公开(公告)号：US07284755B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11392421

申请日：2006-03-29

Applicant: Richard K. Bolen

Inventor： Richard K. Bolen

IPC: A63F7/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/44 ,  A63F7/041 ,  A63F2007/3648 ,  G07F17/3295

Abstract: A bulk vending machine having an integrated game of skill includes a base having a chute door and a coin mechanism operatively attached thereto. The bulk vending machine further includes a hopper in which the bulk product is contained, and the hopper is operatively connected to both the coin mechanism and the chute door. The game of skill is connected to the bulk vending machine such that the game of skill is movable relative to the frame of the bulk vending machine. The game of skill includes a playing field in which a game piece is maneuvered in order to satisfy objectives of the game of skill, whereby the consumer may win a prize by completing the objectives of the game.

Abstract translation: 具有整合技能的游戏技术的批量自动售货机包括具有斜槽门和可操作地连接到其上的硬币机构的基座。 批量自动售货机还包括容纳散装产品的料斗，料斗可操作地连接到硬币机构和滑槽门。 技能游戏与批量自动售货机连接，使得技能游戏相对于批量自动售货机的框架是可移动的。 技能游戏包括游戏部件被操纵以便满足技能游戏目标的游戏场地，由此消费者可以通过完成游戏的目标来赢得奖品。

公开(公告)号：US20070123350A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US10596862

申请日：2004-11-29

Applicant: Staffan Soderlund

Inventor： Staffan Soderlund

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F7/041 ,  A61B5/0476 ,  A61B5/0482 ,  A61B5/16 ,  A63F7/0017 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F2007/405 ,  A63F2009/0007 ,  A63F2009/243 ,  A63F2009/2488 ,  A63F2300/1012

Abstract: The method is for playing a game by providing each player with a sensor for measuring brain wave frequencies of the players. The player moves a unit on a playing area in an x-direction toward the player when the brain wave frequency of the player is at a first frequency and the brain wave frequency of the player is at a second frequency wherein the first frequency is lower than the second frequency. The player moves the unit in a y-direction perpendicular to the x-direction when the brain wave frequency of the player is at a third frequency and the brain wave frequency of the player is at a fourth frequency wherein the third frequency is greater than the fourth frequency.

Abstract translation: 该方法是通过为每个玩家提供用于测量玩家的脑波频率的传感器来玩游戏。 当玩家的脑波频率处于第一频率并且玩家的脑电波频率处于第一频率低于第一频率的第二频率时，玩家在玩游戏区域中向x方向移动单元朝向玩家 第二个频率。 当玩家的脑波频率处于第三频率并且玩家的脑波频率处于第四频率时，玩家在垂直于x方向的y方向上移动单位，其中第三频率大于 第四频。

公开(公告)号：US5538247A

公开(公告)日：1996-07-23

申请号：US557639

申请日：1995-11-14

Applicant: Jung-Hui Liao

Inventor： Jung-Hui Liao

IPC: A63F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F7/041

Abstract: An intellectual knockdown maze including a plane seat board, several long and short side blocks with different lengths and four groups of L-shaped component blocks. The seat board is disposed with longitudinal and transverse partitioning lines which intersect each other at multiple intersections disposed with insertion holes. Each of the side block and L-shaped component block is formed with an insertion tenon on lower side for inserting into the insertion hole so as to locate the side blocks and component blocks on the seat board. The side blocks serve to form side walls of the maze and the component blocks serve to form partitioning walls of the maze. The lengths of the long and short side blocks are such that two long side blocks are arranged side by side along entire length of one side of the seat board to form a side wall of the maze, while a long side block and a short side block are arranged side by side along one side of the seat board to leave an entrance or an exit notch thereon. Each side block is formed with a slide channel on inner upper edge, whereby a transparent acrylic board corresponding to the seat board is assembled with the side blocks to cover the component blocks and form a close pattern of maze. A steel ball is placed in the maze for a player to shake the seat board so as to roll the steel ball through a desired path to the exit notch.

Abstract translation: 包括平面座椅板，不同长度的几个长边和短边块以及四组L形部件块的智能敲击迷宫。 座椅板设置有在设置有插入孔的多个交叉处彼此相交的纵向和横向分隔线。 侧块和L形部件块中的每一个在下侧形成有用于插入插入孔中的插入榫，以将侧块和部件块定位在座椅板上。 侧块用于形成迷宫的侧壁，并且部件块用于形成迷宫的分隔壁。 长边和短边的长度是这样的：两个长边块沿着座板的一侧的整个长度并排布置以形成迷宫的侧壁，而长边块和短边块 沿座椅板的一侧并排布置，以在其上留下入口或出口口。 每个侧块在内上边缘上形成有滑动通道，由此将与座椅板对应的透明丙烯酸板与侧块组装以覆盖部件块并形成紧密的迷宫图案。 将钢球放置在迷宫中，用于玩家摇动座椅板，以便将钢球滚过期望的路径到出口槽口。

公开(公告)号：US5499815A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-19

申请号：US421829

申请日：1995-04-13

Applicant: Samuel D. Attaya

Inventor： Samuel D. Attaya

IPC: A63F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F7/041

Abstract: A maze unit containing a user-defined maze path and a ball or marble movable therethrough is disclosed. In one aspect, the top of the maze unit, or part of it, is covered so that the user relies upon verbal instructions provided by a second person who is familiar with or has recorded the internal maze path as to the direction in which to tip or tilt the unit so that the ball or marble follows the correct path to a predetermined exit. In one embodiment two or more maze units are stacked, one on top of the other, with aligned exit and entry holes so that a ball or marble that successfully traverses an upper unit falls into an entry point of a lower unit. In another aspect two or more maze units are interconnected end-to-end on the same level. Methods are disclosed for the use of such mazes in a variety of didactive scenarios.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包含用户定义的迷宫路径的迷宫单元和可移动通过其中的球或大理石。 在一个方面，迷宫单元或其一部分的顶部被覆盖，使得用户依赖于熟悉或已经记录了关于提示的方向的内部迷宫路径的第二个人提供的口头指令 或倾斜该单元，使得球或大理石遵循到预定出口的正确路径。 在一个实施例中，两个或更多个迷宫单元彼此堆叠，具有对准的出口和入口孔，使得成功地穿过上单元的球或大理石落入下单元的入口点。 在另一方面，两个或更多个迷宫单元在同一水平上端对端互连。 公开了在各种不动作情景中使用这种迷宫的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5145174A

公开(公告)日：1992-09-08

申请号：US651524

申请日：1991-02-06

Applicant: George C. Caramanoff

Inventor： George C. Caramanoff

IPC: A63F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F7/041

Abstract: A puzzle consisting of a ball bearing enclosed in a labyrinthian passageway, section of the passageway being unobscured from view by an opaque screen. A closed loop may be traced through the passageway, a section of the closed loop being obscured by the opaque screen. The object of the puzzle is to maneuver the ball bearing through the visually obscured region of the labyrinth from one end of the unobscured region of the closed loop to the other end. Solution of the puzzle requires the utilization of auditory and tactile information as the ball bearing rolls through the labyrinth and strikes the walls of the passageway. Because visual information is suppressed, negotiation of the labyrinth requires considerable visualization ability and mental dexterity, and allows for the design of challenging labyrinth puzzles with a minimum of bulk.

Abstract translation: 一个由包围在迷宫式通道中的球轴承组成的谜团，通道的一部分通过不透明的屏幕被遮蔽。 可以通过通道跟踪闭环，闭环的一部分被不透明屏幕遮蔽。 拼图的目的是通过迷宫的视觉上遮蔽的区域来操纵球轴承，从闭环的视野区域的一端到另一端。 拼图的解决方案需要使用听觉和触觉信息，因为滚珠轴承滚过迷宫并撞击通道的墙壁。 因为视觉信息被抑制，迷宫的谈判需要相当的可视化能力和精神灵巧性，并允许设计具有挑战性的迷宫拼图最少的散装。

公开(公告)号：US4073169A

公开(公告)日：1978-02-14

申请号：US707294

申请日：1976-07-21

Applicant: Lyle C. Nelson

Inventor： Lyle C. Nelson

IPC: A63F7/04 ,  E05B37/20 ,  B65D55/02

CPC classification number: A63F7/041 ,  E05B37/20 ,  Y10T70/5575 ,  Y10T70/7175

Abstract: A locking device including a labyrinthic passageway through which a ball may be moved until arriving at a position adjacent an associated locking mechanism that is operable solely in response to the presence of the ball. In an exemplary embodiment, the labyrinthic passageway is concealed in the bottom of an open-topped walled container and the locking mechanism is in communication with a sliding plate member employed to close the container. With the plate member in its closed position and the ball placed at a starting location within the passageway, yet away from the locking mechanism, the container cannot be opened until the ball has been encouraged, by spatial manipulation of the container, to negotiate the labyrinth, arrive at a position adjacent the locking mechanism, and operate same solely by the impression of its weight thereupon.

Abstract translation: 一种锁定装置，包括迷宫通道，通过该迷路通道可以移动球，直到到达与相关联的锁定机构相邻的位置，该位置仅响应于球的存在而可操作。 在一个示例性实施例中，迷宫式通道被隐藏在开顶壁容器的底部中，并且锁定机构与用于关闭容器的滑板构件连通。 在板件处于其关闭位置并且球放置在通道内的起始位置处，但是远离锁定机构，在通过容器的空间操作鼓励球之前，容器不能打开以协商迷宫 到达与锁定机构相邻的位置，并且仅通过其重量的印象来操作。

公开(公告)号：US3811676A

公开(公告)日：1974-05-21

申请号：US32244873

申请日：1973-01-10

Applicant: GREENBERG S

Inventor： GREENBERG S

IPC: A63F7/04 ,  A63F7/06 ,  A63F7/16

CPC classification number: A63F7/041 ,  A63F7/0688

Abstract: A foot operated game apparatus for moving a ball element through a maze. The game apparatus includes a base frame with channels formed therein. A cover plate is mounted to an upper surface of the base frame and permits an operator to stand on the apparatus. A resilient member is secured to a lower surface of the base frame. As the operator applies pressure to a specific area of the cover plate, the resilient member is compressively displaced in that area and the base frame tilts. By manipulating foot pressure on various areas of the cover plate, the operator may tilt the apparatus in a predetermined direction to guide the ball through a predetermined path within the channels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使球元件移动通过迷宫的脚踏游戏装置。 游戏装置包括其中形成有通道的基架。 盖板安装到基架的上表面并允许操作者站在设备上。 弹性构件固定到基架的下表面。 当操作者对盖板的特定区域施加压力时，弹性构件在该区域中被压缩位移并且基架倾斜。 通过操纵盖板的各个区域的脚压，操作者可以沿预定方向倾斜装置，以引导球通过通道内的预定路径。

公开(公告)号：US3749405A

公开(公告)日：1973-07-31

申请号：US3749405D

申请日：1972-05-15

Applicant: GRATTONI G

Inventor： GRATTONI G

IPC: A63F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F7/041

Abstract: A puzzle device consists of a two part opaque hand manipulative closed case in which is a circular race in which a small playing ball rolls freely, there being a central cavity beneath a small viewing window in the top closure of the case; a radial groove intersects the race and connects with the cavity under the window, there being an intermediate separating flange which during manipulation of the device guides the ball to the window where it is visible when the puzzle is solved.

Abstract translation: 拼图装置由两部分不透明的手动操纵封闭壳体组成，其中是一个圆形赛跑，其中一个小的运动球自由地滚动，在壳体的顶盖中的小观察窗下方有一个中心腔; 径向沟与座圈相交并且与窗下方的空腔相连，存在中间分隔法兰，在装置的操纵过程中，当将拼图解决时将球引导到可见的窗口。

公开(公告)号：US3731933A

公开(公告)日：1973-05-08

申请号：US3731933D

申请日：1971-05-20

Applicant: REUBEN B KLAMER D B A & ASS

Inventor： GRANT P

IPC: A63F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F7/041

Abstract: A game box includes a game box having a maze as part of its structure. A game ball is adapted to traverse the maze from a start position to a finish position in response to manipulation of the game box by a player. A transparent top wall encloses the game ball within the game box and enables the maze and game ball to be viewed by the player. An opaque cover is selectively movable from a first position, wherein the maze and game ball may be viewed by the player, to a second position wherein the maze and game ball are hidden from the view of the player. A schematic representation of the maze is inscribed on the opaque cover and may be viewed by the player when the cover is in the second position to aid the player in manipulating the game ball from the start position to the finish position when the maze and game ball are hidden from view.

Abstract translation: 游戏盒包括具有迷宫作为其结构的一部分的游戏盒。 响应于玩家对游戏盒的操纵，游戏球适于从起始位置到完成位置横穿迷宫。 一个透明的顶壁将游戏球包围在游戏盒内，使玩家可以看到迷宫和游戏球。 不透明盖可以从第一位置选择性地移动，其中迷你和游戏球可以被玩家观看到第二位置，其中迷宫和游戏球从玩家的视野隐藏。 迷宫的示意图被刻在不透明的盖子上，并且当盖子处于第二位置时可以由玩家观看，以帮助玩家在游戏球从开始位置到完成位置操作时，当迷宫和游戏球 隐藏在视野之内。

公开(公告)号：US3592471A

公开(公告)日：1971-07-13

申请号：US3592471D

申请日：1969-08-06

Applicant: WESTERN PUBLISHING CO

Inventor： SWIMMER ERNEST J ,  HICKS ALAN A

IPC: A63F7/04 ,  A63F9/00 ,  A63F9/08 ,  A63D3/02

CPC classification number: A63F9/00 ,  A63F7/041 ,  A63F9/0819

Abstract: The structure of the Game is an elevated stand having a top section and opposed flat sides below the same. Each side is adapted for play by one or two players, the top section having two chutes for discs or similar playing objects leading to an appropriate one of the sides for progressive reception in peripheral cavities of a succession of manually operated wheels. Each wheel is connected for rotation with a wheel on the opposite side of the elevated stand, and the wheel cavities at one side of the stand are offset from those on the opposite side. Each wheel carries a finger piece for rotation thereof, and when an overhead wheel has its peripheral cavity in register with an immediately under wheel, the disc or allied playing object will fall into the under wheel, and so on until the playing object is discharged from the lowermost wheel. In the embodiment illustrated two chutes are shown at each side of the top section, enabling play by four but two can play, as opposed, one at each side of the stand.