Abstract: A throwable toy is thrown like a Frisbee disc or a flight ring is thrown, spinning through air on an initially directed course. It is easily gripped when thrown and when caught by persons of all ages. Many extended fibers are held together in a ring arrangement, as each extended fiber has one end held with other ends in a set of twisted wires arranged and joined together in a ring. After assembly of this throwable toy, the twisted wire ring is essentially not visible, yet it is comfortably felt by the person throwing or catching this throwable toy.

Abstract: A game apparatus for play by two opposing teams having a playing surface including two target receiving regions located a spaced distance apart from each other. Each region corresponds to one team. Each target receiving region includes a set of target members which are arranged in a predetermined configuration within the respective target receiving region. Each team has a set of tossing devices. The teams alternately throw the tossing devices at the opposing team's target members to knock them out of their respective target receiving regions, in advance of the opposing team to win the game.

Abstract: A flying glider game has a lightweight glider, a launcher and a target attached to the launcher or hand-held. The glider includes a U-shaped planar wing with elongated outwardly projecting side stabilizers, rear ailerons, a rounded nose with an upwardly curved leading edge, and a rigid nosepiece connected thereto. The nosepiece is provided with a finger grip, a rubber band hook, a rectractable trigger pin, wing fasteners and adjustable weight fasteners.

Abstract: A disc toss game which includes a game mat having a smooth surface and a textured surface, both surfaces having surface indicia for designating target areas for a disc which is tossed onto the game mat. In a preferred embodiment the disc is characterized by a resilient, smooth material tapered along a segment of the disc perimeter and having a fixed weight at this tapered segment, along with internal cavities for receiving a freely-shifting particulate material for shifting the weight distribution and altering the flight characteristics of the disc as the disc is tossed.

Abstract: A paint ball including a paint ball shell and an axis extending through the shell to define first and second poles. The paint ball shell fractures in a predetermined pattern upon the receipt of a fracturing force to form fracture lines from the point of impact circumferentially toward the first pole and from the point of impact circumferentially toward the second pole.

Abstract: A basketball hoop (60) mounted on the front (18) of a shirt (10) to provide a basketball game, is described. An aperture (24) through the front of the shirt serves to mount a bracket (58) to connect the basketball hoop to a support (44) housed inside an inner pocket (38) of the shirt. To play the game, a first player (100) wears the shirt with the basketball hoop extending outward from the front of the shirt. A second player then shoots a ball (66) at the basketball hoop and attempts to score goals by moving the ball through the basketball hoop. The players then switch places with the second player wearing the shirt and the first player shooting the ball. The player to record the most goals is the winner. A second embodiment comprising a basketball rim (90) having projecting arms (88) that are received in tubes (86) mounted in an inside pocket (70) provided on the shirt (74) is also described.

Abstract: A set of flexible throwing rods each have a handle on one end for grasping and a gradual narrowing taper toward the other end. Each throwing rod has a varying length ranging from approximately 15 inches to approximately four feet. One such rod is selected, depending upon the distance to a target, onto which a ball with a diametrical hole therethrough is slid. A whip-like action of the rod forces the ball off of the end, the speed of which is dependent upon the length of the rod.

Abstract: A safety cap (10) having a sleeve (12) with a screen mesh (14) for slidable engagement with a gun barrel (16) to fragment an unintentionally discharged jelled paint pellet. The sleeve (12) has a longitudinal axially bore (22) sized and shaped to be slidably received over the gun barrel (16) with a tight fit. The plurality of filaments (34) on the screen mesh (14) form openings (36) that are sized and shaped to fragment the jelled paint pellet and permit all of the fragments of the jelled paint pellet to exit the gun barrel (16) to avoid plugging of the bore (18). A threadable fastener (52) can be used to secure the attachment of the safety cap (42) to the gun barrel (50).

Abstract: A game target useable with a palm held projectile tossed at a target. The projectiles being light weight provide safe use by almost all ages. Also, younger players can be skilled enough to compete with adults. The target is mounted to tube sections which are loosely spaced on a circular formed tube but snug enough to hold position until the projectile lands. This fit in addition to the generally shaped frustum projectile and an inclined target provide the means for the target to capture the projectile landing squarely on the target landing surface. The game apparatus can be used for various games or scoring methods such as horseshoe type scoring, a horse method similar to the basketball game of Horse, use for a hole in one contest or layout of several targets for a short course golf type scoring procedure. The apparatus also can provide exercise for those who prefer activity rather than routine calisthenics. The apparatus can be used indoors with some care and discretion.

Abstract: A harness is disclosed for the attachment of one or more Chemi-luminescent light sticks to the outside of a playpiece. Such as a football, vollyball, basketball, whiffleball etc. The harness has one or more open-ended sections in-which the light sticks can be easily inserted or removed by hand. The sections can be transparent or translucent plastic base, to house the lights, which in one embodiment are tubular chemical lights which are activated by bending, snapping and shaking. In one embodiment the harness may include quick release attachment means to facilitate use.

Abstract: A frangible article for use as a target or a projectile is disclosed which is formed of a mixture of sand and decomposable binder shaped and cured to create a rigid, durable article which will fracture upon impact. Several preferred binder compositions and the method of forming a frangible target are also disclosed.

Abstract: A game participant enclosure for a water balloon game includes a plurality of side walls and an overhead protector and water balloon engager supported by the side walls. The protector and engager includes a water balloon opening sufficiently large for a water balloon to pass therethrough from the interior of the enclosure and a plurality of water openings sufficiently small to prevent water balloons from entering the enclosure. A water balloon launcher is disposed within the enclosure such that water balloons are launchable through the water balloon opening. In one aspect of the invention, two such enclosures are positioned a selected distance from each other and water balloons are launched from one enclosure to the other to splash the participants in the opposing enclosure.

Abstract: An improved game apparatus is described. The game apparatus includes a plurality of game pieces that have been constructed to be tossed into the air and to float to the ground while the "Player" picks them from their airborne flight to accumulate points. One embodiment of the invention utilizes a resilient rubber ball as a timing device. The ball is thrown into the air or otherwise allowed to drop to the ground surface simultaneously with the game elements being made airborne. The game elements are plucked from the air before the ball can again contact the ground surface N times.

Abstract: A game makes use of top-like game pieces in order to test the manual dexterity and mental acuity of a player who must keep as many game pieces as possible spinning simultaneously on a playing surface. The game pieces are spun by twirling them between the thumb and finger of the player, who then projects them onto the playing surface as they continue to spin. In playing the game, the period of play can terminate upon the expiration of a preselected length of time or when one of the game pieces stops spinning or after a predetermined number of game pieces have been put into play.

Abstract: The parlor game disclosed is played by placing a number of pucks on the top faces of the blades of a stationary ceiling fan and, with the fan running, opposing players on opposite sides of a center line under the fan catching as many as possible of the pucks in free fall after they are ejected from the fan blades. The several pucks are information bearing, indicative of various point values, double score, bonus points, or a free spin of the fan to the player who catches the same. The game may be divided into periods, with preestablished numbers of spins of the fan. The fan spin may also be reversed. Several variations are disclosed and many more are possible.

Abstract: This invention relates to a washable marking fluid to be used in projectiles in which the prime and critical ingredient is a nonionic polyoxyethylene derivative of fatty acid partial esters of sorbitol anhydride. Projectiles produced from soft gelatin capsules containing such washable marking fluid possess ideal rheological properties and desired uniformity and stability. The fluid when packaged in a soft gelatin capsule produces projectiles that are more accurate and stable and make bright, highly visible marks that can be easily washed out with water and/or detergent and thus are ideally suitable for use in sports and games exercises.

Abstract: A hand-held ball game comprises a transparent enclosure of spherical configuration containing a ball within it and having an opening through its upper end of a slightly larger diameter than the ball to permit ejection of the ball through the opening by a quick manipulation of the enclosure while held in an upright position.

Abstract: Targets on a shooting range are automatically illuminated individually, either randomly or in a progressive "running" mode, and the firing of shots is sensed and recorded in timed relation to the periods of illumination, for scoring in conjunction with target hits under conditions simulating firing at live targets in the field.

Abstract: A gun for firing a resilient loop projectile, wherein the missile is stretched over a frame and discharged by a firing mechanism movable against the bias of on elastic member on an upwardly and rearwardly directed rectilinear path of travel. A combination plunger and rear sight has a forwardly curved surface to lift the loop upwardly off the firing groove to discharge the missile from the gun. The contour of the gun permits rapid movement of a missile from a ready position to a firing position and admits of the simultaneous loading with two missiles for rapid fire. The gun is constructed in a manner to resemble the feel and firing characteristics of a conventional hand gun. The projectiles for the gun are fabricated from a length of elastic tubing having a flexible polyurethane rod joining the tube ends to close the loop and enhance the firing accuracy and durability of the missile. The projectile is made of high visibility material and is floatable to insure recoverability after firing.

Abstract: A game apparatus adapted to be played by a plurality of individuals incorporating an indicator for determining the order of turns of play of the players. The game apparatus comprehends a predetermined number of playing pieces of generally upwardly opening cup-shape form and of progressively greater height. Each playing piece bearing a number directly proportional to its height and corresponding to a number on the indicator. A tool provided each player for manipulating the playing piece having a number corresponding to that obtained by the player on the indicator for effecting inversion of the particular playing piece and, if successful, being accorded a point value corresponding to that upon the playing piece.

Abstract: A game including a barrier which positions the player with the player facing the barrier. The player, with a missile carried in one hand, strikes the barrier and then throws the missile toward a target located on the opposite side of the body from the side where such hand is located.

Abstract: A batting game is described which comprises a spring loaded, vertical tube mounted on a base and adapted to receive an elongated projectile in the open end of the tube. The projectile is supported by a compressible spring in the tube. A batter strikes the end of the projectile downward, thereby driving it into the tube and compressing the spring. Relaxation of the spring ejects the projectile vertically into the air where it is struck a second time by the batter and driven in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A device for ejecting radar interference chaff, comprising a magazine having a number of tubular cells (21) in which bundles of chaff (22) are displaced towards an ejection opening. A plunger device (23) and a wire (29) connected thereto is used for displacing the bundles. The wire runs inside the covers of said bundles between the plunger device and the ejection opening and is used to rip the covers when the bundles pass said opening. Said magazine may comprise one or a number of changeable cassettes, each having a number of said cells.

Abstract: A shooting booth for shooting ranges having a target located down-range of the booth, the booth being formed by a pair of spaced side walls with one of the side walls having a cantilever support barricade. The barricade is a narrow vertical panel positioned toward the end of the cantilever arms and spaced from the hinge point at the side walls to form a window between the side wall and the panel. A shelf is mounted at the side wall adjacent to the barricade, and the booth is hinged to fold around the shelf and against the side wall such that the shelf may be lowered to a horizontal position or raised to a vertical position without interference with the barricade.

Abstract: This invention relates to an amusement device which will provide an amusing series of events, in a chain reaction fashion, culminating in the entrapment of a playing piece. A first element is selectively actuated which causes the release of a first ball down a ramp and the activation of a second element which permits a fanciful ladder element to be released down a spiral post. This latter action drives a third element causing the release of a second ball which ultimately actuates an ejector device which propels a playing piece through the air. The first released ball if properly aimed and timely released has preset a target element for receipt of the playing piece which actuates closure of the target element due to its weight.

Abstract: A hollow body is provided having two complementary parts releasably joined about interfitting rim portions. When the parts are joined, the hollow body may be compressed to partially deform a portion of the rim structure into an opening thereby allowing the filling of water into the body interior. After deformation the parts resume their original shape. An effective hermetic seal to retain the water within the interior is formed by squeezing the body and purging air through vents in the rim portions. The water-filled body may then be thrown against a stationary object whereby the force of impact will release the seal and allow the water to become suddenly released causing a splashing action. The complementary hollow parts may be subsequently rejoined and refilled with water to repeat the throwing and splashing action.