Random sequence generator

Abstract

Apparatus for generating random indicia sequences. The apparatus consists of a hopper for randomly mixing the indicia, at least two differing indicia carrying aggregate, and a viewing chamber. In one application, the random indicia sequences can be used to establish sequences of movements for game pieces having corresponding indicia. A further application would include a game of chance which employ the indicia sequences, and the prediction of the precise indicia sequence prior to entering the viewing chamber would dictate a winner.

1 . An apparatus for generating a random indicia sequence comprising: 
 a hopper having an aperture of a volumetric size and shape to allow for containment and random intermixing of a plurality of indicia aggregate;    a viewing chamber attached to said hopper at said aperture sized and shaped to allow said indicia aggregate to enter said viewing chamber from said hopper resulting in a random sequence represented by an order of appearance of said indicia aggregate.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus in  claim 1  wherein said hopper is funnel shaped.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus in  claim 1  wherein said indicia aggregate are spherical in shape and are distinguished from each other by color.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  including a base means which mounts to said viewing chamber for supporting and stabilizing said apparatus when placed on a horizontal surface.  
   
   
       5 . An apparatus for generating a random indicia sequence comprising: 
 a plurality of indicia aggregate;    a multi-walled, gas filled viewing chamber, wherein the walls mount to one another to completely enclose and contain said indicia aggregate and to define a columnar play space between the plurality of walls mounted to one another where movement of said indicia aggregate is restricted, wherein said viewing chamber flares at a top end to form a mixing chamber comprised of first and second open-ended shells, wherein peripheral edges of said first and second shells mate to one another.    
   
   
       6 . The apparatus in  claim 5  wherein said indicia aggregate are spherical in shape and are distinguished from each other by color.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 5  including a base means which mounts to said viewing chamber for supporting and stabilizing said apparatus when placed on a horizontal surface.  
   
   
       8 . An apparatus for generating a random indicia sequence comprising: 
 a plurality of indicia aggregate;    a multi-walled, fluid filled viewing chamber, wherein the walls mount to one another to completely enclose and contain said indicia aggregate and to define a columnar play space between the plurality of walls mounted to one another where movement of said indicia aggregate is restricted, wherein said viewing chamber flares at a top end to form a mixing chamber comprised of first and second open-ended shells, wherein peripheral edges of said first and second shells mate to one another.    
   
   
       9 . The apparatus in  claim 8  wherein said indicia aggregate are spherical in shape and are distinguished from each other by color.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 8  including a base means which mounts to said viewing chamber for supporting and stabilizing said apparatus when placed on a horizontal surface.