Water targeting game

Patent 5626343 Issued on May 6, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date:

July 29, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Sanders, Gary M.

Application

No. 688288 filed on 07/29/1996

US Classes:

273/349, With liquid projector (e.g., water pistol)273/371With electrically actuated or operated indicator

Examiners

Primary: Graham, Mark S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Cota; Albert O.

International Class

A63F 009/02

Abstract

A water targeting game (10) that is preferably played within an obstruction maze known as WATER TAG ™. The game (10) consists of two major elements: a targeting vest (12) and a water gun (140). The targating vest (12) includes a front vest (14) and a back vast (16) that are joined together at their upper peripheral edge (26) by a pair of adjustable shoulder straps (70) and that are adjusted at a person's waist by a pair of waist straps (74, 76). Between the two vests is a cavity (56) and on the front section (42) of the vest, is located a plurality of water collecting openings (58) that serve as targets. When playing the game, the water gun emits a stream of water that is aimed at the openings (58) from where the water falls into the cavity (56). Between the front and back vests is attached a quick-disconnect flexible hose (96). The hose equalizes the quantity of water in both of the vests. The water collected in the cavities (56) is viewed on a scaled, vertical window that is also located on the vest's front section (42).