Abstract: The wedge for billiard gutter track is a mechanical structure. The wedge for billiard gutter track is configured for use with a billiard table. The billiard table further includes a plurality of pocket structures and a ball return. The wedge for billiard gutter track braces the ball return against damage from the variable loads generated by any ball selected from the plurality of balls as the selected ball rolls into the ball return.

Abstract: A soccer ball kicking training device (1) having a support base (3) with a column member (5) extending substantially vertically upright therefrom along a first axis (7) and an arm (9) extending outwardly along a second axis (11) between first and second end portions (13,15). The first end portion (13) has a ball (17) attached to it and the second end portion (15) is attached to a hinge mechanism (21) mounted to an upper part (5?) of the upright column (5). The hinge mechanism (21) supports the arm (9) for pivotal movement about a horizontal third axis (23) relative to the upright column (5) and the first axis (7). The hinge mechanism (21) additionally includes an inclination angle adjustment mechanism to adjust the up and down angle range of the arm (9) about the horizontal third axis (23) and the device (1) also provides an anti-pinch arrangement for safety.

Abstract: A pool table has a removable dining surface and a gravity-based ball-return system located transversely between end legs of the pool table. Balls that have been pocketed during a game on the table's playing bed are commonly collected in one of inclined two gullies that connect together multiple pockets. The gullies are peripheral to the table and directly beneath pockets that are, preferably, either side of a central longitudinal axis of the table. The ball return system includes a stacked arrangement of runners that receive a pocketed ball from a cascading drop at the end of each gully. Once into the stack, a ball separation device identifies and selectively separates a cue ball from object balls, with the cue ball directed downwards towards a free-return box while object balls are directed along a different downward path.

Abstract: Systems and methods for basketball shot training and an apparatus therefore are disclosed. In one embodiment, the providing a basketball shot training apparatus includes a first arm extending from a web, a second arm extending from the web, a cavity defined by the first and second arm and the web, a first-arm band disposed on and surrounding a portion of the first arm, and a second-arm band disposed on and surrounding a portion of the second arm.

Abstract: A motion analysis device includes two posture angle sensors attached to a measurement object at locations distant from each other, a data acquisition section, a posture angle correction section, and a deformation amount calculation section. The data acquisition section acquires data of a first posture angle and a second posture angle respectively detected by the posture angle sensors. The posture angle correction section corrects a difference between the first posture angle and the second posture angle after starting a motion of the measurement object in accordance with a difference between the first posture angle and the second posture angle before starting the motion of the measurement object. The deformation amount calculation section calculates a deformation amount of the measurement object based on a difference between the first posture angle and the second posture angle corrected by the posture angle correction section.

Abstract: The improved billiard ball rack positioning system is an invention that allows a user to quickly and easily position a billiard ball type rack. The rack of the system includes a plurality of position indicating LEDs and a plurality of proximity sensors mounted thereon. Proper positioning of the rack at a predetermined location on a playing surface or table causes actuation of the proximity sensors and consequently lighting of the indication lights. Lighting of all of the indication lights functions as an indication to the user that the rack is properly positioned. In contrast to prior art devices, the improved billiard ball rack positioning system provides for a “go/no-go” type of position indication means.

Abstract: An intra-digital orthosis for use in shooting a ball such as a basketball comprising: index and ring finger receptacles each having an aperture; a middle finger backstop; and first and second shafts joining the index and ring finger receptacles to the middle finger backstop. The orthosis preferably spaces apart and/or encourages flexion of the distal phalanges of at least a user's index and ring fingers and/or facilitates an arch angle between those fingers and the user's middle finger that approximates the curvature of the ball being thrown so as to facilitate and enhance the user's ability to position the hand when shooting the ball.

Abstract: A pool table includes a table board with pockets and a table base disposed under the table board; wherein, the table base comprises two longer rails, two shorter rails, and multiple legs. Each longer rail has an interior barrier and an exterior barrier longitudinally and parallel spaced thereon. Two bottom slant plates are laterally disposed between the interior and exterior barriers. A guiding oblique slot, on the bottom slant plates, is enclosed by the interior barrier, the exterior barrier, and the bottom slant plates. The bottom slant plates provides bevels respectively extending aslant and downward from two edges of the longer rail and convening at the middle thereof to generate a gathering zone. Accordingly, the above arrangements create a ball collecting configuration different from the typical ones and facilitate to smoothly gather balls, streamline the product structure for a convenience of production, and enhance the product strength and lifetime.

Abstract: An apparatus for teaching an individual proper body rotation when striking a ball is disclosed which includes an elongated body member having a first end portion, a medial portion and a second end portion. A strap is connected to the elongated body member for securing the elongated body member in a is substantially horizontally disposed position on a portion of a lower lumbar region of the individual's back whereby at least a portion of the medial portion and the second end portion of the elongated body member extends outwardly from the individual. Upon the individual assuming a ball striking position and simulating a swing or a ball striking motion, at least the second end portion of the elongated body member is caused to cross over a ball striking zone when the individual's hips, lower body and upper body are properly rotated during the swing or ball striking motion. The apparatus may further include a back rest assembly, a rib assembly and a propiteal fossa engaging assembly.

Abstract: A recreation range system (10) including a field (11) and a rotatable range carousel (13).

Abstract: A billiard table includes a peripheral frame secured on top of a base and having two side beams and two end beams, a stone plate and a peripheral guide chute and a peripheral wall secured to the peripheral frame. The side and the end beams each having an inner beam member secured to the base and an intermediate and an outer beam members secured to the inner beam member. A number of support brackets are secured to the base and each having a horizontal portion extended to support the beam members and secured to the beam members and each having a reinforcing member for reinforcing purposes.

Abstract: A coin operated pool table is provided with ball collection channels formed in a sheet of material substantially co-extensive with and supported in the base below the table top such that the sheet prevents escape of the balls and protects the table top components housed in the base.

Abstract: A pool table including a plurality of numbered balls. Also included is a playing surface with a rectangular configuration having a plurality of divots formed therein. Further provided is a ball collection assembly including a rectilinear periphery integrally formed about the edges of the playing surface with a plurality of vertically oriented bores formed therein. The ball collection assembly further includes at least one cut out formed in a top edge of the periphery. A spring is also included. Finally, at least one pool stick is adapted to utilize the spring for imparting motion to one of the balls.