makes efficient use of space.
[0009] Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a game table that can be played by persons of varying degrees of skill.

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Such a result is expensive and requires an impractical amount of floor space to be devoted for recreational purposes, especially for the common homeowner.

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[0052] The game apparatus of the present invention is not limited to a triangular shaped game playing assembly 20 or a T-shaped support leg. Rather, the present invention contemplates various other game table configurations and support structure configurations. Turning to FIG. 6, game apparatus 110, according to the present invention, includes a four-sided game playing assembly 120 in use with a support structure 112 and latch mechanism 170 according to the description provided above with reference to FIGS. 2-4. Here, as shown game modules are orientated approximately perpendicularly with respect to one another such that game playing assembly 120 has a cross-section generally configured in the shape of a square.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 6, however, four-sided game playing assembly 120 may be used to support a fifth game module 180, which may simply be disposed the surface of the upwardly facing game module, or the game module in the active playing position, rather than secured to end ...

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[0054] the present invention is shown in FIG. 7. Here, game apparatus 210 includes a two-sided game playing assembly 220 and an alternative support structure 212. Similar to the manner described above, game table 220 rotates on axle 260, which is locked or released by latch 270. The game playing assembly 220 is secured to upright support members, such as upright support member 212. Plate 290 is an additional component that is adapted to come in contact with knob 292, which projects outwardly from end panel 230. Together, plate 290 and knob 292 create a position stop for the alignment of latch 270 through the appropriate apertures.

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[0055] the present invention is shown in FIGS. 8-14. As shown, game apparatus 310 shown in FIG. 8(a) is similar to that shown in FIG. 1(a), however, the billiards game 302, which makes up a component of game module 317, is constructed somewhat differently in that it is pivotally supported with respect to the support structure so that it pivots between a closed position, as shown in FIG. 8(a) and an open position to gain access to basketball game 309 as shown in FIG. 8(b).

[0056] To better understand the construction of game module 317, reference is made to FIG. 9 where the basketball game component 309 shown in FIG. 8(b) has been removed. Module 317 is constructed to have billiards game 302 as a component thereof and includes a pivoting member (described below) that enables it to move between the open and closed positions. When in the open position, module 317 is upright so as to be generally perpendicular to the support surface 301. Module 317 is supported in the upright position by...

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A rotatable game assembly is provided that includes a plurality of game modules or surfaces for playing games such as billiards, foosball, and hockey. The game assembly is rotatably supported by two spaced apart, upright supports and rotated to advance a selected game module into the active game orientation. A retaining member is provided to retain or lock the selected module in the active playing orientation. The game assembly may include two, three, or four different game surfaces that are each advanced into the active game orientation by rotation. Additionally the game assembly may include a game surface that is pivotally supported by one of the support members, which pivots between an open and closed orientation.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to structures and apparatuses for use in playing games. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a game table that may be used to play more than one table game. Specifically, the present invention concerns a rotatable, multi-sided game table that may rotated between or among various table games. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Games have been an integral part of life for thousands of years. In many ancient cultures around the world, humankind's gregarious and social nature motivated the pursuit of many leisure activities that attracted the participation of both men and women. Many of these leisure activities involved competition relating to sports and exercise activities. Perhaps the best known of all ancient games is the Olympic Games, which derived from a Greek religious festival held in Olympia, Greece every four years. In modern times, the Olympic Games have not only achieved a valued form of...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00A63D15/04A63F7/06
CPCA63B69/0071A63F2007/3674A63F7/0612A63D15/04
Inventor PADILLA, RONALD G.
Owner PADILLA RONALD G
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