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Title:
GAMING APPARATUS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2019/016622
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A gaming apparatus (100) for performing various actions like punching, flipping, jumping in various directions is disclosed. The gaming apparatus comprises a housing (102), and at least one elongated member (104) provided at outer surface of the housing (102). The elongated member (104) is coupled to the housing (102) via a first spring member (106), and swings from a position (P1) to a position (P2) using the first spring member (106). Further, a stopper (108) operatively coupled to the elongated member (104), and an actuator (112) coupled to the stopper (108), wherein, the stopper (108) is coupled to the elongated member (104) when the member (104) is in the first position (P1), and the actuator (112) is actuated to operate the stopper (108) to release the elongated member (104) to swing from the position (P1) to the position (P2).

Inventors:
SUNDAR SUHAS (IN)
SHARMA DEEPAK (IN)
HIRAMATSU SHO (JP)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2018/053725
Publication Date:
January 24, 2019
Filing Date:
May 25, 2018
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
FATAK PATAK MEDIA LLP (IN)
International Classes:
A63H7/06; A63H13/06; A63H13/16
Foreign References:
US20140323012A12014-10-30
US4738649A1988-04-19
US6746301B12004-06-08
US2627700A1953-02-10
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SINGH, Manisha (IN)
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Claims:
WE CLAIM:

1. A gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300), comprising:

a housing (102, 202, 302);

at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) provided at outer surface of the housing (102, 202, 302), wherein the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) is coupled to the housing (102, 202, 302) via a first spring member (106, 206, 306), and wherein the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) swings from a first position (PI) to a second position (P2) using the first spring member (106, 206, 306);

a stopper (108, 208, 208) operatively coupled to the at least one elongated member

(104, 204, 304); and

an actuator (112, 210, 310) operatively coupled to the stopper (108, 208, 208), characterized in that:

the stopper (108, 208, 208) is coupled to the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) when the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) is in the first position (PI ), and the actuator (112, 210, 310) is actuated to operate the stopper (108, 208, 208) to release the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) to swing from the first position (PI ) to the second position (P2). 2. The gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) as claimed in claim I, wherein the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) is manually operated to move from the second position (P2) to the first position (PI).

3. The gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first spring member (106, 206, 306) is a torsion spring,

4. The gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) as claimed in claim 1, wherein swinging the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) to swing from the first position (PI) to the second position (P2) results in moving the gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) from one place to another.

5. The gaming apparatus (200, 300) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one elongated member (204, 304) when placed on ground results in lifting of the gaming apparatus (200, 300) from the ground.

6. The gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the stopper (108, 208, 208) is coupled to a second spring member (1 10) to absorb tension caused when the at least one elongated member (104, 204, 304) is moved from the second position (P2) to the first position (P ),

7. The gaming apparatus (100, 200, 300) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first spring member (106, 206, 306) rotates about its axis to move the at least one elongated member (104. 204, 304) from the first position (PI) to the second position (P2), and vice versa.

Description:
[001 j The present invention relates to a field of a gaming apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a gaming apparatus that is capable of replicating actions of a combat sport.

[002] Traditionally, toys or cards which are replicas of different characters were used to play interactive games with one another. With the notoriety of video and other intuitive Personal Computer (PC) based recreations, conventional games have become less relevant. [003] Existing toys which are replicas of different characters are typically made up of plastic. The toys tend to break easily and it is not easy to fix them. Further, there are very few toys that can be used for replicating combat sports such as boxing, wrestling and so on. As described above, the toys that replicate the combat sports are not sturdy. Further, the toys that replicate the combat sports are not interactive in nature, in other words, the toys cannot be used wherein two or more players may use the toys to play the combat sport.

[004] Therefore, there is a need for a gaming apparatus which is interactive and sturdy.

[005] The following summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, example embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, example embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

[006] One or more of the problems/limitations of the conventional prior art may be overcome by various embodiments of the present invention. [007] In view of the foregoing, one object of the present invention is an interactive gaming apparatus comprising one or more gaming pieces configured for performing actions and scoring cards that indicates the scores of one or more gaming pieces after performing the actions.

[008] It is one object of the present invention to provide a gaming apparatus for performing various actions like punching, flipping, jumping, rotating by setting the foot panel in various directions. The gaming apparatus comprises a housing, at least one elongated member provided at outer surface of the housing. The at least one elongated member is coupled to the housing via a first spring member. The at least one elongated member swings from a first position to a second position using the first spring member. The gaming apparatus comprises a stopper operatively coupled to the at least one elongated member. The gaming apparatus comprises an actuator operatively coupled to the stopper, characterized in that the stopper is coupled to the at least one elongated member when the at least one elongated member is in the first position, and the actuator is actuated to operate the stopper to release the at least one elongated member to swing from the first position to the second position. The first spring member rotates about its axis to move the at least one elongated member from the first position to the second position, and vice versa, [009] These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[010] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the example embodiments will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings.

[011] FIG. 1A, IB and 1 C illustrate a bottom cross-sectional view, a front cross-sectional view and a side cross-sectional view, respectively of a gaming apparatus, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; [012] FIG. ID and IE illustrate the gaming apparatus comprising an elongated member in a first position PI and a second position P2, respectively, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[013] FIG. IF illustrates a resetting the elongated member in the first position PI from the second position, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure,

[014] FIG. 1G-1I illustrate operation of the gaming apparatus, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[015] FIG. 2A and 2B illustrate a front view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus comprising an elongated member in a first position PL in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[016] FIG. 2C and 2D illustrate a front view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus comprising an elongated member in a second position P2, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; [017] FIG 2E-2G illustrate operation of the apparatus, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[018] FIG. 2H-2K illustrate jumping of the gaming apparatus from the ground, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure,

[019] FIG. 3A illustrates an exploded view of an gaming apparatus , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure;

[020] FIG. 3B and 3C illustrate a bottom view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus comprising an elongated member in a first position PI , in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; [021] FIG. 3D and 3E illustrate a bottom view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus comprising an elongated member in a second position P2, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; and [022] FIG. 3F illustrates jumping/flipping of the gaming apparatus, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[023] Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art havin the benefit of the description herein.

[024] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[025] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the invention and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.

[026] The present disclosure discloses a gaming apparatus for performing various actions like punching, flipping, jumping in various directions. The gaming apparatus comprises a housing, and at least one elongated member provided at outer surface of the housing. The at least one elongated member is coupled to the housing via a first spring member. The at least one elongated member swings from a first position to a second position using the first spring member. The gaming apparatus comprises a stopper operativeiy coupled to the at least one elongated member. The gaming apparatus comprises an actuator operativeiy coupled to the stopper, characterized in that the stopper is coupled to the at least one elongated member when the at least one elongated member is in the first position, and the actuator is actuated to operate the stopper to release the at least one elongated member to swing from the first position to the second position. The first spring member rotates about its axis to move the at least one elongated member from the first position to the second position, and vice versa.

[027] Various embodiments of the gaming apparatus are explained using the FIGS 1 A-3F.

[028] Referring to FIG. 1A-FIG. II, a gaming apparatus 100 for performing various actions like punching, flipping, jumping in various directions is shown, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. The gaming apparatus 100 comprises a housing 102. The housing 102 may be provided in a shape of a character in a combat sport. For example, the housing 102 may be provided in a wrestler like structure. In another example, the housing 102 may be provided in a character such as a Superman, Spiderman and so on. In another example, the housing 102 may be provided in a character such as an animal, fiction and so on, [029] The housing 102 comprises at least one elongated member 104. The elongated member 104 may include an arm, a leg or any other component protaiding from the surface of the housing 102. It should be understood that the elongated member 104 may be provided in various shapes depending on the nature of the character chosen (housing). Referring to FIG. I A, IB and 1C, a bottom cross-sectional view, a front cross-sectional view and a side cross-sectional view, respectively of the apparatus is shown. Specifically, the elongated member 104 provided in the shape of an arm for the housing 102 is shown. It should be understood that the elongated member 104 may be provided at only one side or may be provided at both sides. Further, the elongated member 104 may also be provided at bottom such as indicating legs and such implementation should be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[030] The elongated member 104 is provided with a first spring member 106 at one end to allow the elongated member 104 to swing around its axis. In other words, the elongated member 104 moves in an axis either linearly/horizontal or rotary axis depending on the way the elongated member 104 is coupled to the housing 102. In one example, the first spring member 106 is a torsion spring.

[031] In one embodiment, the housing 102 may be provided with a stopper 108 which is operative!}' coupled to the elongated member 104 at one end. As explained above, the elongated member 104 swings around its axis. In order to hold the elongated member 104 in one position i.e., a first position P , the stopper 108 is made to hold the elongated member 104. Further, the stopper 108 is disengaged from the elongated member 104 such that the elongated member 104 is free to swing around its axis and as a result, the elongated member 104 moves from the first position PI to a second position P2. Referring to FIG. ID and IE, the elongated member 104 in the first position PI and the second position P2, respectively is shown. As can be seen in FIG. ID, when the elongated member 104 in the first position P I , the stopper 108 is made to hold the elongated member 104 at one end. [032] In order to move the elongated member 104 from the second position P2 to the first position P , a user may manually push the elongated member 104 such that the stopper 108 is made to come in contact with the elongated member 104 and hold the elongated member 104 in the first position PI, as shown in FIG. IF. At times, the user may exert additional force to put back the elongated member 104 in the first position PI thereby causing damage to other parts. In order to overcome the above problem, the stopper 108 is provided with a second spring member 110 at one end as shown in FIG. 1A. In other words, due to presence of the second spring member 110, even if the elongated member 104 is forcibly rotated, the stopper 08 will slide sideways, and the load will be lost. [033] In one embodiment, the housing 102 comprises an actuator 1 12 provided at outer surface. In one example, the actuator 112 is provided in a push button like structure. In another example, the actuator 112 is provided like a mechanism which is used to exert pressure on the stopper 108 such that the stopper 108 rotates (disengages with the elongated member 104) and the elongated member 104 is made to swing from the first position PI to the second position P2.

[034] Referring to FIG. 1G, a perspective view of the gaming apparatus 100 in which the elongated member 104 is in the first position PI is shown. In other words, the elongated member 104 is in rest position. In order to replicate the punching effect with the help of the elongated member 104, the user may push the actuator 112 which in turn causes the stopper 108 to release the elongated member 104, Consequently, the elongated member 104 swings from the first position PI to the second position P2. Referring to FIG. 1 H and II, a bottom cross-sectional view and the perspective view, respectively of the gaming apparatus 100 in which the elongated member 104 is in the second position P2, is shown.

[035] Due to the presence of the first spring member 106, the elongated member 104 swings with great force results in creating the effect of punching with force. In order to repeat the punching effect with the help of the elongated member 104, the user manually pushes the elongated member 104 such that the stopper 108 locks one end of the elongated member 104 and the elongated member 104 rests in the first position PI .

[036] It should be understood that the second spring member 110 may have more strength than the first spring member 106 such that the second spring member 110 withstands load received when the stopper 108 is pushed back to lock the elongated member 104 at one end. As a result, other parts in the gaming apparatus 100 are not affected although greater forces are applied when the elongated member 104 is manually set to the first position PI .

[037] Referring to FIG. 2A-2K a gaming apparatus 200 for performing various actions like jumping and landing is shown, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. The gaming apparatus 200 comprises a housing 202. The housing 202 may be provided in a shape of a character in a combat sport. The housing 202 comprises at least one elongated member 204. In another example, the housing 202 comprises two or more elongated members 204. The present disclosure is explained considering that the housing 202 comprises two elongated members 204. Further, the elongated members 204 are provided at the bottom which may be used to rest the gaming apparatus 200 on the ground,

[038] Referring to FIG. 2A and 2B, a front view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus 200, respectively is shown. Specifically, the elongated members 204 provided at bottom of the housing 202 are shown. Each of the elongated members 204 may comprises a groove 205 provided at its surface. Further, each of the elongated members 204 are provided with first spring members 206 at one end to allow the elongated members 204 to swing around its axis. In other words, the elongated members 204 move/swing in rotary axis. In one example, the first spring member 206 is a torsion spring. [039] In one embodiment, the housing 202 may be provided with a stopper 208 which is operatively coupled to the elongated members 204 at one end. The stopper 208 may be provided in a hook-like structure to hold the elongated members 204. As explained above, the elongated members 204 swing about its axis. In order to hold the elongated members 204, the stopper 208 is used. Further, the housing 202 comprises an actuator 210 at its outer surface as shown in FIG. 2A, The actuator 210 is used to engage the stopper 208 which will release the elongated members 204 and the elongated members 204 are made to swing. Referring to FIG. 2C, and 2D, a front view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus 200, respectively is shown in which the elongated members 204 are released from the stopper 208 and are made to swing freely.

[040] Referring to FIG. 2E, 2F and 2G, operation i.e., lifting of the gaming apparatus 200 from the ground is explained. Referring to FIG. 2E, the gaming apparatus 200 in which the elongated members 204 are in a first position PI (closed position) is shown. Specifically, the stopper 208 holds the elongated members 204. In order to release the elongated members 204, the user may press the actuator 210 which in turn pushes the stopper 208, as shown in FIG. 2F. The stopper 208 moves away from the groove 205 and releases the elongated members 204. Referring to FIG. 2G, the gaming apparatus 200 in which the elongated members 204 are in a second position P2 (fully opened) is shown.

[041] FIG. 21 L 21, 2J and 2K are provided to illustrate lifting/jumping of the gaming apparatus 200 from the ground G. At first, the gaming apparatus 200 is rested on the ground G. When the gaming apparatus 200 is rested on the ground G, the elongated members 204 are in the first position PI . In order to lift the gaming apparatus 200 from the ground G, the user may press the actuator 210. Upon pressing, the actuator 210 pushes the stopper 208 which releases the elongated members 204. Due to the first spring members 206, the elongated members 204 (at end) hit against the ground G and as a result, the gaming apparatus 200 raises/lifts above the ground G. Referring to 21, and 25, position of the elongated members 204 as the gaming apparatus 200 raises higher from the ground G is shown. It is known that the force/inertia generated due to the first spring members 206 subdues and due to gravitational force, the gaming apparatus 200 comes down. The first spring members 206 ensures that the elongated members 204 are in the second position P2 and when the gaming apparatus 200 lands on the ground G, the elongated members 204 remains in the second position P2, as shown in FIG. 2K.

[042] In order to put back the elongated members 204 to the first position PI, the user may manually push the elongated members 204 and lock the stopper 208 at the groove 205 to hold the elongated members 204 in the first position PI . In one example, the gaming apparatus 200 may be provided with a second spring member (not shown) to reset the actuator 210 to operate the stopper 208. [043] Referring to FIG. 3A-3F, a gaming apparatus 300 for performing various actions like jumping, flipping and landing is shown, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 3, an exploded view of the gaming apparatus 300 is shown. The gaming apparatus 300 comprises a housing 202. The housing 302 comprises at least one elongated member 304. The elongated member 304 may comprises a groove 305 provided at its surface. Further, the elongated member 304 is provided with a first spring member 306 at one end to allow the elongated members 304 to swing around its axis. In other words, the elongated member 304 moves in rotary axis. In one example, the first spring member 306 is a torsion spring. Further, the elongated member 304 is provided with a support member 307 used to couple the elongated member 304 to the housing 302.

[044] In one embodiment, the housing 302 may be provided with a stopper 308 which is operatively coupled to the elongated members 304 at one end. The stopper 308 may be provided in a hook-like structure to hold the elongated member 304. As explained above, the elongated member 304 swings around its axis. In order to hold the elongated member 304, the stopper 308 is used. Further, the housing 302 comprises an actuator 310 at its outer surface. The actuator 310 is used to engage the stopper 308 which will release the elongated member 304 and the elongated member 304 is made to swing. Further, the housing 302 comprises a clasp 312 used to couple/lock the elongated member 304 to the housing 302. The clasp 312 facilitates in rotating the support member 307 around the space provided at bottom of the housing 302. The clasp 312 is coupled to the housing 302 using a screw 314.

[045] Referring to FIG. 3B and 3C, a bottom perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus 300 in which the elongated member 304 is provided in a first position PI is shown. Specifically, the stopper 308 is used to hold the elongated member 304

Q in the first position P (rest position). In order to swing open the elongated member 304, the user may press the actuator 310. Upon pressing, the actuator 310 pushes the stopper 308 which releases the elongated members 304. Due to the first spring member 306, the elongated member 304 swing opens and moves to a second position P2. Referring to FIG. 3D and 3E, a bottom perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of the gaming apparatus 300 in which the elongated member 304 is provided in a second position P2 is shown.

[046] Referring to 3F, the gaming apparatus 300 flipping over air due to the swing action of the elongated member 304 is shown. It should be understood that the gaming apparatus 300 may flip and raise high from the ground when the elongated member 304 is opened (second position P2). The gaming apparatus 300 may or may not have a definite path/axis when the actuator 310 is pressed to lift the gaming apparatus 300. This is because of the structure of the elongated member 304 and the first spring member 306 provided at the elongated member 304.

[047] In order to put back the elongated member 304 to the first position PI, the user may manually push the elongated member 304 and lock the stopper 308 to hold the elongated member 304 in the first position PI . In one example, the gaming apparatus 300 may be provided with a second spring member (not shown) to reset the actuator 310 to operate the stopper 308.

[048] User may use two or more of the gaming apparatuses disclosed above to replicate the actions of the combat sports. As such, each user may be provided with an apparatus and the users may operate the actuators provided at respective apparatuses to initiate the action of the combat sport. Game may be designed around to determine points based on the actions and position of the apparatuses upon engaging with one another. As a result, the gaining apparatus is interactive.

[049] The apparatus may be made up of suitable materials such as hardened plastic to withstand pressure when it hits other objects such as ground. Further, the housing may be provided in different shapes and sizes as may be desired by the users. It should be understood that the apparatus is used to perform various actions like punching, flipping, jumping, rotating by setting the elongated member in various directions. Further, it should be understood that the shape of the elongated member may determine the angle of lift, flip of the apparatus.

[050] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[051] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts necessarily need to be performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples. Numerous variations, whether explicitly given in the specification or not, such as differences in structure, dimension, and use of material, are possible.