Abstract: The portable pitch game of the present invention is a self-contained target/toss-type game comprised of two multi apertured rectangular platforms. Colored apertured disc projectiles are supplied in sets of six, one set for each player. A player stands on the edge of one platform and tosses discs in an attempt drop them through one of the apertures in the second platform. The apertures are scored one, two, three according to distance away from the thrower. Separable hinges and latches are included for attaching the two rectangular platforms together into a storage or carrying case. In a special embodiment, the discs and a ring around the apertures are colored with a non-toxic light chargeable coating which produces a glow effect in a darkened environment.

Abstract: A weighted object is attached to a tether and the tether is twisted to cause the weighted object to spin and to change in vertical position. The apparatus which causes the tether to twist can also orbit through a path to cause horizontal motion of the weighted object thereby providing three-dimensional movement to the weighted object. Movable objects are provided as targets for the weighted object with points being given for producing interaction between the weighted object and the movable objects. Also, due to the resonance properties of the tether, many different sculptural forms within the harmonies can be created. By stroboscopically illuminating the tether, further visual forms can be observed. By pulsating the lights on the weight many visual effects can be produced along with altering the tether to produce special effects for film.

Abstract: The present invention takes the WIFFLE.RTM. BALL baseball into the darkness and allows for the continued play, without need of any complicated or expensive lighting equipment or the like. The standard WIFFLE.RTM. BALL baseball design is retained, and instead of traditional white plastic, a translucent plastic material is employed in the construction of the ball. Inserted into the ball for night play is an activated chemiluminescent light stick, such as those manufactured by, or under license from, the American Cyanamid Company and sold under the trademark CYALUME.RTM.. The light stick used herein is an elongated flexible tubular member, joined at its ends with a connecting piece forming a circular light-ring. The light ring is readily inserted into the cavity of the translucent WIFFLE.RTM. BALL baseball and retained therein without the need of any special attachments or further modifications. Under field testing, the thus modified NITELITE WIFFLE.RTM.

Abstract: A golf club provided with a head formed of a translucent plastic within which is disposed, preferably adjacent to the striking face, a chemiluminescent light stick.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an illuminated hockey puck used for playing hockey after dark. The puck is made of translucent plastic and has a passageway or hole extending diametrically through the puck. Inside the passageway is a readily replaceable, chemiluminescent light stick, which when activated renders the puck plainly visible when used in the dark.

Abstract: An illuminated dart contains a small battery and a light producing element. The light producing element may consist of a small bulb or a LED. Fiber optics may be received within the hollow transparent or translucent shaft of the dart for illuminating the transparent or translucent tail fins of the dart. The dart includes a switch for turning the light source element on or off. In a second embodiment of the invention, a dart board is provided with electric light bulbs in each sector of the dart board for illuminating that sector when contacts in that sector are activated by a thrown dart.

Abstract: A ball hitting practice device including a supporting base, a vertical support post, and an elongated support bar pivotally attached to the support post for movement between operative and inoperative positions. A protective net is supported in cantilevered relationship to the elongated support bar so that a major portion of the net extends downwardly toward the ground at a distance away from the support bar. A ball, which may be a baseball, softfall or tennis ball is suspended by means of a cable from the elongatged support bar, and is provided with a visual indicator, such as a fluorescent stripe about its middle portion, to aid the user of the device. The cable may also be provided with a kinetic energy damping device to more effectively control the ball and to reduce the interval between successive swings at the ball.

Abstract: An improved colored golf ball is disclosed. The golf ball is made with a fluorescent coloring. In order to improve durability and give very pleasing aesthetics, the fluorescent coloring is blended into the cover stock. The name and/or number preferably are stamped directly onto the core for surprisingly superior durability. The cover stock can suitably be a clear ionomer resin and for highest gloss a clear final coating can be applied. If the name or trademark is stamped directly onto the core, it is visible through the clear cover. A UV stabilizer may be included. If a dye is used, it is preferred that it be 0.01-0.4% by weight of the cover and if a pigment is used the preferred range is 0.5-6% by weight of the cover.

Abstract: A pitch and toss game apparatus comprising a first target (10) and a plurality of throwing objects (17). The first target (10) is constructed with a centrally located cylindrical cavity (11). The upper surface (10u) of the first target (10) has a layer of a first contact engaging material (12) attached to it. The throwing objects (17) are covered with a second contact engaging material (18), complementary to the material covering the upper surface (10u) of the first target (10). When the throwing object (17) is pitched or tossed towards the first target (10), the first contact engaging material (12) of the first target (10) and the second contact engaging material (18) of the throwing object (17) cause the throwing object (17) to firmly stick to the first target (10) at or near the point of initial contact should the throwing object (17) miss landing in the centrally located cylindrical opening (11).

Abstract: An improved game footbag which is durable and inelastic. The footbag is made of a sphere of soft light emitting plastic material which has a plurality of air holes in its surface. The sphere is filled with a fluid, light emitting particulate pellet filler material. The air holes enable air to escape upon compression, thereby giving the footbag inelasticity. The footbag may also include an opening of sufficient diameter to receive a light stick. At the same time, the plastic material is strong, giving the bag durability since woven seams, required in leather footbags, are not required.

Abstract: A dimpled golf ball for use after dark. The ball is made of translucent plastic and contains in a diametrical hole therein a chemiluminescent light stick which when activated renders the ball when used in the dark plainly visible in the air and on the ground. In a preferred form, the ball is made to comply with the rules of the United States Golf Association so that it may also be used for competitive daytime play. In a modified form, the resilience of the ball may be substantially diminished so that it will travel a much less distance than the preferred ball when hit with the same club.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises an upstanding target structure defining one or more scoring zones and a launcher for launching clay pigeons across the scoring zone or zones. Clay pigeons are launched from a trench and a shooter occupying a cabin scores by hitting a clay pigeon while it is within one of the scoring zones, as viewed, for instance, from a location adjacent to the shooter. The game lends itself to television coverage and a method of televising or recording the game is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf ball having improved short iron and wood playability and improved puttability relative to conventional, ionomer covered balls. The golf balls comprise a novel cover which is far more durable than balata-covered balls yet closely approach or exceed their playability characteristics. The cover comprises a blend of a thermoplastic urethane having a Shore A hardness less than 95 and an ionomer having a Shore D hardness greater than 55. The relative amounts of the urethane and ionomer are set so that the cover has a Shore C hardness within the range of 70 to 85, most preferably 72 to 76.

Abstract: A puzzle cube consists of a plurality of components which in spatially interengaging manner fill out the volume of the cube and are one detachable from the other. The volume of the cube is subdivided into sixty-four equally large small cubes, wherein thirteen geometrically different components (1 to 13) are provided, each of which consists of several small cubes placed with their side surfaces flush one against the other and connected firmly one with the other. At least two small cubes are placed one against the other in each of three mutually perpendicular spatial directions in each of the components.

Abstract: A toy laser weapon such as a pistol utilizes a flash unit to generate a burst of high intensity light. A collimating device collimates the light into a beam simulating a laser beam. A target vest can be worn by the person that is the target of the simulated laser pistol and includes a target area of fluorescent material that indicates a hit when the light beam from the toy laser pistol strikes the target area. Also, a sound generator can be provided to emit a sound when the burst of light occurs. An exemplary circuit for use with the light pistol is also part of the invention.

Abstract: A gun for firing a resilient loop projectile, wherein the missile is stretched over a frame and discharged by a firing mechanism movable against the bias of on elastic member on an upwardly and rearwardly directed rectilinear path of travel. A combination plunger and rear sight has a forwardly curved surface to lift the loop upwardly off the firing groove to discharge the missile from the gun. The contour of the gun permits rapid movement of a missile from a ready position to a firing position and admits of the simultaneous loading with two missiles for rapid fire. The gun is constructed in a manner to resemble the feel and firing characteristics of a conventional hand gun. The projectiles for the gun comprise a length of elastic tubing having a flexible polyurethane rod joining the tube ends to close the loop and enhance the firing accuracy and durability of the missile. The projectile is made of high visibility material and is floatable to insure recoverability after firing.

Abstract: A dice like device having a plurality of differently configured sides or surface characteristics each of which enable a corresponding distinctive resting position or placement on a table or other appropriate selected game surface. These surface characteristics are configured such that not all of the sides or ends of the dice device have the same probability of occurrence, i.e., facing upward, with the dice device being tossed onto a surface such as a flat game board. Each distinctive surface and/or rest position has associative significance with one or more features or symbolic meanings according to preferred game(s) rules. The dice device has attachment means provided to enable a key chain or the like to be detachably affixed thereto to facilitate mutual carrying about, easy location and identification and ornamentation of the attached key(s), and to provide a means of convenient portable entertainment.

Abstract: A playball made of translucent plastic and illuminated for play in the dark by an insertable and removable chemi-luminescent device known as a light stick. The weight of the light stick is less than 1% of the weight of the ball. The ball includes a self-closing valve whereby the ball may be inflated and deflated in conventional manner. The light stick just prior to use is activated and then inserted through a preformed passage in the uninflated ball. The inserted light stick is supported radially within the ball by a thickened inwardly extending translucent plastic post that is integral with the ball wall. Subsequent inflating of the ball to playing pressure causes the compressible post to grip the light stick tightly enough to prevent expulsion during use.

Abstract: A gun for firing a resilient loop projectile, wherein the missile is stretched over a frame and discharged by a firing mechanism movable against the bias of on elastic member on an upwardly and rearwardly directed rectilinear path of travel. A combination plunger and rear sight has a forwardly curved surface to lift the loop upwardly off the firing groove to discharge the missile from the gun. The contour of the gun permits rapid movement of a missile from a ready position to a firing position and admits of the simultaneous loading with two missiles for rapid fire. The gun is constructed in a manner to resemble the feel and firing characteristics of a conventional hand gun. The projectiles for the gun are fabricated from a length of elastic tubing having a flexible polyurethane rod joining the tube ends to close the loop and enhance the firing accuracy and durability of the missile. The projectile is made of high visibility material and is floatable to insure recoverability after firing.

Abstract: A visual information carrier comprising a single layer sheet of transparent synthetic polymer having dispersed therein a fluorescent dye. The sheet is not subject to white fracture and has profilings on at least one surface, which are produced by deformation of the sheet and which form visually perceivable, colored information.

Abstract: A target material comprises a rubber sheet coated with a thermoluminescent material. When a bullet penetrates the target, as a result of the temperature rise the thermoluminescent material thermoluminesces indicating where the bullet went. A range is disclosed in which images of targets are projected onto the target material.

Abstract: An arrow locating device for use with archery equipment which includes a hollow spool of line for dispensing the line axially from internally of the spool. The spool is fastened to a bow and has the free end of the line attached to the arrow so that upon shooting the arrow, the line is unwound from the spool making it easier to trace the arrow. The spool is provided with an attaching arrangement making it possible for the spool to be carried directly on the arrow until the arrow is noched in readiness for shooting and makes it possible to rapidly reload for subsequent shots.

Abstract: A total of thirteen identically appearing coins is provided in lieu of the usual twelve coins. Eleven of these thirteen coins are made identical in weight to result in eleven identical coins and two remaining coins. One of the remaining coins is heavier than any one of the eleven identical coins and the other of the remaining coins is lighter. These two remaining coins are undistinguishable from the eleven identical coins without some sort of the aid to the human senses. Such an aid is provided to enable separation of the two remaining coins from the eleven identical coins when they are all mixed up at the start of the game. One of the two remaining coins can then be added to the eleven coins to make up the necessary twelve coins to work the puzzle. The player does not know whether a lighter or heavier coin has been added and thus a new and challenging game is presented each time.

Abstract: An exercise device for conditioning the upper arms and body muscles. Said device includes a glove having a hand section, a wrist section and a forearm section, said glove encompassing the entire forearm region of the wearer. The hand section and the forearm section of the glove contains strategically positioned weights that are arranged to enhance development and toning of the arm and upper body muscles when the arm is moved through a normal swinging motion, as for example, when the wearer is running or jogging.

Abstract: The internally plugged ends of glowing liquid filled tubular jewelry are releasably clasped together for making necklaces, joining adjacent tubular sections together and the like, by means of a flexible plastic tubular clasp member, as of clear polyvinylchloride, into which the internally plugged ends of glowing liquid filled tubular jewelry are fitted snugly. The tubular clasp member is axially coextensive with the plugged end portions of the liquid filled tubular jewelry so that the inner wall of the tubular clasp member frictionally grips the outside wall of the tubular member of the jewelry.

Abstract: An illusionary device comprising an elongated body of predetermined outline having at least one portion thereof twisted about the longitudinal axis of the body. This twisted portion includes a surface which is modified and adapted so as to have an appearance of an axially moving, sinusoidal, optical wave pattern if said body is rotated. This includes a plurality of axially repeating features. Any one "feature" at a given axial location along the length of the twisted portion will appear to the viewer as varying periodically from a point, to a maximum for the feature, back to a point, and so on, as the body is rotated. Also, axially successive ones of the repeating features appear to the viewer as varying from a point to a maximum and back to a point over the length of each twist. The combined effect is such that the apparent axial movement of the wave pattern is enhanced when the body is rotated.

Abstract: A novelty toy used to facilitate thumb twiddling comprises a pair of closely spaced, parallel, tubular holes each adapted to receive the first digit of a thumb, the walls of the holes being smooth and slippery, and of diameter slightly larger than the thumbs. The thumbs are inserted into the holes and are rotated orbitally about an imaginary axis between the two holes.

Abstract: A target game or practice device using a movable beam from a light projector (e.g. gun) and a target support that includes an electroluminescent or light emitting layer having a light scintillating material to generate light at the position of impingement of the projector light beam in response to a photoconductive layer at that position being rendered more conductive by the light to apply a power source to the electro-responsive light emitting layer and thereby visually indicate the position in a persisting manner.

Abstract: The specification discloses a device and method for marking the position of and for protecting an inground object such as a sprinkler head including a hollow, open-ended tubular member which is adapted to be placed around the object and inserted into the ground. An outwardly directed ring which includes a depending lip is formed integral with and adjacent the upper end of the member. The ring stabilizes the device and limits the depth of insertion of the tubular member. The method also comprises including indicia on a portion of said member when it is used on a golf course for indicating the distance to the flag stick and hole on a green from the location of the member.

Abstract: A saucer shaped throwing toy adapted to mount a self-contained chemi-luminescent light source thereto. The saucer includes a pair of dual-arm gripping members on the concave side thereof for mounting the light source therein. The central light source is nested on the toy in a central position which does not disturb the balance or aerodynamics of the toy. The light source illuminates the toy, without generating heat, such that playing time during which the toy can be utilized is expanded into the night-time hours.

Abstract: A tee for holding a football in kicking position and including suction means for retaining the ball against dislocation from the tee by wind or the like, with the suction means preferably including a motor driven blower contained in the tee and creating a vacuum effect at several locations of contact with the ball.

Abstract: A globular chemical-lighting assembly suitable as an illuminated playing ball or as an omnidirectional light-emitting source. The assembly is constituted by a compact chemi-luminescent device which is insertable within an inflatable globe formed of translucent material to occupy a central position therein, the globe acting to uniformly diffuse the light emitted by the device. The chemi-luminescent device is formed by two separate chambers in side-by-side relation, each containing one component of a two-component chemi-luminescent system and a manually-operated activator interconnecting these chambers to intermingle the components and thereby cause a light-producing reaction, the device normally being in a non-reactive state.

Abstract: A table tennis assembly including a table having a flat upper surface, a transversely disposed net that divides the surface into two playing areas, a ball, and a pair of paddles that include ball striking surface that is characterized by at least the periphery of the flat upper surface, the net, the ball and the striking surfaces of the paddles having a fluorescent material thereon. The fluorescent material is selected from a group that comprises organic compounds, dyes, and inorganic compounds that emit light visible to the human eye when exposed to electromagnetic radiation in the infra-red or ultra-violet range. When the assembly that includes the fluorescent material is exposed to radiation to which the fluorescent material is responsive, the table, net, ball and paddles are illuminated to the extent that table tennis may be played in the dark.