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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7059600 | Kit and method for playing a golf and soccer-like game A kit and method for playing a golf and soccer-like game includes a kit having at least one play ball and a target ball. The kit includes a club having a shaft with a club head rotatably coupled to the shaft. The club head includes a symmetrical club face portion th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6953401 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect that is suitable for applications in which the viewers of the simulated flame are able inspect the device from relatively close range and/or from a number of perspectives.... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6905330 | Juggling torch The juggling torch has a torch body (1) with a wick (3) for fuel that is absorbed by the wick (3) and a fuel container (7) that is connected to the wick (3) via one or many channels (15). ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6685574 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect using steam The present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect using a steam curtain. In one embodiment, the device comprises a steam console for producing a curtain of steam/fog, an air modulator for providing a varying current of air that m... | 02/03/2004 |
| 5769726 | Spark generating apparatus An apparatus for generating sparks over a selected area to be used for theatrical effects. Metal wire having a diameter in the range of 0.020-0.125 inches is provided by two, independent supply sources. Each wire supply source is coupled to a wire guide w... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5545092 | Special effects spark generating system A system and method for generating special effects showers of sparks for use in theme park shows and rides. A flint rod is biased with fluid pressure against a cutting wheel of this system. When a clutch is actuated for a brief predetermined time period, ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5393074 | Modular electronic gaming system A modular, interactive gaming system which may be reconfigured to play a variety of participatory games. The system includes a plurality of interconnectable modules which may be combined to define passageways and gaming rooms in a variety of living game b... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5320362 | Computer controlled amusement structure An amusement system for use by one or more participants includes weapons which may be carried, aimed and triggered by the participants to fire objects, such as paint balls, or electromagnetic energy, such as laser light. The participants wear sensors whic... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5163879 | Torches for juggling A torch for juggling comprising a hollow, elongated body with a wick at one end surrounded by a wire reinforcement, a spark-generating mechanism carried within the body, and a pushbutton located on the end opposite the wick to operate the spark-generating... | 11/17/1992 |
| 4799666 | Amusement device having controlled explosive surfaces An amusement device comprises two ball members. One or both have a hard surface coated with a material that explodes when it impacts with another ball at the site of the impact. The coatings comprises by weight to the weight of the coating before applicat... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4104741 | Novelty hat device An amusement device comprising a hat having a balloon compartment positioned at the top of the hat having defined therein a plurality of vent apertures and a tube receiving aperture; a tube having a first and second end, said second end passing through sa... | 08/08/1978 |
