Now that the shackles of patents that have crippled development in the pinball industry are all expiring (some have and many others are coming up to 20 years when they can not be renewed) - - - - - time to move forward IMO.
Great point Mike, that will really open things up for many new entrants to used tried and true part designs, although innovative things such as bearing flippers you propose are a good thing too.
If you get the urge, you might like to start a thread with a list of expired and about to expire patents, be an asset to those looking at future projects.
good point, I started the thread out of pure interest Mike and agree with you on the new talent as well as fresh ideas
personally I would love to be involved in pinball design but it is a unique and extremely small industry to get into so just seems to be one for the :lucky", "legends", and "who knows who" world.
great idea Nick on the list of expired patents, would be interesting
