Abstract: A target includes a face member, a side wall, and an image. The face member includes a first edge that at least partially surrounds the face member. The side wall is connected to the face member at the first edge. The side wall increases the strength and stability of the target. The image is located on a surface of the face member. A method of making the target includes obtaining a sheet of material; heating the sheet of material; using a mold to define a face member, side wall member, and flange member from the heated sheet of material; cooling the sheet of material after defining the face member, side wall member, and flange member; removing an excess portion of the flange member; and printing an image on the sheet of material.

Abstract: An archery target includes a cylindrical body having a substantially circular top surface, a substantially circular base surface, and an intermediate section extending between the top surface and base surface. The target can be made by winding at least one layer of a flexible material, such as polyurethane foam, to form the cylindrical body. The target can be positioned such that the top surface faces upward and the base surface faces downward, and the user shoots arrows at the intermediate section. After a substantial number of arrows have been shot into the particular area of the intermediate section facing the user, the target can be rotated to expose a previously unused and unblemished area of the intermediate section of the target for further target practice. The target can be part of a kit that includes instructions for using the target accordingly.

Abstract: A playing field (10) is useful in a game in which objects are thrown at a target by at least one player, such as in a game of darts. The playing field has a vertically-extending planar surface (12) and a horizontal surface (14). The vertically-extending planar surface is adapted on a front face for mounting the target. The horizontal surface, which extends from the front face, has at least one transverse indicium (52) marked thereupon, the transverse indicium positioned parallel to the planar front face. The playing field has a plurality of planar members (18, 20, 26, 28, 30, 32) that are easily assembled and disassembled for transport.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a front cover of target frames of dartboards with a tidy appearance and a long service life, which comprises a cylindrical housing frame provided with a flange at the bottom edge used for connection. A metal gauze or spider is integrated with the cylindrical housing frame at the circumference. The toroidal and radial bars of the metal gauze are all provided with inverted V-shaped grooves, which are in the back of the metal gauze and filled with an injection molding filler to form a flat back surface. The present invention adopts the stamped triangular metal gauze, the cylindrical housing frame made of ABS materials, an assembly nail and the flange, and produces the front cover of targets through injection molding. The present invention not only produces a tidy appearance especially applicable to metal darts, but also increases fun of the game.

Abstract: An archery target is manufactured by stacking a plurality of layers of foam with the bottom surface of an upper layer engaging the top surface of a lower layer in face-to-face engagement to form a stack having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces. The foam layers are compressed and the layers of foam are secured to each other by applying heat to the side surfaces such that a plurality of target faces of at least partially melted foam are formed. The layers of foam are further integrated to one another by applying a heated rod through the entire stack to form at least one hole extending through the layers. The archery target is capable of being used in a stand-alone arrangement having at least four target faces and could be used as an insert for a three-dimensionally shaped target shell.

Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a display, a game player input means and a game controller arranged to control images displayed on the display. The game controller controls play of a game in which a winning game result causes a prize to be awarded to a game player. The game comprises an interactive sequence related to a tournament in which a representation of a first video-player of one team is displayed. An action of the first video-player to be executed is selected by the game player via the game player input means and the game controller selects an action to be performed by another video-player. Depending on an outcome resulting from the selected actions, an award is made to the game player.

Abstract: A target shooting game including a shooting device for projecting a signal or projectile; a target having a target surface including a target area; and at least one indicator associated with a portion of the target area and for indicating an interaction with the signal or projectile. A method of playing a target shooting game is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic dartboard, pierce able or non pierce able that includes dart targets that light up, and the dartboard including the target material can conduct, transfer and transmit light, the dartboard and target material can also emit and reflect light into the atmosphere, or allow light to pass by the targets and dartboard material structure, the dartboard can have any number of targets, any shape of targets and board and any game pattern can be utilized, the dartboard components that make up the dartboard can be of any design and number and can be made from any suitable elements or materials, any source of electrical or other power can be utilized to operate the dartboard or satisfy the functional requirements for the game to be played, any means of lighting the dart targets can be used not just electricity, the power source needed to operate the board can be manually generated or power generated by electricity or any other power source.

Abstract: A disc catching device for catching a thrown disc, having a canopy structure, a basket structure, an assembly coupled to the canopy structure and the basket structure, and a pole to which the canopy structure and the basket structure may be attached. The assembly may engage a thrown disc, and for some embodiments, may comprise chains. When the disc catching device is deployed in its upright position for the sport of disc golf, the assembly hangs from the canopy structure, and is coupled to a ring that surrounds the pole. The basket structure comprises a set of basket arms, and when the disc catching device is deployed upright, the ring hangs below the set of basket arms. For some embodiments, the canopy structure and the basket structure may be foldable, like an umbrella. For some embodiments, the basket arms may be basket support arms, where each basket support arm supports a basket arm. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An unanchored 3-D portable archery target made of foam can withstand a 20 to 150-pound blow from an arrow without tipping completely over even though the target's weight (e.g., about 10 lbs.) is less than the arrow's force of impact. To achieve such surprising and unexpected results, the target employs a unique combination of weight, foam density, and a center of gravity that is counter-intuitively elevated to provide the target with a greater rotational moment of inertia. Although it would seem that an arrow with 800 in-lbs of kinetic energy should be capable of completely tipping over a target that requires only about 15 in-lbs of energy to tip over, the target's foam core has a density and gumminess that quickly dissipates most of the arrow's kinetic energy before the energy has time to tip the target over. A hollowed-out base underneath the target provides the target with greater stability.

Abstract: A unidirectional coil induction system for a dartboard comprises: a plurality of induction loops electrically connected to an electronic scoring circuit and a comparison circuit that are disposed on a dartboard. The dartboard is equally divided into a plurality of scoring areas, each scoring area includes at least one induction loop. All the induction loops wind in the same direction and are positioned in the dartboard. When the dart lands on the dartboard, one of the induction loops will produce a positive induction signal, and a neighboring induction loop will produce a negative induction signal, and then the comparison circuit will inform the electronic scoring circuit to score after determining the induction loop of the scoring area in which the dart lands. Therefore, the present invention can prevent the problem of wrong scoring caused by the dart synchronously cutting several induction loops, and can improve the scoring accuracy.

Abstract: A dart-board game kit includes an annular target including a front surface provided with predetermined surface indicia imprinted thereon for defining a plurality of pie-shaped regions at which players may aim. The front target surface has at least one concentric circle and a coaxially registered bulls-eye provided with a diameter smaller than a diameter of each concentric circle. A plurality of projectiles are removably engageable with the front surface. The dart-board game kit further includes a set of playing rules informing players how to play the game. Each player is required to stand a predetermined distance from the target when throwing the projectiles and each player is required to score hits in the regions of the target. The players continue to throw the projectiles until attaining an acceptable goal or reaching a maximum number of throws.

Abstract: An archery target is manufactured by stacking a plurality of layers of foam with the bottom surface of an upper layer engaging the top surface of a lower layer in face-to-face engagement to form a stack having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of side surfaces. The foam layers are compressed and the layers of foam are secured to each other by applying heat to the side surfaces such that a plurality of target faces of at least partially melted foam are formed. The layers of foam are further integrated to one another by applying a heated rod through the entire stack to form at least one hole extending through the layers. The archery target is capable of being used in a stand-alone arrangement having at least four target faces and could be used as an insert for a three-dimensionally shaped target shell.

Abstract: An archery target having a first and a second elongated support plate extending parallel to one another between a respective first and second plate ends. Each of the support plate having a support-plate length, inner surfaces facing one another and outer surfaces opposed to the inner surfaces. Each plate further including a strap opening. The target further including a plurality of elongated foam sheets extending parallel to one another to form a foam laminate having side surfaces parallel to the sheets and end surfaces transverse to the sheets. The side surfaces each facing one of the inner surfaces of the support plates and defining a foam laminate length that is shorter than the support-plate length. The foam laminate further including a front surface extending between the plates having an arrow receiving zone.

Abstract: An archery target and a method of making the same. A plurality of target elements are arranged in at least one stack. The target elements include a plurality of side edges. At least a portion of the side edges are oriented toward at least one target face. A polymeric foam covering layer at least partially cured is in contact with at least a portion of the side edges. The at least partially cured polymeric foam covering layer includes a contour adapted to be independent of a contour of the side edges. The archery target is a free standing archery target or can simulates an animal.

Abstract: An automatic score dartboard assembly has a base, a dartboard, a support, at least one imaging element and a main control circuit. The dartboard and the support are attached to the base, and the at least one imaging element is mounted on the support to capture a direct viewing image of the dartboard periodically. The images are output to the main control circuit to determine the score of a dart when the dart sticks in the dartboard. The main control circuit is composed of an image processor and a memory device. The image processor uses an image comparison method to determine the score of the dart. Therefore, the present invention uses as few as one imaging element to determine the score and increases accuracy of determining score.

Abstract: An archery target with a covering layer and a method of making the same. One or more target elements are arranged in at least one stack. The target elements include side edges oriented toward a target face. A polymeric covering layer extends across the side edges to comprise the target face. The covering layer help retain the target elements in the stacked configuration and provides a surface for applying target indicia.

Abstract: A compressed foam target, primarily for archery use, made of layered foam material. Cross-linked polyethylene foam sheets are used, each having a thickness of one-eighth (??) inch with a density of four (4.0) pounds per square inch. The foam sheets are assembled either horizontally or vertically to create the arrow receiving area and are compressed to a size 60% of their original size. After compression, the foam sheets are slidably placed into a reinforced flexible sleeve made of polypropylene which circumferentially restrains the foam sheets, but allows expansion of the foam sheets from the 40% compressed state to the 28% compressed state. The circumferentially restrained foam sheets create the arrow receiving area of the target which can then be placed within a frame to make the full scale target or can be molded within a polyurethane insert for use as a replaceable insert in a flat faced target or a three-dimensional target.

Abstract: An archery target assembly includes first and second end caps having a plurality of corners. The archery target further comprises a plurality of layers of foam, each layer having a corresponding plurality of corners. The layers are stacked in general alignment with one another between the first and second end caps with the plurality of corners of the layers of foam being in alignment such that a plurality of target faces are formed by edges of the layers of foam. A plurality of assembly cables connect the first and second end caps, each cable being disposed generally along a line formed at an apex of the aligned corners of the layers of foam. Each of the cables has a length which results in the layers of foam being compressed between the first and second end caps.

Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.

Abstract: A multi-filamentous net or mesh comprising an image visible on only one side is provided. The image is visible only from the primary viewing position without the paint or ink composition absorbing through the fibres to be visible from the back of the net or mesh. This permits the use of multi-filamentous nets or mesh for images or logos without disrupting the spectators' view and/or the use of both sides of the net or mesh for unidirectional images or logos.

Abstract: An archery target with a covering layer and a method of making the same. One or more target elements are arranged in at least one stack. The target elements include side edges oriented toward a target face. A polymeric covering layer extends across the side edges to comprise the target face. The covering layer help retain the target elements in the stacked configuration and provides a surface for applying target indicia.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to low temperature sputter target/backing plate (10, 15) joining techniques and assemblies made thereby. More specifically, the joining techniques incorporate a mechanical bond between the corresponding target material (10) and backing plate material (15) around the periphery thereof. The resulting target assemblies are free of welding and other high temperature joining.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a learning system that uses the concept of tossing a token (dart) at a specifically designed game board for individual or team players. Included in this invention are variations of the learning system involving religious, phonetic and phonological awareness, vocabulary, geography, mathematical, historical, and other facts. This system incorporates the concepts of the general game playing skills and tactics of a commonly known game, darts, but further incorporates the concept of using various facts and a point earning scheme to constitute a learning system that while educational is also entertaining. This learning system includes but is not limited to darts and dart boards because the game board can be made from various materials that will allow it to be safely used by children and adults of all ages both indoors and outdoors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dart board assembly which makes a front dart board positioned on a rear board rotate smoothly while preventing separation due to the vibration from rotation of the front dart board. The front dart board includes a flat panel; a central shaft rearwardly protruding at the center of the flat panel, an inner stepped portion stepped at the inner diameter of the central shaft to a predetermined depth, and an engaging recess formed at the center of the central shaft for engaging a screw spike. A connection shaft is formed with a plurality of stepped portions including a proximal stepped portion inserted into the inner stepped portion of the central shaft, an intermediate portion supported by the inner diameter portion of the rear board, a distal stepped portion stepped and coupled to the inner diameter portion of a ball bearing, and a through hole formed at the center so that the screw spike can be passed through.

Abstract: A dart board includes at least one flexible slot which includes at least two apertures for receiving the dart tips. A through hole is defined between the two apertures so as to expand the flexible slot and the dart tips having different sizes can be clamped by the flexible aperture. A guide plate is fixed to the retaining frame so as to guide the dart tips to successfully stick on the dart board and activate the electronic film switches of the dart board. The size of the retaining frame can be reduced because of the fixed guide plate. The guide plate and the retaining frame are engaged by engaging members and engaging holes so that the guide plate can be easily replaced. The guide plate can be fixed to the retaining frame.

Abstract: A pitching practice device for indicating and simulating the height and width of a strike zone for a typical batter, the device having a base slightly wider than home plate and two laterally spaced, upwardly extending posts connected to the base, the posts each having a plurality of slidably engaged sleeves that are independently adjustable to indicate the top and bottom of the strike zone, and the posts and sleeves having contrasting colors.

Abstract: A toss-game structure for poolside use includes a target supported at a height from a base and having front and rear portions defining an interior space. The target front portion includes at least one opening for receipt of a tossed object in the interior space. The target portions each have surfaces defining a portion of a substantially prolate sphere for collectively simulating a football shape. A support post includes opposite ends engaging the base and the target rear portion such that a majority of the target is positioned forwardly of a front edge of the base. The structure further includes a backstop having upper and lower portions. The upper portion is curved about a vertical axis to define a concave surface in the form of a partial cylinder. The lower portion is curved about horizontal and vertical axes in the form of a partial bowl.

Abstract: An archery target assembly includes first and second end caps having a plurality of corners. The archery target further comprises a plurality of layers of foam, each layer having a corresponding plurality of corners. The layers are stacked in general alignment with one another between the first and second end caps with the plurality of corners of the layers of foam being in alignment such that a plurality of target faces are formed by edges of the layers of foam. A plurality of assembly cables connect the first and second end caps, each cable being disposed generally along a line formed at an apex of the aligned corners of the layers of foam.

Abstract: A dartboard consists of an electronic plate (40), a base board (42) mounted on the electronic plate (40), a frame (10) having multiple compartments (12), multiple dart blocks (20) loosely mounted inside the respective compartments (12) and a window frame (70) mounted on the frame (10). Improvements of the dartboard include multiple cutouts (14) being defined in the frame (10) division walls (11) around the compartments (12) allow the frame (10) to accommodate slight variations in the size of dart blocks (20); each dart block (20) having a dart box (21) with smooth outer surfaces to make the dart block (20) easily move inside the compartment (12); and a contact pin (241) formed under the dart block (20) to actuate the electronic plate (40). All improvements in configuration make the dartboard precisely calculate scores.

Abstract: A dart board includes a backing plate with a frame connected thereto and a plurality of ribs on the frame so as to define a plurality of partitions in which a plurality of blocks are movably received respectively. Each block has flexible convex portions which contact an inside of the ribs defining the partition when the block is hit by darts. A plurality of spring members are connected between the backing plate and the blocks so as to bounce the blocks back after the impact disappears.

Abstract: A three-dimensional target includes a target shell shaped into the form of an animal and a three-dimensional removable target insert bearing indicia of the animal's vital organs. The target insert slidably inserts into a vital organ cavity formed in the shell. The target allows the shooter to more accurately assess the internal penetration and effectiveness of his or her shots.

Abstract: A dart board includes a backing board from which a plurality of tightly overlapped sheets of artificial material extend and each of the sheets has a lot of slits defined therethrough. The slits extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the backing board. When a tip of a dart is inserted into the dart board, the slits expand and provide the sheets flexibility so that after the dart is removed, the sheets bounce back without leaving a hole in the dart board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dartboard rotating apparatus that makes a rear dartboard and a front dartboard rotated smoothly while making them not separated due to vibration occurring at the rotation of the front dartboard. The front dartboard 30 includes: a peripheral projection 31 being protruded at the periphery of the back of the front dartboard 30; a central axis 33 being protruded at the center of the front dartboard 30 to conform to the center of the circumferential recess 24 and guiding rotation; an inner stepped portion 37 being stepped at the inner diameter of the central axis 33 to a predetermined depth; and an engaging recess 35 being formed at the center of the central axis 33 for engaging the screw spike 50.

Abstract: A dart board includes at least one flexible slot which includes at least two apertures for receiving the dart tips. A through hole is defined between the two apertures so as to expand the flexible slot and the dart tips having different sizes can be clamped by the flexible aperture. A guide plate is fixed to the retaining frame so as to guide the dart tips successfully stick on the dart board and activate the electronic film switches of the dart board. The size of the retaining frame can be reduced because of the fixed guide plate. The guide plate and the retaining frame are engaged by engaging members and engaging holes so that the guide plate can be easily replaced. The guide plate can be fixed to the retaining frame.

Abstract: The dart board net invention comprises an attachable netting type material extending horizontally and perpendicular to the front surface of the dart board, affixed to and circumscribing the bottom half portion of the dart board exterior surface to catch any dart that might not stick or adhere to the dart board surface when thrown.

Abstract: A dart board display device includes a reflection board having with an inner polarization board connected thereto, an inner glass board connected to the inner polarization board and an inner circuit board connected to the inner glass board. A liquid crystal display board is connected to the inner circuit board and an outer circuit board is connected to the liquid crystal display board. An outer glass board is connected to the outer circuit board and an outer polarization board is connected to the outer glass board. The inner polarization board and the outer polarization board are both rotated 90 degrees so as to obtain light points on the liquid crystal display board.

Abstract: A three-dimensional target includes a target shell shaped into the form of an animal and a three-dimensional removable target insert bearing indicia of the animal's vital organs. The target insert slidably inserts into a vital organ cavity formed in the shell. The target allows the shooter to more accurately assess the internal penetration and effectiveness of his or her shots.

Abstract: A multi-filamentous net or mesh comprising an image visible on only one side is provided. The image is visible only from the primary viewing position without the paint or ink composition absorbing through the fibers to be visible from the back of the net or mesh. This permits the use of multi-filamentous nets or mesh for images or logos without disrupting the spectators' view and/or the use of both sides of the net or mesh for unidirectional images or logos.

Abstract: A sports target for practicing baseball throwing, hockey shots or the like comprises a hoop; a net loosely suspended from the hoop and spanning its interior, and a pair of elastic straps for suspending the hoop from a crossbar or the like. The straps splay outwardly to provide an anti-rotation bias to the structure. An inner hoop and net may be suspended within an outer hoop and net for more advanced target practice.

Abstract: A dartboard adapted for playing the game of american football includes a quadrilateral simulated football field section; a quadrilateral downs section; a quadrilateral punts section; and a quadrilateral kicks section; whereby opposing players or teams accumulate scores by projecting darts in sequence in order to achieve a total winning score within a previously agreed time period.

Abstract: A dart board includes a guide disk having apertures for guiding dart tips to penetrate into the board. The casings for receiving blocks of the dart board have tapered sides for being retained by tapered inside of the frame. Hooks extend from the guide disk so that the hooks may easily be engage with the frame and the blocks are easily to be replaced or changed.

Abstract: A dartboard includes a heat-conductive frame and a heat-fusible block which is composed of a plurality of strips. The frame includes a board with a peripheral wall extending from the board. The heat-conductive frame is heated and cuts into the heat-fusible block to let a piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame. The piece of the heat-fusible block enclosed by the frame is separated into partitions by a plurality of separating ribs extending from the board and the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A dart board assembly includes a fixed member connected to a dart board and pivotally connected to a door. A spring member is connected to the fixed member and is engaged with a first plain surface on a first side of the hinge member when the door is at open position to secure the open status. The spring member is engaged with a second plain surface on a second side of the two hinge members when the door is at close position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for playing and method of controlling a computerized dart game of simulated tug-of-war. The method generates on a display a goal graphic, at least one player graphic, and at least one challenger graphic. The goal graphic typically includes a first side on which the player graphic is initially displayed and a second side on which the challenger graphic is initially displayed. The method monitors the segments in at least one electronic dart board for hits by darts and determines at least one offset value associated with a segment hit by a dart. The offset value may represent the sum of one or more hits by a player, the sum of one or more hits by a challenger, of the difference between one or more by a player and hits by a challenger. In a single player game, the method itself may generate a random challenger value.

Abstract: A dart board includes a backing board from which a plurality of tightly overlapped sheets of artificial material extend and each of the sheets has a lot of slits defined therethrough. The slits extend in a direction which is perpendicular to the backing board. When a tip of a dart is inserted into the dart board, the slits expand and provide the sheets flexibility so that after the dart is removed, the sheets bounce back without leaving a hole in the dart board.

Abstract: An archery target includes a target body section having a target section aperture formed therein and a replaceable target section adapted to fit in the target section aperture. The replaceable target section is held in place in the target section aperture by one or more support rods extending through support rod apertures formed in the body section and the replaceable target section. The support rods may also extend into other target body sections, to hold the target body sections together to form a structurally stable archery target. A replaceable target insert may be positioned in a target insert aperture formed in the replaceable target section. The replaceable target insert may be held in place in the replaceable target section by a support rod extending therethrough.

Abstract: A target having a support sheet (1) wherein are superimposed a layer (2) of conductive paint connected to a conductive wire (3), a layer (4) of dielectric material, a layer (5) of conductive paint connected to a conductive wire (6), a layer (7) of phosphor-based electroluminescent material and a layer (8) of transparent conductive material, being the conductive wires (3 and 6) attached to a connector (9) for connection of the shooting target to an alternating or direct-current transformer (10), a photovoltaic cell or a supply battery. This target which is of the type of those used with firearms, has the peculiarity of becoming illuminated, thus enhancing its night vision.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for detecting and locating missiles such as darts in a target having a plurality of discrete target areas in which each of the areas has a conductive surface which acts as an electromagnetic signal receiving antenna, and in which a plate is positioned on the back of the target which functions as an electromagnetic signal transmitting antenna. Each of the target areas are monitored for electromagnetic signals and the signals pass through a pin conductor to the monitoring equipment. When a dart is embedded in one of the areas, it also acts as an antenna and, thereby, increases the signal strength of that area to permit detection of the presence and location of the dart. The pin conductors and plate antenna at the back of the dart board substantially improve the discrimination and reliability of the system.

Abstract: A dart board includes a score portion and a zero zone, the zero zone having a plurality of apertures defined by longitudinal ridges and latitudinal ridges, each of the longitudinal ridges and latitudinal ridges has two inclined surfaces defined in two sides thereof so that when the dart hits the ridges, the tip of the dart will be guided into the apertures.