Internally lit, transparent, lightweight, and high-speed pinball
OwnerTimothy Daniel O'Blenisinventor
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The present invention introduces a new type of pinball that contains an internal lighting circuit and lights up from the inside when struck or signalled to do so. The new pinballs'internal lighting features provide a more visually dynamic and engaging appearance than standard pinballs made of steel, with the colors and lighting effects of the new pinball being better able to support the themes and storylines of pinball machines than standard pinballs can. The new pinball can be produced with a weight lighter than standard pinballs, which offers functional advantages in terms of faster gameplay and responsiveness of the new pinball when compared with standard pinballs. The new pinball can be used as a main playfield or captive pinball in most existing pinball machines, replacing standard pinballs, and with new or specially designed machines that take further advantage of the new pinballs'unique properties.
A new pinball that is more visually engaging and better able to support the themes and storylines of pinball machines than standard pinballs by lighting up from the inside when struck or signalled to do so, comprising:
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