WO2002037430A1 - Unite de distribution d'elements de jeu (lettres, jetons, etc.) - Google Patents

Unite de distribution d'elements de jeu (lettres, jetons, etc.) Download PDF

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WO2002037430A1
WO2002037430A1 PCT/AU2001/001401 AU0101401W WO0237430A1 WO 2002037430 A1 WO2002037430 A1 WO 2002037430A1 AU 0101401 W AU0101401 W AU 0101401W WO 0237430 A1 WO0237430 A1 WO 0237430A1
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Alan Curtis
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Inspiration International Pty Ltd
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Priority to GB0309791A priority patent/GB2384358B/en
Priority to CA002426850A priority patent/CA2426850A1/fr
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D9/00—Counting coins; Handling of coins not provided for in the other groups of this subclass
    • G07D9/008—Feeding coins from bulk
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
    • G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
    • G07F11/44—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk

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  • the present invention relates to a dispenser unit for use in dispensing tokens such as for use in a word game or the like.
  • Scrabble A known form of word game is marketed under the name "Scrabble”. Scrabble is played by each player successively placing letter tiles on a board so as to make words.
  • the present invention seeks to simplify and speed up the process of dispensing the tiles, or any other form of token such as used in a word game or the like.
  • a dispensing unit for dispensing game playing tokens including: a hopper section for holding the tokens; a dispenser section arranged to selectively receive a pre-determined number of tokens from the hopper section; and a release mechanism for dispensing the tokens from the dispenser section.
  • the dispenser section includes a chamber with at least one opening facing the hopper section, for receiving the tokens. More preferably, a partition member is provided to selectively block the at least one opening during dispensing of the tokens.
  • the chamber is rotatably housed within the dispenser section and the release mechanism includes a lever for rotating the chamber from a first position, for receiving the tokens from the hopper section, to a second position, where the respective opening is blocked by the partition member, for releasing the tokens.
  • the unit includes an end cap with at least one outlet port arranged to register with the at least one opening of the chamber, when in the second position, to allow the tokens to be dispensed therefrom.
  • the chamber includes six tubes with associated openings, for selectively receiving the tokens.
  • the end cap includes six outlet ports such that rotation of the chamber from the first to the second position causes the openings of the tubes to be blocked by the partition member whilst simultaneously aligning the tubes with the outlet ports to facilitate dispensing of the tokens.
  • the tokens are die with letters provided on the faces thereof.
  • the tokens are tiles with letters provided on one side thereof. 'f$A '1'
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a dispensing unit
  • Figure 2 is a partially sectioned view of the dispensing of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of a partition member used in the dispensing unit; and Figure 4 is a perspective view of the dispenser in an assembled condition.
  • the dispensing unit 1, shown in Figures 1 to 4 comprises a hopper section 2, divided into upper and lower parts 2a and 2b for holding game tokens, a dispenser section 3 for selectively receiving a predetermined number of tokens from the hopper section and a release mechanism 4 for dispensing the tokens from the dispenser section 3 into a cup 5.
  • the dispenser section 3 includes a chamber 6 which has a plurality of tubes 7 provided therein so as to define respective openings 8, for receiving the tokens from the hopper section 2.
  • the chamber 6 is housed in the dispenser section between a partition member 9 and an end cap 10. The arrangement of the chamber 6 and partition member 9 is such that when the chamber is in a first position, the partition member 9 selectively uncovers the openings 8, to allow tokens to freely fall into the tubes 7.
  • the chamber 6 may be rotated via actuation of the attached mechanism 4 to a second position, where radial blades 9a, shown most clearly in Figure 3, of the partition member 9 cover the tube openings 8 previously filled with tokens. Whilst the tubes are covered by the partition member 9, as the chamber 6 moves into the second position, outlet ports 11 in the end cap 10 register with the previously filled tubes in order to allow the tokens to fall free of the dispenser section and into the cup 5.
  • tubes are provided although the number of tubes may vary, as required, dependent on the size of the tokens to be dispensed and the number required.
  • the size of the openings 8 in relation the dice being used is important.
  • 14mm x formula hole diameter.
  • a dispenser can therefore be made for any size dice, simply by applying the formula. This formula ensures that only one dice can fall into the barrel at a time and thereby avoids jamming.
  • the hopper section 2 is preferably rotatably mounted relative to the dispenser section 3 and a paddle may be provided therein to agitate the tokens during rotational motion of the hopper section.
  • the hopper section 2 is preferably coaxially mounted relative to the dispenser section 3 with a male/female connection therebetween which allows for the relative rotation of the hopper section, although other forms of coupling may instead be employed if required.
  • the hopper section 2 is preferably provided with a lid 14 which may be easily removed to allow for return of previously dispensed tokens for subsequent "shuffling" or agitation by rotation of the section prior to another dispensing operation.
  • the unit is provided with a domed central peg 20 to help facilitate filling of the tubes. This serves to spread the dice away from the peg and over the opening 8 in the chamber 6.
  • the peg height is also important. It is a formula multiplied by the dice height, again greatly reducing any lateral pressure on the dice, allowing them to fall freely into the barrel.
  • the unique reaction between the blades 9a and the leading edge of the tubes 7 as the lever mechanism 4 is moved enables the dispenser to accommodate a variance in dice size of up to 5%.
  • the unique chamfered leading edge makes it impossible for a dice to jam when the lever is being moved into the release position.
  • the dispenser unit 1 thereby provides a quick, reliable and convenient means of dispensing tokens, and, as shown in Figure 4, only a single movement of the release mechanism to either the left or right, as shown, will result in a full number of tokens being dispensed into the cup 5.
  • the dispenser 1 is particularly suited for distributing tokens in the form of letter dice for use in a word game played in accordance with the following method and using the component parts listed below.
  • Applicant proposes to market the word game under the brand-name "LMNOP".
  • LMNOP should be played on a flat surface, table, floor etc. Players 'should have at least a 20 square cm space in front themselves. Place all the letter- dice in the dispenser
  • Bona-fide words All words labelled as a part of speech (including those listed of foreign origin, and as archaic, obsolete, colloquial, slang, etc.) are permitted with the exception of the following: words always capitalised, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes standing alone, words requiring a hyphen or an apostrophe. In friendly household games, players often prefer to allow people's names to be used (eg Fred,
  • the "dealer” uses the dispenser to distribute 12 letter-dice into each cup and gives them to each player. ⁇
  • the totals are then written down, and the letter-dice returned to the dispenser.
  • the dispenser is then passed to the player to the left of the dealer to continue the next round.
  • each player adds up their own score and can check the player on their right if there are any queries.
  • the player with the highest score gets 5 points, second highest - 4 points and so on. In the event of a tied score, each player gets the higher value.
  • the first player makes up a story with the words that they have made.
  • the player to their left must continue the story using the words they have spelt. This continues until all players have contributed to the story.
  • Language accents and themes may be used as a fun variation.
  • the game may be played with game cards.
  • the game may be played with say 50 cards in any one of the following ways: 1. Phrases & Themes
  • Players receive letters and form words as in the case of a normal game, as described above.
  • each player receives a small card containing words, phrases or themes. The player finished first commences their story and each player must include all the words they have made AND the words, phrase or theme on the card.
  • Players receive letters and form words as in the case of a normal game, as described earlier.
  • the player to the left of the dealer names a Celebrity they know. Flip the top card from the Sticky Situations deck of cards.
  • Players receive letters and form words as in the case of a normal game, as described above.
  • the players are preferably encouraged to spell words phonetically.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une unité de distribution (1) d'éléments de jeu (lettres, jetons, etc.), qui comprend une trémie (2) contenant les éléments, un distributeur (3) recevant sélectivement un nombre préétabli d'éléments depuis la trémie, et un mécanisme de libération (4) libérant les éléments depuis le distributeur.
PCT/AU2001/001401 2000-10-30 2001-10-30 Unite de distribution d'elements de jeu (lettres, jetons, etc.) WO2002037430A1 (fr)

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US10/415,492 US20040118863A1 (en) 2000-10-30 2001-10-30 Dispensing unit for use in dispensing game playing tokens
AU2002213654A AU2002213654A1 (en) 2000-10-30 2001-10-30 Dispensing unit for use in dispensing game playing tokens
GB0309791A GB2384358B (en) 2000-10-30 2001-10-30 Dispensing unit for use in dispensing game playing tokens
CA002426850A CA2426850A1 (fr) 2000-10-30 2001-10-30 Unite de distribution d'elements de jeu (lettres, jetons, etc.)

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AU69617/00A AU735259B3 (en) 2000-10-30 2000-10-30 Word game
AU69617 2000-10-30

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AU7818081A (en) * 1981-12-02 1983-06-09 Frank Arthur White Token dispenser
DE3304549A1 (de) * 1982-02-27 1983-11-24 MAKO-Grundstücks-GmbH, 6050 Offenbach Selbstfuellende restgeldeinheit
GB2117954A (en) * 1982-04-07 1983-10-19 London Transport Executive Change dispensing machine
GB2122005A (en) * 1982-05-21 1984-01-04 Bally Mfg Corp Amusement apparatus with high capacity token storage
GB2140187A (en) * 1983-05-13 1984-11-21 Knight Technology Ltd Apparatus for testing and routing coins
GB2326261A (en) * 1997-06-10 1998-12-16 John Stevenson Foster Coin dispenser

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