Abstract: A room installation is provided having at least three walls, a ceiling and floor, all of which are covered in a mirrored surface. At least one transparent window allows ambient light into the room installation. A plurality of mirrored balloons are arranged within the room installation, and filled with helium, but otherwise weighted, to float substantially within a middle height of the room installation.

Abstract: A target projectile tossing game including a frame, a horizontal support connected to the frame, and a target coupled to the horizontal support. The target may be sized to receive the projectile therein and may further be configured to rotate relative to the frame based on force from the tossed projectile.

Abstract: A golfer's swing arm control kit including two straight rigid sticks each configured to be placed in a front to back direction under a golfer's armpit and held in the armpit with the upper arm pressing inward against the sides of the golfer's upper torso adjacent to the chest when performing a golf swing. Also disclosed is a method for training arm control when swinging a golf club, comprising the steps of selecting the two straight sticks each stick placed in a front to back direction under a golfer's armpit and held in the armpit by pressing the upper arm inward against the sides of the golfer's chest or upper torso; holding each stick in place under the armpit by pressing the upper arm against the side of the chest or upper torso; and, performing a golf swing while pressing the upper arms against the chest or upper torso.

Abstract: An interactive amusement game in which players collect projectiles emitted randomly from a centralized location. A preferred embodiment has a centralized location constructed in the shape of a garbage can which randomly ejects plastic flies through apertures in the housing lid. Players surround the centralized location with plastic fly swatters constructed with non-permanent adhering means that attach to the flies emitted from the centralized location.

Abstract: Four swords and at least one ring. Each sword has integrally formed handle, blade, and intermediate sections, and top and bottom surfaces with interior and exterior edges. Each generally oval handle section has grasping and shielding regions. Each thin, elongated and curved blade section has upper and lower ends with a convex interior edge and a concave exterior edge and slots extending between the top and bottom surfaces along its length. Each intermediate section has at least one projection extending from one of the edges. Each ring has an outer edge in a circular configuration, an inner edge with circumferential arcs which receives the exterior edges of blade sections of two crossed swords. The blade sections when aimed and rapidly uncrossed project the ring toward the upper ends of the blade sections and beyond for receipt by the sword of another player for subsequent projecting.

Abstract: A flying disc toy of a size to be held between a user's bent finger and thumb. Said flying disc toy to be projected through the air when the user rapidly extends the bent finger. The flying disc toy generally has a hollow cavity on the underside between a top wall joined at a joining edge to a descending wall. The flying disc toy may be combined with various accessories such as gloves, targets, and bats to play one or more games.

Abstract: A hand-held product for playing a game is disclosed. The hand-held game includes a basketball goal assembly and a ring coupled to the basketball goal assembly that can be attached to the finger, wrist, arm, or other body parts or limbs of a user. The basketball goal assembly includes a backboard and a rim. The rim can be foldable. In one embodiment, the ring is adjustable to fit different sized fingers, wrists, arms, or other body parts. The adjustable ring can be an adjustable band with adjusters at ends of the band. The ring is coupled to the basketball goal assembly using at least one of an adhesive, tape, a snap-on clip, a press fit mechanism, a mounting bracket, welding and molding. The hand-held game can come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.

Abstract: A gaming system and method for engagable projectiles and targets. The game comprises a novel sport called Acroball™ wherein players may attempt to obtain objectives (e.g., score points) by throwing a projectile at other players or targets. The projectiles include a material comprising many closely knit hooks that may be attachable to a reciprocal material comprising latches. Using such a hook and latch combination, the various projectiles may be thrown or maneuvered to attach to opponents of targets according to the objectives of the underlying game.

Abstract: A flying disc is provided that includes indicia disposed at different radians about a center of the flying disc for defining a flying disc game. A method of playing a game with a flying disc.

Abstract: The splattle paddle comprises a main housing with a handle secured thereto. A stretchable, flexible material is secured at an outer edge to the main housing. A button is secured centrally of the main housing to which one end of a linear stretchable cord is secured. The opposite end of the cord is secured to a holding apparatus, such as a clip. In use, a water-filled balloon or ball is secured to the holding apparatus and the water-filled balloon is then hit by the paddle until the balloon breaks.

Abstract: An amusement device that includes a mounting assembly that is selectively attachable to a person's body. A mounting rod is provided that has a first end and a second end. The first end of the mounting rod engages the mounting assembly. As such, the mounting rod extends outwardly from the mounting assembly away from the body of the person wearing the mounting assembly. A plurality of coordination games are provided. Each of the coordination games can be selectively attached to the second end of the mounting rod. Accordingly, each of the coordination games can be selectively suspended from a player's body. The player plays the coordination game by moving his/her body in the area of the mounting assembly. If a player masters the skills needed to play one of the coordination games, the coordination game can be changed to maintain a degree of difficulty and amusement.

Abstract: A game apparatus including a dual-bodied missile member which consists of two elements connected to each other by a flexible cord portion and a tossing/catching implement or stick member which is used in launching and receiving the missile. At least one rest or missile support ledge is provided along the longitudinal shaft portion of the tossing/catching implement to position the missile on the shaft for overhead tossing therefrom.

Abstract: An alphabet learning and word forming game is presented which utilizes a round ball having letters on its surface and four pick-up sticks. The surface of the alphabet ball is made of a material that is readily attached to one end of the pick-up stick. This attaching mechanism may be a vinyl ball and a pick-up stick having suction cups on one end or it may be a ball covered with a clear adhesive pile surface and a pick-up stick with a VELCRO hook surface on one end. The ball is rolled between players and the pick-up stick is attached to the ball such that one letter is underneath the pick-up stick each time it is rolled. The players accumulate points for forming words during a set time period from the letters which they have obtained through catching the ball with the stick. If the player is dissatisfied with the letters that he has, the ball may be re-rolled to him to obtain a new letter with a penalty of one point for each re-rolling. One point is awarded for each word formed.

Abstract: A simulated dough tossing and placement game of both skill and enjoyment. The game comprises a flexible material sheet simulating a sheet of dough and having a flexibility approximately equivalent to that of a sheet of dough used for the making of a pizza. A sheet-receiving member, such as a simulated pizza plate or pan, forms part of the game and is designed to receive the sheet of material when tossed in the same manner as the tossing of a sheet of pizza dough. The sheet-receiving member has a flat bottom wall to receive and catch the sheet of material when the latter is tossed with a twisting or rotating motion, much in the same manner as simulating the tossing the sheet of pizza dough onto a pizza pan. In this way, skill is involved in the play of the game and substantial enjoyment is also generated therefrom.

Abstract: A paddle and ball game, consisting of a paddle with an attached cup-shaped member and a ball, that develops eye-hand coordination, agility, reflexes and concentration.

Abstract: An aerial dart throwing game including a hand-held dart catcher, fixed and removable targets for temporarily holding, respectively, only a first and a second projectile thrown thereagainst, and connection arrangements to selectively detach the targets to the catcher structure. The projectile preferably includes a shuttlecock-like body having a leading end with a suction cup or a Velcro.RTM. portion.

Abstract: Fingerless palm glove used in a game of catch including a hand wrap for covering the palm of the wearer while allowing the free movement of the digits and having a hook material section for use in association with a ball covered in a loop material.

Abstract: A novel recreational game includes in combination a shield and a dart both including one-half of a structure for retaining the dart on the shield when the dart is thrown towards the shield. The dart is provided with an enlarged front head with an impact surface. The enlarged front head is weighted relative to the rest of the dart so that regardless of how it is thrown, the impact surface is in position to contact the shield when thrown towards the shield.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment, a ball launcher/catcher for a stick and ball game, including: an elongate base member having proximal and distal ends and an upper surface; a handle portion disposed at the proximal end of the base member; a first part of a hook-and-loop fabric system disposed on at least the upper surface of the distal end of the base member; and a padded intermediate portion disposed on the upper surface of the base member intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the base member.

Abstract: Articles of play for use with the game of catch include a ball covered with a hook and loop fastening material and a multi-layer catcher's mitt with a front layer also covered in a mating material. The multi-layer mitt includes a rigid rear layer, a flexible layer, and front layer of a hook and loop fastening material.

Abstract: A game of catch is enhanced by the provision of a special glove and football. The glove is symmetrical so that it can be worn on either the right hand or the left hand and is formed from a close fitting elastic fabric. One part of a hook and loop fastener is attached to the glove while a complimentary part of the hook and loop fastener is attached to the football. The fasteners are disposed on the glove in a preferred pattern which provides a large area of contact without inhibiting the flexibility of the glove. The fasteners are attached to the football in a preferred configuration which completely covers the end sections of the football while leaving the central section of the football with spaced fasteners facilitating the grasping and throwing of the football.

Abstract: A throwing disc, adapted for use in a catch and throw game, comprises a disc shaped member that is aerodynamically configured for permitting the disc to be thrown over a substantial distance and received by a catcher's mitt or the like. A set of fasteners, preferably Velcro brand hook fasteners, are formed on the catcher's mitt. A set of Velcro brand loop fasteners are positioned on the disc-shaped member to project substantially above at least one of its upper and lower sides for engaging and releasably interlocking with the fasteners formed on the catcher's mitt. In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the fasteners provided on the disc are dome-shaped.

Abstract: A bat in the form of a flat plate grasped at spaced positions by both hands of a player. A net is mounted centrally in the plate, a player endeavoring to bat a ball by maneuvering the plate with both hands without receiving the ball in the net.

Abstract: A game of skill comprising a three piece game set including two sticks or rods and a ball, with the ball attached to one of said sticks with a string. After placing the ball on the end of one stick, the object of the game is to transfer the ball to the end of the other stick without touching the ball or using the string. This is done by placing a rapid movement downward of the stick holding the ball while holding the second stick near the hole and catching it as the first stick is lowered. The process can be repeated transfering the ball back to the first stick and so on.

Abstract: An article with a polyfunctional front surface is adapted for use in the game of hit and catch with a projectile having an outer surface defined by a multitude of irregular filamentary formations for releasably engaging a mating surface. The article includes a handle and a head, the handle being adapted to be manually gripped, and the head being secured to the handle for movement therewith. The head defines a polyfunctional front surface having at least one first region and at least one second region. The first region is substantially rigid or non-flexible and adapted to cause a rapidly impinging projectile to rebound therefrom, and the second region is substantially flexible and defined by a multitude of irregular filamentary formations adapted to releasably engage the outer surface of an impinging projectile. Thus a projectile impinging on the head front surface will rebound when impinging on the first region and will become engaged when impinging on the second region.

Abstract: A racquet intended to be used to propel and catch a VELCRO-covered ball for recreational sports. The racquet includes a rim surrounding a convex plate, the outer surface of the plate being a catching surface covered with a pad of adhesive filament material (VELCRO). A latex membrane is stretched across the rim over the inner concave surface of the plate to define a hollow drum chamber into which the latex membrane may flex when a ball is struck. The membrane acts as a resilient striking surface, and vibrates over the drum chamber to produce a loud sound wave when the ball is struck.

Abstract: A target is used to catch a first projectile having a suction cup on one end and a second projectile having VELCRO hook and loop fastening material provided thereon. The target includes a pan member, an elastic foam layer, an adhesion surface, and a flexible strap. The pan member confines a receiving space and has a closed side provided with a flat suction surface to which the suction cup of the first projectile releasably adheres, an opposite open side to access the receiving space, and a peripheral wall provided with a pair of oppositely disposed radial ears. The elastic foam layer is provided in the receiving space. The adhesion surface includes a textile sheet having a periphery sealed to the peripheral wall of the pan member so as to cover the open side of the pan member, and a hairy outer surface to which the Velcro hook and loop fastening material of the second projectile releasably adheres. The flexible strap has two ends which releasably engage the radial ears of the pan member.

Abstract: A game and sport apparatus is set forth which is played by two players for placing a ball on a target. Each player carries a frame which is belted to the player's waist. The frames are connected by an elastic cord from which a body covered with a hook and loop fabric is suspended by a flexible string. A target surface consisting of a hook and loop fabric is provided on each frame and to play the game, each player by various body movements causes the body to move about the elastic cord and attempts to catch the body on the target surface.

Abstract: A reduced sized backboard has a corresponding sized reduced hoop supported thereon and also has an integral handle depending from the lower end thereof which allows a person to hand-hold the backboard in an upright position and maneuver it so that a reduced sized ball traveling toward the person can by skill of the person be caused to pass through the hoop. The handle also has an integral downward angled extension providing abutted emgagement against the wrist for steadying the hand-hold of the backboard. This angled extension has a releasable strap for securement to the wrist. The hoop is hingedly connected to the backboard and the handle has a hinge between its ends whereby the hoop and handle can be folded against the backboard for compacting the game for shipment and storage. The handle is removable from the backboard to allow the backboard to be mounted on a stationary support if desired.

Abstract: A recreational game for two or more participants is disclosed which employs an aerodynamically designed, multiwinged airfoil projectile, together with at least one hand-held shield. The shield has a front face with a generally flat projectile receiving surface, a rear generally convex face generally configured to be supported by the natural form of a user's generally relaxed hand, and shock-absorbing chamber-defining means between the two faces to effectively cushion the user's hand against impact of the projectile. The shield includes a strap spaced from the back face by a hand-accommodating distance whereby a participant's hand is removably retained in the space by the pressure exerted against the hand by the disk and strap.The projectile is thrown by one participant, and captured on the shield by a second participant via a suction device on the projectile.

Abstract: Articles of play for use with the game of catch including a ball covered with VELCRO and a multi-layer catcher's mitt with a front layer also covered in mating VELCRO like material. The multi-layer mitt includes a rigid concave rear layer, a first intermediate flexible layer, a second intermediate flexible layer, and said front layer of VELCRO.

Abstract: The subject garment comprises a rectangular piece of sheet material. When the garment is worn by a user one end of the piece is held against or close to the user's chest in a line between the user's armpits and midway between them. The corners of the other end are grasped in the user's hands and the piece is held in a generally horizontal position. Objects striking the piece can then be caused to rebound from it and the trajectory of the rebounded object can be influenced by manipulation of the piece. In a preferred embodiment the sheet material is elastic and the garment comprises adjustable straps arranged to position the piece on the wearer as described above. The garment is used in play and games in which an object such as a ball is repeatedly rebounded from the garment.

Abstract: Apparatus for a projectile-target game includes at least one projectile and at least one cap. The projectile is soft, lightweight and resilient and has an outer surface consisting essentially of a felt-like material suitable for releasably bonding with a hook-like material. The cap is configured and dimensioned to be releasably worn on and about the head of a player of the game, the cap when worn having an exposed outer surface defining at least one target area including at least one region of a hook-like material suitable for releasably bonding with the felt-like material of the projectile.

Abstract: A ball game device comprising:(A) a ball storing portion which is hollow, which has at least one opening so that a ball can enter the portion, and which has at least a wall which is normally closed and can be opened so that a ball in the portion can exit;(B) a ball receiving portion which is hollow, which has at least one opening so that a ball can enter the receiving portion, and which has at least a wall which is normally closed and can be opened so that a ball in the receiving portion can exit; and(C) a fastening portion for removably attaching the ball storing portion and the ball receving portion to a player.

Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game using fluid under pressure to propel an object into the air from a gun-like mechanism, the arrangement being such that the rules of the game require the object to be caught by an element associated with the gun-like mechanism or similar device. Two different fluids used are water and air under pressure, and the element associated with the gun-like mechanism may be a bulbous fitting formed integrally with or fitted on the front end of the gun-like mechanism.

Abstract: A device for playing games comprising a body portion having a plurality of angularly spaced-apart, generally T-shaped members extending therefrom. The members may be asymmetrically spaced around the body portion.

Abstract: A combination dumbell, hand-grip exerciser and handgoal device having two open cavity chambers each having a rim, and two projecting guidelanes inside each chamber, for directing a ball; and two cover lids to seal contents put within the chambers for weighting the device. The device includes actuators consisting of two arms, hinge structures, a removeable pivot rod and a plurality of single-loop coil springs, placeable into the inner arm's spring slots, for grip pressure of the device. All are secured together with a wing nut fixed to the extending end of the pivot rod. The device includes a ball, safety strap and rubber strap.

Abstract: The invention comprises a body-supported hoop device and a team game utilizing the hoop device. The hoop device comprises a hoop, a net connected to the hoop and means for attaching the hoop to the legs of a goalie. In the game of the invention, the body-supported hoop devices are worn by each of two goalies. The object of the game is for team members of the goalie to place a projectile, such as a soccer ball, through the hoop of the goalie on their team and to prevent members of the opposing team from placing the projectile through the hoop of the goalie of the opposing team.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-held catching and throwing device for maintaining an aerial projectile, such as a ball, in continuous flight or motion. The device includes an elongated, rigid, transparent double-ended tube providing a passage for receiving and projecting a projectile at or from either end, and a scoop-shaped throwing and catching member attached to each end of the tubular member and having a curved surface over which the projectile may be directed at or from an open end of the tubular member by baton-like manipulation.

Abstract: A throwing game consisting of a shuttlecock-like throwing body having a suction cup on its top and a catch plate having a cambered front side and a holding loop on its rear side. The holding loop is insertable and fixable in a clamping device on the rear side. The holding loop is provided with a series of spaced nubs, which allow the size of the loop to be adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a game apparatus requiring the use of manual dexterity and skill in projecting an aerial projectile by one player in the game with the other player in the game catching the aerial projectile by the use of a uniquely constructed horseshoe with the players alternately tossing or projecting the aerial projectile and catching it to play a game identified as the hoop-shu game.

Abstract: This invention is essentially a toss and catch game, for recreation, exercise, sport, physical therapy, socialization, relaxation, enjoyment, or the like, or any combination thereof, in which a hand-held propel and catch device is utilized by one player to toss a projectile to another player, who catches the projectile with a like propel and catch device by making contact therewith. A cushioned portion of the upper propel and catch device is substantially covered with one component and the projectile is substantially covered with the other component of a two component fastening system, whereby the components are releasably adherent to each other upon contact.

Abstract: An amusement toy having a first elongated member with a first end and a second end. The second end is held by an individual's fingers for manipulation. A second elongated member includes a first end and a second end. The second end is held by an individual's fingers for manipulation. A catch object is provided having a predetermined size. A securing member is provided for securing the catch object at a predetermined distance from a first end of the first elongated member. Swinging the catch object about the first end of the first elongated member and manipulating the first and second elongated members to permit the first ends to touch each other, enables an individual to selectively capture the catch object between the first ends of the first and second elongated members.

Abstract: An electrically powered device for tossing and catching a ball includes a cup portion configured to receive the ball and having an internal push member which can be reciprocated within the cup portion. Both the push member and the ball preferably are coated with Velcro material to hold the ball to the push member, and a coil spring is provided between the push member and the bottom wall of the cup portion to urge the push member in an upward position adjacent the open end of the cup portion. A solenoid or other electrically-powered device is provided for retracting the push member within the cup portion to enable a user to catch the ball within the cup portion, and a latching bar is provided to hold the push member in its retracted position. Additionally, a switch is provided to withdraw the latching bar from its engagement with the push member after catching the ball so the ball can be forcibly ejected from the cup member by the action of the coil spring.

Abstract: Ball-game set consisting of a ball and a catching disc. The surfaces of the ball and of the catching disc are covered with a mutually complementary fibre coating and burr material respectively, so that the ball striking the catching disc is retained.

Abstract: The invention is a throw and catch game in which the projectile is covered with a Velcro.TM. material and the receivers for catching the projectile are placed on the elbows or knees of a person so that the projectile will stick to the receivers when they are in contact.

Abstract: A ball catching net is provided with clamping means for attachment to the legs of persons with impaired arm and hand functions. The net has a base portion and automatic ball ejecting means are attached to it. An electric power source is connected to the automatic ball ejecting means. Trigger means are mounted in the net and are connected to the ball ejecting means in such a way that the trigger means are actuated to forcibly eject a ball from the net only when a ball is caught in the net. In this way a game of catch can be played by persons with impaired arm and hand functions.

Abstract: A propulsion device having a base to be secured towards its periphery at at least three points to at least three fingers of a human hand. Whereby contracting the fingers toward each other forms a pocket in the base for receiving an object and the expansion of the fingers away from each other during the flexing of the hand moves the base to a taut position, whereby the object contained therein is propelled therefrom.

Abstract: A toy vehicle trackway set includes a base member defining a circular ramp, a vehicle loop, a straight track segment and a vehicle receiving net.The trackway may be assembled in a first configuration in which a self-powered toy vehicle may be accelerated sequentially through the straight track, the loop, and the ramp and be launched from the ramp toward the receiving net or in a second configuration in which the straight track serves as a handle, the loop snap fits about the ramp and the receiving net snaps inside the ramp to captivate one or more toy vehicles.

Abstract: A toy mitt is provided which also may be used as a stationary target, and includes a concave plastic shell having a number of suction cups located in the front portion and including a flexible strap attached on the backside and adjustable to conform to the size of the user's hand, or for attachment to a tennis racquet or the like. The adjustable strap may be removed and suction cups may be mounted on the back of the plastic shell for the purpose of securely mounting the shell in a permanent position where it may be used as a target to receive a thrown ball. The mitt is provided in a kit form which may be assembled by the user, and then partially disassembled to convert the mitt into a target or to otherwise attach the mitt to a stick, racquet or the like to improvise games and improve various strokes in games such as tennis.