Old Country Apple Launcher

a launcher and apple technology, applied in the field of old country apple launchers, can solve the problems of little options for kids, and achieve the effect of good grip

Pending Publication Date: 2021-03-11
PLATT II JAMES RICHARD
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The patent describes a game where players use a sharpened branch to pick apples from a tree. The apples are attached to the branch with velcro, and when enough force is applied, the apple becomes a separate object. The game is played using different colored apples, and the players score based on where their apples land on the target. The technical effect of this game is an improved way to play a traditional recreational game using apples and a sharpened branch.

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Growing up in rural western Pennsylvania us kids didn't have a lot of options when it came to things to play with.

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[0014]The “Old Country Apple Launcher” Is a game designed to bring country fun to all. The shaft design is the launching mechanism. The top of the shaft will be tapered in and have a locking mechanism to fit the connectable apples. The thicker bottom of the shaft is designed so you can get a good grip on it. The hand guards are in place also towards the bottom to prevent it from slipping out of your hand and also serve a purpose in appearance.

[0015]The 2 green, 2 red and 2 yellow apples will have velcro to allow them to stick to the point system target. They're roughly 2″ around with a small hole at one end that has 2 plastic bearings built in which allows them to be connected to the top of the shaft until the force of trajection releases the apples at the point system target.

[0016]The “Old Country Apple Launcher” target will also be velcro to allow the apples that get launched at it to stick to it. It will be a point system target that allows the players to keep score and also be c...

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The “Old Country Apple Launcher” is a toy designed to bring games to urban area kids and more. The shaft will be held and then propelled forward which launches the connected apple at the point system target.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Non-ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT (IF APPLICABLE)[0002]Non-ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX (IF APPLICABLE)[0003]Non-ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Growing up in rural western Pennsylvania us kids didn't have a lot of options when it came to things to play with. We had to use our imaginations and come up with ways to entertain ourselves. One of the games we came up with and all loved was sharpening apple sticks (branches), sticking a crabapple to the end of it and launching them at tree stumps or targets. Hence the name “Old Country Apple Launcher.” We would set up a target and see who could accumulate the most points. As an adult, I never forgot the good times me, my cousins and neighborhood friends all had together using our imagination and just being kids! I now would love to bring that country fun to the masses ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B63/00A63B65/12
CPCA63B63/00A63B65/122A63B37/14A63B43/002A63B43/005A63B43/008A63B63/003A63B63/007A63B2071/0694A63B2208/12A63B2209/10A63B59/30
InventorPLATT, II, JAMES RICHARD
OwnerPLATT II JAMES RICHARD