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Spin art apparatus and method for producing and illuminating a decorative imageRelated Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Board Games, Pieces, Or Boards ThereforSpin art apparatus and method for producing and illuminating a decorative image description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060170157, Spin art apparatus and method for producing and illuminating a decorative image. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] The patent is directed to a game apparatus and method of producing a decorative image, and more particularly to a game apparatus and method that illuminates a rotating image, and varies the illumination pattern and rotation rate. [0002] Various games relating to applying paints or other colored substances to a rotating surface have been previously described. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,496 to Handy discloses a spinning platen paint set with a spinning platform and a containment wall. A push rod operated drive mechanism coupled to the spinning platform provides the spinning motion. The containment wall is disposed around the spinning platform. A paint medium, such as paper, cardboard or other paint receiving medium is supported by the platform. A plurality of paints are also disclosed. The paints can be dripped onto the spinning paint medium to produce various designs. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 5,672,057 to Engel also discloses a device for creating spin art having inflatable components. An inflatable spinning platform is coupled to the shaft of a motor. A workpiece (e.g., the item to be decorated) is supported by the spinning platform. An inflatable container encloses the spinning platform and motor to prevent paint from splashing from the rotating workpiece onto nearby objects. Paints may be poured or dripped onto the workpiece through an open top in the inflatable container. [0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,550,679 to Pipa et al. discloses a device for producing decorative patterns on clothing. The device has a variable speed motor connected to a clothing carrier. The clothing carrier holds and rotates the clothing. A cover is provided with self-closing ports, through which paint may be applied to the rotating clothing. The cover protects the operator from inadvertent paint thrown off the rotating clothing. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,553,643 to Goldfarb et al. discloses an apparatus and method for rotating an enclosed container and introducing different materials into the container during rotation to produce multi-aspect designs. A support holds the container during rotation, and a drive mechanism rotates the container. The materials can be sands or gels of different colors or appearances. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In one aspect, the invention is directed to a game apparatus which may include a rotatable platform, an upstanding wall extending around a perimeter of the rotatable platform, and an ultraviolet illumination source configured to illuminate the rotatable platform. [0007] In another aspect, the invention is directed to a game apparatus which may include a rotatable platform, an upstanding wall extending around a perimeter of the rotatable platform, and an illumination source disposed along the upstanding wall and configured to emit intermittent illumination on the rotatable platform. [0008] In a further aspect, the invention is directed to an apparatus for producing a decorative image which may include a platform configured to secure an activity surface, a motor coupled to the platform and configured to rotate the platform, an upstanding wall extending around a perimeter of the platform, at least one illumination source disposed along the upstanding wall and configured to emit intermittent illumination on the platform, and one or more controllers. At least one of the one or more controllers may be operatively coupled to the motor and at least one of the one or more controllers may be operatively coupled to the at least one illumination source. At least one of the one or more controllers may be programmed to cause the illumination source to illuminate the platform at a plurality of rates of intermittent illumination, and at least one of the one or more controllers may be programmed to cause the motor to rotate the platform. [0009] In an additional aspect, the invention is directed to a method of producing a decorative image which may include rotating a surface, receiving one or more decorations on the rotating surface, and illuminating the rotating surface with a stroboscopic illumination device. [0010] Additional aspects of the invention are defined by the claims of this patent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a game apparatus having an adjustable rotation and illumination in accordance with the invention; [0012] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the game apparatus of FIG. 1; [0013] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the electronic components of the game apparatus of FIGS. 1 and 2; [0014] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a main routine that may be performed during operation of the game apparatus; [0015] FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a rotation control routine that may be performed during operation of the game apparatus; [0016] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an embodiment of an illumination control routine that may be performed during operation of the game apparatus; [0017] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a sound control routine that may be performed during operation of the game apparatus; and [0018] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an embodiment of a game routine that may be performed during operation of the game apparatus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS [0019] Although the following text sets forth a detailed description of numerous different embodiments of the invention, it should be understood that the legal scope of the invention is defined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this patent. The detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment of the invention since describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims defining the invention. [0020] It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined in this patent using the sentence "As used herein, the term `______` is hereby defined to mean . . . " or a similar sentence, there is no intent to limit the meaning of that term, either expressly or by implication, beyond its plain or ordinary meaning, and such term should not be interpreted to be limited in scope based on any statement made in any section of this patent (other than the language of the claims). To the extent that any term recited in the claims at the end of this patent is referred to in this patent in a manner consistent with a single meaning, that is done for sake of clarity only so as to not confuse the reader, and it is not intended that such claim term by limited, by implication or otherwise, to that single meaning. Finally, unless a claim element is defined by reciting the word "means" and a function without the recital of any structure, it is not intended that the scope of any claim element be interpreted based on the application of 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 112, sixth paragraph. 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