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Amusement game apparatus

a technology for amusement games and apparatuses, applied in sport apparatuses, indoor games, bowling games, etc., can solve the problems of non-portability and general heavyness of pinball machines, and achieve the effect of facilitating the opening and closing of apparatuses and enhancing structural stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-21
WERTZ ANDREW
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The present invention is a portable amusement game apparatus that can be opened and closed for easy portability. It features two 180 degree hinges that provide stability in both the open and closed configurations. The apparatus also has erectable static and dynamic game components that can be driven by a motor or battery. The technical effects of this invention include enhanced structural stability, portability, and the ability to provide dynamic game components that can be easily powered and controlled.

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However, pinball machines are generally very heavy and non-portable.

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[0015]One embodiment of the present invention provides a portable game apparatus having a folded and closed configuration for ease of transport and an opened configuration for use and enjoyment.

[0016]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the game apparatus 10 of the present invention in an opened configuration. The embodiment of the game apparatus 10 comprises a first channel portion 11 having an open end 26 and a top 36 and a second channel portion 12 having an open end 25 and a top 37. The open end 26 of the first channel portion 11 is in abutment with the open end 25 of the second channel portion 12 in FIG. 1 to together form an elongate channel having a rolling surface 29 therein and to provide an elongate, channel having a first end 46 and a second end 47. The first channel portion 11 and the second channel portion 12 are held in the aligned and abutted configuration of FIG. 1 by a pair of hinges 20 having a first L-shaped first L-shaped member 21 secured to the firs...

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Abstract

A game apparatus comprises a first portion, a second portion, a first side hinge coupling an interior end of the first portion to an interior end of the second portion, and a second side hinge coupling an interior end of the first portion to an interior end of the second portion. The game apparatus has a folded, closed configuration in which it is portable, and opens to an opened configuration for use and enjoyment. One embodiment of the game apparatus comprises a stand that supports the game apparatus in the opened configuration in an inclined position to bias rolling members ejected onto a playing surface to roll towards a receiving end of the playing surface.

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STATEMENT OF RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application depends from and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 904,607 filed on 15 Nov. 2013 and having the same title.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an amusement game apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a game apparatus that folds for portability, and opens to display an inclined playing surface comprising status and / or dynamic displays that interact with the user for amusement and fun.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]Amusement games are well-known in the art. Pinball machines are one type of amusement game apparatus involving static and dynamic displays on a rolling surface that interact with a rolling member introduced onto the rolling surface by the user. However, pinball machines are generally very heavy and non-portable.[0006]Non-permanent events such as picnics, festivals, after school gatherings and the like are often attended...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F7/02
CPCA63F7/025A63F7/36A63F2007/3655
Inventor WERTZ, ANDREW
Owner WERTZ ANDREW
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