Class 273/368 - Path is circular

Subclass of Class 273 - Amusement devices: games
Definition: Target device wherein the closed circuit is circular.
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 02/07/2012

Number	Title	Issue Date
8109518	Game apparatus and method of using the same The present disclosure is directed to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects at a target, and more specifically, to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects in an attempt to attach the objects to a target that may be in motion, or t...	02/07/2012
7311617	Training device for ball games A training device for ball games having a first ring member arranged in a first plane and a second ring member arranged in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. A plurality of bars connect the first and second ring members to each other, so that ...	12/25/2007
7168706	Arcade game The game apparatus has: a rotating bin containing at least one game piece; a moveable claw for grabbing the at least one game piece; a catapult for launching the at least one game piece; and a target area for receiving the at least one game piece; wherein the moveab...	01/30/2007
7163204	Dart and dartboard set A dart and dartboard set, which includes a dart, which is a plastic dart with a flat magnet at the front end, and a dartboard, includes a front fabric panel printed with a score, ring pattern, a back fabric panel, two induction circuit membranes separated by a flexi...	01/16/2007
7134977	Sports training target system A sports training target system is disclosed. The system includes a target anchor having a support post that includes a slight angle in the forward direction. The system includes a target section having at least one target arm which is rotatably secured to the ancho...	11/14/2006
6994348	Dueling tree A target system includes a plurality of targets mounted on a center support so that the targets rotate between opposing sides of the center support. Preferably, the targets rotate about an axis which is between 5 and 30 degrees less than vertical, and have faces whi...	02/07/2006
6994349	Portable dueling tree A modular target system includes a plurality of targets mounted on a center support so that the targets rotate between opposing sides of the center support. Preferably, the targets rotate about an axis which is between about 5 and 30 degrees less than vertical, and ...	02/07/2006
6695698	Electro-mechanical coin operated capsule dispensing game system A dispensing game system includes a prize capsule storage hopper above two automatic hopper loaders that replenish the game below with prize capsules as needed. Two Ferris wheels carry free swinging gondolas that receive and hold the prize capsules from t...	02/24/2004
6688299	Shooting game apparatus using compressed air A shooting game apparatus including a housing, an air compressor installed in the housing, and least one shooting apparatus for launching bullets using compressed air generated by the air compressor. The shooting game apparatus further including a bullet ...	02/10/2004
6338487	Game system shooting at the target by means of a pneumatic gun The present invention disclose a game system in which a player shoots at a moving target with a bullet by means of a pneumatic gun. An embodiment of the invention includes a present-supply device having a plurality of holders, a plurality of targets, the ...	01/15/2002
6217026	Game system shooting at the target by means of a pneumatic gun The present invention disclose a game system in which a player shoots at a moving target with a bullet by means of a pneumatic gun. An embodiment of the invention includes a present-supply device having a plurality of holders, a plurality of targets, the ...	04/17/2001
5967515	Variable jackpot amusement game In an coin operated amusement game, a coin track is provided directing coins toward a plurality of target receptacles arranged to receive properly timed coins. Relative movement is provided between the target track and the receptacles. A properly timed co...	10/19/1999
5605330	Portable container involving games of chance A portable container for playing games of chance comprises a box combined by a cover and a base, a rotatable means whose components are disposed in the cover and the base when carried. A number of bouncers are provided on the base for playing. Disks are i...	02/25/1997
5496039	Dart game apparatus A dart game apparatus adapted for play in combination with darts is provided for. The dart game apparatus comprises a backstop. The backstop includes a vertical surface adapted to intercept errant darts. The dart game also includes a rotatable target asse...	03/05/1996
5139272	Target game apparatus A target game includes a rotating cylindrical housing, including a top surface with an interior cavity, with the top surface of the cylindrical housing demarcated into a multiplicity of segments to include a central area, medial segments, and outer segmen...	08/18/1992
4995618	Moveable roping exercise target A device for animating a steer for use in the practice of roping a steer. The device has a pedestal member and a guide arm rotatably secured to the pedestal member. A frame is connected to the guide arm and is for supporting a motor for driving the frame....	02/26/1991
4960076	Mechanical roping calf A simulated calf body is provided with a forward head and front-to-rear swinging rear legs. The body is guidingly supported for movement along a predetermined path and includes forward ground engaging support and drive wheel structure driven by a motor su...	10/02/1990
4807886	Amusement game with dispensed targets A Gattling-gun-like amusement game provides for manual control of the rate of firing and dispensing of dislodged targets as prizes to the player. The gun fires balls at round targets supported on rotating carousels. Dislodged targets roll to the front of ...	02/28/1989
4787640	Mechanically actuated turntable target game A tabletop action game for two, three or four players in which each player attempts to be the first to dispose of a predetermined number of marbles by propelling the marbles into targets being carried on a rotating turntable, while also rotating the turnt...	11/29/1988
4744566	Coin projecting, moving target game apparatus A coin projecting game apparatus includes a transparent display housing having a rotating target carousel disposed therein. A plurality of player positions are spaced about the display housing, with non-player areas interposed therebetween. Each player po...	05/17/1988
4583743	Projectile 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
4548414	Apparatus for presenting a target at a window At least one target (10, 11) is caused to move with complex motion combining rotation about an axis (5) which is approximately horizontal and translation along a direction which is approximately perpendicular to said axis (5) behind an opaque panel (3) de...	10/22/1985
4340370	Linear motion and pop-up target training system A linear motion and pop-up target training system is disclosed for training a marksman to fire a simulated weapon. Located upon the terrain surface of a modelboard are six pop-up targets and three bi-directional linear motion targets, each of which emits,...	07/20/1982
4333657	Electronic dart game An electronic dart game includes the provision of a housing and a plurality of generally radially positioned target areas. The housing may be self-supporting or may include means for supporting the housing on a vertical surface such as a wall or door. The...	06/08/1982
4278256	Target game A target game comprising a gun and an enclosed target area attached to the muzzle end thereof having a series of moving knock-down targets which are resetable to an upright position, the projectiles are automatically returned to the firing mechanism, and ...	07/14/1981
4266763	Recreational basketball apparatus with moving backboards A facility intended for use on a commercial basis, both for recreational and amusement purposes, offers a plurality of basketball-like courts designed to be played in sequence and with each court having a different challenging situation at least one of wh...	05/12/1981
4253669	Game apparatus with object receiving receptacles and object engaging member A game apparatus includes a stationary base with a playing surface and housing rotatably mounted thereon in driving engagement with a spring motor. The playing surface includes a hemispherical central portion and a centrally mounted chute for dropping pla...	03/03/1981
4226422	Flying saucer simulation game A novel type of game device is disclosed wherein the device comprises a controllable object adapted for movement relative to a rotating turntable which has a topographically-varying upper surface. The game device is intended to provide amusement and chall...	10/07/1980
4202543	Recreational basketball court facility A facility intended for use on a commercial basis, both for recreational and amusement purposes, offers a plurality of basketball-like courts designed to be played in sequence and with each court having a different challenging situation achieved by differ...	05/13/1980
4126309	Rotatable target game device An amusement game device includes a rotatable playing surface which is provided with a number of target points and corresponding numerical indicia. A target aiming tower is provided for each game player through which playing objects are dropped by each ga...	11/21/1978
4095794	Ball drop and electrical readout rotating receptacle having a vacuum conduit ball return The token return assembly cooperates with an amusement apparatus formed of a token supply receptacle with a latchable lower portion and containing a vacuum supply unit; a rotating drum positioned on a base disposed below the receptacle, has openings for r...	06/20/1978
4042242	Resiliently mounted targets rotated by escapement device In a toy target, target figures are rotated about a horizontal axis at a controlled speed by a gravitationally driven escapement mechanism. The figures are carried by wire elements for pivotal movement between "upright" and "knocked down" positions, and d...	08/16/1977
4036497	Amusement apparatus with a ball drop and a rotating receptacle An amusement apparatus to be played by several players, having as many playing stations as there are players. Each of the players participates by recordable and measurable action on his part with winning scores determined by a predefined risk-reward sched...	07/19/1977
3958806	Barrel ball game A ball game comprises a transparent barrel-shaped housing having mounted therein a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart baskets. A game ball is disposed within the housing and a series of manually-actuated paddle assemblies are arranged around the ...	05/25/1976

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