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US 4,239,213 AGranted
Steadiness testing game
OwnerArthur B. Jarvisinventor
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Abstract
A steadiness testing game has a convoluted conductive track along which a user moves a conductive ring, attempting to minimize contact of the ring with the track. Each instance of contact causes a signal such as a buzzer to be activated, and a counter may be provided to total the instances of contact to provide a score for the user. A timer may also be included, displaying the elapsed time taken by the user. In one embodiment the convoluted track is mounted so as to swivel to different angles to present different challenges to the user.
Claims2
A steadiness testing game, comprising;
- a base;
- a convoluted electrically conductive track member having ends connected into the base, with the ends extending in opposite directions along a generally horizontal axis;
- pivotal mounting means providing for rotary adjustment of the position of the conductive track on the base along said horizontal axis;
- an electrically conductive ring positioned circumjacent the electrically conductive track member, having a clearance over the track member and adapted to be moved over the track member from one end to the other;
- a handle attached to the conductive ring, permitting manipulation of the ring by a user;
- a signal device connected to a power source;
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- an electrical circuit connecting the conductive track member, the conductive ring, and the signal device and power source such that contact of the ring with the track member closes the circuit and activates the power source;
- whereby the steadiness of the user is tested as he attempts to move the ring over the track member avoiding contact of the two conductive members, which will cause the signal device to be activated.
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A steadiness testing game, comprising:
- a base;
- a convoluted electrically conductive track member having ends connected into the base;
- pivotal mounting means providing for rotary adjustment of the position of the conductive track on the base along a generally horizontal axis and comprising, at one end of the conductive track, a conductive sleeve mounted in the base, with the conductive track having a generally cylindrical end closely fitted in the sleeve;
- an electrically conductive ring positioned circumjacent the electrically conductive track member, have a clearance over the track member and adapted to be moved over the track member from one end to the other;
- a handle attached to the conductive ring, permitting manipulation of the ring by a user;
- a signal device connected to a power source;
- and
- an electrical circuit connecting the conductive sleeve and track member, the conductive ring, and the signal device and power source such that contact of the ring with the track member closes the circuit and activates the power source;
- whereby the steadiness of the user is tested as he attempts to move the ring over the track member avoiding contact of the two conductive members, which will cause the signal device to be activated.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.