# US 8,770,586 B2 · Dousing game

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- Number: US 8,770,586 B2
- Document ID: US8770586B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/173,666
- Filed: 2011-06-30
- Published: 2013-01-03
- Granted: 2014-07-08
- Earliest claimed: 2011-06-30
- Assignees: KO Watergames LLC
- Applicants: Mark William Kody; Brent William Kody; Polly Fay Kody
- Inventors: Mark William Kody; Brent William Kody; Polly Fay Kody
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8770586B2

## CPC

- F41J 5/24: Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph
- F41J: TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS {(targets for shooting or hurling games A63F9/0204)}

## Abstract

We disclose a fluid dousing game. The game includes a frame from which a container of fluid is suspended. The release of the fluid is controlled by a valve in the bottom of the container which is created by an opening in the bottom of the container combined with a valve. When a player throws a projectile and strikes a target, a spring loaded mechanism triggers release of the fluid from the container by opening the valve.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A target game with a fluid indicator, comprising:
a container capable of containing a fluid indicator;
the container having a top and a bottom;
the top of the container oriented above the bottom of the container;
the container assembled below a horizontal bar;
the bottom of the container having a fluid indicator escape opening;
an actuation housing assembled with the horizontal support bar;
the actuation housing having a top vertical opening, a bottom vertical opening, a left horizontal opening, and a right horizontal opening;
the bottom vertical opening located inside the container;
an actuation rod passing through the top vertical opening and emerging from the bottom vertical opening;
the actuation rod having a cap on an end emerging from the top vertical opening;
the actuation rod assembled with a spring;
the actuation rod having a valve on an end emerging from the bottom vertical opening and the valve suspended inside of the container;
the valve removably engaging with the fluid indicator escape opening;
the valve moving between an engaged position and a disengaged
position;
wherein in the engaged position, the valve obstructs the fluid indicator
escape opening; and wherein in the disengaged position, the valve
unobstructs the fluid indicator escape opening;
a swing arm assembled above the actuation housing and applying
pressure to the cap; the swing arm connected to a target;
such that when the target is struck by a projectile, the swing arm releases the applied pressure on the cap causing the spring to release potential energy and disengaging the valve from the fluid indicator escape opening.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, further comprising, the actuation rod passes through the spring.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, further comprising, the actuation rod is assembled with the spring at a location inside the actuation housing.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, further comprising, the actuation rod is assembled with the spring at a location above the actuation housing.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, the container is a bucket.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, the container is a funnel.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The target game of claim 1, further comprising a retaining device.