Abstract: A cue ball used for practice and play in pool or billiards. The cue ball is made with a plurality of concentric sphere layers or shells starting with a centermost opaque ball, followed by two or three spheres of differently colored semi-transparent polymer resins; then an outermost clear layer of polymer.

Abstract: A training ball for pool type games. The training ball may comprise an array of visually coded bounded shapes disposed on the spherical exterior surface, wherein each one visually coded bounded shape has a characteristic visual coding such as color, and a diametrically opposed corresponding visually coded bounded shape having substantially identical characteristic visual coding, and wherein the array covers substantially all of the spherical exterior surface of the solid sphere. All of the visually coded bounded shapes display characteristic visual coding which is easily visually discernible from each adjacent one of the visually coded bounded shapes. In an associated method of play or practice, a player may visually hypothesize a straight line passing through the center of the training ball using the opposed similar visually coded bounded shapes, mentally set up a shot, and then execute that shot.

Abstract: MEASURE YOUR SHOT (M.Y.S.) is a methodology and technology of two billiard balls, each ball including nine (9) one quarter inch (¼?) lines scribed 360 degrees, the lines are scaled to diamonds on rails of a billiard table. With the aid of the diamonds and lines it becomes simple for a user and spectators to recognize the type of shot. The training balls provide a tool for improving a user's shot.

Abstract: A new type of pool game which can account for different levels of player skill and also be enjoyable for more than two players, teams or participants. The game can be played on conventional pool, snooker or billiard tables and includes plurality of balls including at least one cue ball and a plurality of object balls of which at least three types of object ball are identifiable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a billiard ball, comprising: a main body, the outer surface of which has at least one design groove; a designed member which is arranged in the design groove and which has a design; and a transparent resin which fills the design groove, thereby continuously showing an advertisement design, which has been formed on the billiard ball, during a game of billiards, thus achieving maximized advertising effects.

Abstract: A training ball for pool type games. The training ball may comprise an array of visually coded bounded shapes disposed on the spherical exterior surface, wherein each one visually coded bounded shape has a characteristic visual coding such as color, and a diametrically opposed corresponding visually coded bounded shape having substantially identical characteristic visual coding, and wherein the array covers substantially all of the spherical exterior surface of the solid sphere. All of the visually coded bounded shapes display characteristic visual coding which is easily visually discernible from each adjacent one of the visually coded bounded shapes. In an associated method of play or practice, a player may visually hypothesize a straight line passing through the center of the training ball using the opposed similar visually coded bounded shapes, mentally set up a shot, and then execute that shot.

Abstract: A game is played on a billiard type table using balls with indicia of chess pieces. A cue stick is used to strike the balls following rules of movement that vary with the indicia on the ball to be moved. Game rules control movement and pocketing of balls are representative of the movement and capture of chess pieces, but are modified for use on a billiard table. The game is also adaptable to other playing surfaces including electronic displays.

Abstract: A high impact game ball with a core structure founded on a spherical member, a spherical casing concentrically disposed relative to the spherical member, at least one surface deviation disposed relative to the spherical member of the core structure, and at least one corresponding surface deviation disposed relative to the spherical casing in a mating relationship with the at least one surface deviation of the spherical member. A switching arrangement can be embedded in the spherical member for causing a response to be exhibited based on the occurrence of an activation condition, such as an impact or a remote activation signal. A plurality of positioning stays can project from the spherical member to ensure a concentric relationship relative to the spherical casing.

Abstract: A training ball for pool type games. The training ball may comprise an array of visually coded bounded shapes disposed on the spherical exterior surface, wherein each one visually coded bounded shape has a characteristic visual coding such as color, and a diametrically opposed corresponding visually coded bounded shape having substantially identical characteristic visual coding, and wherein the array covers substantially all of the spherical exterior surface of the solid sphere. All of the visually coded bounded shapes display characteristic visual coding which is easily visually discernible from each adjacent one of the visually coded bounded shapes. In an associated method of play or practice, a player may visually hypothesize a straight line passing through the center of the training ball using the opposed similar visually coded bounded shapes, mentally set up a shot, and then execute that shot.

Abstract: The lighted ball includes a spherical housing having a transparent portion, a circuit board mounted in the spherical housing, a on-off switch to detect an impact of the spherical housing and a lamp to flash in response to the impact of the spherical housing. The on off switch includes a first vibration switch and a second vibration switch which is positioned an angle with respect to the first vibration switch, and the lamp includes a first light emitting diode and a second light emitting diode which is positioned at an acute angle with respect to the first light emitting diode. The angle may be approximately 90°. The first light emitting diode may be a different color than the second light emitting diode, and the spherical housing includes a controller to receive signals from the on-off switch.

Abstract: A method of playing a game includes placing a non-spherical billiard ball on a surface. The non-spherical billiard ball has an ellipsoidal or ovoidal shape and a generally smooth outer surface lacking a concave portion. The method further includes rolling at least one spherical billiard ball along the surface generally towards the non-spherical billiard ball.

Abstract: A light emitting billiard ball adapted to transmit light upon impact having an outer shell and a light emitting circuit. The light emitting circuit energizes an LED and the energized LED transmits light through the outer shell. The principle use is for billiard balls however other applications will benefit from this invention. For example, Bocce balls, bowling balls, tennis balls, ping pong balls, as well as other balls in impact applications will benefit from this application.

Abstract: A method of playing a game includes placing a non-spherical billiard ball on a surface. The non-spherical billiard ball has an ellipsoidal or ovoidal shape and a generally smooth outer surface lacking a concave portion. The method further includes rolling at least one spherical billiard ball along the surface generally towards the non-spherical billiard ball.

Abstract: A billiard ball includes a generally incompressible body. The body has an ellipsoidal or ovoidal shape with a generally smooth outer surface lacking a concave portion.

Abstract: A combination of a cue ball and an object ball is used for aiming a cue ball to impact an object ball for motion of the object ball in a desired direction. The object ball has a series of object indicia on the outer surface that includes a center indicia and a number of auxiliary indicia on opposing sides thereof. The cue ball has a series of cue indicia on the outer surface that includes a center indicia and a number of auxiliary indicia on opposing sides thereof where the cue indicia is substantially identical to the object indicia. The object ball is aligned with its indicia parallel to a rail of the billiard table. The cue ball is aligned with its indicia parallel to the rail and facing the object indicia. An aiming line is extended through the object ball and through the object indicia to identify an object ball target indicia. Corresponding cue indicia is selected to identify a cue ball impact indicia.

Abstract: A ball member for billiard and bocce games includes an inner core member made of cheaper or heavier materials and having an outer peripheral portion, and an outer covering member engaged onto the outer peripheral portion of the inner core member, the outer covering member may be made of poly resin or synthetic materials having a smooth outer surface. The inner core member may be made or waste or recycled materials, and may include different weights from that of the outer covering member, to determine or adjust the ball member to the required weight.

Abstract: A billiards game, comprising a supporting surface; a plurality of balls to be placed on said supporting surface; at least one stick for striking said balls, at least some of said balls being provided with symbols corresponding to letters of an alphabet.

Abstract: The World Fitness Ball is unique both in design and utility format. The design patent covers has Unique feel of the raised borders . The utility patent will have the visual effect of teaching geographies by intending to be both physical and mental conditioning . Mental and Physical Fitness is what the World Fitness Ball will novelize and represent. The manufacturing of the World Fitness Ball will be done using a mold of original design, only condusive for the World Fitness Ball. The reverse inside out cast molding will be introduced, in an all inclusive manufacturing method, which only the World Fitness Ball and inventor can use as an original method of creating the World Fitness Ball.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device that allows the exerciser to do sit-up type exercises to stress the exerciser's abdominal muscles. The device has a frame assembly made of several members. A deformable seat for the exerciser is connected to frame assembly. The deformable seat is a fillable container. Footholds are positioned on the frame assembly to allow an exerciser to sit on the deformable seat and place the exerciser's feet in the footholds while performing an exercise. Additionally, there are handholds that an exerciser may hold so that an exerciser may stabilize himself while getting on and off the exercise device and during performance of exercise.

Abstract: A combination of a cue ball and an object ball is used for aiming a cue ball to impact an object ball for motion of the object ball in a desired direction. The object ball has a series of object indicia on the outer surface that includes a center indicia and a number of auxiliary indicia on opposing sides thereof. The cue ball has a series of cue indicia on the outer surface that includes a center indicia and a number of auxiliary indicia on opposing sides thereof where the cue indicia is substantially identical to the object indicia. The object ball is aligned with its indicia parallel to a rail of the billiard table. The cue ball is aligned with its indicia parallel to the rail and facing the object indicia. An aiming line is extended through the object ball and through the object indicia to identify an object ball target indicia. Corresponding cue indicia is selected to identify a cue ball impact indicia.

Abstract: An accuracy development device is disclosed, including a simulated projectile coupled to a feedback mechanism. The feedback mechanism provides feedback indicating whether a desired impact point on the simulated projectile has been hit by a free projectile propelled toward it. In one embodiment, the desired impact point may be a sensor that is coupled to the feedback mechanism. The simulated projectile may be fixed to a contact location on a base such that the simulated projectile may not be moved in a translational sense but so that it may be rotated about an axis that extends through the contact location and the simulated projectile and is substantially perpendicular to the base. The desired impact point may thus be moved to a variety of different positions with respect to the free projectile, allowing the invention to be used for accuracy development from setups having a wide variety of initial conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is a pool training device, including a base configured to be placed on a pool tabletop surface, a mounting mechanism secured to the base, and a truncated circular element perpendicular to and attached to the base via the mounting mechanism. When attached, the height of the assembled device is equal to the height of a pool ball. The truncated circular element has an orifice extending perpendicularly through the center of the truncated circular element.

Abstract: A bowling ball is disclosed with a core having low density roll blocks or end caps which lowers the differential radius of gyration and lowers the maximum radius of gyration of the ball in order to create a different ball path from the foul line to the pins. When the bowling ball core of the present invention is used within a bowling ball it results in a bowling ball that rolls earlier on the lane for a smooth, curving ball path and less angle change in the backend of the lane.

Abstract: The method of transferring a sublimable dyestuff art image onto the curved outer surface of a billiard ball. The spherically shaped polyester billiard ball is initially molded with at least one recess having a first predetermined configuration formed in its curved outer surface. The first predetermined configuration would be either that of a heart or a spade such as found in a deck of cards and. the billiard ball would be made of material having a color that is not white. A plug made of styrene polyester resin heat cured material is then inserted into the recess. A plug would have the same first predetermined configuration. The surface of the plug must be receptive to sublimable dyestuff. The plug is then heat cured in the recess thereby providing a billiard with a substantially spherical outer surface. In the meantime a first lithographic art image has been formed on an auxiliary carrier web and the lithographic art image is made of sublimable dyestuff.

Abstract: A novel element is added to a bowling game by incorporating an ultraviolet light-sensitive dye or pigment in a bowling surface (24), a gutter (25), a bowling ball (26), and/or a bowling pin (28). A bowling establishment (10) is provided with an ultraviolet light source (50), (52), which, when conventional lighting (42), (44), (46) is dimmed and/or turned off, will cause the ultraviolet light-sensitive dye or pigment to fluoresce, such that the components (24), (26), (30) fluoresce and glow to provide a pleasing effect attractive to bowlers.

Abstract: Two optical techniques for selective detection of a regular-sized, standard cue ball. Both techniques make it possible to distinguish a regular-sized, standard size cue ball from object balls within a standard set. The first technique is called the “optical density discrimination” technique. It is based on the fact that the optical density of the cue ball is significantly less than the optical density of the object balls. The second technique is called the “fluorescence discrimination” technique. It requires that the cue ball be manufactured with a fluorescent pigment in its outer surface during manufacture. Discrimination is then based on detecting the fluorescence of the cue ball.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: The invention provides a carom guide for the three carom shots for pocket billiards or pool. The carom guide is adaptable for placement on the playing surface of a pool table, for the game of pocket billiards or pool utilizing a cue ball, an object ball, and a carom ball. The guide comprises a fabric adaptable for temporary placement on the playing surface of the pool table, and is provided with markings or spots for the placement of the object ball and the carom ball, and lines extend from the object ball showing the direction of travel for contact or impact with the carom ball and the direction of travel to the pocket.

Abstract: A cue ball, suitable for practice purposes, into which a circular hole is drilled and the core material removed therefrom. The core material is then replaced with a circular level. Perpendicular to the circular level is a pattern which allows for, or directs placement of, the cue tip upon the ball. As a result, the invention provides a user with a basic target area for developing english or spin upon the ball. The leveling devices allows the user to position the ball in the same position, presenting the target area to the user in a repeatable manner.