Abstract: The present disclosure provides a goal secured to a table configured to receive a projectile from a tabletop game with a playing surface. The goal includes a net portion, at least one bracket, and a tray portion. The net portion has a first end and a second end. The net portion is movable between a first position and a second position. The net portion is configured to receive a first projectile in the first position and a second projectile in the second position. The at least one bracket is configured to receive at least one of the first end or the second end of the net portion. The tray portion is configured to store the first projectile and the second projectile.

Abstract: A ball holder for a table tennis table designed for non-intrusive mounting under a corner of a table tennis table. The ball holder can be manufactured in two parts for ease of sale and construction, with the two halves being easily assembled and secured by the user. The two halves can connect using a set of male and female tabs, and secure using a set of bolts. The full assembly can attach to the table tennis table through the use of four screws. Properly assembled, the ball holder can contain multiple table tennis balls in an easily accessible position, but without obstructing the players' range of motion or creating a hazard.

Abstract: The subject game table apparatus comprises a generally flat play surface configured for placement between opposing players. The play surface is preferably rectangular in shape and is equipped with at least one water trough set into a channel in the top side of the table. The trough is parallel and proximal to a side edge of the table and near but outside of a generally central play area. The water trough has a drain at one end and a nozzle at the opposite end of the trough, such that liquid will flow from the nozzle end of the trough to the drain end. The trough is configured to collect and rinse thrown play pieces, usually balls, and return such objects to a player located near the drain end of the trough. The trough further has a liquid pump and tubing configured to convey flowing water from the trough drain to the opposite nozzle, for recirculation.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an extended playing surface for paddle/racquet-based games, in particular table tennis. A playing surface is provided comprising four curved rebounding surfaces each with a vertical rebounding side wall configured so that two curved surfaces attach or extend on each side of a substantially horizontal playing surface thereby forming a continuous rebounding playing surface. A net is positioned perpendicular to the length of the horizontal playing surface at its mid point, allowing two or more opposing players to use the curved, vertical sidewall and horizontal surfaces as rebounding surfaces to serve, return and rally a spherical target object over the net.

Abstract: An accessory for the game of beer pong and related games. The accessory includes two separate net assemblies that attach to both ends of a beer pong table. The netting assembly catches ping-pong balls that go over the edges of the game table during game play to prevent the ping pong balls from touching the floor. This netting system will reduce the amount of dirt and contamination on the ping pong balls, which will reduce the amount of dirt and contamination dirty ping pong balls spread to beverages containers used in game play.

Abstract: A table tennis table has a first table leaf. The first table leaf has a raised position and a lowered position. That table tennis table also has a second table leaf. The second table leaf has a raised position and a lowered position. The table tennis table has a central base. The first table leaf is pivotally connected to the central base. The second table leaf is pivotally connected to the central base. A first leg extension pivotally is connected to the central base. A first outside vertical support member is pivotally connected to the first leg extension at a first leg extension outside joint. A second leg extension is pivotally connected to the central base. A second outside vertical support member is pivotally connected to the second leg extension at a second leg extension outside joint.

Abstract: A rebounding panel apparatus for adding a further playable surface for a table tennis table. The rebounding panel apparatus comprises a support member, having table attachment means thereon to permit attachment to a side edge of the table tennis table. A substantially flat rebounding panel is provided, pivotably coupled to an upper portion of the support member. The support member when attached to the table is adapted to support said rebounding panel member above a plane in which said table lies, and the pivotable coupling means is adapted to permit adjustable inclination of the rebounding panel, preferably about each of the pitch, yaw, and skew axis. A table tennis apparatus, comprising a table and a pair of rebounding panel apparatus as described above, is further disclosed.

Abstract: An assembly structure for ping-pong table top is provided, including a first table plate, a second table plate, at least a fixing unit and at least a support unit. The fixing unit includes a first matching element, a second matching element and a coupling element. The first and second matching elements are fastened respectively to bottom of the first and second table plates. When coupling element coupled to the first and second matching elements, two table plates cannot be separated. The support unit includes a fixing element and a collaborating element. The collaborating element has an arch-door shape so that bottom of collaborating element can match fixing element. When assembled, an axis receiving hole is formed between fixing element and collaborating element so that fixing unit can splice two table plates together. Table legs are assembled to support unit. As such, the user can easily assemble the ping-pong table.

Abstract: A table tennis motion control system has a first leaf and a second leaf formed as a rectangular plank. The rectangular plank has a deployed open horizontal position and when closed, a generally vertical position. The first leaf has a first leaf left side and a first leaf right side defining bounds of the play surface. Similarly, the second leaf has a second leaf left side and a second leaf right side. The inner frame pivotally supports the first leaf at a first inner frame bracket and pivotally supports the second leaf at the second inner frame bracket. Wheels support the inner frame. A first pair of outside legs is pivotally mounted to the first leaf at a first outside leg bracket. The first pair of outside legs has a first deployed position and a first stowed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding assembly of a table tennis table formed by a tabletop and inner and outer support stands, and mainly using a buckle mechanism to fold the tabletop and the inner and outer support stands in an upright position to facilitate the packaging, transportation, storage and moving of the table tennis table. The buckle mechanism includes a lever, two positioning covers, two buckle plates and two torsion springs, and the lever is provided for snapping a protruding pellet into a buckle notch of the buckle plate to achieve the effect of fixing and releasing the buckle between the tabletop and the outer support stand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a folding assembly of a table tennis table formed by a tabletop and inner and outer support stands, and mainly using a buckle mechanism to fold the tabletop and the inner and outer support stands in an upright position to facilitate the packaging, transportation, storage and moving of the table tennis table. The buckle mechanism includes a lever, two positioning covers, two buckle plates and two torsion springs, and the lever is provided for snapping a protruding pellet into a buckle notch of the buckle plate to achieve the effect of fixing and releasing the buckle between the tabletop and the outer support stand.

Abstract: A table tennis table with a safety latch includes: a table tennis table having a left panel and a right panel; a left leg swivel attached to the left panel; a right leg swivel attached to the right panel; a middle frame having vertical support members; and a safety latch installed on a vertical support member. The safety latch includes: a lock arm; a hook mounted to the lock arm; a spring biasing the lock arm and the hook to a closed position; and a shaft passing through the vertical support member. The lock arm is pivotally mounted to the shaft.

Abstract: A game table (12) includes a table top (14) constructed from four truncated triangular sections (24) and a center section (26). The table top is supported by an underlying frame (26) and table legs (18). A central landing zone (20) is defined on the table top by a perimeter boundary (80). The perimeter boundary is formed by netting, extending between corner posts (84).

Abstract: A table tennis table with a safety latch includes: a table tennis table having a left panel and a right panel; a left leg swivel attached to the left panel; a right leg swivel attached to the right panel; a middle frame having vertical support members; and a safety latch installed on a vertical support member. The safety latch includes: a lock arm; a hook mounted to the lock arm; a spring biasing the lock arm and the hook to a closed position; and a shaft passing through the vertical support member. The lock arm is pivotally mounted to the shaft.

Abstract: Certain embodiments comprise a table tennis table having a table tennis surface defined by two table halves and separated by a net. Each table half has an upper playing surface, a width defined between opposing side edges and a player end arranged along the width. In one embodiment, the table tennis table includes a ball storage rack having a length mounted along the width of at least one table half adjacent the player end, wherein the ball storage rack is configured to support a plurality of table tennis balls. The ball storage rack defines a gap along its length, wherein the gap faces outward from the player end and has a size sufficient to allow table tennis balls to be selectively removed through the gap.

Abstract: A multi-function table includes a table body, a first table board, a table tennis board and a second table board. The table face has a trough thereon. The first table board is placed in the trough. The first table board has an air hockey table face at one side thereof and a billiard table face at a reverse side thereof. The table tennis board is detachably connected to the table body. The second table board is detachably connected to the table body or the table tennis board. The second table board has a coffee table face at one side thereof and a playing card table face at a reverse side thereof. Various table boards are detachably connected to the same table body, so that the multi-function table of the present invention can be used as an air hockey table, a billiard table, a table tennis table, a playing card table, a coffee table, and the like. The structure of the present invention is compact and takes less space to save cost greatly.

Abstract: A multiple player team sport, rules and equipment combining features of volleyball, dodge ball, hand ball and table tennis. Two player teams are positioned opposite one another with multiple elevated playing surfaces between them. A tennis ball sized spheroid is initially served by one team from one of its elevated playing surfaces toward and onto the opposing team's playing surface. When the ball is not successfully returned, the last team successfully striking the ball is awarded a point. The elevated playing surfaces are opposed tables with provisions allowing players to approach the center line to be in positions for a kill shot, including rounded corners and tapered shapes to provide suitably large strike areas for the ball to be played onto while not restricting the players' ability to move forward and attack the opposing court.

Abstract: A rebounding panel apparatus for adding a further playable surface for a table tennis table. The rebounding panel apparatus comprises a support member, having table attachment means thereon to permit attachment to a side edge of the table tennis table. A substantially flat rebounding panel is provided, pivotably coupled to an upper portion of the support member. The support member when attached to the table is adapted to support said rebounding panel member above a plane in which said table lies, and the pivotable coupling means is adapted to permit adjustable inclination of the rebounding panel, preferably about each of the pitch, yaw, and skew axis. A table tennis apparatus, comprising a table and a pair of rebounding panel apparatus as described above, is further disclosed.

Abstract: A multiple player team sport, rules and equipment combining features of volleyball, dodge ball, hand ball and table tennis. Two player teams are positioned opposite one another with multiple elevated playing surfaces between them. A tennis ball sized spheroid having a leather cover and resilient inner core for bounce is initially served by one team from one of its elevated playing surfaces toward and onto the opposing team's playing surface. The defending team may then strike the ball with any part of the body to return it, or it may be passed from one teammate to another to set up a kill shot onto either the opposing teams playing surface or by attempting to strike one of the opposing team's players. When the ball is not successfully returned, the last team successfully striking the ball is awarded a point. During play the ball may only be struck by a player's hand or body.

Abstract: A beer pong table is provided herein which, includes an elongated, planar member having a top surface. A hole extends through the top surface and at least partially through the planar member so as to define a first recess in the planar member, with a cooling arrangement being disposed in the first recess. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a beer pong table may be provided with a recessed cooling arrangement. The recessed arrangement provides flexibility in cup arrangement during play and facilitates cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a playing surface which should be substantially rectangular in nature and oriented at the height of a standardized table, the playing surface having an adjustable transverse angular divider or barrier bisecting the playing area and side deflector walls extending upwardly from the lateral sides of the playing surface, the game being played by propelling a perforated hollow ball from one side of the playing surface to the other by means of paddles, the playing surface, transverse barrier, and side walls all being part of the playing surface.

Abstract: A table tennis basketball table includes a front leaf forming a front half of a table tennis table. The front leaf is pivotally mounted so that it folds from a horizontal position to a stowed vertical position. A rear leaf forms a rear half of a table tennis table. The rear leaf is pivotally mounted so that it folds from a horizontal position to a stowed vertical position. The table tennis basketball table has a table tennis mode when the front leaf and the rear leaf or in horizontal position. The table tennis basketball table has a basketball mode so that the front leaf is horizontal and the rear leaf is vertical. A pair of net support posts is movable and supports a net between them. The net support posts are mountable to a surface of the front leaf or a surface of the rear leaf.

Abstract: Certain embodiments comprise a table tennis table having a table tennis surface defined by two table halves and separated by a net. Each table half has an upper playing surface, a width defined between opposing side edges and a player end arranged along the width. In one embodiment, the table tennis table includes a ball storage rack having a length mounted along the width of at least one table half adjacent the player end, wherein the ball storage rack is configured to support a plurality of table tennis balls. The ball storage rack defines a gap along its length, wherein the gap faces outward from the player end and has a size sufficient to allow table tennis balls to be selectively removed through the gap.

Abstract: A table tennis basketball table includes a front leaf forming a front half of a table tennis table. The front leaf is pivotally mounted so that it folds from a horizontal position to a stowed vertical position. A rear leaf forms a rear half of a table tennis table. The rear leaf is pivotally mounted so that it folds from a horizontal position to a stowed vertical position. The table tennis basketball table has a table tennis mode when the front leaf and the rear leaf or in horizontal position. The table tennis basketball table has a basketball mode so that the front leaf is horizontal and the rear leaf is vertical. A pair of net support posts is movable and supports a net between them. The net support posts are mountable to a surface of the front leaf or a surface of the rear leaf.

Abstract: A system for tethering a ping-pong ball comprising: a ping-pong table, where said ping-pong table includes a net extended across the center of the table; an arch support attachment, where said support attachment includes two vertical posts, where said posts are attached to each end of the net and an arched center portion that extends between the two vertical posts; a tether line; a line attachment clip, where said clip is attached to the center of the support attachment and provides a means to secure one end of the tether line; and a ball attached to the opposite end of the tether line.

Abstract: One possible embodiment could be an electro-mechanical beer pong game table and a method of operating same. The game table could comprise a playing surface with a centerline axis; a plurality of movable platforms, the movable platforms being located over the playing surface; each movable platform reversibly and securely receiving a set of upright cups, each cup capable of containing beer and receiving a bear pong ball as played in the game of beer pong; one or more actuators that impart at least one motion to the movable platform relative to the playing surface; and an controller connected to the one or more actuators and controlling the at least one motion provided by the actuators wherein at least one movable platform is placed into motion relative to the playing surface and beer pong ball is thrown in the direction the moving movable platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding ping-pong table including a support, two flat boards mounted on the support and mobile between a raised position and a lowered position, the support including a central structure and, for each flat board, two legs positioned at each end of the flat board relatively to the central structure and two braces connecting both legs to the central structure, as well as locking means and remote actuation means for simultaneous control of the locking means of a same flat board. Said table is characterized in that, for each flat board, the locking means are positioned so as to allow direct blocking of the angular position between a leg and the corresponding brace, in the raised position and in the lowered position.

Abstract: A beer pong table is provided herein which, includes an elongated, planar member having a top surface. A hole extends through the top surface and at least partially through the planar member so as to define a first recess in the planar member, with a cooling arrangement being disposed in the first recess. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a beer pong table may be provided with a recessed cooling arrangement. The recessed arrangement provides flexibility in cup arrangement during play and facilitates cleaning.

Abstract: A removable top for a table tennis game has a first side made up of a first and second panel and a second side made up of a third and a fourth panel. Preferably, the first and second panels are hingedly connected to one another and the third and fourth panels are hingedly connected to one another to facilitate ease of assembly and disassembly. A connector beam is placed between the first and second sides for joining the sides together. The connector beam preferably has a length approximately equal to a width of the table top. A pad is affixed to the bottom surface of each panel to protect the table or other structure onto which the table top is set. A net is provided with net posts. A first and second net post may be clamped to ends of the connector beam to install the net.

Abstract: A modular table tennis game includes a plurality of paddles, a table tennis ball, and an adjustable table, or multiple adjustable tables. The tables may be mounted on a support system such as a tripod or other support structure that allows the tables to be adjusted in height and tilt. The top of the tables may have an opening or openings larger than the table tennis ball penetrating therethrough.

Abstract: Various devices for controlling errant ping pong balls during play are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a device, positioned underneath a ping pong table, the device comprising a plurality of faces extending vertically from the ground and meeting at an apex to form a pyramid. Errant ping pong balls become deflected upon striking the plurality of faces.

Abstract: A novel and versatile table tennis game and method of play thereof is disclosed. The table tennis table game is played on a playing surface in the shape of a hexagon having three pairs of equal length opposing edges. A net is placed in the center of the table to divide the playing surface into two or three separate playing areas. Two playing areas accommodates a maximum of three individuals on both sides of the net. Three playing areas accommodates either three individuals playing against each other or three teams of two individuals playing against each other. A folding support mechanism provides both support and storage for either a 2-piece or a 6-piece table top.

Abstract: A multi-section table tennis table half comprises first and second table sections which abut to form a first table half. Each of the sections includes an upper surface for playing table tennis, an opposite lower surface an inner edge. The inner edges of the first and second sections abut to form a first table half joint. The vertical cross-section of the joint may be stepped, with each of the inner edges being stepped and thereby including a horizontal section positioned between two vertical sections. The table half may further include a fastener spanning the abutment between the sections to secure the connection of the sections.

Abstract: A game table for playing variations of table tennis using at least one ball includes a table top having a playing surface and a plurality of generally identical, intersecting, equiangularly-spaced, rigid barriers positioned atop the playing surface and radiating from a center point thereof, the rigid barriers dividing the playing surface into at least three and no more than four independent playing stations, all of which are of identical size and shape. The table top of one embodiment is made of four interfolding pieces which are supported by four folding leg assemblies and a storage/transport dolly. That of another is made of three or four separate pieces, which are shaped to fit together, in regions beneath the barriers, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. That of another is divided into hingeably intercoupled halves which can be folded together for storage, with each half corresponding to two playing stations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a table-tennis table that includes two playing surfaces and a support structure for these two playing surfaces, where this support structure includes a structure for folding the two playing surfaces between a playing position, in which the playing surfaces are horizontal and aligned, and a storage position in which they are vertical and adjacent to each other. On either side of the two playing surfaces, the support structure includes at least one vertical upright.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding table comprising: a board which is formed by two articulated halves (2,2?) which can be extended or folded in relation to one another, and a frame which is positioned beneath the board and which supports the table at the desired height off the ground. The two halves (2,2?) of the board are articulated to one another by means of hinges (18) which are located at the connecting area between said two halves. The aforementioned frame comprises at least two support assemblies (4; 4?) which are symmetrical to the imaginary plane which is perpendicular to the plane of the extended board and which passes through the axis along which the two halves are articulated.

Abstract: The present invention is an electronic table tennis apparatus including an electronic scoreboard, a plurality of touch sensors disposed on a table tennis table for sending sensor signals to the scoreboard. A plurality of laser scanner/locators create a locator field to identify the location of the ball and send location signals to the scoreboard. The apparatus also includes a table tennis ball having an identifying code imprinted upon its surface. The electronic scoreboard integrates the sensor signals from the touch sensors and the location signals from the laser scanner/locators for calculating and displaying the score. The electronic scoreboard can also have an alerting system to notify of score changes.

Abstract: An inflatable table has a rectangular shape. Recesses are formed in the top surface of the table at each end of the table. These recesses form a target area that can have any number of geometric shapes, such as triangular or diamond. The recesses are sized and shaped to hold a cup, such as a standard 16 ounce disposable cup. The table may be provided with legs to raise the level of the table surface. The legs may be inflatable, allowing the entire table and legs to be deflated to a minimal size for easy transportation.

Abstract: A net post and electronic scoring assembly for use with a table tennis table is discussed. The net posts are provided with horizontal sections for extending over a gap in the center of a typical table tennis table. The offset net posts permit a table tennis net to be centered over the gap of the table tennis table. The net posts are configured such that each post is affixed to the same side of the table, thereby permitting more accurate net placement. Post mounted electronic display units may be located on either of the net posts. The post mounted electronic display units communicate with a score input module. In use, a player may manipulate buttons on the score input module to change the score displayed by one or both of the electronic display units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding ping-pong table including a support, two flat boards mounted on the support and mobile between a raised position and a lowered position, the support including a central structure and, for each flat board, two legs positioned at each end of the flat board relatively to the central structure and two braces connecting both legs to the central structure, as well as locking means and remote actuation means for simultaneous control of the locking means of a same flat board. Said table is characterized in that, for each flat board, the locking means are positioned so as to allow direct blocking of the angular position between a leg and the corresponding brace, in the raised position and in the lowered position.

Abstract: A net post and electronic scoring assembly for use with a table tennis table is discussed. The net posts are provided with horizontal sections for extending over a gap in the center of a typical table tennis table. The offset net posts permit a table tennis net to be centered over the gap of the table tennis table. The net posts are configured such that each post is affixed to the same side of the table, thereby permitting more accurate net placement. Post mounted electronic display units may be located on either of the net posts. The post mounted electronic display units communicate with a score input module. In use, a player may manipulate buttons on the score input module to change the score displayed by one or both of the electronic display units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tri-surface table tennis table and method of use, the tennis table comprising a configuration achieved placing three regulation tennis table surfaces next to each other to form a symmetrical arrangement, so that two of each surface's vertexes touch another surface's vertex, with each two touching vertexes forming a 120° angle. The invention also comprises a triangular surface that fits in the hole created in the center of the tri-surface configuration to form a smooth surface holding the three tennis table surfaces together, and a trilateral net structure further comprising three pieces of net, each piece of net having an inner end and an outer end, wherein the three inner ends are attached to one another and centered on the tri-surface table tennis table and the outer ends are one hundred twenty degrees apart, running to the three touching vertexes of the three playing surfaces.

Abstract: A beer pong table is disclosed. The table includes an elongated, planar top having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The table also includes a bottom surface juxtaposed away from the top and a plurality of cup retainers disposed at each of the first and second ends. Each of the plurality of cup retainers extends from the top toward the bottom surface. An insert is removably inserted into each of the plurality of cup retainers.

Abstract: A novel and versatile table tennis game and method of play thereof is disclosed. The table tennis table game is played on a playing surface in the shape of a hexagon having three pairs of equal length opposing edges. A net is placed in the center of the table to divide the playing surface into two or three separate playing areas. Two playing areas accommodates a maximum of three individuals on both sides of the net. Three playing areas accommodates either three individuals playing against each other or three teams of two individuals playing against each other. A folding support mechanism provides both support and storage for either a 2-piece or a 6-piece table top.

Abstract: A multi-section table tennis table half comprises first and second table sections which abut to form a first table half. Each of the sections includes an upper surface for playing table tennis, an opposite lower surface an inner edge. The inner edges of the first and second sections abut to form a first table half joint. The vertical cross-section of the joint may be stepped, with each of the inner edges being stepped and thereby including a horizontal section positioned between two vertical sections. The table half may further include a fastener spanning the abutment between the sections to secure the connection of the sections.

Abstract: The invention concerns a table-tennis table that includes two playing surfaces and a support structure for these two playing surfaces, where this support structure includes a structure for folding the two playing surfaces between a playing position, in which the playing surfaces are horizontal and aligned, and a storage position in which they are vertical and adjacent to each other. On either side of the two playing surfaces, the support structure includes at least one vertical upright.

Abstract: A detachable table tennis apparatus includes a playing table detachably mounted on a table, and a plurality of positioning devices mounted on the playing table to position the playing table on the table. Thus, the playing table is mounted on tables of different sizes to facilitate a user playing the table tennis. In addition, the fixing block is driven by the two movable plates to press or release the rim of the table so as to lock or unlock the playing table, so that the playing table is mounted on and detached from the table easily and rapidly. Further, the playing table is foldable when not in use to reduce the volume of the table tennis apparatus, thereby facilitating storage and transportation of the table tennis apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is a game and table for playing table tennis with six players simultaneously. Each side of the table includes a pair of lobes formed by angled edges, having arcuate edges and being arranged on either side of a central region that defines a playing surface upon which a central player or center plays. Wingmen stand behind the arcuate edges and play on either side of the center.

Abstract: A ping pong table with folding protection mechanism is disclosed. At least a pair of folding protection mechanisms is installed underneath the table, one on each side. Each folding protection mechanism is composed of at least one guide roller, one steel cable, and one pneumatic cylinder. The two halves of the ping pong table are folded and supported by an under carriage that is pivotally attached onto the underside of the table. The pneumatic cylinder on each side has one end connected to a cross bar under the table, and the other end connected to a steel cable, which then, through guide rollers, is further connected to the bottom beam of the undercarriage. This folding protection mechanism makes the folding/unfolding of the ping pong table easier and more user-friendly, so even one person is able to handle the table set up without difficulty.

Abstract: A ball return mechanism for use with a table tennis table for returning a ball to a player. The table tennis table includes a net, a first side and a second side located on opposite sides of the net. The ball return mechanism includes a first return line including a net end and a terminal end. The net end is mounted to the net at a first joint and the terminal end is located proximate a first end edge of the first side. A first guide mechanism holds the first return line in position away from a playing area of the table tennis table.