Tilting play feature for a pinball game

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5405144
SERIAL NO

08182682

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The play feature of the invention consists of an inclined ramp mounted for tilting motion along a single axis. A reversible electric motor, controlled by the flipper buttons, can pivot the ramp in either direction about the axis. The player, by manipulating the flipper buttons, controls the tilting of the ramp thereby to control the path of travel taken by the ball as it rolls down the ramp. The ramp is provided with a plurality of bumpers, roll over switches and out holes that allow the player to score points if the player traverses the ramp in the manner directed by the game program.

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ILLINOIS PINBALL COMPANY1409 BUTCHERS LANE BLOOMINGTON IL 61701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ritchie, Mark D Carol Stream, IL 5 359
Skalon, John W DesPlaines, IL 12 1321

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