Amusement game apparatus

a technology for amusement games and apparatuses, applied in sport apparatuses, indoor games, bowling games, etc., can solve the problems of non-portability and general heavyness of pinball machines, and achieve the effect of facilitating the opening and closing of apparatuses and enhancing structural stability

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-21
WERTZ ANDREW
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[0007]One embodiment of the present invention provides a portable amusement game apparatus having a folded configuration for portability and an opened configuration for use and enjoyment. The apparatus comprises a first open channel portion hingedly coupled to a seco

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However, pinball machines are gene

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[0015]One embodiment of the present invention provides a portable game apparatus having a folded and closed configuration for ease of transport and an opened configuration for use and enjoyment.

[0016]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the game apparatus 10 of the present invention in an opened configuration. The embodiment of the game apparatus 10 comprises a first channel portion 11 having an open end 26 and a top 36 and a second channel portion 12 having an open end 25 and a top 37. The open end 26 of the first channel portion 11 is in abutment with the open end 25 of the second channel portion 12 in FIG. 1 to together form an elongate channel having a rolling surface 29 therein and to provide an elongate, channel having a first end 46 and a second end 47. The first channel portion 11 and the second channel portion 12 are held in the aligned and abutted configuration of FIG. 1 by a pair of hinges 20 having a first L-shaped first L-shaped member 21 secured to the firs...

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A game apparatus comprises a first portion, a second portion, a first side hinge coupling an interior end of the first portion to an interior end of the second portion, and a second side hinge coupling an interior end of the first portion to an interior end of the second portion. The game apparatus has a folded, closed configuration in which it is portable, and opens to an opened configuration for use and enjoyment. One embodiment of the game apparatus comprises a stand that supports the game apparatus in the opened configuration in an inclined position to bias rolling members ejected onto a playing surface to roll towards a receiving end of the playing surface.

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STATEMENT OF RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application depends from and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 904,607 filed on 15 Nov. 2013 and having the same title.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an amusement game apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to a game apparatus that folds for portability, and opens to display an inclined playing surface comprising status and / or dynamic displays that interact with the user for amusement and fun.[0004]2. Background of the Related Art[0005]Amusement games are well-known in the art. Pinball machines are one type of amusement game apparatus involving static and dynamic displays on a rolling surface that interact with a rolling member introduced onto the rolling surface by the user. However, pinball machines are generally very heavy and non-portable.[0006]Non-permanent events such as picnics, festivals, after school gatherings and the like are often attended...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F7/02
CPCA63F7/025A63F7/36A63F2007/3655
Inventor WERTZ, ANDREW
Owner WERTZ ANDREW
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