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US 5,605,335 AGranted
Dart game apparatus
OwnerWilliam R. Simpsoninventor
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Abstract
A dart game apparatus comprises a T-shaped track structure for a reciprocating, retrievable primary target. The transverse portion Of the T-shaped track has a moveable, secondary target which may be used by a visually challenged player in simulating that player's targeting of the primary board. The apparatus may include a definitive start or toe line to assist the challenged player in placing his or herself in proper orientation for play.
Claims14
A dart game apparatus for installation in a room, said apparatus comprising:
- a target-supporting track for suspension above the floor of said room at a predetermined height, said track having a distal end and a proximal end;
- a target hanger with a target detachably secured thereto and suspended from said supporting track for reciprocal movement thereon between said distal and proximal ends;
- means associated with said track for effecting said reciprocal movement of said target hanger and said target along said track between said proximal end and said distal end;
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- a second, transverse track located normal to said target-supporting track adjacent the proximal end thereof with a simulated target suspended from said transverse track for movement therealong.
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A dart game apparatus for installation in a game room, said apparatus comprising:
- a target travel track for suspension above the floor of said room, said track having a distal end and a proximal end;
- a target-supporting carriage with a target detachably secured thereto and suspended from said travel track for reciprocal movement thereon between said distal and proximal ends;
- drive motor means associated with said travel track;
- transmission means interconnecting said drive motor means and said target-supporting carriage for effecting said reciprocal movement thereof along said travel track responsive to actuation of said drive motor means;
- a second, transverse track located normal to said travel track adjacent the proximal end thereof and a simulated target suspended from said transverse track for movement therealong;
- a start/toe line indicator for positioning on the floor of said room at a predetermined distance from the distal end of said target supporting track and including means to define said start/toe line for a user of said dart game;
- means located adjacent said distal and proximal ends of said travel track for stopping said motor means and said carriage at predetermined locations in response to contact by said target supporting carriage;
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- control means for actuation of said motor means.
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A dart game apparatus for installation in a game room, said apparatus comprising:
- a target travel track for suspension above the floor of said room, said track having a distal end and a proximal end;
- a target-supporting carriage, with a target detachably secured thereto, suspended from said travel track for reciprocal movement thereon between said distal and proximal ends;
- a reversible drive motor associated with said travel track;
- transmission means interconnecting said drive motor means and said target-support for effecting said reciprocal movement thereof along said travel track responsive to actuation of said drive motor means;
- a second, transverse track located normal to said target travel track adjacent the proximal end thereof and a simulated target suspended from said transverse track for movement therealong;
- a start/toe line mat for positioning on the floor of said room at a predetermined distance from the distal end of said target supporting track and including pin means projecting upwardly therefrom to define said start line for a user of said dart game;
- switch means located adjacent said distal and proximal ends of said target travel track for stopping said motor means and said carriage at predetermined locations in response to contact by said target-supporting carriage;
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- control means for actuation of said motor means.
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