Abstract: A goal joint structure includes a first section and a second section pivoted to each other. The first section has a hook member provided thereon. The second section has two spaced walls define therebetween a distance large enough to receive therein the hook. Each of the walls has an elongated slot formed thereon to be in alignment with each other and each has two expanded lengthwise ends defined by circular holes. A retaining bar extends through the two slots and is dimensioned to be movable along the slots. An expanded section that has a diameter substantially corresponding to the circular holes and larger than the width of the slots is provided on the retaining bar. The retaining bar is spring-biased to have the expanded section located within one expanded ends of the slots so as to make the retaining bar fixed in the lengthwise direction of the slots.

Abstract: A portable target stand for placement on the ground for supporting a target, the portable target stand comprising a collapsible support defining an unobstructed opening, a plurality of clamps for adjustingly suspending the target within the unobstructed opening in spaced apart relation relative the collapsible support, and a collapsible base operative for holding the collapsible support in a generally upright configuration.

Abstract: An interactive throwing game apparatus and method includes a longitudinal game table provided in an arcade game environment. An upright ball target is mounted across the front end of the game table at a location facing a human player standing at a player station adjacent to the rear end of the apparatus. A pitching mechanism recessed beneath the game table ejects individual balls toward the human player, who then attempts to throw each ball to a defined target. The object of the game is to cause the ball to impact the target area before a simulated runner visible along the game table reaches a finishing position adjacent to the ball target. Visual and audible messages are provided to the human player dependent upon the accuracy of each throw and the timed sequence at which a given ball impacts the target area in relation to the movement of the simulated runner.

Abstract: A folding, portable sports goal comprised of hinged crossbar and bottom rail assemblies such that when frame members are detached at two points, the structure of the goal can be slid into an alternate embodiment and folded into a thin, integrated, planar configuration, that is portable and efficiently stored.

Abstract: A new Electronic Goal Detecting System for accurately detecting and signaling if an object, such as a hockey puck or a hockey ball, passes through the goal posts of a hockey goal thereby preventing disagreements between players, and for displaying the total goals scored. The inventive device includes a hockey goal, a sensing means mounted to the hockey goal, an object such as a hockey puck or a hockey ball received by the hockey goal, a pickup means positioned within the hockey puck or the hockey ball detected by the sensing means, a power supply electronically attached to the sensing means, and a goal signal means electronically attached to the sensing means.

Abstract: A portable soccer goal easily assembled and disassembled that is made of sturdy materials with a crossbar supported by two end posts. The crossbar is connected to each end post by a steel crossbar connector. Each end post is in turn held in a vertical position by a support base consisting of a horizontal leg connected to the end post by a steel elbow connector. The portable soccer goal is secured in position by a stake driven into the ground surface through a pre-drilled boring located in the rear of the horizontal leg. Additional stability is provided by an insertion rod connected to the bottom of the steel elbow end post connector which projects into the ground surface.