GAME SYSTEM INCLUDING RING ON A STRING AND TARGET
A stylized game system which includes a tossable object such as a ball or a ring affixed to a string. The tossable object is suspended from the string a distance away from a backboard and is attached to a raised surface such as a ceiling or a telescoping pole. The object is tossed along a path toward the backboard with the intent of hooking the ring onto a goal located on the backboard. The goal and backboard could be a cup or a hoop or a hook, depending upon the tossable object.
This application claims priority in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/164,388 filed May 20, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a game system, and more specifically to a ring toss game system including an anchored string, a ring, and a target.
2. Description of the Related Art
Popular gaming systems include ring toss games involving a ring, a hook, and a board have existed for a long time. Similar games which also involve a rod extending out above the board with a string affixed to the rod and the ring have also been around for quite some time. Variants of this game come in a number of names, such as “Bimini Ring,” “Bimini Toss,” “Tiki Toss,” “Wallhooky,” and, simply, “Ring Toss.”
The typical set-up for such a game requires the user to place a hook somewhere, either temporarily or permanently. A ring is then affixed to a string by tying the string directly to the edge of the ring. The other end of the string is affixed to a rod or other object, allowing the user to swing the ring from a starting position and attempt to hook the ring onto the hook.
What is desired is a new gaming system with new challenges for players. Heretofore there has not been available a game system with the advantages and features of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a highly-portable game which includes a ring on a string anchored to a point, such as a telescoping rod, and a target for receiving the ring when tossed. The telescoping rod is connected to and received within the backboard and telescopes out to provide a vertical connection point for the string to attach when a ceiling or other structure is not suitable. A cord lock located at the tip of the telescoping rod secures the end of the string. The hook and telescoping rod can be removed from the backboard when not in use, and can easily be reattached to the backboard. The hook includes alignment tabs for properly orienting the hook when attached. This provides a highly mobile, self-contained game system.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating various objects and features thereof.
As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, “inwardly” and “outwardly” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. Forwardly and rearwardly are generally in reference to the direction of travel, if appropriate. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similar meaning.
II. Preferred Embodiment Ring Toss Game System 152It is to be understood that the invention can be embodied in various forms, and is not to be limited to the examples discussed above. The range of components and configurations which can be utilized in the practice of the present invention is virtually unlimited.
Claims
1. A game system comprising:
- a backboard with a front face, said backboard mounted to a vertical surface;
- a tossable ring connected to a string affixed to a raised surface, said raised surface located above said backboard;
- a hook releasably attached to said backboard, said hook configured for receiving said tossable ring;
- said hook including a distal end having a pair of alignment tabs;
- a receiver mounted within said backboard for receiving said hook, said receiver including a pair of gaps corresponding with and configured to receive said alignment tabs; and
- wherein said receiver and said alignment tabs are configured to force said hook to interface with said backboard in a proper orientation for receiving said ring.
2. The game system of claim 1, further comprising:
- a telescoping arm including a first end and a second end;
- said first end of said telescoping arm comprising an insert to be received by an arm receiver located within said backboard;
- said raised surface comprising said second end of said telescoping arm configured for receiving a first end of said string; and
- said telescoping arm comprised of a plurality of interlocking telescoping segments.
3. The game system of claim 2, further comprising:
- said arm receiver placed within a hole located in said front face of said backboard;
- said arm receiver including a recess at a diagonal angle; and
- said insert of said telescoping arm including a first portion and a second portion, said first portion being narrower than said second portion, wherein said first portion is configured to be received by said recess and said second portion configured to rest flush against an exterior end of said arm receiver.
4. The game system of claim 2, further comprising:
- said second end of said telescoping arm including a pair of holes for receiving said first end of said string.
5. A game system comprising:
- a backboard with a front face, said backboard mounted to a vertical surface;
- a tossable ring connected to a second end of a string, a first end of said string being affixed to a distal end of a telescoping arm;
- a hook releasably attached to said backboard, said hook configured for receiving said tossable ring;
- said hook including a distal end having a pair of alignment tabs;
- a hook receiver mounted within said backboard for receiving said hook, said hook receiver including a pair of gaps corresponding with and configured to receive said alignment tabs;
- wherein said receiver and said alignment tabs are configured to force said hook to interface with said backboard in a proper orientation for receiving said ring;
- a proximal end of said telescoping arm comprising an insert to be received by an arm receiver located within said backboard; and
- said telescoping arm comprised of a plurality of interlocking telescoping segments.
6. A game system comprising:
- a backboard with a front face, said backboard mounted to a vertical surface;
- a tossable ring connected to a string affixed to a raised surface, said raised surface located above said backboard;
- a hook releasably attached to said backboard, said hook configured for receiving said tossable ring;
- a telescoping arm including a first end and a second end;
- said first end of said telescoping arm comprising an insert to be received by an arm receiver located within said backboard;
- said raised surface comprising said second end of said telescoping arm configured for receiving a first end of said string; and
- said telescoping arm comprised of a plurality of interlocking telescoping segments.
7. The game system of claim 6, further comprising:
- said arm receiver placed within a hole located in said front face of said backboard;
- said arm receiver including a recess at a diagonal angle; and
- said insert of said telescoping arm including a first portion and a second portion, said first portion being narrower than said second portion, wherein said first portion is configured to be received by said recess and said second portion configured to rest flush against an exterior end of said arm receiver.
Type: Application
Filed: May 20, 2016
Publication Date: Nov 24, 2016
Inventor: Kyle P. McGetrick (Santa Barbara, CA)
Application Number: 15/161,056