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  Table games embodiments related to the table game of shuffleboardUSPTO Application #: 20070075487Title: Table games embodiments related to the table game of shuffleboard Abstract: Table games related to shuffleboard are disclosed, as well as a game table for the playing of such games. Games based on shuffleboard, bowling and billiards are disclosed, all of which can be played on a “shuffleboard” type game table. Also disclosed is a game table which allows for the playing of these games, and also allows the displaying of messages to the players, either through the display of translucent, holographic or lenticular materials, or by the use of a television monitor. (end of abstract)
Agent: Marshall & Melhorn - Toledo, OH, US Inventor: Jose Javier Silva USPTO Applicaton #: 20070075487 - Class: 27312600R (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070075487. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is claiming the benefit, under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e), of the provisional application filed Oct. 4, 2005 under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 111(b), which was granted Ser. No. 60/723,148. This provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference. Application Ser. No. 60/723,148 is co-pending as of the filing date of the present application. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The purpose of this invention is to provide for new and novel improvements over existing table games, and new and novel variations of existing table games. [0003] There are two types of table game embodiments contained herein that are related to the game of Shuffleboard: [0004] 1. Table game embodiments containing a feature to allow advertising and/or art to be displayed. [0005] 2. Different table game embodiments without the advertising feature. [0006] The advantages of the invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment when considered in the light of the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a table game embodying the construction of the present invention. [0008] FIG. 2 shows additional features of the construction shown in FIG. 1. [0009] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the construction shown in FIGS. 1 & 2. [0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a further modification of the present invention. [0011] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a pinsetter construction that may be used with the construction shown in FIG. 4. [0012] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a further modification of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a still further modification of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0014] Referring to FIG. 1, there are shown two dual digit LED's for the purpose of displaying each player's or team of players' score, indicated by the numeral 1-a. [0015] Numeral 1-b indicates a circular cut-away opening in the back board, this opening is covered by a transparent material, (glass or plastic) that allows art and advertising to be displayed from behind the transparent material. A light fixture is located behind the back board to illuminate the displayed graphics. If a translucent material is used as the medium in which the graphics are imprinted, the light of the fixture creates the special effect of a lighted graphic that has a bigger visual impact, that can be seen better, and that can be seen even in a very dark room. Translucent, holographic or lenticular materials can also he displayed in this circular opening. [0016] The opening 1-b can also accommodate a television monitor, preferably of flat screen technology, that can be used for displaying lighted graphics or motion displays such as sport games, advertising etc. The television monitor can be connected by cable and be operated to control the images to be seen in the monitor. [0017] The opening 1-b can be of any geometrical shape or in any shape desired as for example; the shape of a motorcycle for the holographic, regular printing or motion display from an advertiser of that type product. [0018] Numerals 1-c and 1-d indicate the control panels for each player or team of players to register or erase their scores. The control panels may contain plus (+) and minus (-) buttons so the scores can be increased or decreased at will. [0019] Numeral 1-e indicates the outside wall of the table game, which may consist of a narrow rail for the purposes of: (a) saving manufacturing material, (b) saving on weight for shipping and handling and (c) provide for a unique table shape (non-rectangular) that could be more visually pleasant, easier to fit in a smaller place and that allows the table to have more stability when shipped standing-up in a regular pallet along with other units, which is the ideal method of shipping this type of table game. Another reason for the rail 1-e to be of a narrow design is to prevent the placing of beverage containers on that portion of the table which could fall over the playing surface. [0020] The construction shown in FIG. 1 was engineered to allow the legs, back board and supplies to be stored underneath for shipping, thus providing for the smallest possible volume and weight for handling and shipping. Continue reading... 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