US971470A

US971470A - Game apparatus.

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Publication number: US971470A
Application number: US54747610A
Authority: US
Inventors: Walter Peall
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1910-03-05
Filing date: 1910-03-05
Publication date: 1910-09-27
Anticipated expiration: 1927-09-27

Description

W. PEALL. v GAME APPARATUS.

' 'APPLIOATION P ILED MAR. 5. 1910.

971,470, Patented Sept.27, 1910.

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' W. PEALL. GAME APPARATUS. APPLICATION FILED MAR. a, 1910,

Patented Sept.27,1910.

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WALTER PEALL, OF BRIGHTON, ENGLAND.

GAME APPARATUS.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 27, 1910.

Application filed March 5, 1910. Serial N0.'547,476.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, IVALTER PEALL, society entertainer, subject of the King of England, reslding at 52 Regency Square, Brighton, Sussex, in England, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Game Apparatus, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates-to apparatus for playing games of chance, and has for its object to provide an apparatus for a game of this type which can be played by one or more persons.

According to this invention a suspended body is thrown at one or more target objects by the action of a rotatable member. The target objects against which the suspended body or missile is thrown may be, for example, balls or the like which may be readily displaced, and the rotatable member has a projection or facets on its periphery which throw the missiles against the target balls, all of which are disposed in a path of motion of the suspended body. The rotatable member is conveniently in the form of a top of any known type which will rotate for a considerable time without having to be rewound, or clockwork or other mechanism may be employed to drive the rotatable member. The top conveniently rotates in the center of a frame, for instance an octagonal frame, carrying the target balls in standards or sockets, the missile being suspended from a horizontal rod supported above the frame by standards. Conveniently a radial memher is provided which carries not only the saucer withinwhich the top can spin but also a damping device for the suspended body, thus preventing the latter following a path around the top without coming in contact with it. The damping device preferably comprises a yielding wall which is conveniently composed of bristles extending in a radial direction from the saucer. When the targets are in the form of removable balls they are preferably anchored by light cords or the like to their supporting sockets. If desired the missile may be suspended to some fixture in the room in which the game is played.

One construction of apparatus in accordanee with this invention is shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of the complete apparatus, Fig. 2 shows 011 an e11- larged scale one section of the frame. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the radial member carrying the top-saucer, and damping device. Fig. a shows in perspective one form of top, and Fig. 5 is a vertical sectional elevation of the improved form of suspended body or missile.

In the construction illustrated the apparatus comprises an octagonal frame formed of a series of sections A, and in the center of the frame is a cup or saucer B mounted on a radial member C. The sections A of the frame each carry two standards D of wire or the like, the upper ends 'of these standards being bent into socket-s D to receive removable balls E which form the targets against which the missile is thrown. The balls E are preferably of the hollow celluloid type and are anchored to their supporting standards by light cords E.

On either side of the frame A are vertical standards F, which are removably connected to the sections A adapted to support them, or may be made to fold thereon. The upper ends of the vertical standards F are c011- nected by a horizontal bar G, from the central portion G of which is suspended the missile H. In the construction shown the missile H is in the form of a semi-spherical member formed of cork, provided with a celluloid or similar outer shell, and is suspended by a cord H to a swivel or the like H connected to an eye which can slide along the portion G of the cross-bar G, stops G limiting this movement.

The top J is of any suitable construction which will rotate for a considerable time without being rewound, andhas a projection J formed on its periphery which repels the missile H upward and outward against the target balls E and dislodges them from their sockets when the missile swings into contact with the to To prevent the missile, after having struck a target ball, following a circular path around the top and out of contact therewith, a device to damp the vibrations of the missile and redirect it into contact with the top is provided. In the present instance this damping device is in the form of a yielding wall of bristles K mounted on the radial member C which also carries the saucer B for the top. If desired, however, in place of a frame and removable central saucer a board of octagonal or other shape having a saucer for the top fixed in its center may be provided, the damping device being either attached to or adjustable on the board, from the center of which it extends in a radial direction. As already stated the frame is conveniently made up of a series of sections which are removably connected together for convenience in packing.

Preferably each section A carries a dowel pin A on one end and has a socket A formed at the other so that the complete frame can be readily built up or taken to pieces when desired.

It will be appreciated that the form of target and the shape of the board or table constituting one member of the apparatus may vary very considerably without departing from this invention; for instance, the targets may be in the form of disks which are knocked down by the missile or may be in a variety of other forms. The game need not necessarily be played with a frame such as is shown in the drawings, even when the targets are in the form of removable balls, since the standards supporting these balls may be provided with clips or the like on their lower ends adapted to engage the edge of the table. The number of the targets or balls employed and the shape of the board or table may be varied in accordance with the number of players or the number of targets employed.

The game is played by two or more persons, an equal number of target balls being allotted to each player. The top is then rotated in its saucer and the suspended ball or missile is thrown outward against the target balls, some of which are removed. When the top ceases to spin, points are awarded in accordance with the number of target balls dislodged or left in their supports. Preferably the target balls are grouped in various colors, so as to facilitate scoring, or difierent values may be attached to balls of particular colors.

hat I claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, suspended body adapted to swing into contact therewith, and a target object in a path of motion of the suspended body, the forms of the suspended body and rotatable member being such that the suspended body after touching said member is repelled thereby as set forth.

2. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact therewith, and a movable target object in a path of motion of the suspended body, the forms of the suspended body and rotatable member being such that the suspended body after touching said member is repelled thereby as set forth.

8. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact therewith, a target object in a path of motion of the suspended body, the forms of the suspended body and rotatable member being such that the suspended body after touching said member is repelled thereby, and a damping device for the suspended body as set forth.

l. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact therewith, and a plurality of target objects each in a path of motion of the suspended body, the forms of the suspended body and rotatable member being such that the suspended body after touching said member is repelled thereby as set forth.

5. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, and a target object in a path of motion of the suspended body as set forth.

6. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, a target object in a path of motion of the suspended body, and a damping device for the suspended body as set forth.

7. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, and a plurality of target objects in a path of motion of the suspended body as set forth.

8. In a game apparatus the combination of a spinning top, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, a plurality of holders, and movable target members supported by said holders in paths of motion of the suspended body as set forth.

9. In a game apparatus the combination of a spinning top, a. projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, a frame composed of detachable sections each carrying a holder, and movable target members supported by the holders in paths of motion of the suspended body as set forth.

10. In a game apparatus the combination of a spinning top, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, a frame composed of detachable sections each carrying a holder, movable target members supported by the holders in paths of motion of the suspended body, and a damping device for the suspended body as set forth.

11. In a game apparatus the combination of a spinning top, a projection on the periphery thereof, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with the projection, a frame composed of detachable sections each carrying a socket holder, a movable target ball tied to each holder and normally supported in the socket, a radial member, a saucer wherein the top can spin attached to said member, and a damping device for the suspended body consisting of bristles mounted on said radial member as set forth.

12. In a game apparatus the combination of a. frame composed of detachable sections each carrying a socket holder, a detachable target ball tied to each holder and normally supported in the socket, a horizontal rod supported above the frame by standards, a body suspended from the rod by a sliding attachment adapted to swing across the center of the frame, a spinning top, a projection on the periphery thereof, a radial member, a saucer wherein the top can spin attached to said member, and a damping device for the suspended body consisting of a series of bristles mounted on said member as set forth.

13. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into cont-act with said member, the form of the latter being such that the suspended body after touching it is repelled thereby, and a target object in a path of motion of the suspended body.

14. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a. suspended body adapted to swing into contact with said member, the form of the latter being such that the suspended body after touching it is repelled thereby, and a plurality of target objects each arranged in a. path of motion of the suspended body.

15. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with and be repelled by said rotatable member, a plurality of holders, and a movable target member supported by each holder in a path of motion of the suspended body.

16. In a game apparatus the combination of a rotatable member, a suspended body adapted to swing into contact with and be repelled by said rotatable member, a plurality of socket like holders, and a ball adapted to fit each of said holders and be supported thereby in a path of motion of the suspended body.

I11 testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

WALTER PEALL.

Vitnesses ALFRED NUTTING, RIPLEY WVILsoN.