Abstract: A foot-operated controller includes a base configured to rest on a floor surface, and a movable contact surface coupled to the base. The contact surface includes an anterior region to support a toe region and a posterior region to support a heel region, and is configured to roll about a roll axis in response to inversion or eversion of a foot engaged with the contact surface, pitch about a pitch axis in response to plantar flexion or dorsiflexion of the foot, and yaw about a yaw axis in response to abduction or adduction of the foot. The roll, pitch, and yaw axes intersect at a point superior to the contact surface, and may align with the operator's ankle.

Abstract: A foot pedal system for controlling a surgical robotic system, the foot pedal system comprising a foot pedal assembly movably coupled to a foot pedal assembly platform. The foot pedal assembly having a foot pedal base, a foot pedal pivotally coupled to the foot pedal base, and a foot pedal platform, the foot pedal base operable to slide across the foot pedal platform along an x-axis and a y-axis to an arrangement of activation positions. The foot pedal platform operable to translate and rotate with respect to the foot pedal assembly platform to any position along the foot pedal assembly platform, and the foot pedal platform is operable to engage or disengage with the foot pedal assembly platform at the any position along the foot pedal assembly platform.

Abstract: A device and method for aiding in the practice of basketball and other games that require a ball to be returned to a player in order to perform repetitive practice routines. The device generally includes a ball catching component and a ball ejection component. The ball catching component catches balls thrown by the player and delivers them to the ball ejection component so that the ball ejection component has a continuous supply of balls. The invention includes a means for tracking a predetermined color worn by a player on the court and returning the ball toward the player's current position after a predetermined triggering event has occurred.

Abstract: The NON-LETHAL Combat Sport Robot is a tactical tool for people in the combat sports world. The robot can move through terrain and has a movable upper head piece to aim non-lethal guns and a camera to defeat opponents. It is equipped to be able to play within the rules and confines of the Combat sports. It achieves this by introducing a suite of devices including non lethal guns, mercy shot light, death flag and hit switches to comply with traditional combat sport rules.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an amusement device, the amusement device having: a display device rotatably mounted to a structure, the display device being configured to create a plurality of images via a persistence of vision effect; a device for rotating the display device; a sensor for determining whether an object has hit one of the plurality of images; a microcontroller in operable communication with the sensor and the display device, the microcontroller changing the appearance of at least one of the plurality of images when the sensor determines that an object has hit at least one of the plurality of images.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A hollow golf ball having good shot feel at the time of hitting, while maintaining excellent flight performance, wherein the hollow golf ball has a hollow core having a hollow portion and one or more hollow core outer layers formed thereon, the hollow core outer layers having a core composition containing rubber, a resin or a mixture thereof, and a cover formed on the hollow core, and wherein the hollow portion has a diameter of 5 to 25 mm, the hollow core outer layer has a surface hardness of 71 to 91 in JIS-C hardness and a deformation amount of 2.0 to 3.5 mm when applying from an initial load of 10 kgf to a final load of 130 kgf on the core.

Abstract: A game includes the head of an animal having a pair of jaws therein which are movable from an opened condition to a closed condition. The jaws are adapted to close upon a play object tossed between them, and a conveyor returns fallen play objects back to the contestants play position. A contestants score is determined by the number of play objects caught between the teeth of the animal head during the play time of the game.

Abstract: A manipulating foot pedal device used with a video game machine or the like is operable to provide a three-dimensional operation. The device includes a base member movable in a forward/backward direction relative. A rotatable member is mounted on a top of the base member and rotatable about a first axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the forward/backward direction; a pivotal member mounted on a top of the rotatable member and pivotable about a second axis extending in a direction perpendicular to the first axis. The device further includes first, second, and third detectors operable to detect a moved amount of the base member, a rotated amount of the rotatable member, and a pivoted amount of the pivotal member.

Abstract: A pocketed wall game having a wall mounted target board with one or more recessed pockets designed to accept and retain a plurality of soft projectiles. Each time a projectile is tossed into one of the pockets, both light and sound means are preferably actuated so that the board lights up and emits a sound effect after each successful toss. An electronic scoreboard may also be included so as to keep a running total of the players' scores.

Abstract: An improved impact target, the instant response target system, has a base frame, an independent power source, and a support frame. An electrically energizing snap switch is carried on a bracket connected to the base frame. An electrical power source is independent and connected by wires to the snap switch. A target and an impact plate are carried on the support frame by two pillow blocks and two steel pins counter balanced by a counter weight and counter weight adjuster. The bullet impact pushes the target off the snap switch energizing the light.

Abstract: A turnstile operated game for determining the elapsed time between a starting event and an ending event comprising a turnstile composed of a horizontal member supported above the ground, a vertical shaft rotatably mounted on the horizontal member, an arcuate cam mounted on the turnstile and being responsive to the rotation of the shaft, a microswitch mounted on the turnstile adjacent the cam, the microswitch having a toggle arm adapted to be contacted by the cam to actuate the microswitch upon a predetermined rotary movement of the shaft, a horizontal lever connected to the vertical shaft and having a first portion extending away from and beyond the horizontal member, the lever having a second portion extending on the opposite side of the shaft from the first portion thereof, a timer connected to the microswitch such that the timer is turned on when an object contacts and pivots the first portion of the lever, the contacting and pivoting of the first portion of the lever by the object constituting a starting

Abstract: A basketball game including two hoops and a backboard that is adapted to be mounted indoors on an interior structure, such as a door. Deflectable paddles detect the passage of balls through the hoop. Each score (passage of a ball through a hoop) generates a reproduced human voice announcement. A microprocessor registers each score and keeps track of the differential between the number of balls passing through each respective hoop. The score differential is displayed along a row of light emitting diodes. The first player to achieve a four hoop differential in his favor is the winner. Two players may compete against each other, or one player may compete against himself. In one player mode, the microprocessor registers random scores for the machine. The frequency of machine scores depends upon the skill level selected by the player.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in practicing pitching of baseballs to enable the user to improve pitching accuracy and to indicate pitched balls delivered within a strike zone having a vertical backboard with a rectangular opening therethrough, four trapezoidal shaped wings secured to the backboard and serving to form an opening defining a strike zone, each of the wings being pivotal when engaged by a baseball, electrical contacts activated as each trapezoidal wing is pivoted when struck by a baseball and electrical indicators for signaling when a baseball strikes one of the trapezoidal wings to indicate that the baseball has been pitched high, low, inside or outside of the strike zone.

Abstract: A game apparatus consisting of a housing, the interior of the housing has electrical wiring and a power switch including a switching means, for starting and stopping a toy motor. The motor being coupled to spin a multi-disk assembly. The disks are divided into sectors and each sector as a symbol marking printed thereon. When the switching means causes the motor to spin, the disks free-spin around the motor shaft. When the switching means disconnect the motor from the electrical power source, the disks coast to a stop. An indicating means designates two random symbols in alignment.The random symbol generator in conjunction with a multiplication type game board is used as a "non-problem solving" educational game.In an another embodiment, the random symbol generator is used in conjunction with a marble operated switching means, wherein a marble is aimed at a target opening, its entrance into the target opening closes the switching means, thereby causing the multi-disk symbol generator to spin.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for improving skills in reflex, speed and accuracy of the player as well as for recreational purposes is disclosed in which multiple targets spread around the player are selected with random sequence by an electronic device. The selections of targets are indicated by the visual indicators as well as an audio alarm on the electronic device. When the targets are selected, a timer on the electronic device is activated and the elapsed time is indicated by a display on the electronic device. The timer is halted when the targets are hit by the player. The indicators are then disabled and the elapsed time which measures the performance of the player is indicated by the display on the electronic device. The speed of target selection preceded by fake target selections is provided to improve player's reflex.

Abstract: An exercising apparatus for use by hockey players to practice their shots and improve the accuracy of these shots. The apparatus comprises a lane structure, and a goal structure fixed at one end of the lane. This goal structure includes targets located in each of its corners and lamps associated with each target. A device is provided at the other end of the lane for dispensing pucks one by one on an endless belt. At least one platform is positioned adjacent the endless belt for receiving a hockey player who wants to practice his shots with the dispensed pucks. The platform on which stands the hockey player has an upper surface slightly heightened with respect to the endless belt for simulating, during the exercise, the height of the skates that the hockey player will put on when actually playing on a rink.

Abstract: A destructible toy aircraft game, comprising a body having generally the shape of an aircraft fuselage and including a pair of wings; a pair of wings removably mounted to said body and one of said wings mounted to each of said sides; a latch mechanism for removably mounting said wings to said body; a release system operatively associated with said latch mechanism cooperating with said latch mechanism for securing said wings to said body when in a first latch position and for releasing said wings from said body when in a second release position; a motor assembly for disposing said release system in said release position from said latch position; a fluid pressure contact switch assembly cooperatively engaged with said motor assembly for activating said motor assembly for disposing said release system from said latch to said release position whereby said wings being released from said body thereby; and, a fluid pressure delivery system for directing pressurized fluid to said fluid pressure contact switch assembl

Abstract: An automatic resetting target is disclosed. A box-like housing containing a target holder including a positioning arm which protrudes through the housing lid. A rotating plate with tripping means is linked to a motor. A normally open switch connects the motor and a power source. When the impact of a projectile against a target causes the holder to nutate from an upward to a downward position, the switch is closed causing the tripping means of the rotating plate to engage the target holder's arm returning the holder to an upward position and breaking the circuit.

Abstract: Apparatus for playing an adversary ball game by two players or teams of players has a roof, such as a lightweight mesh, which is supported above the ground to define a playing area below it. At each of two opposite ends of the playing area there is provided a goal which can be contacted by a ball directed towards it by a player. The ball is lighter-than-air and is free to run along the underside of the roof, as directed or struck by the player's hand or a stick, bat, or a striker mounted on a vehicle or on a horse carrying the player.

Abstract: A ball game includes a generally horizontal playing floor on which vehicles of two different teams are operated by players. Each vehicle includes wheels for supporting the vehicle on the floor, and for guiding the vehicle, a power source for causing the vehicle to move, a seat on which a player sits, and a crank-like steering mechanism to enable the player to guide the vehicle. Positioned at opposite ends of the playing floor and above the floor are targets which, when struck by a ball, produce a visual or audible signal. The game includes a ball and each player has a scoop by which he can catch the ball or throw it to one of his teammates or toward his team's target.