Abstract: A putting aide device that can be used with or without an existing golf cup or hole and has a perimeter lip for nesting on the surface edge of the hole or cup. Without the use of a hole, the device can be placed on a practice green surface of grass or a carpet or any other substitute surface for putting practices. The device has an elevated circular body with a lateral opening in a side thereof that allows a limited ball entry to itself or to the hole beneath (when used). The device includes a tuning fork feature that is struck by a properly delivered golf ball. When struck, the fork emits a sound dependent on the ball's aim, force and/or contact. This way, the golfer receives visual and audible feedback as to the quality and effectiveness of the putting stroke.

Abstract: A basketball return device is formed of an injection molded device which is formed as a resilient deflector including a spine extending the length of the device. The spine has a pair of upper and lower wings which are located behind a net suspended from a hoop rim. The spine is flattened throughout its downward length and has intermittent elongated openings therein to enhance its torque and stability with regard to elasticity. The spine has attached thereto upper and lower lateral wings. The surface of each of the wings exhibit a flat surface directed toward a player. Extending surfaces of each of the wings are slanted inwardly from an edge thereof to improve the quality of the return of a ball being thrown.

Abstract: A basketball hoop cover that is somewhat tubular and circular in shape with a slit along its length to allow a fitting over an existing basketball rim to provide a player protection and increased hoop visibility. The device also provides a way of reducing the ball entry area and includes particular targeting features that may assist in improving the skill level and enjoyment for the basketball shooter. The single piece tubular cover is contoured similar to an existing rim diameter and installs, without any tools or additional fasteners to a variety of existing rims and permits an easy way of custom fitting and trimming to satisfy unforeseen or unusual applications.

Abstract: A multi-purpose wheeled carrier that includes various surfaces, recesses and unique features for providing alternative methods of containing, sorting and transporting random materials of various sizes, bulk and weight. The base of the carrier has a shallow upstanding circular wall large enough to accept a container of the 5 gallon size and a multiple of smaller containers, the base has other provisions for the reception of smaller parts and or tools. Recesses at other levels similarly have recesses again for accepting smaller items. Holes and slots provided at various heights allow for bulkier items to be fastened to the carrier by way of fasteners.

Abstract: A basketball hoop cover that is somewhat tubular and circular in shape with a slit along its length to allow a fitting over an existing basketball rim to provide a player protection and increased hoop visibility. The device also provides a way of reducing the ball entry area and includes particular targeting features that may assist in improving the skill level and enjoyment for the basketball shooter. The single piece tubular cover is contoured similar to an existing rim diameter and installs, without any tools or additional fasteners to a variety of existing rims and permits an easy way of custom fitting and trimming to satisfy unforeseen or unusual applications.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a muli-purpose wheeled carrier that includes various surfaces, recesses and unique features for providing alternative methods of containing, sorting and transporting random materials of various sizes, bulk and weight. The base of the carrier has a shallow upstanding circular wall large enough to accept a container of the 5 gallon size and a multiple of smaller containers. the base has other provisions for the reception of smaller parts and or tools. Recesses at other levels similarly have recesses again for accepting smaller items. Holes and slots provided at various heights allow for bulkier items to be fastened to the carrier by way of fasteners.

Abstract: A basketball return device 20 is formed as a resilient deflector having an upper wing 30 positioned behind a basketball net 15 and a lower wing 35 positioned below the bottom of basketball net 15, device 20 being hooked onto the rim 11 and braced under a bracket 12 that supports the rim on a backboard 13. A pair of resilient loops 22 extend between a brace 25 engaging the underside of bracket 12 and hooks 21 that are spaced apart to hook over rim 11 on opposite sides of the bracket. The device can be formed of resilient resin material to be deformed by engagement with a basketball and to spring back to direct the basketball back toward its shooter.