Having Bristled, Hooked, Or Looped Surface For Adherence Of Complementarily Surfaced Projectile Thereto Patents (Class 273/348.4)
  • Patent number: 10228220
    Abstract: A throwing game target having a back plate and multiple blades extending outwardly from the back plate. The blades may be comprised of horizontal and vertical blades. In such embodiments, the blades may be arranged in multiple groupings of three blades with at least one horizontal blade and one vertical blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Dustin Berk
  • Patent number: 10048044
    Abstract: A throwing game target having a back plate and multiple blades extending outwardly from the back plate. The blades may be comprised of horizontal and vertical blades. In such embodiments, the blades may be arranged in multiple groupings of three blades with at least one horizontal blade and one vertical blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Inventor: Dustin Berk
  • Patent number: 9603738
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug delivery devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders requiring targeted and controlled administration of a drug to an interior portion of the eye for reduction or prevention of symptoms of the disorder. The devices are capable of controlled release of one or more, drugs and may also Include structures which allow for treatment of Increased intraocular pressure by permitting aqueous humor to flow out of the anterior chamber of the eye through the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: DOSE MEDICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: David S. Haffner, Thomas W. Burns, Harold A. Heitzmann, Kenneth M. Curry
  • Patent number: 8371584
    Abstract: A mark unit includes a holding section that is disposed at the top of a display section so that a light-emitting section is positioned on a side of a display screen of the display section and a weight section is positioned on a side opposite to the display screen to hold the light-emitting section on the side of the display screen that intersects a horizontal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Namco Bandai Games Inc.
    Inventors: Kazuo Utsuki, Takashi Satsukawa, Takehiro Shimizu, Shigemasa Saito, Kanji Nakane
  • Publication number: 20100225061
    Abstract: A gaming system and method for engagable projectiles and targets. The game comprises a novel sport called Acroballâ„¢ wherein players may attempt to obtain objectives (e.g., score points) by throwing a projectile at other players or targets. The projectiles include a material comprising many closely knit hooks that may be attachable to a reciprocal material comprising latches. Using such a hook and latch combination, the various projectiles may be thrown or maneuvered to attach to opponents of targets according to the objectives of the underlying game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: David L. BATH
  • Publication number: 20100001471
    Abstract: A throwing game assembly includes a hooks or loops target surface with hooks or loops formed thereon and having at least one score area is defined on the target surface. At least one switch device is located behind the hooks or loops target surface and activated when a throwing object hits and is caught on the score area which is deformed and concaved to activate the at least one switch device. The switch device sends an induction signal to a CUP in a signal receiving member electrically connected to the throwing game assembly and the signal receiving member generates proper feedback and display scores. The feedback can be cooperated with audiable signals, illumination features, voice, music, LED, LCD, backlight LCD, backlight board, LED screen to precisely show the scores automatically, and not only enhance fun for the player but also the fairness of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Yu-Fu Cho
  • Publication number: 20090309307
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for engaging a dart with a net. A dart is thrown toward a net. When the dart hits the net, the nose of the dart passes through an opening in the net for subsequently, lodging strands of the net in a recess situated behind the nose of the dart. Embodiments further include a recreational toy assembly having in combination a net and a dart. One or more strands of the net lodge in a recess behind the nose of the dart for coupling the dart to the net. The dart remains engaged to the net until the dart is removed from engagement with the net. For disengaging the dart from the net, the strand(s) is/are removed from the recess such that the nose of the dart may be passed out of opening in the net. The strands of the net provide the boundary or perimeter of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Hans Leal, Jose Leal, Richard Eckhardt
  • Publication number: 20090079135
    Abstract: A fishing game is played with a rod, a reel, and line. A holder is connected to the end of the line and an engaging fabric marker is removably attached to the holder. The holder and marker are cast at a target having an engaging fabric surface. If the marker lands on the target, it remains engaged to the target and separates from the holder when the line is retrieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: G. Theodore Norbits
  • Publication number: 20070238540
    Abstract: A golf practice assembly includes a target having a first surface which has three target areas displayed thereon and the target areas are located in a vertical axis passing through a center of the first surface. The users use different golf clubs and try to hit the target areas. The lower target area is designed for the lower number of golf club or for shorter distance between the position that the users stand and the first surface. A ball has a second surface which can be attached with the first surface of the golf practice assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Alan Lin
  • Patent number: 7210685
    Abstract: A sporting good structure including a frame and a target board with resilient straps attached at four lateral edges and being led and joined to a bracket unit of the frame so as to locate the target board onto the frame. The target board has a transparent hook side corresponding with a fleeced stick side of a sporting device such as a ball. The transparent hook side is mutually combined with a patterned layer with diagrams visible through the transparent hook side to provide a perspective visual effect. An outer surface of the patterned layer is coated with a protective film. When the sporting device hits onto the target board thereof, the resilient straps will be elastically stretched according to the impact generated providing an anti-shock effect for the sporting device to grip onto the transparent hook side of the target board in a secure manner. The diagram disposed at the patterned layer of the target board can also have various sporting backgrounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Taiwan Paiho Limited
    Inventor: Sen-Mei Cheng
  • Patent number: 7100921
    Abstract: A toss game comprising in combination a multi-panel assembly including generally flat multiple substantially identically shaped panels each having first and second surfaces bearing printed design indicia thereon. Each of the side margins of the middle panel is hinge connected to one side margin of each of the two end panels whereby the end panels are pivotally extendable into a generally planar relation one to another and to the middle panel in an open flat configuration and foldable against the middle panel in a closed configuration. The end panels are also attachable along a distal edge of each of said end panels to form a self-supporting polyhedron shape which is preferably a truncated pyramid. A portion of the panel surfaces is partially covered with a hook and loop material to form target areas at which a throw piece of sufficient weight is thrown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: Nickolas Wayne Yercha, Richard Craig Soergel
  • Patent number: 6676478
    Abstract: A teddy bear plush toy and game combination is disclosed, comprised of a plush, or stuffed, toy that is configured as a teddy bear. The teddy bears holds a container configured to resemble a bee hive. The container has a removable lid. Small bee-shaped plastic balls, called “bees”, are stored inside of the container. The plastic balls are covered with strips of hook and loop fastener, such as VELCRO®. The container is releasably affixed to the teddy bear itself. The teddy bear plush toy and game combination can be used as a traditional teddy bear, or used as a game by throwing the balls at the teddy bear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: David S. Starner
  • Publication number: 20030184013
    Abstract: A flying disc is provided that includes indicia disposed at different radians about a center of the flying disc for defining a flying disc game. A method of playing a game with a flying disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: David Jeffrey Chodosh
  • Patent number: 6604742
    Abstract: A throw and catch game or sport whereby a plastic disk is thrown by one player and caught by the other player wearing a glove or pad. The disk and the glove have complementary strips of VELCRO on their outer surfaces. The catcher merely touches the flying disk, allowing it to adhere to the target glove. The disk is a plastic, arc-shaped device with a foam padding or air pocket at the bottom center portion. VELCRO covers the foam padding/air pocket at the top center, and the plastic disk below the bottom center and the outer edge. The pocket may also contain a battery operated light. The pocket may also include an electronic recorder (programmed or random) and an electronic sound/music player, which may be activated by spinning the disk, as when it is thrown or activated by other means as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Jimmy El Sabbagh
  • Patent number: 6543775
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method and apparatus for playing a ball game and the associated vest. The method includes: dividing the players into two teams; providing a vest for each of the players, with the external surface of the vest being provided with a pile-type surface and bull's-eyes; providing a plurality of objects with a pile-type surface; awarding points to the player striking the opposing player and removing the struck player from the game; providing a quantity of flags to be protected by one team and taken by the other team; dividing the play of game into three periods; and counting the flags acquired and points scored through the throwing of the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip Bell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020180154
    Abstract: A throw and catch game or sport whereby a plastic disk is thrown by one player and caught by the other player wearing a glove or pad. The disk and the glove have complementary strips of VELCRO on their outer surfaces. The catcher merely touches the flying disk, allowing it to adhere to the target glove. The disk is a plastic, arc-shaped device with a foam padding or air pocket at the bottom center portion. VELCRO covers the foam padding/air pocket at the top center, and the plastic disk below the bottom center and the outer edge. The pocket may also contain a battery operated light. The pocket may also include an electronic recorder (programmed or random) and an electronic sound/music player, which may be activated by spinning the disk, as when it is thrown or activated by other means as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Jimmy El Sabbagh
  • Patent number: 6299172
    Abstract: An indoor/outdoor game in which toy pieces are thrown to a target. The toy pieces and target are covered with hook and loop material so that contact of the toy piece and target results in adherence of the toy piece and target. Boundary and point marker pieces are also provided. A high degree of creativity is allowed the player as they can determine target zones, point values of those zones, and target shapes. The target can be collapsed and provided with handles and zipper to form a carrier for the toy pieces and prevent separation of the toy pieces from the game during transportation or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Larry Daniel McMurray