Patents Assigned to DMI Sports, Inc.
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Patent number: 8523694Abstract: A playing surface for a gaming table includes a composite sheet including concrete and at least one fiber component. The composite sheet has a density of approximately one to two grams per cubic centimeter (1-2 g/cm3).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Hartwig
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Publication number: 20110159974Abstract: A playing surface for a gaming table includes a composite sheet including concrete and at least one fiber component. The composite sheet has a density of approximately one to two grams per cubic centimeter (1-2 g/cm3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventor: Matthew HARTWIG
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Patent number: 7789390Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Giegerich, Paul Giegerich, Edmond J. Dougherty
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Patent number: 7506871Abstract: A combination of an elevated platform and a game table having a support structure including a game table and an elevated platform. The elevated platform including at least one support arm releasably connectable to the support structure in a play position and further connectable to the support structure in a storage position. The elevated platform may be coupled to the game table for translation relative to the support structure between the play and storage positions. The elevated platform may also be hingedly coupled to the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 7419163Abstract: A dartboard cover for covering a dartboard in an aesthetically pleasing manner wherein the dartboard cover includes a frame having a central aperture and a graphic panel removably mountable in the central aperture. A rib extends from a rear surface of the frame and is removably engagable with an upper edge of the dartboard to removably mount the dartboard cover to the dartboard.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Matthew T. Hartwig, Gary D. Giegerich
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Patent number: 7419157Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a game piece including a playing surface, a first endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and a second endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface at an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. The game piece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. The first endwall having a first wall length and a first goal is located along the first endwall. The first goal is comprised of a proximity sensor and has a first goal length. A continuous play goal mechanism is mounted proximate the first goal that urges the game piece away from the first goal when the game piece enters the first goal.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Giegerich, Paul Giegerich
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Publication number: 20080150230Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece where a first player defends a first goal to block the gamepiece from entering the first goal. The game table includes a playing surface, a first endwall and a second endwall. The gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces and the first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and includes the first goal. The second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located at an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first starting mechanism is in communication with the first goal through a gamepiece channel that moves the gamepiece from the first goal to the first starting mechanism when the gamepiece enters the first goal. The first starting mechanism moves the gamepiece to the playing surface upon actuation by the first player.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventor: Graham R. Bowe
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Publication number: 20080153612Abstract: A pool cue includes a butt that has a butt sleeve and a groove. A shaft extends from the butt and includes a tip. A grip is positioned within the groove. The grip is formed of a generally soft, elastomeric material. The grip is positioned in the groove such that a smooth continuous surface is defined with an outer surface of the butt. The grip is constructed of a material that is elastic enough to roll or slide over the butt sleeve and into the groove during assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Graham Bowe
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Publication number: 20080012233Abstract: An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores information corresponding to a plurality of audible recordings, the memory operatively connected with the controller. A sound generator is operatively connected with the controller. A speaker is operatively connected with the sound generator. Upon detection of the at least one activity associated with the game, the signal from the sensor activates the controller to cause at least one of the plurality of audible recordings to be selected and played by the sound generator through the speaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Gary Giegerich, Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 7293776Abstract: A target for practicing aiming sport or game projectiles, such as balls, hockey pucks, arrows, etc., is formed of a large, flexible sheet whose upper edge is temporarily secured to the lower edge of a conventional garage door when the door is lowered. The sheet is deployed to cover the garage door opening when the door is raised into open position. The sheet contains target markings which may include holes in the sheet for receiving propelled projectiles aimed at the target sheet. The target holes may be backed by pockets which receive and temporarily hold the projectiles which pass through the respective openings. The target holes may be normally covered by retractable flaps.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Daniel P Fenwick
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Patent number: 7258344Abstract: An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores information corresponding to a plurality of audible recordings, the memory operatively connected with the controller. A sound generator is operatively connected with the controller. A speaker is operatively connected with the sound generator. Upon detection of the at least one activity associated with the game, the signal from the sensor activates the controller to cause at least one of the plurality of audible recordings to be selected and played by the sound generator through the speaker.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Giegerich, Paul Giegerich
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Publication number: 20070182093Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Gary Giegerich, Paul Giegerich, Edmond Dougherty
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Publication number: 20070158912Abstract: A dartboard cover for covering a dartboard in an aesthetically pleasing manner wherein the dartboard cover includes a frame having a central aperture and a graphic panel removably mountable in the central aperture. A rib extends from a rear surface of the frame and is removably engagable with an upper edge of the dartboard to removably mount the dartboard cover to the dartboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2007Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Hartwig, Gary Giegerich
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Patent number: 7219891Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Gary Giegerich, Paul Giegerich, Edmond J. Dougherty
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Publication number: 20070102876Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a game piece including a playing surface, a first endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and a second endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface at an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. The game piece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. The first endwall having a first wall length and a first goal is located along the first endwall. The first goal is comprised of a proximity sensor and has a first goal length. A continuous play goal mechanism is mounted proximate the first goal that urges the game piece away from the first goal when the game piece enters the first goal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventors: Gary Giegerich, Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 7137911Abstract: A ball return mechanism for use with a table tennis table for returning a ball to a player. The table tennis table includes a net, a first side and a second side located on opposite sides of the net. The ball return mechanism includes a first return line including a net end and a terminal end. The net end is mounted to the net at a first joint and the terminal end is located proximate a first end edge of the first side. A first guide mechanism holds the first return line in position away from a playing area of the table tennis table.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Paul Giegerich
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Publication number: 20060244210Abstract: A combination of an elevated platform and a game table having a support structure including a game table and an elevated platform. The elevated platform including at least one support arm releasably connectable to the support structure in a play position and further connectable to the support structure in a storage position. The elevated platform may be coupled to the game table for translation relative to the support structure between the play and storage positions. The elevated platform may also be hingedly coupled to the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: DMI SPORTS, INC.Inventor: Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 7108262Abstract: Improvements for use with table games include a first set of improvements which allow a player of a table game to more securely hold a paddle used in playing the table game. A second set of improvements provides a visual barrier which obscures a player's view of a playing surface of a game table, providing for more dynamic, challenging and entertaining play. A third set of improvements provides an elevated platform allowing players of significantly differing heights to comfortably, conveniently and safely use a table game with a table surface of a fixed height.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 6997111Abstract: A collapsible table comprises a frame formed from a plurality of pivotally connected frame members, the frame being movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A table top is connected to the frame, the table top including at least one drink holder. A container assembly having a flange portion is provided with mounting holes and a container pouch. The container assembly is connected to the frame at a position beneath the table top by the plurality of frame members being inserted though the mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Paul Giegerich
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Patent number: 6942577Abstract: A light up pool cue has control circuitry operatively coupled to a sensor and a light source. The sensor is adapted to detect impact of the pool cue with another object. Upon detection of the impact, the sensor generates an electrical signal to the control circuitry, causing the control circuitry to illuminate the light source.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventors: Thomas McKevitt, Gary D. Giegerich