Abstract: Examples of golf equipment covers and methods to manufacture golf equipment covers are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head cover can include a body portion having a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, and an opening defined in the bottom portion and leading to an internal cavity configured to receive a golf club head. The body portion can further include an outer shell portion. A magnetic portion is concealed in the body portion and configured to magnetically attach the golf club head cover to a metallic structure. A magnet identifier is configured to identify a location of the magnetic portion. The magnet identifier separates the magnetic portion and the metallic structure from one another when the magnetic portion is magnetically attached to the metallic structure. Other examples may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A target assembly for an amusement device includes a switch stack comprising a target leaf spring, a contact leaf spring, and a spacer electrically isolating the target leaf spring from the contact leaf spring. An anti-rotation shell is mounted to the switch stack and at least partially surrounds one end of the target leaf spring and the contact leaf spring. The anti-rotation shell is sized and configured to substantially prevent relative movement between the target leaf spring and the contact leaf spring. In some examples, a switch mount bracket includes slot to receive side walls of the anti-rotation shell.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, coordinate dynamic adjustments of a trailer based in part on a user profile associated with a user physically present at the trailer and an activity profile associated with an activity selected to be performed at the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a tilt of a lower surface of the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a dimension(s) of the trailer based in part on a detected object(s). Various dynamic adjustments may occur concurrently, individually and/or sequentially. The trailer may be a moveable trailer for temporary attachment with a vehicle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, coordinate dynamic adjustments of a trailer based in part on a user profile associated with a user physically present at the trailer and an activity profile associated with an activity selected to be performed at the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a tilt of a lower surface of the trailer. A dynamic adjustment may modify a dimension(s) of the trailer based in part on a detected object(s). Various dynamic adjustments may occur concurrently, individually and/or sequentially. The trailer may be a moveable trailer for temporary attachment with a vehicle.

Abstract: A system and device for capturing data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing through a plurality of sensors. The device is affixed to a golf club and captures data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing when the golf club is swung. The device utilizes a plurality of power states to vary the power levels provided to a plurality of sensors and computer components, as well as, communication to extend batter life of the device.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for golf alignment training include a device, attachable to a golf club, for measuring a golfer's alignment by a plurality of sensors, including a magnetometer. A location-aware device is used to select an intended target line. The plurality of sensors measure the golfer's actual alignment, including the face angle of the golf club at address of the ball, and the actual alignment is compared to the intended target line to provide feedback and suggested improvements.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an amusement device includes a plurality of targets of a playfield of the amusement device, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive an indication that a first target of the plurality of targets is hit during a first player turn. The processor is further configured to send, based on the indication, a signal to a moveable component of the playfield to unlock access to a second target of the plurality of targets during the first player turn. The processor is further configured to determine that the first player turn has ended. The processor is further configured to keep the second target unlocked during a second player turn.

Abstract: A board game apparatus has a dented platform, a transparent guiding tube, and an applicator. The dented platform has a plurality of dents. The dents are adapted to receive corresponding game pieces. And each dent is adapted to accommodate a single game piece. The transparent guiding tube and the applicator are adapted for placing the game pieces into desirable dents, or for shifting the position of a game piece between dents.

Abstract: A figure for attaching to a building block includes a body; and a base attached to the body at a first end of the base, the base has a cavity disposed within a second end of the base to slidingly attach to one or more connectors of the building block; the figure is detachably mounted on the building block.

Abstract: A ball pitching device includes a frame including three first elbows and four second elbows, an upper PVC sheet and a lower PVC sheet below the upper PVC sheet and connected with the upper PVC sheet, the upper PVC sheet is connected with the frame, a ball storage space is formed between the lower PVC sheet and the upper PVC sheet, the upper PVC sheet is configured with a hole, the three first elbows are connected in sequence, two adjacent first elbows are arranged horizontally and hinged to each other, the remaining first elbow extends obliquely and is hinged to the two horizontal first elbows, two second elbows are respectively hinged with the two horizontal first elbows at two ends of the frame, another second elbow is hinged at a connection between the two horizontal first elbows, and the remaining second elbow is hinged to the oblique first elbow.

Abstract: An amusement device includes an interactive target and projector feature. The device has a cabinet housing a plurality of game input devices and game output devices and a playfield housed within the cabinet. The playfield has a top surface and a lower surface, and the upper surface is configured to allow movement of a ball, such as a pinball thereupon. A projector is operably mounted to the top surface of the playfield and the projector is configured to project an image upon a projection surface of at least one of the game input devices or game output devices located above the top surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a randomizer that includes a starter assembly and a collector. The starter assembly provides participants in a race with a fair start and also provides spectators with a beneficial view of the not only the start of the race, but in some cases, the race itself, including the finish.

Abstract: A system and methods of fitting golf clubs, and more particularly, the systems and methods related to wedge type golf clubs, having multiple sole configurations and/or bounce angles. More specifically, the present invention is directed to system and methods that enable a player to quantify the performance of the golf club's sole interaction with the ground and to determine the sole configuration and bounce angle that provides the most optimal shot performance.

Abstract: A trainer for improving an athletic swing includes an elastic band having an anchor end and a handle end, and configured to expand and contract. The trainer further includes a handle coupled to the handle end of the elastic band and configured to be gripped by a user. The trainer further includes a strap coupled to the anchor end of the elastic band and configured to be sandwiched between two objects to anchor the anchor end of the elastic band to at least one of the two objects.

Abstract: A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event.

Abstract: A gaming machine for picking up one object, and moving the object through a playing zone to a dispensing zone, the gaming machine includes a housing having at least one sidewall enclosing the playing zone and the dispensing zone, and a roof, said sidewall and roof being configured such that a standing zone is created below said roof outside the playing zone, a rail structure in the housing and extending in a first direction X, the rail structure being configured to move over said standing zone in a second direction Y, and a grabber attached to a carriage which is moveably attached to the rail structure, the carriage being configured to move along the rail structure, the grabber being configured to pick up the object.

Abstract: A racquet extending along a longitudinal axis and including a frame including a head portion, a handle portion, and a throat portion. The head portion forms a hoop that defines a string bed plane. At least the head portion and the throat portion of the frame are formed at least in part of a fiber composite material. When the racquet is tested under the racquet lateral bending test, the racquet has a lateral deflection of at least 6.0 mm when measured in a direction that is parallel to the string bed plane and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A racquet including a frame including a head portion, a handle portion, and a throat portion. The head portion forms a hoop that defines a string bed plane. The head portion of the racquet being formed of a fiber composite material. When the racquet is tested under a racquet forward/rearward bending test, the racquet has a forward/rearward deflection with respect to the longitudinal axis of at least 8.5 mm when measured in a direction that is perpendicular to the string bed plane and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. When the racquet is tested under a racquet torsional stability test, the racquet has an angular deflection of less than 5.5 degrees about a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A bat comprises a handle section, a barrel section and a tapered section between the handle section and the barrel section. In some embodiments, the tapered section comprises discrete zones that increase in diameter from the handle section to the barrel section of the bat. In some embodiments, the tapered section comprises six discrete zones. In some embodiments, the discrete zones are one-inch in length.

Abstract: Disclosed is system and method for measuring the tension of a tennis net, and, alternatively or in addition, for determining if a service let occurs via the measuring of the net tension. The disclosed embodiments measure a force exerted on the center-strap or the singles stick by the net. In these embodiments, the measured force provides an accurate reflection of the tension of the net.