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a technology of pool table and table top, applied in the field of pool table, can solve problems such as popularity loss

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-16
GIROUX CLEMENT
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"The present invention provides a novel pool table that can be used in different ways to offer variations of the game of pool or billiards. The table has a unique structure with bumpers and pockets that provide greater visual stimulation and attract attention. The center pocket is partially surrounded by bumpers and has an arcuate structure to make the game more difficult. The table can also have visual indicators to call attention to certain goals. The central pocket can also have a cover structure over the bumper and incorporate flashing lights. The lights can be activated through sensors when a ball enters the center pocket. The patent text describes the technical effects of the invention."

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This loss of popularity is possibly due to the game not evolving over the years.

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[0029] Referring to the drawings in a greater detail and by reference characters thereto, there is illustrated in FIG. 1 a pool table which is generally designated by reference numeral 10.

[0030] Pool table 10 includes a table portion 12 which is of a rectangular configuration and generally measures either 4 feet by 8 feet, 5 feet by 10 feet, or 6 feet by 12 feet. There are provided cutouts which form corner pockets 14 and a pair of side pockets 16. According to the present invention, there is also provided a center pocket 18 which comprises an aperture located midway between the sides and midway between the ends.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there are provided lights 20 along the sides and ends of the table.

[0032] Table portion 12, in a conventional manner, is mounted on a base 22 which is supported by legs 24.

[0033] Surrounding center pocket 18 is a center bumper member generally designated by reference numeral 26. Center bumper member 26 is compris...

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Abstract

A pool table which comprises a planar playing surface and having conventional indent sidewalls and pockets associated therewith, the improvement wherein there is provided a center bumper which is located substantially centrally of the playing surface. Preferably, the center bumper partially surrounds a centrally located pocket.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a pool table and more particularly, relates to a novel structure for a pool table. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The use of pool tables is well established in the art. In this respect, the term “pool table” generally denotes a table having a flat planar surface with side bumpers and a plurality of pockets into which balls are shot. As used in here, the term “pool table” includes what are also referred to as billiard tables and snooker tables, all of which are of a similar structure. [0003] The game of pool, as aforementioned, is well known and extremely popular. Whether the games be pool, snooker, billiards, or a variation thereof, the game usually consists of using a cue to hit a cue ball which in turn will hit one or more balls on the table. The traditional arrangement for all such games has consisted of four corner pockets, one at each corner of the rectangular table and a pair of side pockets. [0004] There has a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63D15/00
CPCA63D15/00
Inventor GIROUX, CLEMENT
Owner GIROUX CLEMENT
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