Closed-back Or Closed-bottom Pocket Patents (Class 273/400)
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Patent number: 7422531Abstract: The killer applications of golfrisbee are comprised of the golh club, golfrisbee disc, golfrisbee basket, golfrisbee target, golfishing, grenade, water golh gun club, etc. The golfishing is to throw the fishing line far away with flying object and monitoring the fishing activities with golfishing golfrisbee. The core technologies are the swiveling club throwing technology, wind-bell-chain or wind-chime reverted-umbrella golfrisbee basket and the universal direction wing flying disk technology. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has either the wind-bell-chain or the wind-chime reverted umbrella structure to protect the golfrisbee from damage. The flying object is the golfball, golfrisbee disk, golfring, disk-ring, boomerang, polygon boomerang, multi-boomerang ring, multi-boomerang disk-ring, golfishing, golh hunting practice, grenade, gun golh club, water grenade, water gun golh club, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Tang SystemInventors: Min Ming Tarng, Mei-Jech Jane Lin, Eric Yu-Shiao Tarng, Alfred Yu-Chih Tarng, Angela Yu-Shiu Tarng, Jwu-Ing Tarng, Huang-Chang Tarng, Shun-Yu Nieh
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Patent number: 7401785Abstract: A game target is supported by a plurality of legs capable of remaining sure on both grass and concrete. The target is partitioned by the target frame into a plurality of zones. A pocket, attached to the target frame, occupies each zone. The pockets are of an appropriate depth to hold a plurality throwing projectiles. The target is supported in a reclining orientation in order to align with the typical trajectory of an underhand throw thereby better facilitating the capture of a throwing ball in a pocket.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Röckport Recreation, LLCInventor: Lance M Waite
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Publication number: 20080139343Abstract: In one embodiment, a portable flying disc game includes a foldable base that is positionable between an open position and a closed position; a vertical pole, the foldable base being pivotally attached to a first end of the vertical pole; and a first basket member that is removably coupled to the vertical pole above the foldable base. The first basket member includes a first part and a second part that are detachable from one another. The first part has a first coupling member that receives the vertical pole and permits the first basket member to slide vertically along the pole to a location where the first basket member is coupled thereto. The first coupling member includes a support flange for receiving and supporting the second part to form the assembled first basket member. The game also includes a second basket member that is removably coupled to the vertical pole. The second basket member includes a frame having a first part and a second part that are detachable from one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Regent Sports CorporationInventor: Ian A. Sandman
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Publication number: 20080132361Abstract: A mobile practice target is described, which includes (a) a framework comprising a base support and at least one substantially vertical support extending above said base support and an angled support associated with said substantially vertical support, wherein said angled support is at an angle of from about 15 degrees to about 90 degrees relative to the substantially vertical support, (b) a means for capturing a football propelled at the mobile practice target comprising resilient material attached to said vertical and angled supports, said means comprising a pocket formed from a resilient material for containing the propelled football and having at least one opening for receiving the propelled football into the pocket, (c) said pocket comprising an unobstructed opening for receiving a propelled football from the horizontal direction and further comprising an opening for receiving a propelled football from above, and (d) a mobility means associated with the base support to facilitate movement of the mobile pType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Gregory Warren Barber
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Patent number: 7371195Abstract: A collapsible sports goal comprising goal posts, supporting members, and a folding means for selective pivoting of the supporting members between an erect configuration and a collapsed configuration without disassembly. Each goal post has a base portion. An upper supporting member includes a crossbar engaging the goal posts. A lower supporting member includes left and right support bars and a rear interposed member engaged therebetween. Forward portions of the support bars securely and pivotably engage the goal posts adjacent to the base portion. The folding means engages the upper and lower supporting members in secure pivotable relation. In the erect configuration, the support bars extend rearwardly and normal to the goal posts, and the folding means extends vertically. In the collapsed configuration, the support bars extend parallel to the goal posts in a vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Inventor: Larry Richard Stevens
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Patent number: 7351168Abstract: This device is an all-in-one sports combination, which will allow an individual to play soccer, hockey, rollerblade driveway hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and basketball, as well as practice kicking a football. The frame structure will allow different height adjustments for a portion of the device so that the height of the device may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the user.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Inventor: Brian E. Pannell
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Patent number: 7341531Abstract: An anchoring device for a sports goal, such as a soccer goal, is provided as a portable bag having a pair of laterally spaced-apart weight-carrying compartments interconnected by at least one central strip of material. The central strip defines at least one opening extending between the weight-carrying compartments, and the portable bag is of a size capable of straddling a base rail of a sports goal frame such that the weight-carrying compartments are located on opposite sides of the base rail while the strip extends over the base rail. When the portable bag straddles the base rail, the opening permits a goal net to be fastened to the base rail of the goal frame between the weight-carrying compartments.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Kwik Goal LtdInventor: Anthony Caruso
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Patent number: 7325807Abstract: A beer pong table is disclosed. The table includes an elongated, planar top having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The table also includes a bottom surface juxtaposed away from the top and a plurality of cup retainers disposed at each of the first and second ends. Each of the plurality of cup retainers extends from the top toward the bottom surface. An insert is removably inserted into each of the plurality of cup retainers.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Inventor: Derek Eason
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Patent number: 7311617Abstract: A training device for ball games having a first ring member arranged in a first plane and a second ring member arranged in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. A plurality of bars connect the first and second ring members to each other, so that a plurality of openings are defined between the ring members and the bars. The device provides openings defined by the ring members and the bars in all directions when the device is placed with one of the ring members resting on the ground. Thus it is possible for several persons to train at the same time since each person is allowed to use a respective one of the openings. At least one net is suspended across the inner space to catch the ball.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Global Goal ApSInventor: Jesper Langhorn
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Patent number: 7300059Abstract: An assembly including a tubular connector and at least one framing member having a hollow open end and a longitudinally-extending recessed channel. The recessed channel is formed by at least a pair of opposed inwardly-directed walls having inner peripheral surfaces that taper toward one another in a substantially V-shaped configuration. The connector is slidably received within the hollow end of the framing member and has a longitudinally-extending inset track for cooperatively receiving and engaging the tapered inner peripheral surfaces of the channel walls of the framing member. The inset track has outer peripheral surfaces formed by outwardly tapered walls, whereby when the inset track and recessed channel are urged together by a fastener, a slip-resistant joint is formed therebetween. Sports goal assemblies and methods of assembly are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Kwik Goal Ltd.Inventor: Anthony Caruso
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Patent number: 7293776Abstract: A target for practicing aiming sport or game projectiles, such as balls, hockey pucks, arrows, etc., is formed of a large, flexible sheet whose upper edge is temporarily secured to the lower edge of a conventional garage door when the door is lowered. The sheet is deployed to cover the garage door opening when the door is raised into open position. The sheet contains target markings which may include holes in the sheet for receiving propelled projectiles aimed at the target sheet. The target holes may be backed by pockets which receive and temporarily hold the projectiles which pass through the respective openings. The target holes may be normally covered by retractable flaps.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: DMI Sports, Inc.Inventor: Daniel P Fenwick
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Patent number: 7278935Abstract: The invention relates to sports goals for games such as football, rugby, hockey etc, where the goals are formed by uprights and crossbars. Because of security issues, there are many instances where goals must be removed for storage when not in use, but secured in place to guard against their improper removal by unauthorized persons, with a substantial guarantee that post and the crossbar do not become disconnected when in use. The objective is met by a sports goal comprising two uprights and a crossbar, and a respective connecting member to attach each upright to the crossbar, each connecting member being secured to a respective end of the crossbar and detachably attached to a respective upright by a spigot on the connecting member or upright slidably engaging a socket on the upright or the connecting member, with a releasable barrel lock to secure the spigot within the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Inter Trading Sports Associates Ltd.Inventor: John Robert Wilson
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Patent number: 7270608Abstract: A collapsible net for stopping flying balls and for installing on a floor includes a collapsible center coil loop, collapsible first and second side coil loops, a vertical fabric portion, top and bottom fabric portions, and top and bottom straps. The collapsible center coil loop includes a top part, a bottom part, and first and second side parts. Each side coil loop includes a top part, a bottom part, and inner and outer side parts. Each inner side part is connected to each side part of the collapsible center coil loop. The vertical fabric portion covers the openings of the coil loops for stopping the flying balls. The opening angle of the side coil loops are controllable. The propping device includes pecks and strings to fix the net to the floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventor: Kwang Han Cho
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Patent number: 7252604Abstract: A target apparatus includes a bracket for attachment to a goal frame member such that a front of the bracket faces a forward direction perpendicular to a front goal plane of the goal, a back of the bracket faces a rearward direction and a defensive area side is adjacent a defensive area of the goal. A target defines a front target plane and a projectile receptacle. A target hinge connects the bracket and target such that the target is located adjacent the defensive area side, such that the target is rotatable relative to the bracket between a forward target position in which the front target plane is perpendicular to the forward direction and a deflected target position and such that the front target plane is rearward of the front of the bracket in the forward target position. A biasing mechanism urges the target to rotate toward the forward target position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Inventor: Arthur Birss
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Patent number: 7244199Abstract: A backstop for a street hockey goal comprising left and right stanchions with a net fastened therebetween with a strut fastenable to a hockey goal for supporting the net in a deployed position. Once deployed the net exceeds the height of the hockey goal and extends beyond said goal to the left and right. The base of each stanchion matingly engage each other when in the folded position with the net having a partial slit vertically extending with fasteners that attach to their respective stanchions when in the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Inventor: Robert Romano
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Patent number: 7241235Abstract: A vandal resistant sports goal net clip, or fastener, for attaching nets to the frames of sports goals. The fasteners are difficult to remove by hand and require the use of a separate tool to attach and remove the net from the frame. Sports goal assemblies and methods of securing nets to goal frames are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Kwik Goal LtdInventor: Anthony Caruso
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Patent number: 7237777Abstract: Bag toss game target assemblies that include a deck and a base unit. The deck includes at least one through-aperture dimensioned to allow a bag to pass entirely therethrough. The base unit has a bottom portion that is configured to rest on a generally horizontal surface and a top portion that is configured to support the deck during game play. In one preferred embodiment, the base unit further includes an open-top storage receptacle that is covered by the deck during game play, but can be accessed by moving the deck independent of the base unit. In another preferred embodiment, the deck from at least target assembly can be removed from its corresponding base unit, and the corresponding base unit can be nested beneath and partially within the base unit of another target assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: KT Games Inc.Inventors: Randolph E. Digges, III, Robert D. Murphy
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Patent number: 7235025Abstract: A sports goal is provided having a pair of vertically extending posts and an interconnecting cross bar, wherein at least one of the posts and the cross bar include a curvilinear section. The posts extend from bottom ends adjacent a playing surface to upper ends interconnected with the cross bar, wherein the bottom ends of the posts and the junctions with the cross bar are located at the vertices of a rectangle.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Hockey Western New York, LLCInventor: Lawrence Quinn
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Patent number: 7229368Abstract: The goal posts of the ice hockey goal are colored gray instead of the current color red. The goal net is colored red instead of the current color white. The nylon cord of the goal netting is knotted in such a way as to form triangles instead of the current diamonds/squares.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Inventor: Grayson M. Fertig
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Patent number: 7198274Abstract: Disclosed is a portable net device comprising a main member forming a first closed loop, a base member forming a second closed loop and defined by front and non-front sections where a main member bottom section is attached to the base member front section, a fabric member having front and non-front sections where the fabric member front section is connected to the main member, a connecting member to selectively attach the fabric member non-front section to the base member non-front section in a detachable attachment format, and a supporting member to sustain the main member against the base member while maintaining a substantial angle between the main and base members.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Inventor: Kwang Han Cho
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Patent number: 7153225Abstract: A pitching screen which provides a first pitching lane and a second pitching lane in a single pitching screen configuration to allow both left-handed pitchers and right-handed pitchers to pitch without repositioning the pitching screen.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Morrow Sports, LLCInventor: William David Morrow
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Patent number: 7134662Abstract: A washer game with an upright tube has two targets spaced apart to test people's skill at throwing washers. The targets are round with concentric rings upon a flat base within a perimeter wall. Score value increases as ring diameter decreases. The centermost ring has a diameter to receive an upright tube. The upright tube extends perpendicular to the target and may have arms branching off the upright tube. In addition to the targets and tubes, the game has a plurality of washers or bean bags. Players of the game can add or remove the tubes to vary the difficulty of the game.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventor: Richard J. Menendez
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Patent number: 7134976Abstract: A training device comprising a target member, having a target face, a target arm and target support facilitates a training regiment for soccer, baseball, football and hockey players. The target support is coupled to a goal post or cross-bar of a goal. The target member is adjustably joined to the target support such that the target member and corresponding target face may be positioned in a plurality of locations without uncoupling the target support. The target face can be positioned in a plurality of positions throughout a vertical plane and may also be adjusted in a direction parallel to the target arm. The adjustability of the target face provides a versatile training device which can be arranged in numerous configurations to maintain fresh training regiments. In practice, multiple training devices maximize the effectiveness of the training. Other features include target face illumination means, counters and speakers for transmitting audio outputs.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventor: Paul D. Smith
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Patent number: 7118487Abstract: A sport ball arresting structure may be characterized in one aspect as including an inflatable quadra-pod mounted on a substantially rectangular flexible planar base for placement on the ground. The quadra-pod includes four legs formed, when the quadra-pod is inflated, by two criss-crossed inflatable tubes forming a dome. The tubes are criss-crossed at a vertex of the quadra-pod. Lower ends of the four legs are mounted to the four corners of the base, one lower end per corner. A flexible net is mounted within the dome so as to drape completely across the interior of the dome and parallel to an entrance to the structure defined by a front pair of legs and a front edge of the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Inventor: Jean-Marc Daniel Turcot
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Patent number: 7101293Abstract: The golh sport is comprised of the golh club, golfrisbee disc and golfrisbee basket. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object such as golfrisbee disk is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has the wind-bell-chain reverted umbrella structure to protect the golfrisbee from damage. The flying object has many types such as the golfball, golfrisbee disk, golfring, diskring, boomerang, polygon boomerang, multi-boomerang ring, multi-boomerang diskring, etc. Golh is the hybrid golf comprising the flying golfrisbee and the golf ball. Basedisc is the golfrisbee sport following the similar game rules of baseball. The core technologies are the swiveling club throwing technology, wind-bell-chain reverted-umbrella golfrisbee basket and the universal direction wing flying disk technology.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: TANG System Golh:Golfish, Golfrisbee, GolhuntingInventors: Min Ming Tarng, Mei Jech Lin, Eric Yu-Shiao Tarng, Alfred Yu-Chih Tarng, Angela Yu-Shiu Tarng, Jwu-Ing Tarng, Huang-Chang Tarng, Shun-Yu Nieh
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Patent number: 7074140Abstract: An ice hockey training device providing goalie training in preventing pucks, particularly deflected or “tipped” pucks, from entering the goal is disclosed. The device is disposed on a playing surface in front of a goal guarded by a goalie, the device having a plurality of vertically disposed puck deflectors arrayed in a parallel series through which array the puck is shot at the goal by a player and strikes a puck deflector member to be deflected at an angle from its original path of travel. The device can also include a base deflector resting on the playing surface which provides a planar surface disposed at an upward angle which can direct pucks hit by a player traveling on the playing surface to ride up onto the planar surface of the base deflector and be directed upwards at the goal. A plurality of angle members can be disposed on the base deflector to further deflect at different angles pucks traveling thereon.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Inventor: David F. McNary
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Patent number: 7066824Abstract: The golf practice apparatus has a large target supported by two supports connected at diametrically opposed areas on the large target. For stability, the two supports are connected to one another by a cross member and ground stakes engaging the supports can be inserted into the ground. Successively smaller targets are connected to the larger target. The smaller targets are connected to the large target by a pair of straps. Each pair of straps consists of two sections. The straps are sewn to the middle sized target and have two ends extending radially in each direction from the large target. The straps are wrapped around and secured to both the large target and smaller target. Once wrapped around the respective target, the strap is secured to itself by such conventional means as snaps. In this manner, the smaller target can be removed from the middle target and the middle target can be removed from the larger target.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Dorson Sports, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Wenzler
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Patent number: 7052408Abstract: The golf net assembly for adapting an existing golf net assembly to an improved practice net includes a non-collapsing light framework for providing a shape; fabric assembly with a center target sheath secured to the light framework, and flexible connectors fixedly attached to the non-collapsing light framework for engaging an existing golf practice frame and wherein the flexible connectors can accommodate a variety of existing golf practice frame sizes.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Inventor: Willie Burt Leonard
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Patent number: 7025355Abstract: A can kicking game which includes a substantially rectangular playing surface, a goal area having a goal housing subdivided into a plurality of spaces and open to the playing surface, a random chance generator, a can positionable on the playing surface, a plurality of instruction cards providing instructions to players on a turn-by-turn basis. Each player in turn draws an instruction card, positioned and kicks the can towards the goal housing in accordance with instructions on the instruction card, and adjusts their score based upon the results of the kick. The game is won by the player accumulating more points than all other players within a predetermined number of turns.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventor: Clifford B. Peters
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Patent number: 6991567Abstract: A foldable structure is a singular structure that includes first and second flexible, foldable panels that are pivotally connected to each other along adjacent edge portions. One or more support panels pivotally connects to one of the flexible, foldable panels and removably connects to the other flexible foldable panel. When in an unfolded position, the foldable structure may comprise any of a variety of structures such as, for example, soccer goals, sports goals, basketball hoops, tents, etc. The flexible, foldable panels comprise flexible, foldable, continuous members covered by fabric covers that are sewn together to form the pivotal connections.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Inventors: Kenneth Wong, Dannie Chiu
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Patent number: 6969068Abstract: An apparatus for supporting sport practice targets includes an elongate container having a sidewall defining an interior cavity with an elongate access opening extending through the sidewall to the interior cavity. A roll of flexible sheet material is disposed within the interior cavity of the container. The sheet material displays one or more graphics depicting sport practice targets. The sheet material has an extended position in which the sheet material extends through the access opening so that the graphics of sport practice targets are visible and a retracted position in which all but a remote peripheral edge of the roll of sheet material is retracted within the container. The sheet of material can be rapidly moved to the extended position for use and just as rapidly moved to the retracted position for storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Retract-A-Sport Inc.Inventors: Gregory Lorne Pollon, Timothy Dale Stewart
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Patent number: 6948713Abstract: A flying disk target assembly used as a target in flying disk golf. The assembly includes a strut assembly attached to a vertical lower pole. The lower pole is received inside a basket sleeve centered on an open top basket. The sleeve is attached to an upper pole. The upper pole is received inside a chain and net assembly. The assembly includes an upper chain and net ring with ring sleeve is received on top of the upper pole for suspending the assembly. The upper chain and net ring is used for suspending a plurality of chains and a net. A weighted lower chain and net ring is attached to a bottom of the chains and the net. The lower chain and net ring includes a floating sleeve. When a flying disk hits the chains and/or the net, the floating sleeve acts as a shock absorber.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Inventor: Dan Grunfeld
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Patent number: 6939241Abstract: A quick chipping net comprises a first flexible ring having a first buckle at one end thereof; a second flexible ring pivotally connected to another end of the first flexible ring so that the first flexible ring is turnable on the second flexible ring; and a third flexible ring having a receiving net; the receiving net being formed as a concave cambered shape for receiving a golf ball; one end of the third flexible ring being pivotally connected to the second flexible ring so that the third flexible ring is turnable on the second flexible ring; the third flexible ring having a second buckle. Furthermore, a plurality of cloth fasteners are formed on an edge of the third flexible ring for installing a target net; and the target net serves to indicate a falling position of a golf ball.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: Wen I Chang
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Patent number: 6932344Abstract: A tossing game preferably includes an even number of tossing discs, a target disc, a retaining wire, a disc retrieval wand and a portable play surface. The tossing discs come in at least two colors and the target disc is a different color than any of the tossing discs. The retaining wire retains the discs and is also used to measure the distance between the tossing discs and the target disc. The disc retrieval wand includes a rod, a scoop and a magnetic ring. The magnetic ring is slidably engaged with the rod. The scoop is attached adjacent one end of the rod. Sand is preferably placed in the portable play surface. The portable play surface is preferably raised to accommodate play and removal of discs by the physically challenged. Each disc may be retrieved from the play surface with the magnetic ring and dropped into the scoop.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Julio H. Soto
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Patent number: 6923448Abstract: A method for a modified “Washers” tossing game are revealed. The method includes using modular panels with slots, colored washers, and stakes. Using the kit, a simple or complex course consisting of different target areas can be constructed. Sample rules for the new game are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: John Patrick Fairbanks
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Patent number: 6899645Abstract: A composite training goal includes a main frame having a plurality of posts and a goalkeeping frame having a handle lever movably assembled to the front of the main frame. A rail is defined in each of bottom surfaces of upper posts of the main frame and a front surface of a lower post at the rear thereof. Two rods are respectively upwardly attached to opposite ends of one upper post and a net is detachably attached between the rods whereas another net is attached to the posts of the main frame. A plurality of pulleys are respectively rotatably attached to the top surface of an upper horizontal trellis extending from an upper edge of the goalkeeping frame whereas another plurality of pulleys are rotatably attached to a rear surface of a rear bar of a lower horizontal trellis extending from a lower edge thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Inventor: Liang-Lang Hsiao
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Patent number: 6899336Abstract: In the game, missiles are pitched by hand at a target. The target is in the form of an enlarged bottle-cap, which resides on top of a bottle. The bottle is secured in the center of a bowl. The missiles are identical to the enlarged cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: Pour Me Ideas Inc.Inventors: Donald Peter Joseph Michelet, Marilyn Louise Michelet, Lawrence Wesley Johnson, Alie Johnson, Gary Edward Pite, Michael Joseph DeRudder, Louise Elaine DeRudder
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Patent number: 6889982Abstract: A gaming apparatus is provided, including at least one freestanding, upright first target having three target zones spaced apart from each other, each having a different sized forward facing opening and at least one projectile. The first target member includes first and second vertical support members and at least three pairs of crossbeams extending therebetween. The apparatus includes a second target substantially identical to the first target and spaced from the first target on a playing surface. In one embodiment, a method of playing an aerial projectile game includes separating a first target and a second target, directing a projectile toward one of the targets from a station proximate the other target, and awarding points for each projectile that lodges in a scoring zone of the target.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Bolo USAInventor: Scott Gove
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Patent number: 6881068Abstract: Techniques for training and correcting a golf swing are described. A golfer places a ball at a teeing point on a teeing surface which is tiltably adjustable about a horizontal tilt axis. A catch device is aligned with a target direction passing through the teeing point and extending perpendicularly to the tilt axis. The golfer aims along the target direction and executes a golf swing to strike the ball from the teeing point. The actual direction of travel of the struck ball is determined. An azimuth difference is determined between the target direction and the actual direction of travel of the struck ball. The tilt angle of the teeing surface is varied about the tilt axis based upon the azimuth difference between the target direction and the actual direction of travel of the struck ball.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventors: Paul Richard Thornley, Brian Stuart Dempsey
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Patent number: 6881154Abstract: A device for practicing ball sports comprising an enclosure (3) defined by a membrane supported from a self-supporting structure (7), the structure (7) comprising a base (8) having a playing surface (19) and having a forward edge (2) and a support means (9, 10) spaced forwardly and upwardly of the base (8) and supported at least in part from the base (8), the structure (7) further comprising an upstanding frame (11) supported from the sides (12,13) of the base (8) and extending over the base (8), the enclosure (3) being supported from the structure (7) to define a space (6) having an open end (4) and a closed end (5), the space (6) being of a general conical configuration, the open end (4) being supported from the base (8) to maintain the open end (8) in an open condition adjacent the forward edge (2) and the closed end (5) being supported from the support means in spaced relation to the open end (4), wherein the lower portion of the enclosure (3) is inclined downwardly from the closed end (5) to the base (8)Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Inventors: Rudolph John Neskudla, Carmelo Giovanni Micalizzi, Timothy John Walmsley
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Patent number: 6866268Abstract: A tossing game with apparatus and an accompanying method of play, the apparatus comprising a target surface, a plurality of tossing disks, and a scoring peg. The game offers opportunity for variety and strategy of play by allowing for a multiplicity of games with the same apparatus, thereby increasing the enjoyment of the participants. In the preferred method of play, each player tosses three rings onto the target surface. The toss is scored according to the landing position of the rings and the scoring position of the “power key.” The first player to reach a predetermined score without faulting wins.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Inventor: Nels M. Christianson
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Patent number: 6860825Abstract: A game requiring and enhancing ball kicking accuracy, to accomplish the desired result of being the first of two alternating players to kick a soccer ball into, and win possession of, three consecutive squares in a frame consisting of nine square openings, arranged three vertically by three horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Mondi Enterprises Inc.Inventor: Harvey P. Clark
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Patent number: 6834858Abstract: A projectile catching target having: a polygonal tubular frame formed by bending a length of tubular stock so that it forms an opening having a perimeter with angular corners and the ends of the tubular stock meet, a net having an open end and a closed end, and the open end of the net is secured around the frame, a three-way joint having two frame receivers and a leg receiver and the two ends of the tubular stock are engaged with the frame receivers to form a closed frame and the ends of the tubular stock are locked into placed in the three-way joint by friction and the resilience of the tubular frame, and a length of tubular stock is engaged with the leg receiver of the three-way joint to form a low cost target that is readily assembled and disassembled.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Inventor: Dale Reineke
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Publication number: 20040239036Abstract: A method for a modified “Washers” tossing game are revealed. The method includes using modular panels with slots, colored washers, and stakes. Using the kit, a simple or complex course consisting of different target areas can be constructed. Sample rules for the new game are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: John Patrick Fairbanks
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Patent number: 6808176Abstract: An entrapment device for entrapping projectile or flying objects employed in a game, such as flying discs employed in the game of disc golf, comprises an entrapment frame assembly including a top basket support and a bottom basket support. The entrapment device comprises a net attachable to the top basket support and having an entrapment zone portion adapted to absorb kinetic energy from the projectile or flying object to cause the projectile or flying object to drop into and be entrapped in the bottom basket support.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: DyscNet Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Billig, Michael L. Billig
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Publication number: 20040188942Abstract: A non-alcoholic beer-pong game system comprises a plurality of colored beer-pong balls having printed messages thereon. Players toss or bounce one of the colored beer-pong balls across the full length of the table, attempting to successfully land the ball in one of a plurality of cups arranged in the form of a pyramid. In the event of a successful ball toss, substantially the entire contents of one or more cups must be consumed by a player from an opposing team, depending on the color of the ball; and the cup is removed from the pyramid. A successful ball toss additionally requires one or more players from an opposing team to carry out the directions printed on the beer-pong ball. Printed directions are tailored to meet the needs of the players, having a degree of edginess that varies directly with age groups into which players are categorized, whereby the directions are more risqué in game versions played by adult couples.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventor: Mark Trokan
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Publication number: 20040178584Abstract: A kit and system for a modified “Washers” tossing game are revealed. The kit includes modular panels with slots, colored washers, and stakes. Using the kit, a simple or complex course consisting of different target areas can be constructed. Sample rules for the new game are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: John Patrick Fairbanks
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Patent number: 6776417Abstract: A disc golf target having an improved configuration for providing uniform, more consistent disc capture. The target includes a canopy assembly and a basket assembly attached to a center pole. A tripod base is used to support the target. A chain assembly is attached between the canopy and basket assemblies for absorbing kinetic energy from an incoming disc thereby capturing the disc. The chain assembly includes a continuous upper chain, attached to the canopy assembly and extending 360 degrees, a plurality of deflection members hanging from the upper chains, and a continuous lower chain functionally coupled to the lower end of said deflection members. The deflection members are attached to the canopy and basket assemblies in an alternating pattern in which a first deflection members are attached at the canopy assembly and adjacent second deflection members are attached at the basket assembly. The canopy and basket assemblies are quickly collapsible.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Holgate Inc.Inventor: Michael S. Holgate
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Patent number: 6761644Abstract: A portable target for golf balls having a frame, a shelf, panels, a wall, partitions, wheel assemblies, and a means to connect the frame components. The frame has legs, stiles, rails, arms, and a header. The stiles and the rails surround the shelf. The panels remain at a right angle to the shelf. The wall is generally at a right angle to the shelf and to the panels. The partitions span between the stiles and divide the shelf. Each leg ends in a wheel. The means to connect involves tongue and groove joints between the frame components and the partitions.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Inventor: Gerald Aubert
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Patent number: 6749520Abstract: A device for practising ball sports comprising an enclosure (3) defined by a membrane supported from a self-supporting structure (7), the structure (7) comprising a base (8) having a playing surface (19) and having a forward edge (2) and a support means (9, 10) spaced forwardly and upwardly of the base (8) and supported at least in part from the base (8), the structure (7) further comprising an upstanding frame (11) supported from the sides (12,13) of the base (8) and extending over the base (8), the enclosure (3) being supported from the structure (7) to define a space (6) having an open end (4) and a closed end (5), the space (6) being of a general conical configuration, the open end (4) being supported from the base (8) to maintain the open end (8) in an open condition adjacent the forward edge (2) and the closed end (5) being supported from the support means in spaced relation to the open end (4), wherein the lower portion of the enclosure (3) is inclined downwardly from the closed end (5) to the base (8)Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventors: Rudolph John Neskudla, Timothy John Walmsley, Carmelo Giovanni Micalizzi