公开(公告)号：EP0294923A2

公开(公告)日：1988-12-14

申请号：EP88303288.0

申请日：1988-04-13

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Ritchie, Mark D. ,  Joos, Joseph Jr.

IPC分类号： A63F7/30 ,  A63F7/02

CPC分类号： A63F7/3075

摘要： A play feature for a flipper-type pinball game consisting of a lever arm (13) having a first end supporting a ball receiving cup (35) and a second end pivotably linked to the plunger (9) of a solenoid (7). A midpoint of the lever arm is pivotably secured to a bracket (5) supported from the bottom surface of the playfield. A catapult-like device results whereby a ball located in the cup will be hurled across the playfield by the pivoting movement of the lever arm when the solenoid is energised.

摘要翻译： 一种襟翼型弹球游戏的游戏特征，包括具有支撑球容纳杯（35）的第一端的杠杆臂（13）和与螺线管（7）的柱塞（9）可枢转地连接的第二端。 杠杆臂的中点可枢转地固定到从播放区的底表面支撑的支架（5）。 弹射器状装置的结果是，当螺线管通电时，位于杯中的球将通过杠杆臂的枢转运动而横过玩场。

公开(公告)号：EP0252590A2

公开(公告)日：1988-01-13

申请号：EP87304233.7

申请日：1987-05-13

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： DeMar, Lawrence E. ,  Ritchie, Steven S.

IPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F2300/61

摘要： A microprocessor computer system includes ran­dom access and read only memories and a set of operator switches permitting the storage of game play imformation. During operation of the amusement device, game play is monitored and the score required to receive a free play is periodically adjusted to maintain a selected free play percentage. The percentage is determined by either the factory setting or the operator through the operator switches. The data used to compute the free play percent­age is constantly checked by the system to insure that it is valid.

摘要翻译： 微处理器计算机系统包括随机存取和只读存储器以及允许游戏游戏信息存储的一组操作员开关。 在娱乐装置的操作期间，监视游戏并定期调整接收免费游戏所需的分数，以保持所选择的免费播放百分比。 百分比由出厂设置或操作员通过操作员开关确定。 系统不断检查用于计算自由播放百分比的数据，以确保其有效。

公开(公告)号：EP0966996A3

公开(公告)日：2001-03-14

申请号：EP99401532.9

申请日：1999-06-21

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, John A., c/o Williams Electr.Games, Inc. ,  Skalon, John W., c/o Williams Electr.Games, Inc.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02

CPC分类号： A63F7/027 ,  A63F7/0058 ,  A63F7/28 ,  A63F2003/00646 ,  A63F2009/2451

摘要： An illuminable ramp assembly for a pinball game having a playfield supporting a rolling ball thereon comprises an elongated molded plastic housing and a bal! ramp extending alongside the housing. The housing encloses a power supply, a gas tube, protective end caps, and cushioning supports. The gas tube is powered by the power supply. To effectively suspend the gas tube within the housing and, at the same time, provide the gas tube with shock resistance, the protective end caps are mounted over opposing ends of the gas tube, and the cushioning supports are intermittently located along the length of the gas tube. The cushioning supports partially encompass the gas tube and are interposed between the gas tube and the housing. The ball ramp includes an entry end and an exit end. A switch capable of detecting the presence of the rolling ball is preferably located near the entry end of the ball ramp. In response to the rolling ball being delivered to the ball ramp via its entry end such that the rolling ball actuates the switch, a game controller causes the power supply to illuminate the gas tube with an illumination pattern.

公开(公告)号：EP1033156A1

公开(公告)日：2000-09-06

申请号：EP00201221.9

申请日：1996-01-12

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Eddy, brian R. ,  Friesl, Robert C.

IPC分类号： A63F7/00 ,  A63F7/02

CPC分类号： A63F7/3075 ,  A63F7/025 ,  A63F7/027

摘要： A ball diverter located in a ramp or other ball path is moveable between first and second positions and is used to selectively divert a pinball between two paths. The player uses buttons located on the game cabinet to control the position of the diverter and the path travelled by the ball. The mechanism for moving the diverter includes two solenoid coils which are arranged such that the diverter can be held in either the first or second position indefinitely without either solenoid being continuously actuated.

摘要翻译： 位于斜坡或其他球道中的球分流器可在第一和第二位置之间移动，并且用于在两条路径之间选择性地转移弹球。 玩家使用位于游戏柜上的按钮来控制转向器的位置和球的行进路线。 用于移动转向器的机构包括两个螺线管线圈，其布置成使得分配器可以无限期地保持在第一位置或第二位置，而没有螺线管连续致动。

公开(公告)号：EP0983779A1

公开(公告)日：2000-03-08

申请号：EP99402130.1

申请日：1999-08-26

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, John A.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02

CPC分类号： A63F7/027 ,  A63F2007/0064

摘要： An amusement game (10) includes a cabinet housing (12) apparatus for defining pinball play, including a playfield (14) and flippers (18) for propelling a ball (20) on the playfield (14). A display (35) is mounted above the cabinet holds. This display includes a video display screen which occupies a majority of the available display area (28).

摘要翻译： 娱乐游戏（10）包括用于定义弹球游戏的柜体（12）装置，包括用于在所述游戏场（14）上推动球（20）的游戏场（14）和脚蹼（18）。 显示器（35）安装在机柜的上方。 该显示器包括占据可用显示区域（28）的大部分的视频显示屏幕。

公开(公告)号：EP0982054A1

公开(公告)日：2000-03-01

申请号：EP99402080.8

申请日：1999-08-18

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, John A. ,  Skalon, John W.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02

CPC分类号： F23G7/085

摘要： A pinball game (10) comprises a cabinet (16), an inclined playfield, and a video display (12). The inclined playfield (14) supports a rolling ball (18) and a plurality of play features (19) thereon. The cabinet (16) includes a pair of opposing side walls (30,32) and a rear wall (34) extending between the opposing side walls (30,32). The playfield (14) is housed within the cabinet (16) such that the playfield (14) is partially encompassed by the side walls (30,32) and rear wall (34) of the cabinet (16). An upper portion of the rear cabinet wall (34) extends above a level of a rear portion of the playfield (14). The video display (12) is mounted to this upper portion of the rear cabinet wall (34) and is located in close proximity to the rear portion of the playfield (14). By mounting the display (12) to the rear cabinet wall (34) in close proximity to the playfield (14), the display (12) can be easily viewed by a player during game play and, yet, allows the playfield (14) to be easily serviced for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes without interference from the display (12). For maximum clarity of images shown on the display (12), the angle between a front surface of the display (12) and an upper surface of the playfield (14) is preferably such that the front surface of the display (12) is generally perpendicular to a sight line extending between the display (12) and a typical player.

公开(公告)号：EP0966996A2

公开(公告)日：1999-12-29

申请号：EP99401532.9

申请日：1999-06-21

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, John A., c/o Williams Electr.Games, Inc. ,  Skalon, John W., c/o Williams Electr.Games, Inc.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02

CPC分类号： A63F7/027 ,  A63F7/0058 ,  A63F7/28 ,  A63F2003/00646 ,  A63F2009/2451

摘要： An illuminable ramp assembly for a pinball game having a playfield supporting a rolling ball thereon comprises an elongated molded plastic housing and a bal! ramp extending alongside the housing. The housing encloses a power supply, a gas tube, protective end caps, and cushioning supports. The gas tube is powered by the power supply. To effectively suspend the gas tube within the housing and, at the same time, provide the gas tube with shock resistance, the protective end caps are mounted over opposing ends of the gas tube, and the cushioning supports are intermittently located along the length of the gas tube. The cushioning supports partially encompass the gas tube and are interposed between the gas tube and the housing. The ball ramp includes an entry end and an exit end. A switch capable of detecting the presence of the rolling ball is preferably located near the entry end of the ball ramp. In response to the rolling ball being delivered to the ball ramp via its entry end such that the rolling ball actuates the switch, a game controller causes the power supply to illuminate the gas tube with an illumination pattern.

公开(公告)号：EP0750927A3

公开(公告)日：1997-04-09

申请号：EP96302654.7

申请日：1996-04-17

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, John A. ,  Skalon, John W.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02 ,  A63F7/34 ,  A63F7/38

CPC分类号： A63F7/027 ,  A63F2003/00662 ,  A63F2007/0094

摘要： The play feature of the invention comprises a planar surface which is rotatable above the playfield of a pinball game between a ball receiving and a ball discharge position. An electromagnet is attached to the planar surface. A ball detector, such as an eddy current sensor, is mounted to the playfield adjacent the housing to detect the approach of a pinball to the electromagnet. The magnet can be energized to suspend a ball from the planar surface which is then rotated to a ball discharge position where the magnet is deenergized to discharge the ball.

公开(公告)号：EP0747101A3

公开(公告)日：1997-04-09

申请号：EP96302652.1

申请日：1996-04-17

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Popadiuk, Jonh A. ,  Skalon, Jonh W.

IPC分类号： A63F7/02 ,  A63F7/34

CPC分类号： A63F7/3065

摘要： A pinball momentum transfer device or Newton ball device utilizes an impact ball anchored to the playfield. The impact ball, in cooperation with guide elements on the playfield, defines a ball travel area for captive balls to which momentum can be transferred from a game ball via the impact ball so as to project one of the captive balls towards a target element contained within the ball travel area.

公开(公告)号：EP0722754A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-24

申请号：EP96300084.9

申请日：1996-01-04

申请人： Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

发明人： Nordman, Dennis P. ,  Zuniga, Armando X. ,  Vornsand, Steven J.

IPC分类号： A63F7/30 ,  A63D13/00

CPC分类号： A63F7/3065

摘要： The lighted stand-up target (10) of the invention comprises a housing (14) attached to the playfield (12) and a target switch (18) pivotably mounted to the housing (14). An array of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (36-42) are positioned on a printed circuit board (30) mounted within the housing (14). The target switch (18) is actuated each time that it is struck by a pinball. In response thereto, the LEDs (36-42) are lit indicating the number of times that the impact target (18) has been struck.