Abstract: A skill toy that is juggled, spun, and flipped in one hand or between both hands. The skill toy has two subassemblies that each contains a rounded translucent shell. The translucent shell surrounds an internal illumination unit, wherein the rounded translucent shell has a maximum diameter of under two inches. The illumination units are motion activated and contain lights. A tether joins the subassemblies together. The tether can be selectively attached to, and detached from, the two subassemblies. The tether has a length of between four inches and six inches, so it is just long enough to span the back of a hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wobbly balls and exercise coil springs. A wobbly ball may include a non-spherical rigid, hollow ball body formed of two halves, each half comprising an upper ladle or a lower ladle which are welded together along a central seam therebetween, and defining a hollow cavity therein. A spherical inner ball is captured within the hollow cavity of the hollow ball body of the wobbly ball, so that upon movement of the wobbly ball, the inner ball rolls within the cavity, producing a wobbly, eccentric motion. The exercise coil spring may be formed of a single coiled wire, the coiled spring including a central portion where the coiled wire is coiled to a first diameter that is constant. Opposed flared ends are provided ends of the central portion where the coiled wire is progressively coiled from the first diameter to a second diameter, which is greater.

Abstract: Four swords and at least one ring. Each sword has integrally formed handle, blade, and intermediate sections, and top and bottom surfaces with interior and exterior edges. Each generally oval handle section has grasping and shielding regions. Each thin, elongated and curved blade section has upper and lower ends with a convex interior edge and a concave exterior edge and slots extending between the top and bottom surfaces along its length. Each intermediate section has at least one projection extending from one of the edges. Each ring has an outer edge in a circular configuration, an inner edge with circumferential arcs which receives the exterior edges of blade sections of two crossed swords. The blade sections when aimed and rapidly uncrossed project the ring toward the upper ends of the blade sections and beyond for receipt by the sword of another player for subsequent projecting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of at least one stick (10) and a ring device (30) configured for throwing and catching the ring device with the stick, wherein: —the stick comprises: —a main section (12) configured to be held by the hands of a user, a ring launching member (14) provided at one end (25) of the stick and configured to launch and catch the ring device, —the ring device comprises a central opening (72) and is constructed to fit on the ring launching member and be launched from the ring launching. At take-off, the ring device is launched in a rotary manner.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention describes a magnetic juggling apparatus that includes at least a first juggling structure and a second juggling structure, wherein each juggling structure has a front face, a back face, four or more non-magnetic sides, four or more rounded corners between each of the four or more non-magnetic sides respectively, a hollow opening and four or more magnetic sources of an even number. The magnetic juggling apparatus allows a user to manipulate the first juggling structure or the second juggling structure, or the first juggling structure and the second juggling structure simultaneously to re-arrange a first magnetic pattern or a second magnetic pattern through acceptance of at least one action from the group consisting of a rotational action, a pushing action, a pulling action and a sliding action.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game system that includes a receiving mechanism and a ball. The receiving mechanism frictionally retains the ball therein. The friction is caused by pressure that is applied on opposing points of a secant line about a surface of the ball. The frictional retention is effected by pressure applied by the receiving mechanism on at least two opposing points on the surface of the ball and the contact points of the receiving mechanism are distributed along a common secant around the ball.

Abstract: Four swords and at least one ring. Each sword has integrally formed handle, blade, and intermediate sections, and top and bottom surfaces with interior and exterior edges. Each generally oval handle section has grasping and shielding regions. Each thin, elongated and curved blade section has upper and lower ends with a convex interior edge and a concave exterior edge and slots extending between the top and bottom surfaces along its length. Each intermediate section has at least one projection extending from one of the edges. Each ring has an outer edge in a circular configuration, an inner edge with circumferential arcs which receives the exterior edges of blade sections of two crossed swords. The blade sections when aimed and rapidly uncrossed project the ring toward the upper ends of the blade sections and beyond for receipt by the sword of another player for subsequent projecting.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects at a target, and more specifically, to a game in which players launch, shoot, or propel objects in an attempt to attach the objects to a target that may be in motion, or to dislodge objects that are hanging from the target.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus and method for playing the same. An embodiment of the gaming apparatus may comprise a goal assembly and a weighted line. The weighted line is thrown by a player to contact the goal assembly. Points may be awarded when the weighted line contacts the goal assembly.

Abstract: A control device and an elongated member provide for a controlled play wherein the elongated member remains aloft during play in response to controlled movement of the control device by a player. Contact by the control device with the elongated member includes a sliding contact, a pushing disengaging contact and a catching engaging contact. The elongated member may have numerous configurations where a plurality of contact surfaces are symmetrically disposed about a central axis. Preferably the elongated member will have a wide central portion which is bordered by opposing narrower intermediate portions which in turn are respectively bordered by end portions which are wider than the intermediate portions. The elongated member may be a rigid member, as formed by a molding process or from a permanent assembly of components, or may be of a sectional design which may be assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: Ball-carrying structure comprising a support member having at least one orifice. The support member is adapted to removably retain a ball.

Abstract: The splattle paddle comprises a main housing with a handle secured thereto. A stretchable, flexible material is secured at an outer edge to the main housing. A button is secured centrally of the main housing to which one end of a linear stretchable cord is secured. The opposite end of the cord is secured to a holding apparatus, such as a clip. In use, a water-filled balloon or ball is secured to the holding apparatus and the water-filled balloon is then hit by the paddle until the balloon breaks.

Abstract: A stick-propelled loop game is presented. Fundamentally, the invention includes an annular loop characterized by a central opening therein. The loop is caused to fly through the air or bounce against the ground and is retrieved therefrom by means of a stick fashioned with a bulbous knob at the end which is insertable into the opening. The knob on the stick allows the player of the game to spin the loop while in his possession utilizing the centrifugal force of the loop against the stick. The central opening and the outside circumference of the loop are formed of a rubber like substance applied over a flexible material, such as plastic tubing. These materials allow the loop to possess sufficient mass and flexibility to allow the loop to be propelled through the air or bounced against the ground.

Abstract: A catching device for releasably catching a throwing toy is provided with bristles which can hold the throwing toy on contact even under conditions of high velocity and low-grazing angle of impact. The throwing toy has a plurality of looped filaments, joined at a core region by a wire cinch. The filaments radiate in plural angularly offset planes in a dense, bushy configuration from the core region. The catching device includes a base with a generally convex front outer surface and configured to be held adjacent a user's hand. A plurality of bristles are attached to the base, each having a proximal end adjacent the base and extending from the base to a distal end opposite the proximal end. The bristles are substantially straight from the proximal end to the distal end and are configured to catch the toy when the toy is thrown into contact with the bristles and to hold the toy on contact by engaging the looped filaments of the toy.

Abstract: The ball-carrying structure complying with this invention consists of a supporting member (3) fitted with at least one orifice of suited diameter in order to accommodate one ball (5) by a slightly forcible nesting motion.

Abstract: A catching device for releasably catching a throwing toy is provided with bristles which can hold the throwing toy on contact even under conditions of high velocity and low-grazing angle of impact. The throwing toy has a plurality of looped filaments, joined at a core region by a wire cinch. The filaments radiate in plural angularly offset planes in a dense, bushy configuration from the core region. The catching device includes a base with a generally convex front outer surface and configured to be held adjacent a user's hand. A plurality of bristles are attached to the base, each having a proximal end adjacent the base and extending from the base to a distal end opposite the proximal end. The bristles are substantially straight from the proximal end to the distal end and are configured to catch the toy when the toy is thrown into contact with the bristles and to hold the toy on contact by engaging the looped filaments of the toy.

Abstract: An adaptive physical education device has a spring-back assembly with a U shaped frame that is positioned over first and second vertical posts. The spring-back assembly has a webbing attached by springs to a webbing frame, which is pivotally attached to the U shaped frame. The spring-back assembly is pivotable to different angles so that a ball may be caught and tossed at a variety of angles. In a separate embodiment, the webbing frame is removed and replaced with a ball catapult assembly, which is attached to the U shaped frame with elastic cords. The ball catapult assembly has a ball holder and a handle. A ball is placed in the ball holder, then a wheelchair bound participant pulls back the handle to apply tension to the elastic cords. The handle is released to propel the ball.

Abstract: A juggling stick including on each end an end piece with symmetrical air foil side wings of a closed cell foam or like material, such as leather, layered fabrics or inflatable rubber and rubber-like materials. The closed cell foam is intended to be mounted with grommets or other fastening device and secured to each end of the juggling stick. The closed cell foam can be coated with a liquid plastic and even splatter coated, all of non-toxic material. Each end piece includes at least three symmetrical air foil side wings with locking tabs to engage through a hole of the next air foil side wing. The air foils cut through the air with the wings catching the air and slowing the action or play of the juggling stick down for complex moves, even to the point of causing a slower negative flowtation for a change of direction depending upon the particular juggling maneuvers. Tassels can be applied to each end of the juggling stick for artistic decoration.

Abstract: A stick game toy is provided having a curved catch stick having a handle at one end and a hook at the other end and a toss stick having a rod and a pair of guides located symmetrically about the center of the rod for balancing the toss stick between the two ends of the rod.

Abstract: A game comprising a main ;stick connected at each end to an endcap having an inner-facing surface and an opposite outer end. A pair of manipulator sticks are held by a player for manipulating the main stick at the inner-facing surface of one of the endcaps on either side of the main stick so as to toss it into the air and catch it via one of the endcaps. This is accomplished by steadying the main stick on one side with one of the manipulator sticks as it comes towards the player and immediately locating the other manipulator stick on an opposite side of the main stick. Any natural tendency for the main stick to fall causes the inner-facing surface of one of the endcaps to come to rest on the two manipulator sticks.