Abstract: A projectile trap assembly for capturing projectiles emitted along a line substantially parallel to a ground surface includes a support frame generally inclined relative to the line of the projectiles; a primary volume of particulate material disposed on the support frame for slowing down and capturing the projectiles, the primary volume including a target region in which a majority of the projectiles are captured; and the support frame having a trap door positioned proximate the target region, the trap door being arranged and configured to allow a portion of the primary volume of particulate material coinciding generally with the target region to be removed from the trap assembly through the support frame.

Abstract: A particularly flexible soccer goal target can be formed by using a plurality of fasteners or clips to attach together a plurality of strips of netting into a target assembly. The plurality of strips of netting are fastened or clipped together, edge to edge, to form a net assembly having sufficient width and height to extend across a substantial portion of the entrance of the soccer goal. The strips of netting, which are fastened or clipped together to form the target assembly, may be easily disconnected by unclipping them at different locations of the goal entrance to provide openings in the target assembly at different positions in the goal that will serve as targets for practice. Further, both the soccer net and flexible soccer goal may be provided at their peripheries with a plurality of spaced permanently attached cord-formed attachment means.

Abstract: The invention is a ground target that simulates the heat support structure of a moving object, particularly a vehicle such as a tank. It has adjustable heat transmitter at least partially covering a support structure whose three-dimensional shape resembles that of the object to be represented. The heat transmitter has modular elements which are attached to an intermediate solid structure. The modular elements are plate-shaped diffusors with at least one heater associated with the inside surface of each diffusor. The target can be used for simulation tests with or without actual engagement with training ammunition by training vehicles.

Abstract: A portable basketball goal assembly that includes a rim attached to a backboard bracket. The backboard bracket is attached to a basketball backboard. The rim is pivotal in a direction towards the basketball backboard. The backboard is attached to one end of a shaft that contains foldable elements. The other end of the shaft is pivotally attached to the rear end of a base. A shaft support element has one end pivotally attached to the front end of the base. The other end of the shaft support element is removably attached to the shaft. The shaft and the shaft support element can be folded towards the base to allow storage and portability of the basketball goal. The base includes one or more wheels along its front edge allowing for transportability of the folded assembly. The basketball goal assembly can be stored in either a horizontal position parallel to the ground, or a vertical position perpendicular to the ground.

Abstract: A shatter-resistant basketball backboard is provided, which comprises a tempered glass basketball backboard having a front surface and back surface; and a plastic film adhered to the rear surface of the backboard. In preferred embodiments, the plastic film is comprised of at least one plastic layer and an adhesive layer. The plastic film can have a release liner adjacent to the adhesive layer, and a scratch resistant coating adjacent to the plastic layer. Ultraviolet resistance properties can also reside in the film or adhesive. The plastic film can be made of polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate or like materials. Plastic film can be applied either in an OEM or retrofit installation.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a circular spider disposed on an upper portion. The circular spider includes a series of circumferentially and radially extending ribs for forming a number of dart areas and for slidably receiving and engaging with a number of dart segments. The dart segments each includes a lower peripheral portion having one or more stops extended laterally outward of the dart segment for engaging with the lower portion of the ribs of the spider and for preventing the dart segments from being disengaged from the dartboard. The stops of the dart segments are staggered relative to each other for preventing the stops from being engaged with each other.

Abstract: A soccer training aid uses a conforming fabric upper attached to a soccer shoe with straps passing between the cleats. The upper provides a foundation for colored targets indicating proper kicking points for soccer.

Abstract: A question and answer game is disclosed comprising a card. The card has a first and second side. On the first side, a question and a code key are displayed. The code key correlates answer indicia to key indicia. On the second side, a list of possible answers, only one of which is a correct, is displayed along with a particular key indicium. Each possible answer has a corresponding answer indicium. The particular key indicium corresponds to a correct answer indicium in the code key, and the correct answer indicium corresponds, in turn, to the correct answer. In the method embodiment of the invention, a player reads the question displayed on the first side of the card. Next, the list of possible answers displayed on the second side is read. At any point after the question is read, answers may be proffered. To determine the correct answer, a player reads the particular key indicium displayed on the second side of the card.

Abstract: A footbag includes a bag portion and an appendage attached to the bag portion. The appendage may be provided in many different shapes and configurations for making the footbag easier to see and play with.

Abstract: A mock battle game for children in which each player in the role of a shooter is provided with a toy water gun which when triggered, projects a beam of water in the direction in which the gun is aimed. Each player who acts as a target wears a vest having at least one target zone that includes a water-sensor module housing a water-absorbent, non-conductive pad having embedded therein a pair of spaced electrodes. The pad is impregnated with salt crystals to form a resistance bridge between the electrodes which function as a normally open switch to connect a battery in the vest to an integrated circuit unit. When the switch is closed, the unit then generates a visible or audible signal. In the course of play when a shooter-player succeeds in striking the target zone on the vest of a target-player to wet the module therein, the salt crystals are then dissolved to produce a conducive salt solution that closes the switch, the resultant signal being indicative of a hit.

Abstract: A non-nicotine method and apparatus for use to reduce the need to smoke tobacco and which utilizes one or more constituents from black pepper or red pepper which are introduced into the user's respiratory tract by inhalation from either a vapor delivery system or an aerosol delivery system. Subsequent to inhalation, the constituents from black pepper or red pepper create respiratory tract sensations similar to those created by tobacco smoke and thereby serve to reduce the need to smoke tobacco. The one or more constituents from black and/or red pepper include essential oils of black and/or red pepper as well as pepper irritants including capsaicin, piperine and phellandrene.

Abstract: A game apparatus adapted for use with objects to be thrown includes a primary panel having a first end and a second end, a secondary panel connected to the first end and forming a tray to receive the thrown objects. A tertiary panel is disposed at the second end and has a perimeter region to which a plurality of elongate obstruction elements are attached. These elements extend into proximity with the secondary panel and form a barrier through which the objects are intended to be thrown. A tension mechanism can be applied to the obstruction elements and a target hole provided in the tertiary panel. Folded configurations of the apparatus facilitate compaction, transportation, and storage of the objects.

Abstract: PRACTICE TARGET FOR BALL GAMES is a means to improve scoring or throwing skills in games utilizing a ball or propelled device including but not limited to lacrosse, baseball football, hockey and soccer. The system as described comprises a metal ring encircled by a colored material which is amenable to being positioned at any desired location on a support. This support could be either a goal-post for any of the games mentioned earlier or an eassily assembled structure that could be provided along with the practice target ring. The size of the ring would be proportional to the size of the porpelling device used in the game being practiced. The metal ring is attached to a metal plate of variable length which is in turn provided with a bracket for attachment to a vertical or horizontal support.

Abstract: A basketball goal assembly (10) includes a base (11), a pole assembly (12) carried by the base (11), a rim assembly (14) pivotally carried by the pole assembly (12) and a backboard (13) carried by the pole assembly (12). The pole assembly (12) has a front face (21) having a recess (27) therein. A lug (36) on the rim assembly (14) is received in the recess (27) to hold the rim assembly (14) in a useable condition. Upon a downward force on the rim assembly (14), the rim assembly (14) breaks away from the pole assembly (12) as the lug (36) comes out of the recess (27). A yoke (59) extends between the base (11) and the pole assembly (12) to assist in supporting the pole assembly (12). However, the yoke (59) may be removed from the pole assembly (12) and the base (11) and positioned in a compartment (64) formed in the base (11). The pole assembly (12) may then be rotated to be generally flat with the base (11) and to be positioned over the yoke (59).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-service gasoline pump system with game functions in which a plurality of gasoline dispensers or pumps are respectively provided with a game device, and the game devices are connected in parallel to each other and to a controller. While a dispenses gasoline, the game device performs a game automatically whenever a predetermined certain amount of gasoline or charge is reached, or manually whenever the user pushes a button for starting games, so as to offer premiums to the user according to game points. The game results are displayed under the control of the controller.

Abstract: A drive unit and a toy using the same wherein a mechanical drive transmitting mechanism is not used and moving parts are made to pivot by means of magnetic interaction forces acting between coils and magnets and the response of the moving parts is quick and movements of the moving parts can be controlled accurately and subtly, and wherein fatiguing of the coil wires is prevented by the coil parts being fixed and the permanent magnets being made to move. By the drive unit being simplified and reduced in size, a drive unit and a toy using the same which can operate stably over a long period are provided while mass production benefits and cost reductions together with simplification of the manufacturing process are promoted.In the drive unit, a swinging body 21 is mounted on a swing shaft 20 and a pair of permanent magnets 26, 27 are mounted on the swinging body 21 side by side in the direction in which the swinging body 21 pivots.

Abstract: A portable basketball training aid to improve the player's shooting accuracy while being distracted by vision restrictors which simulate realistic game conditions. The training aid is used, in the vicinity of an elevated basketball hoop and board. The training aid includes a plurality of height extendible flexiable supports extending upward from the top of the hollow support member in a direction approximately parallel to the support member. The training aid has an upper extent and a lower extent, the lower extent being attached to a compressible anchor member made from any suitable material and shape, for example, a foam cylinder. The compressible anchor member is confined within the rigid hollow support member and held in place by friction. The friction being formed at the intersection of the compressible member and the inside wall of the rigid hollow member. In its uncompressed state, the compressible member is of a width greater than the inside width of the hollow member.

Abstract: A lighted, inflatable device comprises a substantially sealed outer shell, an inner inflatable bladder disposed within the outer shell, a valve for inflating the inner inflatable bladder, and an illumination element disposed within the inner inflatable bladder. The illumination element includes a resistor for conserving battery life. The bladder and shell have translucent portions through which light from the illumination element passes.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a circular spider disposed on the front portion having series of circunferentially and radially extending ribs for forming a number of dart areas and for slidably receiving a number of dart segments. A further spider of metal material is secured on the upper portion of the ribs of the spider for protecting the ribs and for preventing the ribs from being damaged by darts. The upper portions of the ribs each includes a frustum shape having two tapered side surfaces and having a flat upper surface. A protective outer film is applied onto the upper surface of the further spider and for protecting the ribs.

Abstract: A thing for amusement related to a puzzle or maze which has cylindrical body with a labyrinth's relief. The labyrinths Picture may be changed by revolving and rearranging the cylindrical sections (11). Cylindrical labyrinth has one or more guide-rings (40), (50) for leading guide-element (41), (51) along the chutes (25) from start to finish point. Guide-rings have catch elements (42), (52) for joining each other.