Jet bumper for a pinball game

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5697612
SERIAL NO

08489821

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Abstract

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The jet bumper of the invention consists of a body mounted to the playfield. A solenoid actuator and rebound ring are mounted on the body. An eddy current sensor is disposed about the body to detect the approach of a ball. Upon detection of the ball, the eddy current sensor energizes the solenoid actuator to retract the rebound ring and propel the ball.

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ILLINOIS PINBALL COMPANY1409 BUTCHERS LANE BLOOMINGTON IL 61701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Piotrowski, Peter J Chicago, IL 8 430
Roeder, Walter D Chicago, IL 1 120

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