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Class 124/4 - CENTRIFUGAL


Subclass of Class 124 - Mechanical guns and projectors
Definition: Devices for projecting missiles through the air by means
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 05/29/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7222859Toy figure simulating a jump shot
An easy to manufacture toy figure (10) for throwing balls or other aerial projectiles by emulating a jump shot in simulated games such as basketball. Resilient means (12) may be bent or compressed and then released to rebound substantially to their ori...
05/29/2007
6821221Arrow point with self lubricating collar
An arrow point having a self lubricating collar. ...
11/23/2004
6280285Projectile launching action toy having members capable of coordinated movement
A first member is pivotally connected to a base for rotation about a first axis, and a second member is pivotally connected to the first member for rotation about a second axis. One end of a cable is attached to the base at a point spaced from the first a...
08/28/2001
6159112Automatic throwing apparatus
An automatic throwing machine (10) includes a throwing arm (18) rotated by a worm gear (78) driven by a worm (76) carried on a rod (42). The rod is driven by an electric motor (32). An extension spring (68) is extensible as the arm is moved to store energ...
12/12/2000
6019095Method and a device for throwing balls
The invention relates to a method and a device for throwing balls with specific throwing parameters with the aid of a pendulum. The device consists of a pendulum having a free end which is suspended so as to be movable about an axis, characterized in that...
02/01/2000
5865435Game apparatus using an object of which movement determines a result of a game
A game apparatus offers a game played by a plurality of players. The game apparatus uses an object having means for determining a result of the game, the result of the game being dependent on a movement of the object, a moving process of the object being ...
02/02/1999
5427084Water balloon toss sling
A water balloon toss sling includes a pouch having a substantially triangular-shaped shallow cup-like configuration adapted for seating a water-filled balloon, a first length of cord attached at a pair of opposite ends along one side of the pouch and bein...
06/27/1995
5392755Launching mechanism
A launcher mechanism for flying an article, the mechanism includes a handle, a release means, a cooperating means and a linking material. The arrangement being such that the cooperating means on the article is engaged with the release means, which is link...
02/28/1995
5014677Protective device for target throwing apparatus
A target throwing apparatus mount is provided with a support post and a lateral member on which a seat may be mounted. For security of the apparatus a housing fits over the apparatus and has a bar that engages the post and an eye that engages a mooring ey...
05/14/1991
4632086Rotor for centrifugal launching device
A rotor for a centrifugal launching device supported for rotation about an axis and including a cylindrical barrel. The axis of rotation and longitudinal axis of the barrel define two straight lines skewed with respect to each other to permit the launchin...
12/30/1986
4583743Projectile catapult and amusement device
A projectile catapult which is inherently energy dissipative or mechanically not efficient for "jumping" a simulated frog from the edge of a simulated lake or pond toward a moving lily pad target. The catapult is actuated by user-provided force but use th...
04/22/1986
4260152Game
A game having axially movable and rotatable pull rods which carry individual ball control devices which can be used to pick up a ball and project it toward a target. Each ball control device has two opposite scoops which are used to pick a game ball up an...
04/07/1981
4183168Flying disk toy
A circular disk, having opposing flat surfaces, is provided with a spiral groove in one of the flat surfaces for receiving one end of a crank handle and horizontally rotating the disk about its axis and subsequent release of the disk by centrifugal force....
01/15/1980
4149725Game board having animated ball projectors with retracting hoods and central target
A ball game board for children comprising a base board, a ball receiver having a ball receiving pit, said ball receiver being provided in the center of the board for receiving the ball directed thereto, and ball shoot-out units modelled after an animal or...
04/17/1979
4089525Pro-skill basketball game
A basketball game requiring operator skill in operating a ball thrower arm lever which throws a ball that has been positioned at the end of the lever by means of a funnel assembly. The ball is thrown toward a basket. A scoring mechanism is provided whereb...
05/16/1978
4061338Novelty coin flipping device
A novelty coin flipping device includes an upstanding tubular member, closed at the top, and having a pivotal operating lever with a coin support pad disposed adjacent the bottom. A coin is positioned within the tubular member and normally rests upon the ...
12/06/1977
4010953Catapult basketball game
A catapult basketball includes a backboard having a basket affixed thereon, a rectangularly shaped board member having a court printed thereon, a ball member, a pair of die members for determining the point value of a shot, and a catapult shooting apparat...
03/08/1977
4000899Game device
A game device having a game board, the top of which defines a playing area with a plurality of positions on the game board 360° about a ball propelling device rotatably mounted on the game board for continuous and uniform rotation 360° generally central...
01/04/1977
3940137Pole vaulting game apparatus
A pole vaulting game apparatus consisting of a carriage movable along a track by a manually operable device, a flexible pole carried pivotally by the carriage and having a piece simulating the vaulter frictionally mounted thereon, and a trip device operab...
02/24/1976
 
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