Abstract: A game for testing reflex and reaction times in people is provided. The game has a vertical housing mounted to a planar base. The vertical housing defines a channel enclosing a pair of shafts. A card is provided to move along a first shaft and a lifter is provided to move along a second shaft. The lifter engages the card and sets it in an upper limit. A solenoid keeps the card at its upper limit. A start button enables the solenoid to release the card permitting downward movement of the card. A pair of finger grabbers inserted through side walls of the housing enable a player to grab the falling card. Prize lines on a front surface of the card determine if a player has won a prize. A cheat detection system is additionally provided to prohibit a player from grabbing the card before it has initiated downward movement.

Abstract: A transportable basketball net assembly for temporary use on a basketball rim, installed from the ground using only the basketball. Installation is accomplished by closing temporarily the bottom of the net by use of a clip or equivalent means secured to the net, then inverting and disposing the net assembly over the basketball, then throwing the ball and net assembly into position on the basketball rim, the clip or equivalent releasing under the force and weight of the falling ball, thus opening the net. The net assembly is dislodged and removed by throwing the ball up through the rim, contacting the net and the flanged collar with upward force from below.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an adjustable goal for placement on a support. A sleeve is attached to the support. A block is mounted within the sleeve and a worm gear drives the block along the length of the sleeve. A bracket fits over the sleeve and is attached to the block through a slot in the back side of the sleeve. The goal is attached to the bracket to allow the goal to move along the sleeve with the movement of the block. Rotational movement of the goal and backboard in relationship to the support is provided by an additional set of gears. This allows the user to simulate shots from all angles at the goal.

Abstract: A system to generate large (e.g. $1 million) jackpots for live card games such as blackjack is disclosed. Multiple live card tables are placed in one or more gaming establishments. A coin acceptor is assigned to each player position on the tables and includes a sensor for determining the presence of a coin to generate a signal indicating that a jackpot side bet has been placed and to correspondingly increase the available jackpot that is being accumulated from the side bets on all tables. The coin acceptors are mounted directly to the playing tables. The acceptors have a low profile above the table top and include sloping surfaces to facilitate the insertion and withdrawal of coins from them. Each coin acceptor communicates with a central computer or processor.

Abstract: A blade for an arrow broadhead wherein each tooth of a serrated cutting edge is pointed toward the point of the broadhead and each tooth is sharpened.

Abstract: At least one target for sighting during execution of an intended non-backboard banked basketball shot in which the target, in the specific form of a brightly colored ball, is attached to a cord of the net supported in depending relation from the rim, in which location it does not prevent also a "dunk" shot, i.e. not a shot requiring a target but nevertheless commonly used in scoring, such that all varieties of shots are possible with the within target permitting its use under game conditions and with the pressure to the user attendant therewith.

Abstract: A sport facility and equipment for playing a game with a ball, in which the overall physical conditions of the game are similar to basketball. The facility is configured to use a basketball or a ball of similar size, in which the object of the game is to throw the ball through a hoop and thereby score a goal. The facility and equipment further include a system for penalizing the performance of a player or team in a manner which encourages the competitiveness of the game and the enjoyment by spectators. Specifically, a system is used to keep track of scores made by one or more participants playing in one or more playing areas. Using preselected criteria, the losing team is doused with a spray of water at the completion of a game.

Abstract: An improved dart flight with a stepped configuration on its leading and trailing edges is provided. The dart flight of the present invention enables a player to closely group darts with accuracy without unwanted deflection. The dart flight of the present invention includes a stepped configuration on the leading and trailing edges of both the horizontal and vertical vane components of the dart flight. When an incoming dart approaches a target in close proximity to a stationary dart already in the target, the leading stepped edge of the incoming dart communicates with the trailing stepped edge of the stationary dart to urge the dart flight on the incoming dart to be ejected from the shaft of the incoming dart. Since the dart flight is ejected, it cannot ride on the dart flight of the stationary dart to cause deflection and alteration of flight path. As a result, dart throwing accuracy can be maintained in close dart groupings.

Abstract: A container member is arranged to include a surrounding wall, having a first support wall arranged to accommodate a row of peg members, that in turn are rotatably mounted about an axle, with a second support wall spaced from the first support wall and axle to accommodate the peg members upon rotation of the peg members from the first support wall, such that each peg member includes a digital enumeration upon an end wall of a respective peg member. Upon the throwing of dice onto the floor of the container, the total of the dice thusly rolled is replicated by the enumeration of the peg members until further replication by further throwing of the dice is not available.

Abstract: A basketball net assembly includes multiple elongated flexible channel straps each having a top end that attaches to a basketball rim and bottom end. Several flexible support straps each have a center portion attached transversely across the channel straps. Opposite ends of the support straps attach to the rim. The support straps when attached to the rim form the channel straps into a downwardly sloping concave arch shape. The slope of the channel straps control the angle and speed in which a basketball exists the net.

Abstract: An improved dart which has a barrel provided with internally threaded ends so that a nose piece and a tailpiece can be threadably coupled to the barrel and be held snugly in place to the barrel. O-ring seals of resilient material are used to hold the nose piece and tailpiece sufficiently tightly to the barrel to prevent the reverse rotation of the nose and tailpieces except by the application of a rotational force. A shaft can extend between the nose and tailpieces in concentric relationship to the barrel so that segmented weights can be placed on the shaft in the barrel, if desired, to enhance the stability and movement of the dart through the air toward a target.

Abstract: A basketball apparatus used in a seated or reclined position includes a backboard and hoop assembly, a catch net, a return trough, and a trough support cushion. The catch net is suspended from L-beams attached to the backboard, and feeds thrown balls along a downwardly inclined bottom surface to the return trough, and ultimately to the user. The trough is attached to the net such that the net is held tautly in shape on the L-beams. To return thrown balls, whether or not they had been thrown through the hoop, the net surrounds the hoop on three sides and is sized to allow leeway for missed balls. On the underside of the return trough a support cushion is attached which allows the opening of the trough to be comfortably positioned on a user's lap. The basketball apparatus is specifically adapted for in-home use by bedridden individuals.

Abstract: A foldable goal hoop of basket ball is composed of a fastening member, a movable member and a predetermined number of retaining bodies. The fastening member and the movable member are joined together by means of a pivot. The movable member is provided with two folding sides for reinforcing the structural strength of the movable member. The retaining bodies are used to hold securely the movable member at such time when the goal hoop is folded or in use.

Abstract: In a gaming machine having a set of reels (8) with fruit symbols equi-spaced around their peripheral edges, two of the reels (8) may each be provided with a shield (10) which would normally conceal the respective symbols from the player's view through the machine window. After a play when the reels (8) have stopped rotating, the player can select to reveal the symbol concealed by either or both shields (10), by moving the respective shield (10) which is pivotally mounted on the respective reel. Identification markings on each shielded reel (8) are always visible to the player to reassure the player that when the reveal facility is used no further rotation of the respective reel (8) takes place. The revealed symbol is combined with the other visible symbols to determine whether or not there is a winning combination.

Abstract: A multi-layered educational and entertaining device including a plurality of independent layers, comprising a top planar layer comprising a plurality of irregularly-shaped pieces assembled together to form a top educational and entertaining picture, at least one intermediate planar layer comprising a plurality of irregularly-shaped pieces assembled together to form at least one intermediate educational and entertaining picture, and a bottom planar layer including a bottom puzzle portion and a raised decorative border extending inward from the bottom layer's outer edges and abutting the bottom puzzle portion, the bottom puzzle portion comprising at least one piece which forms a bottom educational and entertaining picture.

Abstract: A basketball hoop has generally a circular ring shaped rim having an inverted U-shape groove on the underside with a plurality of pairs of the protrusions around the lower edge of the groove and a circular ring having a narrow gap at a circumference attachable to the rim. A basketball net may be mounted firstly on the ring and then the ring via the gap may be snapped between the pairs of the protrusions into the groove for releasably securing the net to the rim. This protects the net from being directly hit by a basket ball when in shooting and facilitates ready mounting or dismounting of the net to the rim.

Abstract: A collectible card board game is provided that includes a game sheet, a plurality of pocket size game boards, and a deck of collectible figure cards. This game uses outstanding personalities, both present and past, from many different categories as representations on the figure cards. The game sheet, game board, and cards are distributed to players through targeted items; rewards are provided for when a category is completed. This game will encourage its participants to learn the names and historical facts on outstanding personalities in a particular category of play while at the same time having fun collecting collectible cards and competing with others not to mention winning prizes.

Abstract: A main conveyor belt endlessly conveys articles to be displayed. A side conveyor belt guides said articles in the direction of conveyance. Said main conveyor belt is disposed along an endless conveyance path having a plurality of corners, and said side conveyor belt is disposed along the outer periphery of said main conveyor means and in a direction in which the plane of conveyance of said side conveyor belt intersects the plane of conveyance in said main conveyor belt.

Abstract: A reflex hockey/roller ball and street ball practice board which is compact and economical to build that tones the skills of a player at all levels of expertise from beginners to professionals. The board has a sensor which indicates by lights and/or a counter when the puck crosses the center line and encourages the player to increase their stick handling abilities. Also, goals are indicated by audio/visual means such as a bell or flashing lights. The wall structure includes a rebound material such as foam rubber and at least one wall includes an irregular surface for rebound un-predictability.

Abstract: A broadhead for an arrow having a locking mechanism which insures true alignment of the longitudinal axis of the broadhead with the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the arrow. A securing member has longitudinal slots extending from opposite ends thereof. Each slot extends more than half the length of the securing member. The securing member is positioned over and screwed to an inner member, which is one of the arrow shaft and broadhead, and fitted within an outer member, which is the other of the arrow shaft and broadhead. When the inner member is screwed to the securing member the latter expands radially pressing it firmly against the inside of the outer member to secure the broadhead to the shaft. Because the securing member has longitudinally overlapping slots extending from opposite ends the radial expansion is uniform over the length of the securing member.