Random Value Generating Device

Abstract

A value generator device having a generating member with a plurality of variables positioned around a perimeter of the member. The value generator device further includes a housing. The housing further includes a base portion. The housing further includes a pair of side walls extending vertically from the base portion. The generating member further abutting against a planar surface of the base portion.

Claims

1. A value generator device, comprising: a generating member with a plurality of variables positioned around a perimeter of the member; a housing having: a base portion; a pair of side walls extending vertically from the base portion; and at least one passageway positioned between the pair of side walls; the generating member abutting against a planar surface of the base portion.

2. The value generator device of claim 1, wherein the generating member further includes a protruding member.

3. The value generator device of claim 2, wherein the protruding member is positioned on a central portion of the generating member and abuts against a central region of the base portion.

4. The value generator device of claim 3, wherein the housing further includes a recessed marker on the base portion.

5. The value generator device of claim 4, wherein the recessed marker is positioned between the pair of side walls.

6. A value generator device, comprising: a generating member with a plurality of variables positioned around a perimeter of the member; a housing having: a base portion correlating to a shape of the generating member; a side wall extending from the base portion; and at least one passageway extending between the side wall permitting removal of the generating member.

7. The value generator device of claim 6, wherein the generating member further includes a protruding member on a bottom surface.

8. The value generator device of claim 7, wherein the protruding member is a knob.

9. The value generator device of claim 8, wherein the base portion abuts the protruding member permitting rotation of the generating member within the housing.

10. The value generator device of claim 9, wherein the generating member is coin-shaped.

11. The value generator device of claim 10, wherein the housing is composed of metal.

12. A value generator device, comprising: a circular generating variable member; a housing having a base portion; the base portion includes a recessed marker; a side wall extending vertically from the base portion; and the circular generating variable member positioned within the housing.

13. The value generator device of claim 12, wherein the base portion is planar surface.

14. The value generator device of claim 13, wherein the circular generating variable member further includes a tip.

15. The value generator device of claim 14, wherein the tip is tapering.

16. The value generator device of claim 15, wherein the tip of the circular generating variable member abuts against the planar surface of the base portion.

17. The value generator device of claim 16, wherein the circular generating variable member is permitted to have movement in both a clockwise direction and a counter clockwise direction within the housing.

18. The value generator device of claim 12, wherein the base portion further includes a stabilizer positioned within a central region of the base portion.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0004] In the following exemplary embodiment of the invention, the present invention is described in more detail with references to the drawings in which:

[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a top perspective view of a portion of an invention;

[0006] FIG. 2 illustrates a bottom perspective view of a portion of the invention of FIG. 1;

[0007] FIG. 3 illustrates another top perspective view of the portion of the invention;

[0008] FIG. 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the portion of the invention;

[0009] FIG. 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the portion the invention;

[0010] FIG. 6 illustrates another side perspective view of the portion of the invention;

[0011] FIG. 7 illustrates a top perspective view of a second portion of the invention;

[0012] FIG. 8 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the second portion of the invention;

[0013] FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of a top perspective view of the second portion of the invention;

[0014] FIG. 10 illustrates another embodiment of a bottom perspective view of the second portion of the invention;

[0015] FIG. 11 illustrates another embodiment of a top perspective view of the second portion of the invention; and

[0016] FIG. 12 illustrates another embodiment of a bottom perspective view of the second portion of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0017] With reference to the FIGS. 1-12, the value generator device 1 generally includes a value generator 2 and a housing 4, 4, 4.

[0018] In the exemplary embodiment and as shown in FIGS. 1-6, the value generator 2 is a member 10, specifically a flattened member with a rounded form, such as a disc or coin. One skilled in the art would understand that other polygonal shapes may be utilized to formulate the member.

[0019] In the exemplary embodiment, the disc-shaped member 10 further includes a top surface 12 and a bottom surface 18.

[0020] In the exemplary embodiment, the top surface 12 may include a random artwork design 14 located in a central region of the top surface 12. Additionally, surrounding the perimeter of the random artwork 14, are a plurality of random variables 16. The plurality of random variables 16 extend around the perimeter of the disc-shaped member 10.

[0021] In another exemplary embodiment, there may be a combination of a plurality of random letters and numbers representing the plurality of random variables 16.

[0022] In another exemplary embodiment, there may be a plurality of random letters positioned around the perimeter of the disc-shaped member 10 representing the plurality of random variables 16.

[0023] In another exemplary embodiment, there may be a plurality of non-random numbers positioned around the perimeter of the disc-shaped member 10 representing a variation of the random variables. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0024] In the exemplary embodiment, the bottom surface 18 may include a random artwork design 20 in a central region of the bottom surface 18. Additionally, a protruding member 22 is positioned in a central region of the bottom surface 18. The protruding member 22 may be circular in dimension and extending away from the disc-shaped member 10. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The protruding member 22 may be a tip 22 which is pointed and tapering away from the disc-shaped member 10. As shown, the protruding member 22 is a knob shaped protrusion extending from the bottom surface 18 thereof. One skilled in the art would appreciate that any shaped pivot point on the bottom surface 18 may be utilized to allow for an axis of rotation of the disc-shaped member 10.

[0025] In the exemplary embodiment and as shown in FIGS. 7-12, the housing 4 may be a circular member 30, specifically, the housing 4, corresponds to the shape of the value generator 2. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The housing 4 may be composed of metal. The housing 4 further may provide a debossed artwork design.

[0026] In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 4 includes a base portion 32 and a side wall 40.

[0027] In the exemplary embodiment, the base portion 32 is disc-shaped member correlating to the shape of the value generator 2. In another exemplary embodiment, the base portion 32 will mirror the shape of the value generator 2. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The base portion 32 may further include an artwork design on both a first side of the base portion 32 and a second side of the base portion 32. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0028] In the exemplary embodiment, the base portion 32 further includes a stabilizer or platform 34. The stabilizer 34 is a convexity allowing interaction with the protruding member or tip 22 of the value generator 2 and provides additional clearance so that the edge of the value generator 2 does not strike the housing 4 or the side wall 40. Specifically, the stabilizer 34 further includes a flattened top portion 34a permitting the protruding member 22 of the disc-shaped member 10 to rotate.

[0029] In the exemplary embodiment, the side wall 40 extends upwards, specifically the side wall 40 extends vertically from the base portion 32. The side wall 40 further extends around almost an entire perimeter of the base portion 32. The side wall 40 further forms a passageway 42, creating a singular space between the side wall 40 providing a user the ability to remove the value generator 2 from the base portion 32. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The side wall 40 further includes a recessed marker 44 positioned on a side wall 40, specifically on an edge of the side wall 40. The coupling of the side wall 40 to the base portion 32 creates a cradle for the value generator 2.

[0030] In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 4 may have a size of 67.5 (w) by a 67.5 (h) mm. Additionally, the housing 4 may have a thickness of 7 mm. One skilled in art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0031] In another exemplary embodiment of the housing 4 as shown in FIGS. 9-10, the housing 4 may be a circular member 50, specifically, the housing 4 corresponds to the value generator 2. The housing 4 includes a base portion 52 and a pair of side walls 60. The base portion 52 is disc-shaped correlating to the value generator 2. The base portion 52 will correspond to the design and shape of the value generator 2. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The base portion 52 further includes a stabilizer or platform 54. The stabilizer 54 is a convexity permitting interaction with the protruding member or tip 22 of the value generator 2. Specifically, the stabilizer 34 further includes a flattened top portion 34a permitting the protruding member 22 of the disc-shaped member 10 to rotate.

[0032] In the exemplary embodiment, the base portion 52 further includes a recessed marker 56, the recessed marker 56 is a singular indentation in the housing 4. The recessed marker 56 is specifically positioned on an edge of the base portion 52 of the housing 4. The recessed marker 56 extends inwards towards a central portion of the housing 4. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The base portion 52 may further include an artwork design on both a first side of the base portion 52 and a second side of the base portion 52. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0033] In the exemplary embodiment, each side wall of the pair of side walls 60 extends upwards from the housing 4. Each side wall 60 further extends around almost an entire perimeter of the housing 4. The pair of side walls 60 further form a pair of passageways 62, creating two identical spaces between the pair of side walls 60. The pair of passageways 62 are positioned on opposing sides of the base portion 52 providing a user the ability to remove the value generator 2 from the base portion 52.

[0034] In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 4 may have a size of 67.5 (w) by a 67.5 (h) mm. Additionally, the housing 4 may have a thickness of 7 mm. One skilled in art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0035] In another exemplary embodiment, of the housing 4 as shown in FIGS. 11-12, the housing 4 may be a circular member 70, specifically, the housing 4 corresponds to the value generator 2. The housing 4 includes a base portion 72 and a pair of side walls 80. The base portion 72 is a disc-shaped planar member correlating to the shape of the value generator 2. The base portion 72 corresponds to the design and shape of the value generator 2. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0036] In the exemplary embodiment, the base portion 72 may further include an artwork design on both a first side of the base portion 72 and a second side of the base portion 72. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0037] In the exemplary embodiment, the base portion 72 further includes a recessed marker 74, the recessed marker 74 is a singular indentation in the housing 4. Specifically, the recessed marker 74 is positioned on an edge of the base portion 72 and between the pair of side walls 80.

[0038] In the exemplary embodiment, the recessed marker 74 extends inwards towards a central portion of the housing 4 and beyond the width of the side wall 80. In another exemplary embodiment, the recessed marker 74 is less than the width of the side wall 80. In another exemplary embodiment, the recessed marker 74 is equal to the width of the side wall 80. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0039] In the exemplary embodiment, the pair of side walls 80 further extend vertically from the housing 4. Each side wall 80 further extends around almost an entire perimeter of the housing 4. The pair of side walls 80 further form a pair of passageways 82, creating a space between the side walls 80. The pair of passageways 82 are positioned on opposing sides of the base portion 72 providing a user the ability to remove the value generator 2 from the base portion 72.

[0040] In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 4 may have a size of 67.5 (w) by a 67.5 (h) mm. Additionally, the housing 4 may have a thickness of 7 mm. One skilled in art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0041] In the exemplary embodiment, the housing 4, 4,4 has a circumference larger than a circumference of the value generator 2.

[0042] In the exemplary embodiment, the user will place the housing 4, 4, on a level or un-even surface. The value generator 2 will be positioned within the housing 4, 4, specifically, the protruding member or tip 22 presses against the stabilizer or platform 34, 54. The user will spin the value generator 2 in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. In the exemplary embodiment, when using the housing 4, the user will spin the top surface of the value generator 2. In another exemplary embodiment, when using the housing 4, the user may spin either the top surface of the value generator 2 or spin the side of the value generator 2 by accessing the value generator 2 through passageway 62. The user will then press with downward force on the central portion or edge of the top surface 12. The user will then view the generated variable by the recessed marker 44 positioned on the side wall 40.

[0043] In another exemplary embodiment, the user will press with downward force on the central portion or edge of the top surface 12. The user will then view the generated variable by viewing the recessed marker 56 positioned on the base portion 52 to determine the value.

[0044] In another exemplary embodiment, the user will place the housing 4, on a level or un-even surface. The value generator 2 will be positioned within the housing 4, specifically, the protruding member or tip 22 abuts against the planar surface of the base portion 72. The user will spin the value generator 2 in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction. In the exemplary embodiment, when using the housing 4, the user may spin either the top surface of the value generator 2 or spin the side of the value generator 2 by accessing the value generator 2 through passageway 82. The user will then press with a downward force on the central portion or the edge of the top surface 12. The user will then view the generated variable by the recessed marker 74 fixed to the base portion 72.

[0045] The above description is only for the specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The equivalent changes or modifications made by the structures, features and principles of the present invention should be included in Within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.