Abstract: A rope jumping stick assembly (10) for recreational use comprising a stick assembly (12) and a cord (20). The stick assembly (12) comprises a handle portion (18) having a first and second end; a cup (14) covering the first end of the handle portion (18) and a cap (17) covering the second end. The cup (14) comprises a hole (16). The cord (20) having a first and second end attaches to the stick assembly (12) by passing the first end through the hole (16) in the cup (14) and forming or fixing an enlargement (22) on the first end of the cord (20). Then the cup (14) is placed over the first end of the handle portion (18), and the cord (20) is thereby fixed to the stick assembly (12). The assembly (10) includes a whiffle ball (30) attached to the second end of the cord (20).

Abstract: A playground base and standard assembly (10) includes a typical hollow traffic cone (28) having a top hole (20) for receiving a standard (12) into the cone (28). The cone (28) is modified by placing an insert (26) inside the cone for stabilizing the standard (12). The insert (26) is a solid polyethylene foam member shaped to fit snugly in the cone (28). The insert (26) has a hole (34) coaxial with a top hole (20) on the cone (28) for receiving and supporting any standard (12). One possible standard (12) includes telescoping members (40,42) for adjusting the height of the standard.

Abstract: A hockey stick safety cover (10) for disposing over the blade (14) and contiguous shaft portion (16) of a hockey stick (12) for providing cushion to reduce the danger of using a hockey stick (12) with a hard blade (14). The safety cover (10) includes a single length or block (18) of soft extruded plastic foam having a slit (20) disposed along the length for receiving and completely covering the hockey stick blade (14) and the contiguous shaft portion (16). The soft foam deforms around the slit (20) to receive and surround the blade (14) and contiguous shaft portion (16). The soft foam also provides a cushioned exterior for reducing the impact of the hockey stick (12) on persons or property. The light weight of the foam does not seriously impair the user's ability to manipulate the stick (12).