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(12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. N0.: US 2012/0223478 A1
Penalver
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(43) Pub. Date:
Sep. 6, 2012
PENDULUM POINTER AND SPIRITUAL
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TALKING BOARD
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Inventor;
Raul Penalver, Bamta (VE)
Disclosed is a spiritual talking board having a half-moon
design and a plurality of indicia thereon for providing guid
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ance on speci?c questions or issues. The board is adapted to
be utilized in conjunction With a suspended pendulum, Which
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ABSTRACT
shape. Moving radially outWard from the origin is a plurality
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of numbers, month indicators, and ?nally letters of the alpha
bet. On a ?rst half of the board there are shoWn symbols for
positive, female and the sun, While a second half shoWs nega
tive, male and the moon. Positioned orthogonally from one
another are the ansWers no/yes/no and ?nally a symbol shoW
ing prosperity is provided. A pendulum is suspended over the
compass rose by a user, Whereafter a question is posed. Move
ment of the pendulum over the board surface is provides
insight into the question and a possible ansWer thereto.
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PENDULUM POINTER AND SPIRITUAL
TALKING BOARD
questions may be gleaned from the board and pointer, or
further the results may be used to direct a user to a certain
action or activity.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED
APPLICATION
[0006] 2. Description of the PriorArt
[0007] Spiritual boards in the art include familiar design
features for the purposes of communicating With spiritual
[0001] This application claims the bene?t of US. Provi
sional Application No. 61/447,993 ?led on Mar. 1, 2011,
entities or for entertainment purposes. These devices employ
a board structure having a distinct pattern of symbols or
entitled “Pendulus.”
indicia, Wherein the type, pattern and style of indicia and
board varies betWeen types. It is not uncommon to employ a
pointer that slides, translates or is suspended over the board
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
for reading signs therefrom. While providing similar design
features, these devices fail to disclose the layout of the present
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to spiritual boards and
talking boards. More speci?cally, the present invention per
tains to a spiritual board utilizing a suspended pendulum that
board and its method of use.
[0008] Ouija boards are one such board device in the art in
Which a heart shaped pointer knoWn as a planchette is posi
tioned on a board having a plurality of numbers, letters and
acts as a pointer, Which is positioned over the board having
symbols thereon for the purposes of generating input from the
various symbols and letters thereon in a speci?c and de?ned
pattern to form ansWers and provide insight into an individu
al’s question. The motion of the pendulum over the board
surface, either through conscious or unconscious movement,
is provided as guidance for an individual’s questions or
controlling user, users or eXtrasensory/paranormal feedback.
Similar to the present invention, these devices are adapted to
issues.
[0004]
The present invention is related generally to spiritu
channel the energy of spiritual being, along With the subcon
scious thoughts and intuitive energy of users to create a mes
sage to a given problem, question or issue. HoWever, these
devices utiliZe a sliding pointer mechanism and a stacked
pattern of symbols to create their board structure, differenti
ating and limiting its use over the present invention.
alism and entertainment game boards. Spiritualism is the
belief system in Which individuals believe spirits of those Who
have passed aWay are Willing and able to communicate With
the living through formal communication sessions known as
seances or similar medium. Generally these medium have
that employ similar design elements or intent as the present
included spirit boards, talking boards or Ouija boards in
invention. While these devices provide unique game boards,
Which an indicator or pointer is positioned over a board hav
spiritual devices or timepieces, they fail to disclose the ele
ments, layout and method of use of the present pendulum
spirit board. The folloWing is a list of What is considered the
most relevant devices provided in the prior art.
[0010] US. Pat. No. 1,400,791 to BigeloW is one such
ing various symbols or messages provided thereon. The user,
a facilitating spiritual guide or a plurality of users positions
the pointer over the symbols to form messages or ansWers for
a given question. The motion of the pointer may be guided by
the conscious or unconscious movement of those involved or
via discamate entities being summoned for input. A question
or issue may be posed, in Which a user controlling the pointer
attempts to facilitate communication or a spiritual response
through the use of the board. Complete relaxation and free
movement of the pointer relays messages or points to a series
of signs such that a response is derived. The present invention
relates to these types of boards and the general classi?cation
in the art. The present invention is does not contemplate
interaction With abstract entities or spiritual input. At the
same time it is not desired to question or contemplate the
Workings of an extrasensory spiritual input device, but it is
rather desired to disclose a board having uses in spiritual
communication or for entertainment purposes, Wherein the
board is provided With a speci?c set of indicia and a game
piece or pointer having speci?c methods of use.
[0005] Whether for entertainment or for channeling the
energy and input of spiritual beings, the present invention is
provided in a unique design and having a unique method of
[0009]
Several other devices related to spiritual communi
cation and pendulum games or devices have been disclosed in
the prior art. These include patents and published applications
device that describes an improved structure for a Ouija-board
Wherein a pointer device slides Within a dovetail groove pro
vided along a board having a plurality of indicia thereon.
Upon complete muscular and mental relaxation, subcon
scious thoughts provide movement of the points along the
groove in the board, Wherein stops in movement point to
speci?c indicia, being that of a letter, number or phrase that
provides insight into a given situation, problem or question
related to a person of interest engaged in the Ouija board
activity. The dovetail groove provides an improved guiding
means, Wherein the pointer stays aligned With the indicia and
further provides a compact construction for the board. While
the BigeloW device is related to spiritual boards and message
boards having a pointer mechanism, its construction, intent
and spirit differ from the present invention.
[0011] US. Pat. No. 4,723,232 to Beebe is another device
Which discloses a time keeping device comprising a pendu
lum suspended from an upWardly facing clock face, Wherein
under the clock face is an electromagnet means provided
use. Its purpose is to aid users navigate through obstacles and
along the face periphery. The electromagnet catches and
decision-making processes in their life, Wherein a controlling
facilitator provides guidance to a consultee via the board
output and his or her input over the pointer. The guidance
provided may be used for ansWering questions confronting a
consultee, or alternatively the device may be utiliZed purely
holds the bob of the pendulum over speci?c clock indicia
along its periphery, and then moves it therealong for time
keeping purposes. The electromagnet is carried on a rotating
for entertainment purposes. For entertainment purposes, the
device may be utiliZed during events or during parties as a
party favor or entertaining group game, Wherein ansWers to
assembly that progressively spins around the clock face
peripheral edge, alloWing the bob to move in accordance With
a given time, such as minutes, hours, etc. The Beebe device is
a unique timepiece that provides a pendulum suspended from
a support and controlled by magnetic assembly. While a pen
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dulum is involved, this device does not encompass the spirit
to be suspended over the board by a user. The pendulum is free
or the intent of the present invention, Which relies on human
to sWing from its secured position in the user’s hand. To
input for spiritual guidance using a game board and a hand
initiate the game, the pendulum bob is positioned in proxim
held pendulum bob.
ity to the magnet, Wherein it is either repelled or attracted. The
user can then have input as the pendulum begins to sWing. The
magnet can be removed and thus the pendulum is free to
sWing in a direction as determined by the user’s input,
Wherein the pendulum bob sWings over different areas of the
board during the game. The Forbes device provides a board
[0012] Further, U.S. Pat. No. 1,637,010 to Rees discloses a
game apparatus comprises a unitary device that may be held
in the hand and Which embodies both a pendulum and a dial.
The pendulum is mounted to a transparent housing, Wherein
the base of the housing is a dial bearing a plurality of symbols.
The top of the pendulum is adorned With a decorative ?gurine
head, Which bobs and nods as the pendulum sWings. The dial
is grasped by a user’s hand and the movement thereof,
through conscious or subconscious movement, creates
mechanical motion of the pendulum and therefore its motion
across the dial. While providing a novel construction for a
similar game or spiritual device, the Rees device differs in
elements from the present invention, Which speci?cally does
With an imbedded Weight, Which either initiates or interferes
With the user’s input on the motion of the pendulum. The
present invention is adapted to take input only from a user,
Which is controlling the pendulum through conscious or
unconscious movement and in order to ansWer a given ques
tion proposed to the user holding the suspended pendulum.
[0016] The present invention provides a spirit board
adapted to be utiliZed in conjunction With a suspended pen
not provide a housing or a handheld device.
dulum pointer, Wherein the pointer takes input from a user
[0013]
Us. Pat. No. 3,707,290 to Bimkrant discloses an
controlling the pivot point of the pendulum over the board. As
ansWer board device comprising a suspended pointer above
an ansWer board, Wherein the pointer is suspended via a
?lament connecting to a support above the center of the board.
Within the center of the board and beloW the suspended
pointer is a permanent magnet Which cooperates With a per
the pointer moves over the board, a message or ansWer is
given to a provided question. The layout of the board is one of
half-moon shape, Wherein symbols are provided around the
perimeter of the half-moon moving radially outWard. The
board is further segmented into other symboliZed regions for
manent magnet Within the pointer. As the pointer is moved
through the magnetic ?eld of the board magnet, it is repelled
Which the pointer to pass over and provide indication of a
perceived message or direction. The layout of the board and is
and thus changes position With each pass thereover, alloWing
method of use are substantially divergent in design elements
from the prior art, consequently it is clear that there is a need
in the art for an improvement to existing pendulum spirit
board devices. In this regard the instant invention substan
different and erratic indicia to be chosen as the pointer sWings
through its motion and across the underlying board surface.
The edges of the magnet Within the board are notched such
that the ?ux lines are not uniformly distributed, thus creating
a more erratic repelling force for the sWinging pointer and
tially ful?lls these needs.
more random movement thereof. The Bimkrant device pro
vides a very unique pointer device With a speci?c construc
tion that requires the use of a suspended pointer Within an
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
movement of the pointer device as it sWings freely from its
[0017] In vieW of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in
the knoWn types of pendulum spirit boards noW present in the
prior art, the present invention provides a neW spirit board and
support and over a provided ansWer board. The present inven
tion does not provide any external perturbation of its sus
method of use Wherein the same can be utiliZed for providing
convenience for the user When providing guidance to a con
enclosure, along With cooperating magnets Which control
pended pendulum pointer, but rather alloWs user input based
on relaxation and spiritual input to guide the pointer to vari
ous locations on the board surface.
[0014]
Us. Published Patent Application Publication No.
2006/0087083 to Bond describes a pendulum game for
answering questions posed to the pendulum, Which is sus
pended through an aperture along the upper region of a trans
parent dome. The dome encloses the game board of the
device, Which prevents air currents from disturbing the
motion of the pendulum during question and ansWer activi
sultee, channeling extrasensory input or further for entertain
ment purposes.
[0018] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a neW and improved pendulum spirit board device
that has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the
disadvantages.
[0019]
It is another object of the present invention to pro
vide a spirit board having a de?ned and intentional layout so
as to facilitate communication and provide guidance to an
of the user’s hand during the activity. The direction of the bob
individual posing a speci?c question, Wherein a pointer is
provided that is capable of being utiliZed to derive informa
tion related to the problem.
[0020] Another obj ect of the present invention is to disclose
a spirit board and pendulum pointer device that is held above
the board, its motion functioning With the lay-out of the board
on the board therebeloW provides an ansWer based on hoW the
to facilitate a message or ansWer.
user inputs the pendulum. While the Bond device provides a
[0021] Still another object of the present invention is to
provide a spirit board With a half-moon layout, the half-moon
ties. In use, a player or user holds the suspended pendulum via
a string connected to the pendulum bob. The user selects a
game card from a deck of cards, upon Which a question is
provided. The player thinks of the ansWer While holding the
pendulum, Which begins to move based on minor movement
unique adaptation to the pendulum ansWering board, Wherein
an enclosure is provided, the game board suf?ciently diverges
from that of the present invention.
[0015] Finally, U.S. Pat. No. 4,116,445 to Forbes discloses
a game of thought dynamics comprising a game board having
a particular pattern thereon, a removable magnet provided in
the center of the board, and a lead pendulum element adapted
having an origin and a plurality of symbols provided thereon
and changing along its perimeter and moving radially out
Ward.
[0022]
Another object of the present invention is to provide
a spirit board and pendulum pointer than can be utiliZed by a
controlling user, knoWn as a “Pendulist,” Who can utiliZe the
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elements of the board to provide information to a consultee
requesting information, insight or help With a question/prob
lem.
[0023]
problem. The male symbol is located on an opposite side of
the ordinate 13 as the female symbol. Similarly positioned on
either side of the ordinate 13, but outside of the half-moon are
A ?nal object of the present invention is to disclose
a method of utilizing the present spirit board and pendulum
pointer for use in spiritual guidance or for entertainment
a positive 23 and negative 21 sign, indicating a positive/
negative message, up/doWn, or similarly associated message.
Furthering the polarity of the board and juxtaposition of
purposes.
either side are the symbols representing the sun 20 and moon
[0024] Other objects, features and advantages of the
present invention Will become apparent from the folloWing
detailed description taken in conjunction With the accompa
and negative signs. Similarly to the gender and positive/nega
nying draWings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
19 on either upper side of the board, just above the positive
tive sign, the sun and moon split the board into halves that
create opposing vieWs. The sun 20 represents daylight and
Warmth, While the moon represents the night, darkness or
coldness. A ?nal symbol is located along a vertical centerline
of the half-moon diagram 12 and positioned Within its inte
[0025] Although the characteristic features of this inven
tion Will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the inven
rior. This ?nal symbol shoWs a bag of money or treasure, and
tion itself and manner in Which it may be made and used may
represents good fortune, Wealth and prosperity.
be better understood after a revieW of the folloWing descrip
tion, taken in connection With the accompanying draWings
Wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.
[0026] FIG. 1 shoWs an overhead vieW of the spirit board of
the present invention, its half-moon layout and its elements.
[0027] FIG. 2 shoWs an overhead perspective vieW of the
spirit board of the present invention While in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] Reference is made herein to the attached draWings.
Like reference numerals are used throughout the draWings to
depict like or similar elements of the pendulum spirit board.
For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of
the present invention, the preferred embodiment Will be dis
cussed as used for providing spiritual insight or entertainment
for users, Wherein information is derived via the board and
pendulum pointer device. The ?gures are intended for repre
[0031]
The symbols provided on the disclosed board are
those Which are meant to be utiliZed With the disclosed pen
dulum device to derive a given message, direction or indica
tion. The board is polariZed and split in half, each half having
opposing vieWs. At the same time, a plurality of numbers,
letters and calendar markings provide clearer symbols for
message creation, and potentially a more concrete message.
[0032] Referring noW to FIG. 2, there is shoWn an overhead
perspective vieW of the present invention in a Working state,
including a user operating the disclosed pendulum device
over the present spirit board. The spirit board 11 of the present
invention is provided to be utiliZed by a controlling user 25
Who dangles a Weighted pendulum above the half-moon ori
gin 13 of the board 11. The pendulum comprises a Weighted
pointer 26 device suspended from a chain 27 or similar sus
pension article such that the user holds a ?rst end and alloWs
a second end to be held just above the board surface. For
sentative purposes only and should not be considered to be
spiritual gatherings, seances and spiritual communication, a
limiting in any respect.
board operator knoWn as a Pendulist operates the pendulum.
[0029]
He or she holds the pendulum over the board in a still manner,
Referring noW to FIG. 1, there is shoWn an overhead
vieW of the pendulum spirit board of the present invention,
freeing his or her mind and offering complete relaxation.
Wherein its layout and plurality of elements are shoWn. The
present invention comprises tWo main elements: a suspended
pendulum held by a user operating the invention, and a spirit
Through external, internal, unconscious or conscious move
ment, the pendulum Will invariable begin to move about the
board and toWards one or plurality of symbols provided
thereon. As the pendulum moves, the Pendulist can interpret
the meaning of the motion as it relates to its pointing to a
board having a de?ned set of elements in a deliberate pattern
for Which to place beneath the sWinging pendulum. The board
11 comprises a half-moon layout 12, Wherein a pattern of
letters 16, numbers 14, calendar months 15 and symbols are
aligned along a plurality of semi-circular arcs moving radi
ally aWay from a central origin 13. The central origin 13
comprises a compass rose shoWing north, east, south and West
ordinates that align With the half-moon 12, Wherein east and
West align With the base of the half-moon shape. The arc
pattern of letters 16, numbers 14, and calendar months 15 are
provided in order from left to right, as With traditional Writing
order. Moving outWard from the origin is provided numbers,
particular symbol or set of symbols. This is particularly useful
if a Pendulist is providing counsel to a consultee, Which is one
seeking guidance from a Pendulist through the present inven
tion. A question is generally posed to the Pendulist, Whereaf
ter the act of holding the pendulum over the board begins. The
insight provided by its movement may be taken as commu
nication from external beings, unconscious thought or similar
sign of a particular path or solution to a given problem or
question.
[0033] The present invention provides a spiritual device
that can help those seeking advice or guidance. Conversely,
calendar months and then letters of the alphabet stretched
along an arc forming a complete half-circle about the origin.
[0030] Further provided on the present spirit board are a
the present invention may be provided as an entertainment
device, Wherein the movement of the pendulum over the
plurality of astrological and logical characters Which help to
board may be taken as directions or moves Within a game
further form a message or communication. Placed orthogo
nally on the half-moon 12 are a “no”, “yes”, and second “no”
message to indicate a speci?c ansWer to a yes/no question.
These are located along the base of the half-moon and at its
highest point on the board. Within the half-moon 12 are a
amongst a group of people. This includes directions to do a
certain task or conduct a given act based on the motion of the
pendulum and the given symbol being pointed to at a given
male and female gender symbol 23, indicating a speci?c
ment purposes, but rather it is desired to disclose a spirit board
gender or message related to the sex of an individual or
and pendulum device that may facilitate either.
time. It is not desired to limit the present invention to a
particular goal, Whether that is spiritual guidance or entertain
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[0034] It is known that many individuals struggle With deci
sions that Will affect their futures, and further struggle to Work
[0036] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative
only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numer
through obstacles by themselves. Advice given by other indi
ous modi?cations and changes Will readily occur to those
skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the
viduals may not be helpful, as other individuals may not fully
understand or comprehend an individual’s speci?c situation
or predicament. One may desire a solution that Will facilitate
their oWn ability to solve a given problem or more easily
navigate through a decision making process Without relying
on other individuals. For these spiritual and life-concerning
issues, the present invention is provided as a means to aid
users in navigating unclear situations by ansWering questions
and presenting information about future outcomes in a neW
and unique manner. It may be believed that a skilled Pendulist
may be able to evoke certain questions and responses from a
consultee, or further the Pendulist may be able to glean infor
mation gathered through the use of the present spirit board in
an effort guide or ease an individual experiencing a turbulent
period. For those believing in divine intervention or spiritual
guidance, use of the present board and its associated method
of use may be helpful to clarify, decode, and explain uncertain
exact construction and operation shoWn and described, and
accordingly, all suitable modi?cations and equivalents may
be resorted to, falling Within the scope of the invention.
I claim:
1) A spiritual board device, comprising:
a planar board having four sides and an upper surface;
said upper surface having a half-moon shape design and
plurality of symbols thereon;
said half-moon having an origin, an arc of symbols de?n
ing a set of numbers, an arc of symbols de?ning calendar
months, and an arc of symbols de?ning the letters of the
alphabet, said arcs aligning With said half-moon arc and
moving outWard from said origin;
said origin further comprising a compass rose having a
north, east, south and West symbol;
a pair of “no” symbols and a “yes” symbol orthogonally
aligned on said half-moon;
immediate and future situations.
a centerline of said board de?ning a line dividing said half
moon in tWo equal halves and dividing said board into a
[0035] In light of the present disclosure and the elements in
the prior art, it is submitted that the instant invention has been
a positive and negative symbols, gender symbols, and night
opposing sides;
shoWn and described in What is considered to be the most
and day symbols placed on opposing side to split each
practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, hoW
opposing symbol betWeen said board opposing sides;
ever, that departures may be made Within the scope of the
a prosperity symbol;
a pointer device adapted to be positioned above said board
invention and that obvious modi?cations Will occur to a per
son skilled in the art. With respect to the above description
and point to one a plurality of symbols in order to gen
then, it is to be realiZed that the optimum dimensional rela
tionships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in
siZe, materials, shape, form, function and manner of opera
tion, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and
obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relation
ships to those illustrated in the draWings and described in the
speci?cation are intended to be encompassed by the present
invention.
erate a message or direction.
2) The device of claim 1, Wherein said pointer device is a
suspended pendulum device having a Weighted pointer and a
hanging suspension article, said article adapted to be held
above said board, said Weighted pointer adapted to sWing over
said board and point to said symbols.
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