A63F2009/0013

Group electronic game or poll using beverage sensors
11547946 · 2023-01-10 · ·

A system includes a beverage sensor to distinguish one or more beverage states and to communicate the distinguished one or more beverage states to a processor as gameplay control inputs to the game.

CONTAINER ADAPTER
20230002127 · 2023-01-05 ·

A container adapter includes a soft sleeve having a first and a second anti-slide sleeve portion; a rigid connecting pipe having a coupling portion, a stop portion and a plurality of slots. The first anti-slide sleeve portion is forward tapered, and the coupling portion is backward flared. The rigid connecting pipe is connected at the coupling portion to the first anti-slide sleeve portion of the soft sleeve with the stop portion abutted on a rim of the first anti-slide sleeve portion. To use the container adapter, simply fit the second anti-slide sleeve portion of the soft sleeve around an end of a container. Decorative accessories can be set in the slots to form ornaments, or pipes can be connected to the container adapter to form a fluid passage for guiding a liquid in the container, such that the container can have more applications and be advantageous to environmental protection.

Claw for arcade game

A claw mechanism for an amusement game such as an arcade crane game is disclosed with a movable leg or prong that pivots about a pin to capture a target at the target's upper rim. The prong is actuated by a solenoid that retracts a rod, causing the prong to pivot inward toward a pair of stationary prongs or fixed support such as a half tube. The prong may be formed with a notch that is configured to engage the rim of an aluminum can for lifting the target/prize off a turntable and into a retrieval bin.

Bottle puzzle
09833693 · 2017-12-05 ·

A bottle puzzle used as a training or learning tool for children and adults with cognitive disabilities has puzzle pieces with uniquely shaped concave and convex walls, with only one wall in one puzzle piece matching another wall in a different puzzle piece. Each puzzle piece is a fully contained compartment capable of holding and dispensing beverages. When the puzzle pieces are put together, they form a normal bottle that can be filled with beverages.

Electronic game with integrated beverage sensor
10799801 · 2020-10-13 · ·

A system includes a beverage sensor to distinguish one or more beverage states and to communicate the distinguished one or more beverage states to a processor as gameplay control inputs to the game.

GARMENT GAMING APPARATUS
20200282301 · 2020-09-10 ·

A gaming apparatus that comprises a garment, an anchor member, a bearing device and a spinner. The anchor member can be coupled to the garment mechanically or using an adhesive. The anchor member can include a base portion and a neck portion. The base portion can include a magnet. The bearing device can be mechanically coupled to the anchor member. The bearing device is configured to rotate with respect to an axis of rotation passing through the anchor member the bearing device. The spinner is mechanically coupled to the bearing device.

Garment gaming apparatus
10751606 · 2020-08-25 ·

A gaming apparatus that comprises a garment, an anchor member, a bearing device and a spinner. The anchor member can be coupled to the garment mechanically or using an adhesive. The anchor member can include a base portion and a neck portion. The base portion can include a magnet. The bearing device can be mechanically coupled to the anchor member. The bearing device is configured to rotate with respect to an axis of rotation passing through the anchor member the bearing device. The spinner is mechanically coupled to the bearing device.

Hand occupying device
11878253 · 2024-01-23 ·

A hand occupying device and system of use is a lava rock or synthetic equivalent having a plurality of pits disposed about the exterior surface of the lava rock into which a soft and dried latex glue is disposed. A user utilizing a dental pick or similar device may then remove both the dried and pliable latex glue from each individual pit.

Bottle puzzle
10478716 · 2019-11-19 ·

A bottle puzzle used as a training or learning tool for children and adults with cognitive disabilities has puzzle pieces with uniquely shaped concave and convex walls, with only one wall in one puzzle piece matching another wall in a different puzzle piece. Each puzzle piece is a fully contained compartment capable of holding and dispensing beverages. When puzzles are put together, they form a normal bottle that can be filled with beverages contained in the puzzle pieces. A mixing chamber allows consuming several beverages contained in the puzzle pieces simultaneously.

Disposable sealing piece having game unit
10478712 · 2019-11-19 · ·

Disclosed is a disposable sealing piece having a game unit, the sealing piece is a sealing film or an upper cover, to cover and seal an opening of a disposable container. A print layer is disposed on surface of the disposable sealing piece, and on the print layer is disposed at least a game unit. When a cup, a bowl of disposable container, or a meal box is covered with the sealing film or the upper cover, it is capable of providing game functions of context interactions. The structure of the disposable sealing piece makes use of the conventional sealing piece, and through patterns of elaborate design, to integrate body gesture, mood, and game together, to provide and present a combined real scene for the entertainment of the user. The game thus obtained include various dances, sports, Kungfu, combined real scene, and parent-child interactions.