Patents Assigned to Luther E. Russell
  • Patent number: 4149723
    Abstract: A game apparatus includes a projectile made of resilient foam material which is in the shape of an enlarged "jack" and a plurality of bats having soft impact areas which are used to strike the projectile so as to move the projectile between a pair of goal posts which are also preferably resilient. Generally, the game apparatus is used to play a game which resembles field hockey, but may be played indoors or in a relatively confined outdoor area. By utilizing relatively "soft" bats and a relatively soft projectile, the chance of injury is reduced. Since the projectile has the shape of a "jack" it will often follow an irregular trajectory and will not roll far after hitting the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Assignee: Luther E. Russell
    Inventor: Abner J. Simon