Marshall K Cook

US Patent:

52577805, Nov 2, 1993

Filed:

Feb 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/831091

Inventors:

Marshall K. Cook - Glendale AZ
Donald F. Collins - Chandler AZ

Assignee:

National Sports Games, Inc. - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

A63B 6700

US Classification:

273 55R

Abstract:

Balls thrown at a target are returned to a player by a combination of a moving belt and an inclined delivery surface. The belt is out of reach of the player and, when stopped, collects the balls on its upper surface, stopping the game. A timer controls movement of the belt. Sensors positioned to detect movement of a ball toward the target and through openings in the target send signals to a sign, causing the sign to present different visual displays regarding progress of the game.