Curtis K Elrod

US Patent:

20070051259, Mar 8, 2007

Filed:

Aug 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/504712

Inventors:

Ronald Halliburton - Delray Beach FL, US
David Hodge - Boca Raton FL, US
Curtis Elrod - Boca Raton FL, US

Assignee:

Benchmark Entertainment L.C. - Hypoluxo FL

International Classification:

B41F 13/54

US Classification:

101228000

Abstract:

An improved device for distributing tickets or coupons is disclosed that includes a plurality of ticket chutes each having a ticket guide assembly for guiding tickets through the chute and an exit slot and biasing tickets against a drive wheel which engages the tickets. The drive wheel is powered by a motor which uses a drive belt to power a screw gear which in turn rotates and axle on which the drive wheel is attached. The motor is activated by a controller in response to an input signal and the controller may also received input from an optical sensor in the chute for the detection of the tickets and the movement of the motor.

US Patent:

20150061224, Mar 5, 2015

Filed:

Aug 7, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/453886

Inventors:

- Hypoluxo FL, US
Curtis Elrod - Boca Raton FL, US

Assignee:

Benchmark Entertainment LC - Hypoluxo FL

International Classification:

A63F 7/30

US Classification:

273340

Abstract:

A shooting game amusement device is disclosed that includes a projectile striker, a rotating self-loading annular magazine that holds game projectiles and transports them to a location close to the striker to allow the striker to propel them toward a target array. The target array includes indicator lights that are activated when the targets are successful stuck by game projectiles and can dispense tickets in response to successful play.

US Patent:

20150051026, Feb 19, 2015

Filed:

Nov 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/359083

Inventors:

- Hypoluxo FL, US
Steven Corso - Jupiter FL, US
Curtis Elrod - Boca Raton FL, US

International Classification:

A63B 63/08
A63B 71/06

US Classification:

473480

Abstract:

An basketball arcade game is disclosed that includes a rim, a backboard, a ball sensor for the detection of balls that pass through the rim, a scoreboard for displaying a score relating to the game, a ball control access panel to permit and restrict access to balls that are used with said game, and a central processor that receives input from the ball sensor and provides output to the scoreboard, and the rim further includes a light source and a motor to laterally drive the rim which are both controlled by the central processing unit, and the rim may display light signals reflecting conditions of the game including bonus conditions and the time of play remaining.