Random number selector
OwnerPeter A. Garrettinventor
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Abstract
A selector apparatus is disclosed herein for randomly selecting a predetermined quantity of numbered spheres or balls which includes a cylindrical housing having an internal storage compartment occupied by the numbered spheres in a liquid solution such as oil. The compartment is connected to a display chamber by a funnel whereby the numbered spheres are introduced to the display chamber in a randomly selected order. At least the display chamber is defined by a transparent window permitting visual observation of the selected spheres. The storage compartment is of greater area than the display chamber and a support base or chain device may support the apparatus.
Claims4
A random number selector comprising:
- a cylindrical housing having an internal storage compartment, a display chamber and a funnel interconnecting said storage compartment with said display chamber;
- a multiplicity of numbered spheres loosely disposed in said storage compartment adapted to be stirred wherein a limited number of said spheres adapted and capable of being introduced into said display chamber via said funnel from said storage compartment filled with a fluid submerging said multiplicity of spheres therein;
- said fluid occupying said funnel and said display chamber about said limited number of spheres;
- means for directing said limited number of spheres into said display chamber;
- magnifying means carried on said housing immediately adjacent to said display chamber for visually enlarging numbers carried on each sphere of said limited number;
- said limited number of spheres are capable of being randomly separated from said multiplicity of spheres;
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- said means for directing said limited number of spheres includes magnetic material embedded in each of said spheres and a magnet disposed in said housing adjacent said display chamber whereby a magnetic field force draws said limited number of spheres through said funnel into said display chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.