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公开(公告)号：USD638884S1
公开(公告)日：2011-05-31
申请号：US29353741
申请日：2010-01-13
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Designer： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
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公开(公告)号：US07857316B2
公开(公告)日：2010-12-28
申请号：US11801666
申请日：2007-05-10
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
IPC: A63F7/06
CPC classification number: A63F9/0247 , G07F17/3213 , G07F17/3297
Abstract: An arcade game is disclosed wherein a player actuates a projectile delivery system such as an air stream created by depressing a pump or bellows to cause a projectile such as a ball to be propelled over a rotating playing field. In a first preferred embodiment the projectile is a ball, and the ball may preferably be aimed by pointing the nozzle delivering an air stream aimable in varying azimuthal and altitudal directions. A point multiplier system is incorporated wherein said ball may pass through one of several arrayed apertures of varying size and difficulty within a housing that encloses the rotating playing field. A sensor detects the passage of a ball through an aperture and sends a signal to a processor to multiply the player's points by a predetermined amount. Whether the ball passes through an aperture or rebounds off the wall, the ball enters the rotating playing field where holes are disposed about the perimeter like a roulette wheel. The rotation of the playing field causes the ball to move outward via centrifugal force to the holes, where each hole is assigned a point value. When the ball enters a hole, a sensor sends a signal to a processor corresponding to a predetermined point value. The processor receives the signal and determines the point value achieved, augmented by any multiplier accomplished in the first phase, and sends a signal to a ticket distribution mechanism to distribute redemption tickets corresponding to the point value earned by the player.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种游戏机游戏，其中玩家致动诸如通过按下泵或波纹管而产生的空气流的射弹输送系统，以使诸如球之类的射弹在旋转的运动场上被推进。 在第一优选实施例中，抛射体是球，并且球可以优选地通过指向喷嘴来瞄准，该喷嘴以可变方位角和高度方向为目标的空气流。 引入点乘法器系统，其中所述球可以穿过围绕旋转运动场的壳体内的不同大小和难度的几个阵列孔之一。 传感器检测球通过孔径并将信号发送到处理器以将玩家的点乘以预定量。 无论球通过孔口还是从墙壁上弹起，球进入旋转的运动场，围绕周边设置孔，如轮盘轮。 运动场的旋转使得球通过离心力向外移动到孔，其中每个孔被分配一个点值。 当球进入孔时，传感器将信号发送到对应于预定点值的处理器。 处理器接收信号并确定实现的点值，由第一阶段完成的任何乘数增加，并向门票分发机制发送信号以分发与玩家获得的点值相对应的兑换券。
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公开(公告)号：US6139429A
公开(公告)日：2000-10-31
申请号：US394229
申请日：1999-09-13
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
CPC classification number: A63F9/30 , A63F9/24 , G07F17/32 , A63F2009/2407 , A63F2009/2463 , A63F2250/14
Abstract: A video crane game including a display device, such as a video screen, for displaying images. A mechanical crane-like device provided over the display device includes an x-y assembly for allowing a player to control the movement of a selection head in an x-y plane. A z-movement device causes the selection head to move in a z-direction toward and away from the images of the display device. A sensor detects a location of the selection head with respect to the images displayed on the display device when the head is moved just above or contacts the display. A game controller controls the display of the images and determines a game outcome based on the location of the selection head with respect to the displayed images. The displayed images may include multiple selectable image targets, such as prize images associated with a prize, penalty areas, or images associated with a point score. A dispenser dispensing an award to a player of the game apparatus, such as tickets or prizes.
Abstract translation: 一种视频起重机游戏，其包括用于显示图像的诸如视频屏幕的显示装置。 在显示装置上提供的机械起重机状装置包括用于允许玩家控制选择头在x-y平面中的移动的x-y组件。 z移动装置使得选择头朝向和远离显示装置的图像在z方向上移动。 当头部刚刚移动或者与显示器接触时，传感器相对于在显示装置上显示的图像来检测选择头的位置。 游戏控制器控制图像的显示，并且基于选择头相对于所显示的图像的位置来确定游戏结果。 所显示的图像可以包括多个可选择的图像目标，例如与奖品相关联的奖品图像，惩罚区域或与点分数相关联的图像。 分配器给游戏装置的玩家分配奖励，例如车票或奖品。
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公开(公告)号：US5967892A
公开(公告)日：1999-10-19
申请号：US871852
申请日：1997-06-04
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
CPC classification number: A63F9/30 , A63F9/24 , G07F17/32 , A63F2009/2407 , A63F2009/2463 , A63F2250/14
Abstract: A video crane game including a display device, such as a video screen, for displaying images. A mechanical crane-like device provided over the display device includes an x-y assembly for allowing a player to control the movement of a selection head in an x-y plane. A z-movement device causes the selection head to move in a z-direction toward and away from the images of the display device. A sensor detects a location of the selection head with respect to the images displayed on the display device when the head is moved just above or contacts the display. A game controller controls the display of the images and determines a game outcome based on the location of the selection head with respect to the displayed images. The displayed images may include multiple selectable image targets, such as prize images associated with a prize, penalty areas, or images associated with a point score. A dispenser dispensing an award to a player of the game apparatus, such as tickets or prizes.
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公开(公告)号：US5855374A
公开(公告)日：1999-01-05
申请号：US814813
申请日：1997-03-10
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
CPC classification number: A63F9/30 , G07F17/32 , A63F2003/00274 , A63F2009/0081 , Y10S273/25
Abstract: An improved vacuum crane game and method. Multiple prizes are provided on a rotating turntable. A player may control horizontal movement of a vacuum pick-up device positioned above the prize area. The pick up device includes a vacuum head that may be raised and lowered relative to the turntable in a z-direction. The vacuum head is used to pick up one of the prizes using a suction force that is provided by a vacuum pump coupled to the vacuum head by a hose and located away from the vacuum head. In one embodiment, a vacuum sensor in the vacuum head may sense whether a prize is picked up. The pick-up device is moved to a dispenser area and the suction force is removed to allow the prize to fall to a conveyor device, which moves the prize to a dispenser where it is delivered to the player.
Abstract translation: 改进的真空起重机游戏和方法。 在旋转的转盘上提供多个奖品。 玩家可以控制位于奖品区域上方的真空拾取装置的水平移动。 拾取装置包括可在z方向上相对于转盘升高和降低的真空头。 使用由真空泵通过软管并且远离真空头定位的真空泵提供的抽吸力来使真空头拾起一个奖品。 在一个实施例中，真空头中的真空传感器可以感测是否拾取奖品。 拾取装置移动到分配器区域并且抽吸力被去除以允许奖品落到传送装置上，该输送装置将奖品移动到分配器，在该分配器被传送给玩家。
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公开(公告)号：US4718667A
公开(公告)日：1988-01-12
申请号：US791687
申请日：1985-10-28
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
CPC classification number: A63F9/30 , G07F17/32 , A63F2009/2407 , A63F2009/2408 , A63F2009/247 , A63F2250/142 , A63F9/24
Abstract: An amusement device in which a player controls positioning of a mechanical pick-up device such as a claw having pincers or fingers which can be closed over an object to be retrieved. The grasping claw is positioned within a housing on the floor of which various objects are placed for retrieval by players. The claw is attached to an overhead transport mechanism which is driven by various external controls to position the claw anywhere in the housing. Once a chosen position over an object is reached the claw is lowered automatically and can be stopped and closed by the player in an attempt to grasp the object. when the claw is closed it is automatically raised back to its uppermost position and returned to a home position over a chute for delivering any retrieved object to the player.
Abstract translation: 一种娱乐装置，其中玩家控制机械拾取装置的定位，例如具有可被关闭在待检索对象上的钳子或手指的爪。 抓握爪位于其上放置各种物体的地板上的壳体中以供玩家取回。 爪被附接到架空输送机构，该架空输送机构由各种外部控制器驱动以将爪定位在壳体的任何位置。 一旦达到物体上的选定位置，爪自动降低，并且可以由玩家停止并关闭以试图抓住物体。 当爪关闭时，它自动地回升到其最高位置并返回到滑槽上的原始位置，以将任何检索到的物体传送给玩家。
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公开(公告)号：US4272082A
公开(公告)日：1981-06-09
申请号：US83376
申请日：1979-10-10
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
CPC classification number: G07F17/3297 , A63F9/00 , A63F2250/136
Abstract: An amusement device wherein coins may be controllably deposited upon a surface having a multiplicity of surface interruption means thereon. A vertical dam synchronously translates over at least a portion of said surface and pushes said deposited coins against an accumulated random pattern of like coins, thereby causing some of said accumulated coins to fall over an edge into collecting and counting means.
Abstract translation: 一种娱乐装置，其中硬币可以可控地沉积在其上具有多个表面中断装置的表面上。 垂直大坝在所述表面的至少一部分上同步地平移，并将所述沉积的硬币抵抗累积的类似硬币的随机图案，从而使一些所述累积的硬币落在边缘上成为收集和计数装置。
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公开(公告)号：US11011029B1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-18
申请号：US16900544
申请日：2020-06-12
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Abstract: An arcade-type crane game has a vacuum pick-up device for capturing a target such as a laminated card that has ticket values printed prominently on each side of the card, and moves the captured card to a reader such as a barcode reader or RFID reader to read the card's information, e.g., value. The game then returns the card directly to the playing field, and a ticket dispensing machine delivers the proper number of tickets to the player. The use of cards reduces the space needed to display the targets, and the return of the cards to the playing field means that the proprietor rarely if ever needs to access the targets or the playing field. By placing the card reader inside the playing area, the entire process after capture can be completed in a matter of seconds, from capture to transport to reading to returning and ticket dispensing. The bar code is preferably printed on both sides of the card, so that vacuum pick-up device can acquire the card on the top surface and present the bottom surface of the card to the reader for examination.
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公开(公告)号：US10792559B1
公开(公告)日：2020-10-06
申请号：US16352532
申请日：2019-03-13
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Abstract: The present invention is an arcade game with a crane mechanism that uses a suction device to capture and extract beverages in aluminum cans. The arcade game may use a rotating playing field where the targets sit on a turn-table type rotating disk, or the targets may be arranged on a stationary playing field. The pick-up device can use a joystick or other type of player controls to maneuver the pick-up device over the intended target, and then lowered onto the bottom surface of the inverted can in an attempt to extract the target from the playing field. The pick-up device preferably uses a suction cup that, if positioned directly over the bottom surface of the inverted can, will make a seal with the can and allow the can to be lifted from the playing field. If the suction cup is not placed directly over the can such that a seal is not established, the pick-up device will not be able to apply a fully negative pressure between the can and the pick-up device, and the attempt will fail. In the event of a successful attempt, the can is transferred to a retrieval bin adjacent the playing field where the player can obtain the prize.
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公开(公告)号：US10593161B1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-17
申请号：US16519215
申请日：2019-07-23
Applicant: Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
Inventor： Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr.
IPC: G07F17/32
Abstract: A system that uses a vending machine and an arcade game of skill in combination. The vending machine can be a beverage machine that dispenses cold beverages for a specified price, and includes a refrigerated compartment for keeping the beverages cold. Next to the vending machine is an arcade game that allows a player to win the items sold with the vending machine. A patron is offered the choice of trying to win the item using the arcade game, or simply use the vending machine to acquire the item. If the item is successfully won using the arcade game, the arcade game uses a signal that is send to the vending machine to dispense the item won from its inventory, and the item or card in the arcade game is returned to the playing field.
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