公开(公告)号：US6105962A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-22

申请号：US212108

申请日：1998-12-15

Applicant: Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Constantine Malavazos

Inventor： Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Constantine Malavazos

IPC: G07F17/34 ,  A63F5/04

CPC classification number: G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: Gaming apparatus has rotatable disks turning about a common axis of rotation and having annular bands of indicia of different diameters on faces of the disks which extend toward the axis of rotation. A player's winnings are determined by alignment of particular indicia along one or more radii of the disks after a period of rotation. In one form of the invention, the disks are supported, driven and held in a centered relationship with the axis of rotation by gear sets situated at angular intervals around the periphery of the disks which engage gear teeth at the rims of the disks. In another form, the disks are axially spaced apart flat plates of progressively greater diameter extending from drive shafting at the axis of rotation. In another form, the disks are at least partially formed of transparent material enabling viewing of indicia on disks which are behind other disks.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置具有围绕公共旋转轴线旋转的旋转盘，并且具有朝向旋转轴线延伸的盘的不同直径的标记的环形带。 玩家的奖金是通过旋转一段时间后沿着盘的一个或多个半径的特定标记的对齐来确定的。 在本发明的一种形式中，盘被支撑，驱动并且与旋转轴线成中心关系，齿轮组围绕圆周的角度间隔设置，齿轮组在盘的轮缘处接合齿轮齿。 在另一种形式中，盘是沿着旋转轴线从驱动轴系延伸的逐渐更大直径的轴向间隔开的平板。 在另一种形式中，盘至少部分地由透明材料形成，使得能够观察在其他盘之后的盘上的标记。

公开(公告)号：US4744566A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-17

申请号：US926325

申请日：1986-11-03

Applicant: Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Alex J. Malavazos

Inventor： Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Alex J. Malavazos

IPC: A63F9/02 ,  G07C15/00 ,  G07F17/38

CPC classification number: G07F17/3297 ,  A63F7/305 ,  A63F9/02 ,  G07C15/00 ,  A63F2250/13 ,  A63F2250/14

Abstract: A coin projecting game apparatus includes a transparent display housing having a rotating target carousel disposed therein. A plurality of player positions are spaced about the display housing, with non-player areas interposed therebetween. Each player position includes a coin projecting device which shoots a coin provided by the player toward the target carousel. The target carousel includes a plurality of annular shelves of decreasing diameter with increasing height, and upwardly extending target panels in regular polygon array separating adjacent shelves, the target panels rotating as a unit. Each target panel is provided with at least one jackpot opening dimensioned to receive a coin projected thereat. Within the carousel, a plurality of annular coin diverter slots are disposed in non-rotating fashion in confronting relation to each player position. Any coin projected through a jackpot opening is directed into a respective diverter slot, and then to a sensor which issues a payoff to the player commensurate with the amount labeled on the opening. In the non-player areas a coin elevator showers coins onto the shelves to attract new players. Each coin projecting device includes a variable angle coin deflector driven by cam action to randomly vary the angle of projection of the coin toward the target.

Abstract translation: 硬币投影游戏装置包括透明显示壳体，其具有设置在其中的旋转目标转盘。 多个播放器位置在显示器壳体周围间隔开，其中插入非玩家区域。 每个玩家的位置包括一个硬币投影装置，其将由玩家提供的硬币向目标转盘拍摄。 目标转盘包括随着高度增加而减小直径的多个环形架，以及分开相邻搁架的规则多边形阵列中的向上延伸的目标板，目标板作为一个单元旋转。 每个目标面板设置有至少一个大头帽开口，其尺寸被设计成接收投射在其上的硬币。 在转盘内，多个环形硬币转向器槽以不旋转的方式设置成与每个玩家位置相对的关系。 通过大头帽开口投射的任何硬币被引导到相应的切换槽中，然后被引导到传感器，该传感器向玩家发出与打开上标记的量相称的奖励。 在非玩家区域，一个硬币电梯将硬币放在货架上以吸引新玩家。 每个硬币投影装置包括由凸轮动作驱动的可变角度硬币偏转器，以随机地改变硬币朝向目标的投影角度。

公开(公告)号：US06598877B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-29

申请号：US09638666

申请日：2000-08-14

Applicant: Robert A. Luciano ,  Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Constantine Malavazos

Inventor： Robert A. Luciano ,  Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos ,  Constantine Malavazos

IPC: A63F504

CPC classification number: G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: Gaming apparatus has rotatable disks turning about a common axis of rotation and having annular bands of indicia of different diameters on faces of the disks which extend toward the axis of rotation. A player's winnings are determined by alignment of particular indicia along one or more radii of the disks after a period of rotation. In one form of the invention, the disks are supported, driven and held in a centered relationship with the axis of rotation by gear sets situated at angular intervals around the periphery of the disks which engage gear teeth at the rims of the disks. In another form, the disks are axially spaced apart flat plates of progressively greater diameter extending from drive shafting at the axis of rotation. In another form, the disks are at least partially formed of transparent material enabling viewing of indicia on disks which are behind other disks.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置具有围绕公共旋转轴线旋转的旋转盘，并且具有朝向旋转轴线延伸的盘的不同直径的标记的环形带。 玩家的奖金是通过旋转一段时间后沿着盘的一个或多个半径的特定标记的对齐来确定的。 在本发明的一种形式中，盘被支撑，驱动并且与旋转轴线成中心关系，齿轮组围绕圆周的角度间隔设置，齿轮组在盘的轮缘处接合齿轮齿。 在另一种形式中，盘是沿着旋转轴线从驱动轴系延伸的逐渐更大直径的轴向间隔开的平板。 在另一种形式中，盘至少部分地由透明材料形成，使得能够观察在其他盘之后的盘上的标记。

公开(公告)号：US06279905B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09378117

申请日：1999-08-20

Applicant: Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos

Inventor： Alex J. Malavazos ,  Gregory A. Malavazos

IPC: A63F700

CPC classification number: A63F7/3603

Abstract: A horizontal playing field board along which players propel play pieces has end zones at which the pieces may come to rest. Air outflow through an array of apertures in the board levitates the play pieces except at the end zone that is opposite from the players. This substantially eliminates friction except at the end zone where the pieces come to rest. Following insertion of payment in commercial versions of the game, the air blower shuts down when a player attains a maximum score or after elapse of a predetermined time period regardless of the player's scores. The board is light transmissive enabling illumination from underneath. Markings at each end zone which identify areas of different score value are changeable images produced by electronic display screens. This enables player selection of any of a plurality of different games having different marking patterns.

Abstract translation: 玩家推动玩具的水平运动场板具有终点区域，在该区域，玩家可能会休息。 通过板中的孔阵列的空气流出使除了与玩家相反的端部区域之外的游戏件浮起。 除了在碎片静止的末端区域之外，这基本上消除了摩擦。 在商业版本的游戏中插入付款之后，当玩家达到最大分数或经过预定时间段之后，鼓风机关闭，而与玩家的得分无关。 该板是透光的，可以从下面照明。 识别不同分数值区域的每个端区的标记是由电子显示屏产生的可变图像。 这使得播放器能够选择具有不同标记图案的多个不同游戏中的任何一个。