Abstract: A new type of projectile-target game is presented which involves a thrown projectile having a VELCRO pad on the outside and a ball tag uniform which is worn by a second participant. The ball tag uniform has front and rear sections which are secured to the front and back of a participant by tie down strips. The front and back sections have VELCRO hook targets on them. An optional lower back section also has a third VELCRO hook target attached to it. In playing the game, one person throws the ball at the targets located on the other participant. The other participant is "tagged" when the VELCRO pad ball sticks to the VELCRO hook target.

Abstract: A golf swing training device comprised of a grip, a foreshortened shaft and a hollow head. The head contains a battery activated by a switch also located within the head, to illuminate a lamp, also within the head. The lamp emits a beam of light downward to the ground and forward of the club head. The light beam permits the golfer to trace the arc of light corresponding to the golfer's swing to impart a mental image to the golfer of the precise club head path. The device also comprises a linear guide strip which is placed on the ground in front of the golfer to establish the desired club head path. The golfer preferably follows the path of the light beam during a swing and compares the light path to the guide strip.

Abstract: A supporting device for stuffed toys or other similar items in the form of a generally vertically disposed support post or pole having a plurality of areas of hook and loop pile fabric material sold under the trademark "Velcro" mounted thereon which will effectively support stuffed toys with a "plush" surface that will"stick" to the "Velcro" areas. The vertical post is supported on a base for rotation about a generally vertical axis and handles are provided on the post to facilitate its rotation.

Abstract: A throw and catch game including a projectile for throwing from a first person to a second person, the projectile including a plurality of contiguous flat surfaces, on which is placed releasable bonding material and a vest-type garment including front and rear panels, containing bonding material thereon for receiving and catching the projectile, the garment further containing scoring indicia proximate to the bonding material for indicating a score dependent upon receipt of the projectile in a particular area thereon, wherein the projectile is of a weight-to-size ratio such that its travel from the first person to the second person is affected by the wind stream flowing over the flat surfaces to vary its trajectory from a normal parabolic path.

Abstract: A wall hanging toss game includes a generally flat, rigid member having a first surface suitable for printing with a plurality of recesses formed therein spaced from one another. A plurality of generally thin, wafer-like hook material targets are adhesively secured to the rigid member in the recesses of the first surface, such that the targets appear generally flush with the first surface and appear separated from one another by open areas of the first surface, wherein the ratio of open area to target area is preferably greater than one to one dependant upon the particular design desired. A shock absorbing projectile covered with or made of loop material is capable of being securely held in place when in contact with the hook material targets and reduces bounce-back when impacting the non target areas. A catch member is provided for catching and supporting the projectile, when the projectile hits the first surface and falls vertically downwardly after missing the targets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a game table having first and second flat surface halves attached in an edge-to-edge relationship to define a flat horizontal playing surface. Each of the flat playing surface halves is provided with a pair of spaced apart slots at each side edge thereof, the slots on the first table half being aligned with the slots on the second table half. There is provided first and second longitudinally extending vertical walls. Each of the walls being supported vertically by a pair of aligned slots on the first and second table halves. An upstanding barrier extends transversely across the playing surface at the edge-to-edge attachment of the table halves. Each of the table halves is provided with indicia defining a service area for playing the game of table tennis.

Abstract: An early-life educational device comprised of a waxed-surface writing pad with hook and loop fastening means on a translucent sheet for pull-away erasing of practice writing and drawing with templates. The templates are stored in a foldable storage container which is held in an up-right position. Its objectives are effective, low-cost, clean, convenient and interesting educational use for young children.

Abstract: The invention relates to a training device for improving a golfer's swing. More particularly, the invention relates to a training device for limiting the movement of both arms relative to the golfer's body. The device comprises a chest band and arm restraining bands that hold the golfer's arms close to the body and prevent their movement away from the body while at the same time permitting the movement of the arms across the body throughout the swing. Each arm band is connected to the chest band at two points, one of which is rearward of the arm, and the other of which is forward of the arm.

Abstract: A tossable, tri-dimensional strategy-type game comprising a tri-dimensional body adapted to be tossed and caught during playing, the body including a playing surface enclosing the body with the playing surface being divided into distinct areas defining a regular pattern of at least first and second visually distinguishable surface areas. A plurality of flexible playing pieces are associated with at least the first surface areas, the playing pieces each having attachments for releasably attaching the playing pieces to selected surface areas with sufficient strength to retain the playing pieces attached to the selected surface areas during tossing while enabling the playing pieces to be manually detached from the selected surface areas. The strategy-type game according to the invention enables players to interact on a common tri-dimensional playing surface without the players being forced to remain in close proximity to one another while the game is in progress.

Abstract: A practice ball intended to be hit or kicked in an downfield direction is mounted onto a rod. An opposite end of the rod is journalled to a base by a swivel joint or ball joint which lies on a datum line which extends downfield in a datum horizontal direction. A succession of angles counterclockwise from and clockwise from the datum line are laid-out on the base, with reference to a vertical axis through the joint. A teeing-up pad is located upfield from the joint; it may, for instance, be provided by a rug of artifical turf provided at a first site on the base. A capture pad is located downfield from the joint, preferably with the datum line and succession of angles laid-out on it. A particular region of the ball and a corresponding particular region of the capture pad are covered with cooperable hook and fleece fasteners, e.g.

Abstract: Golf swing aid apparatus includes a flexible length of elastic tubing adapted to be disposed about the upper torso of a user. A band is secured to the rubber tubing and is adapted to be disposed about and secured to the upper arm of a user. The flexible elastic tubing urges the upper arm and elbow of the user against the body during the backswing, and the follow through of the golf swing, while allowing arm extension during the backswing. The elastic tubing rolls over the user's torso during the back swing, the down swing, and the follow through to allow the user to make natural movements by not hindering the natural movements of the user. At the same time, the elastic tubing urges the upper arm and elbow against the user's body.

Abstract: A bean bag toss game is set forth wherein a chamber is provided with an overlying opening for acceptance of a bean bag tossed therethrough in a conventional manner with an access door positioned rearwardly of the container for retrieval of bean bags accumulated therewithin. Inserts are provided for positioning within the opening and are formed with hook and loop fasteners associatable with hook and loop fasteners formed about a periphery of the opening to vary the configuration and area of opening to accordingly vary the degree of difficulty in positioning bean bags within the container. A further insert is provided with an inflatable diaphragm positioned interiorly of the insert opening to selectively vary the diametrical opening dimension.

Abstract: An educational visual display system for teaching geography in which objects having some geographical or topographical significance, e.g., states of the Union, may be detachably affixed and arranged to demonstrate relationship between the objects. The preferred system includes (1) a primary background surface of iron velvet fabric material to which hook type fasteners may be detachably adhered, (2) a plurality of primary objects having geographical significance and comprising a soft foam core with a layer of iron velvet fabric on one side and a plurality of hook type fasteners on the other side, the primary objects being arrangeable to represent in combination a larger geographical unit, and (3) a plurality of secondary objects each having geographical or topographical significance and having hook type fasteners on one side thereof for being detachably affixable to the layer of iron velvet fabric of the primary objects.

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 golf glove having a golf stroke counter mounted on the back thereof which includes a cursor, which is either a straight member or a dial which is retained within layers of material on the back of a golf glove and which can be moved to positions designating the specific number of strokes taken and which is frictionally engaged in such positions.

Abstract: A wall hanging toss game includes a flat, rigid member having a first surface suitable for printing with recesses formed therein spaced from one another. A plurality of hook material targets are adhesively secured to the rigid member in the recesses of the first surface, such that the targets appear flush with the first surface and appear separated from one another by open areas of the first surface. The ratio of open area to target area is preferably greater than one to one. A shock absorbing projectile covered with or made of loop material is held in place when in contact with the hook material targets and reduces bounce-back when impacting the non-target areas. A frame surrounds the periphery of the rigid member and a catch member is provided for catching the projectile, when the projectile hits the first surface and falls vertically downwardly after missing the targets. The invention is a combined decorative wall hanging and wall toss game.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust cover for a game board which is preferably made of a transparent material such as plastic. The periphery of the cover is sized to facilitate placing of the cover over a game board such as, for example, a Scrabble board. A portion of the cover defines a pouring spout so that the board, with the cover mounted thereover may be inverted to allow game pieces to fall onto the cover whereupon the cover and board may be tilted to allow all game pieces to be poured into a container through the pouring spout. A hinge may be provided adjacent the pouring spout to allow pivoting thereof to a position allowing pouring of the game pieces into the container.

Abstract: A golf hand pad device has a hand pad for positioning in a golfer's hand adjacent the base of the small finger. The hand pad has an elongated groove for receiving the grip portion of a golf club shaft; an attachment positions and maintains the hand pad on the hand. In one embodiment, this attachment is a resilient ring fixed to the hand pad, which slips over the golfer's small finger of his upper hand for a golf swing. The hand pad includes a rounded portion for contacting the hand at the bottom of the little finger with a groove positioned at an angle thereto which receives the golf club shaft.

Abstract: A random number selection apparatus is set forth wherein a sealed enclosure contains positionally therein a series of hollow spherical balls that are pneumatically projected throughout the enclosure by means of a blower fan wherein the spherical balls randomly land upon a downwardly directed chute diagonally oriented relative to the enclosure wherein a medial portion of the chute is of an ellipsoidal trough-like configuration with a medial elongate trough to accept the balls therein. The balls are drawn through a square cross-sectional conduit which further comprises an air intake for the lower fan and thereby randomly accepts a series of balls supporting a series of numbers thereon. The numbers are formed with magnetic members of a first polarity and are attracted to a series of overlying magnets of a reverse polarity to randomly orient the balls and provide for random number selection of the numbers positioned underlying the magnets.

Abstract: A portable putting course consists of a surface layer of a material suitable as a putting surface bonded to an underlying layer of flexible, resiliently compressible material. A flexible barrier partially surrounds and is detachably attached to one end of the course on which, in the disclosed embodiment, objectives are painted for golf balls putt from the other end of the course.

Abstract: A ball for target games has interengaging material for detachable adherence to an interengaging fabric surface of a target. A strip of the material has at least one curved portion. The ball has spaced openings along the extent of the strip or strips, and a strip portion extends through each opening. The strip may comprise a plurality of segments. The strip material and the target interengaging fabric surface each comprises a multiplicity of interengaging elements. The strips are adhesively secured to the ball surface. The openings may comprise spaced-apart pairs of openings, each separated by a wall portion, with the strip extending through each of the openings and retained by the wall portion. In another form, end portions of adjacent strip segments extend into a single opening and are secured to the edge walls of the opening and to the adjacent interior wall surface.

Abstract: A golfer's training aid which audibly signals any improper head motion during a golf swing. A compact, integrated unit contains a battery, an on-off switch, a buzzer and a motion sensor all electrically connected in series and mounted inside the front panel of a golfer's cap. Any improper head movement during the swing is sensed by the motion sensor which activates the buzzer.

Abstract: A fabric envelope has two flat weights arranged symmetrically with respect to a center line that lies on the top edge of the golf club head. The envelope folds on this center line to orient the weights adjacent the front and rear faces of the club head. Attachment straps at the heel and toe secure the device to the club head so that the sole of the club head is not covered.

Abstract: A glove-and-ball sports toy comprising a glove in the form of a baseball glove and having a pocket, fingers, a thumb, webbing, and wrist strap, a ball formed from a soft, light material and simulating a baseball, and a flexible, elastic cord connecting said ball with said glove, the pocket having a patch of burr material attached to it, and the ball being covered with pile material effective to adhere to the burr material when the ball and the patch come into contact.

Abstract: A toy which, when employed, simulates log splitting, comprises two log halves that cosmetically portray natural log halves, each half having a fastener for joining the halves together and a cavity that creates a slot when the halves are joined. A wedge is applied to the slot to split the log by separating the fasteners with the aid of a sledge.

Abstract: The Ball Grabber is a concept or idea using the two components of the Velcro or any brand hook and loop fastening system. Using these two components in any form or manner to retrieve a tennis ball. One being a tennis ball constructed on the exterior surface, entirely of the loop material. Secondly, using a piece of the hook material approximately 4" long and 1/2" wide being fastened to the end or tip of a tennis racquet with adhesive. When the tip of the racquet is lightly touched to a tennis ball on the ground the ball will attach itself temporarily to the racquet tip, avoiding one having to bend over to pick up the ball.

Abstract: A narrow first strip of one component of "hook and loop" material is detachably secured across the face of any conventional golf club covering the striking zone. A "ball" is formed from the other component by forming a second strip into a hollow circular ring and joining the ends by any conventional manner such as adhesive. The width of the ring is substantially narrower than the diameter of the ring and the diameter of the ring is substantially equal to the diameter of a golf ball. When the club strikes the "ball" the two components coact to detachably secure one to the other so that the player can see the exact position of the engagement of the club head with the "ball". The sound of the golf club head striking the "ball" makes a sound similar to striking a conventional ball with the club, and the strip on the club head is easily removed and is reusable on the same or other clubs.

Abstract: Training apparel for a toddler with awardable visual prizes available upon successfully reaching selected training stages, the apparel comprising a releasably attachable pad to be worn on the front of the apparel in the vision of the toddler and the toddler's peers and caretakers, the pad containing several figures respectively covered from view by individual releasable patches of overlying fabric.

Abstract: The parlor game disclosed is played by placing a number of pucks on the top faces of the blades of a stationary ceiling fan and, with the fan running, opposing players on opposite sides of a center line under the fan catching as many as possible of the pucks in free fall after they are ejected from the fan blades. The several pucks are information bearing, indicative of various point values, double score, bonus points, or a free spin of the fan to the player who catches the same. The game may be divided into periods, with preestablished numbers of spins of the fan. The fan spin may also be reversed. Several variations are disclosed and many more are possible.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating static-like noise comprises a gun shaped plastic housing in which a drive roller and a driven roller are rotatably mounted in rolling engagement with each other. One of the rollers is covered with that portion of a Velcro material comprised of a plurality of flexible hooks while the other roller is covered with that portion of a Velcro material comprising a plurality of flexible loops. Motor means are provided and disposed within the housing for selectively causing the rollers to rotate. In this manner, the Velcro connecting elements continuously engage and disengage. The disengagement of the members produces the desired static-like noise.

Abstract: A golf teaching, training and practice device is provided which comprises in combination: a mat, at least one removably attachable or adhesive foot silhouette which is attachable to said mat for the alignment of at least one of a golfer's feet, a precision stance placement grid on said mat comprising vertical and horizontal perception lines, and a swing path on said mat. Optionally included are additional foot silhouettes, an extended swing path and a removably attachable or adhesive golf ball image. This device, when used in conjunction with proper exercising will program the subconscious memory to achieve a proper and reproducible address and stance for a precision swing.

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: A bowler's approach guide comprising an elongated relatively thin, flat sheet of material having sufficient strength so that a bowler may walk repeatedly thereover but flexible enough to be folded and placed into a compact package which can be readily carried from one location to a distant location is provided. The thin, flat sheet has a length and width corresponding to the length and width of a conventional approach area for a bowling alley and has imprinted on the upper surface thereof a duplication of the boards, guide markers and foul line of the conventional approach area. Also, a spot dart marks guide comprising a thin, flat sheet having imprinted on an upper surface thereof spot dart marks is provided.

Abstract: A game played with a plurality of hooks and/or interchangeable indicia which can be attached to mounts on an expandable belt in which a plurality of players must transfer corresponding loops, Velcro patches and other varying transferable indicia to a designated receiving partner, intending to receive the transferable indicia onto his or her said belt. Other variations include manipulation of ravelled twine on knob-like spools between partners on same said belt.One of the partners wears the belt with the transferable or manipulative indicia which connect onto belt by virtue of belt mount. The hooks and knob-like spools connect to these said belt mounts. The Velcro patches are generally affixed to actual belt. The team partners must then manipulate their body movements, stressing physical contact, in such a way as to enhance transfer or proper manipulation of indicia between partners.

Abstract: A surgico-athletic device to be worn by an athlete for preventing or reducing inflammation, further injury and the discomfort of tennis elbow including upper and lower inelastic armbands (2, 4) which encircle the arm above and below the elbow is disclosed. There is an element (6) in the form of an inelastic strap connecting the armbands to control the distance between them and to limit the arm from being fully extended. The armbands are made of inelastic padded woven fabric and are of a length sufficient to encircle the arm. Hook and pile securing material (20, 22) permits the armbands to be adjustably tightened around the arm above the biceps and below the elbow. Liners (60) may be provided to prevent skin from being pinched or squeezed by fastening loops (28).

Abstract: An elastic wristband includes a narrow strip or patch of VELCRO material secured to the inner surface thereof. When training a right-handed athlete in propering swinging of a baseball bat, the wristband is worn on the athlete's left wrist, with the VELCRO patch positioned over and pressed against the athlete's skin covering the "leading" end of his wrist bone. The VELCRO produces a stimulation of the skin, due to relatively sharp points of the VELCRO material, This directs the athlete's attention to the location of the sensation enabling him to concentrate on that point and "aim" it as he swings the bat, thus enabling him to avoid erroneous "rolling" of his wrist during the swing before contact between the bat and a baseball. The wristband is also useful in training an athlete to maintain proper orientation of his wrist during the sequence of motions required for throwing a baseball, swinging a golf club, and during throwing of a bowling ball.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ground covering in the form of an artificial turf material with lasting playing field marking lines. In accordance with the invention, the marking lines are formed by separately manufactured material strips and attached to the adjacent turf material using the elements of a hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toys for use of children which are models of green vegetables, fruits and the like. The model vegetables are cut into blocks and are temporarily adhered together. The model vegetables can be separated into several blocks by using a model edged tool. The model blocks each include a facing section and the facing sections of adjacent blocks are capable of being temporarily adhered to simulate a whole fruit or vegetable. A chink is formed at the periphery of the joining portions of adjacent blocks in the model to be cut to receive and guide the edge of a model tool. The plural blocks in the model to be cut are temporarily adhered mutually by a hook-and-loop fastening means so as to simulate the feel and sound of a fruit, vegetable or the like being cut.

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: 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: 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 chess puzzle board is provided and consists of a plurality of differently formed sections each having a plurality of squares with alternating hook and loop pile fastener material to represent white and black designated squares. The sections can be combined when placed onto a loop pile fastener material area of a base member for forming a chess board pattern thereto. The chess playing pieces contain both hook and loop pile fastener material on the bottom so that they can be secured to any assigned square on the board during the play of the game.

Abstract: A multi-stepped gameboard apparatus which is preferably made in a checkerboard design and divided into separate sections constructed in monotonic steps. The sections may be arranged in a variety of configurations to form a "mountain", "valley", or mixed mountain-valley configuration. Furthermore, the stepped gameboard sections are nestable to form an assemblage for carrying and storing the gameboard when not in use. Preferably, magnets or any other acceptable means known in the art are used to hold the sections together in the variable configurations. Storage areas for playing pieces are provided in each section.

Abstract: A golf training device having a first band surrounding the chest of the golfer and a second band surrounding the leading arm of the golfer. The first band has a loop pad on the outer surface adjacent each free end and a hook pad on the inner surface adjacent one free end which cooperates with one of the loop pads on the outer surface of the first band to hold the band in place on the golfer's chest. A flexible inelastic strap has one end attached to the outer surface of the first band and the other end attached to the second band. A hook pad is located on one end of the second band and cooperates with a loop pad on the outer surface of the first band to attach the end of the second band to the first band so that the second band surrounds the leading arm of the golfer to restrain the leading arm and to thereby control the golfer's swing.

Abstract: An elongated wrap-around flexible support apparatus for supporting the handle of a hand implement with respect to the wrist and hand of a user.

Abstract: A state or territory trivia game has a game board bearing a map or representation of a particular state or territory, and that representation is divided into eight color coded sections or regions. Each section represents a different region of the state or territory. On the sides of the board are smaller representations of the state or territory. These are used for the collection of game collection pieces. Game question and answer cards have eight questions relating to the history, geography, etc. of the respective regions of the state or territory, and the answers provided on the other side of the card. The card is arranged so that the answers cannot readily be seen as the question is being asked. The game begins with each player in the state capital or in some other predetermined city, and the player moves his or her piece a number of squares across the board in correspondence with the roll of a die or other randomizer.

Abstract: A seating surface/gameboard device comprising a web of flexible material for disposition on an outdoor surface, such as the beach. The web is sufficiently large to enable a person to sit thereon and includes gameboard indicia printed thereon. At least one marginal edge of the web includes a releasably openable pocket. The pocket is adapted to receive particulate material, such as sand, to weight the edge down against the effects of wind, while providing a comfortable surface on which a person can sit. The pocket includes releasably secureable hook and loop type fasteners for providing ready access to the interior of the pocket to fill it or to empty it.

Abstract: A soft-sculptured, game board doll (10) includes a three-dimensional body portion (12) and removable hair (14), feet (16) and nose (18). A plurality of color markers (54) are selectively registrable over corresponding color areas (52) disposed about body (12). A plurality of different game boards (60), (62), (64), (68) and (69) are detachably securable to the back surface (70) of body portion (12).