Abstract: The present invention provides a tennis table that is collapsible into a relatively small profile. The table can be partially assembled in relatively small boxes for easy storage and display on store shelves and for easy shipment in commercial or customer vehicles with limited cargo space. The table can be fully assembled without tools relatively quickly. The table is capable of being opened from the collapsed configuration by young or physically disabled persons with a relatively small amount of force and has a low profile, both height and lengthwise, in the collapsed configuration In a first embodiment the collapsible tennis table comprises two table halves, each table half having two table portions and legs secured to the bottom of each table portion. Each of the legs receives a connecting member that spans the joint between two table portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tools for a new game. The invention consists of a thin solid object, as can be obtained by slicing a cylindrical crown parallel to its axis, and of a net, which can separate the surface in two parts. This solid object is placed concave side up. It can rest on the ground or be mounted on legs or on floating devices. Different objects can be sent and returned over the net to and from players standing on both sides of the net. To send the objects over the net, the players can use their hands or tools as in the games of tennis, ping-pong, badmington, pelota, lacrosse etc.

Abstract: In preferred features, table tennis tables of the present invention include a caster base assembly which improves the ease of use and stability of the table tennis table. Preferably the table includes two caster base members adjacent opposing sides of the table. Each caster base member is preferably formed from a substantially horizontal elongate piece, preferably tubular, having two opposing end portions and a middle portion. Extending downward and mounted adjacent each opposing end is a caster which typically rests upon a support surface. The middle portion of the base member preferably has a lower height than the opposing end portions. When the table is assembled, the leg structure for a table portion of the table tennis table is attached to the base member adjacent an end portion. A cross-member may optionally be attached between the base members.

Abstract: In preferred features, table tennis tables of the present invention include a caster base assembly which improves the ease of use and stability of the table tennis table. Preferably the table includes two caster base members adjacent opposing sides of the table. Each caster base member is preferably formed from a substantially horizontal elongate piece, preferably tubular, having two opposing end portions and a middle portion. Extending downward and mounted adjacent each opposing end is a caster which typically rests upon a support surface. The middle portion of the base member preferably has a lower height than the opposing end portions. When the table is assembled, the leg structure for a table portion of the table tennis table is attached to the base member adjacent an end portion. A cross-member may optionally be attached between the base members.

Abstract: A table tennis table has a main panel defining a playing surface and a pair of opposing edges. A frame is connected to the playing surface for supporting the playing surface in a horizontal orientation, a pair of substantially rigid auxiliary panels, and adjustable mounting elements mounting the auxiliary panels to the frame along respective ones of the edges so that the auxiliary panels each have a first orientation extending substantially perpendicularly relative to the main panel and an alternate second orientation substantially coplanar with the main panel to extend the playing surface of the main panel. A table tennis net is connected perpendicular to the playing surface and extends transversely along a midline thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-function table having plural folds of usage, to serve for 3 or 4 players engaged in contest or training in table-tennis simultaneously, to be used as an office desk, regular table, and the like, which, mainly assembled from 3 or 4 members of table-top, formed into a round-table structure, and at the border-line of each adjacent table-top member pair, a net to be set up to separate it into 3 or 4 table-tennis contest zones, also said member of table-top to serve solely as a regular table, table for corner, or table for leisure, and the like, and to be stood erect to serve as a shield.

Abstract: A simple combination of materials and machining that allows the assembly of four separate folding tables into a combined table tennis (i.e., ping pong) table. An edgebanding that is machined into a tongue and groove assembly on opposing table edges allows for the creation of a smooth and uniform playing surface when drawn together by a bolt and wing-nut assembly, This bolt and wing-nut assembly is designed to attach outside legs of the combining tables and create a tight juncture between the tongue and groove edges of the tables and provide the smooth and uniform playing surface This invention may be applied to tables of various thicknesses and materials.

Abstract: A collapsible table tennis table in accordance with the present invention includes a first and second table portions pivotably attached to a rigid central support unit. The central support unit comprises two unitary curvilinear members each formed of a single piece of appropriate material such as steel tubing. The central support unit is easily assembleable using appropriately formed connecting members which are attached using wing bolts so that tools are not required for assembly. Exterior legs are pivotably attached adjacent to the exterior edges of the table members. The table portions are also pivotably attached to the respective curvilinear members so that the table portions can be pivoted from an essentially horizontal position to an essentially vertical position for storage and movement. The central support unit typically has wheels to facilitate the movement of the assembled table.

Abstract: A play-table game assembly characterized by a support surface which includes two halves hinged together by a hinge, the support surface having a first orientation in which the two halves are folded towards each other along the hinge, and a second orientation in which the two halves are pivoted about the hinge to form a generally flat plane, each of the halves including a rim such that in the first orientation a storage volume is defined and bounded by the support surface and by the rims folded towards each other, and in the second orientation a user area is defined on the flat plane, a plurality of leg-mounting holes formed at corners of the support surface, formed on one face of the support surface and on an opposite face thereof, at least one playing surface adapted to be placed on at least one of the faces of the support surface when the support surface is in the second orientation, a plurality of legs adapted to be selectively secured to the leg-mounting holes on at least one of the faces of the support s

Abstract: A wireless scoring system for a game, such as table tennis. The scoring system is mounted to or adjacent the table tennis table. The scoring system includes a casing with a first display showing the first team's score and a second display showing the second team's score. The first and second displays are connected to a controller and a signal receiver configured to receive a first scoring signal and a second scoring signal. Each team is provided with a transmitter for sending a first signal or second signal. Upon activation, the transmitter sends a signal to the scoring signal receiver and controller to add one point to the corresponding score. After each five serves, the scoring system produces a signal to indicate a change of service. When one team reaches twenty-one or higher with a lead of two, the scoring system generates a game over signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tennis table that is collapsible into a relatively small profile. The table can be partially assembled in relatively small boxes for easy storage and display on store shelves and for easy shipment in commercial or customer vehicles with limited cargo space. The table can be fully assembled without tools relatively quickly. The table is capable of being opened from the collapsed configuration by young or physically disabled persons with a relatively small amount of force and has a low profile, both height and lengthwise, in the collapsed configuration In a first embodiment the collapsible tennis table comprises two table halves, each table half having two table portions and legs secured to the bottom of each table portion. Each of the legs receives a connecting member that spans the joint between two table portions.

Abstract: Table tennis table including a frame, a pivot linkage, and two table halves which are secured to the frame by the pivot linkage to be pivotable between a substantially vertical storage position and a substantially horizontal play position. A releasable safety device is provided for each of the table halves that includes two safety levers each assuming an open position for changing the position of said table half. The table also includes at least one safety lever per table half having a locking device for holding purposes in the open position thereof.

Abstract: A table tennis apparatus includes a ball projecting section disposed rearward of one playing surface of a table for projecting balls towards the other playing surface, a moving mechanism for allowing ball projecting section to be moved laterally, a detecting unit for detecting which side the balls have dropped on one playing surface in the lateral direction, and a driving and controlling unit for driving the moving mechanism according to the drop positions of the balls detected by the detecting unit, and for moving the ball projecting section towards the drop positions of the balls. The moving mechanism includes a guide rail disposed along a lateral direction, and a base having the ball projecting section mounted thereon, and slidably disposed on the guide rail.

Abstract: There is provided a gameboard, especially for playing table bull games, e.g. table tennis. The gameboard has playing surfaces (8, 9, 10) which touches the ball during play and a support frame (1) for supporting at least three playing surfaces (8, 9, 10) and placed on the floor (14), and further having an at least partly open playing field (13) formed by the playing surfaces (8, 9, 10), further having at least two playing surfaces (8, 9) inclined to the horizontal plane and an upper playing surface (10) positioned parallel to the floor and above the lower playing surface. The lower playing surfaces (8, 9) are connected to the support frame (1) in a manner fixable in different positions (31, 32, 33) or configurations relative to each other and the support frame (1), and thereby the playing surfaces (8, 9, 10) may be applicable for different play modes in the different positions (31, 32, 33) or configurations.

Abstract: A table tennis apparatus includes a ball projecting section disposed rearward of one playing surface of a table for projecting balls towards the other playing surface, a moving mechanism for allowing ball projecting section to be moved laterally, a detecting unit for detecting which side the balls have dropped on one playing surface in the lateral direction, and a driving and controlling unit for driving the moving mechanism according to the drop positions of the balls detected by the detecting unit, and for moving the ball projecting section towards the drop positions of the balls. The moving mechanism includes a guide rail disposed along a lateral direction, and a base having the ball projecting section mounted thereon, and slidably disposed on the guide rail.

Abstract: A table tennis handle-less paddle or racquet, and a multipurpose sport & entertainment game-study convertible table are disclosed. A racquet is characterized by combination of two separate impact surfaces, between which a players hand is inserted. The accessories and games are specifically designed as an integrated package, to develop motor skills for the youngest players, and to facilitate learning table tennis, starting from age five to six. A concept of novel hardware is also applicable to older children and adults as well. A multipurpose convertible table is constructed to serve as a game apparatus (table tennis or surface propelled puck game), or as a student study-work fixture.

Abstract: A table tennis apparatus includes a ball projecting section disposed rearward of one playing surface of a table for projecting balls towards the other playing surface, a moving mechanism for allowing ball projecting section to be moved laterally, a detecting unit for detecting which side the balls have dropped on one playing surface in the lateral direction, and a driving and controlling unit for driving the moving mechanism according to the drop positions of the balls detected by the detecting unit, and for moving the ball projecting section towards the drop positions of the balls. The moving mechanism includes a guide rail disposed along a lateral direction, and a base having the ball projecting section mounted thereon, and slidably disposed on the guide rail.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a gameboard, especially for playing table ball games, e.g. table tennis, having a playing surface which touches the ball during play and a support base supporting the playing surface and placed on the floor.Gameboard characterized by that the support base (1) is formed as a frame-like support base (1), and having an open play field (13) formed by three playing surfaces (8,9,10), which playing surfaces (8,9,10) are supported by the support base (1).

Abstract: An apparatus useful for playing table tennis. The apparatus includes a table top with a first pair of T-shaped legs. The first pair of legs are pivotally mounted to the bottom surface of the table top and are capable of pivoting about two axes. A second pair of legs capable of pivoting about one axis are also attached to the bottom surface of the table top. All four legs have a first position folded against the bottom surface of the table top. All four legs have a position unfolded from the table top that supports the weight of the table top when table tennis is being played. The pair of T-shaped legs also have a position in which they are pivoted such that the crossmember of the T-shape extends beyond an edge of the table top. The T-shaped legs are thus capable of supporting the table top when the table top is substantially vertical.

Abstract: A table tennis assembly which includes (i) a net, (ii) a lower playing surface positioned on a first side of the net, and (iii) an upper playing surface positioned on a second side of the net. The upper playing surface is oriented in relation to the net and the lower playing surface such that a ping pong ball rolling on the upper playing surface toward the lower playing surface will be directed (i) over the net and (ii) onto the lower playing surface after the ping pong ball rolls off of the upper playing surface. The table tennis assembly also includes a return surface which extends upwardly from a first rear edge of the upper playing surface.

Abstract: A system for managing table tennis balls facilitates retrieval of stray balls, stores them and dispenses them conveniently to a player as required. The system has two main components: a ball retriever, a.k.a. the BallSnatcher, and a storage rack, a.k.a. the BallFeeder. The tubular retriever can hold a column of balls and is deployed in a hand-held manner in a vertical orientation from a standing position. The retriever is fitted at its bottom end with a ball trap including (a) a flexible coaxial constriction ring defining an expandable entry opening that when lowered over a stray ball captures and retains it in the retriever tube, and (b) a flexible coaxial guidance flange extending outwardly and downwardly to provide initial guidance in retrieving a stray ball.

Abstract: A method of playing table tennis includes using a table comprising a rotating circular playing surface marked out in quadrants with adjacent quadrants being distinguishable from one another, a non-rotating net dividing the playing surface into two playing sides, a plurality of paddles, and a resilient ball; providing two teams of at least one player each; associating one team with a playing side and with a pair of opposed quadrants; and associating the other said team with the other playing side and the other opposed quadrants; determining a first serving team; the first serving team serving by propelling ball with a paddle against the playing side associated with the serving team and over the net directly into a quadrant associated with the serving team; wherein failure to do so scores a point for the other team; wherein each team alternately attempts to propel the ball with the paddles directly over said net into a quadrant associated with the team until one team fails to do so thereby scoring a point for t

Abstract: A table tennis table includes a main panel having a main table length and a pair of opposing major edges. A frame is connected to the main panel to supporting the main panel in a horizontal orientation. A pair of auxiliary panels are provided with a length substantially equal to the main table length. Adjustable mounting elements on the auxiliary panels and coupled to the frame mount the auxiliary panels to the frame along the major edges. The auxiliary panels have a first orientation extending substantially perpendicularly relative to the main panel and upwardly from the main panel to form rebound surfaces. The auxiliary panels additionally have a second orientation substantially coplanar with the main panel to laterally extend a playing surface of the main panel. Braces are connected the auxiliary panels to bracing the auxiliary panels alternately in the first orientation and the second orientation.

Abstract: A tubular table tennis ball storage and discharge magazine formed with a lateral discharge opening and positioned gravitationally to feed the balls to the opening, the magazine having elastic retainers at the opening to hold the advance ball poised for selection.

Abstract: A collapsible tennis table having first and second table portions and a lower pair of parallel frame members having wheels or casters thereon. The parallel members are connected together by a elongated member, the elongated member being connected to the parallel frame members by wing nuts and bolts. Also mounted to the outside edge of both frame members are bracket members having shortened tubular members extending therefrom at a predetermined angle. Each table portion has a pair of leg extensions attached to the bottom surface thereof and a pair of brackets supporting a U-shaped tubular member. A pair of clip members are fastened to the bottom surface of each table portion and the leg portions of the U-shaped tubular member are positioned therein. In order to assemble the collapsible table of the present invention, the ends of the U-shaped tubular members are positioned in their corresponding shortened tubular members extending from the frame member brackets.

Abstract: Apparatus for retrieving balls and for serially dispensing the balls including a double-ended, elongated tubular member for housing a plurality of balls. A ball capture member is provided at one of the ends of the tubular member and a ball receiving member is connected to the other end of the tubular member. The tubular member, ball capture member and ball receiving member are releasably connected to a support surface such as the side wall of a ping pong table.

Abstract: Vertically-moving frame operates in a slot at the net line of a table tennis table. The top of the frame preferably carries the net. When the frame is down, the net is in the usual playing position. When the time is up, the frame is raised, forming a barrier to further play.

Abstract: A scoring apparatus for scoring a table tennis game includes three sensors secured to two tables and a net device of the table tennis game for sensing the striking of a table tennis ball to the tables and to the net device. A processing device is coupled to the sensors for receiving signals from the sensors, and a displayer device is coupled to the processing device for displaying the scores of the players. The displayer device includes two displayer screen fors displaying the scores of two players. The displayer device includes one or more press buttons for calibrating the displayer screens.

Abstract: A horizontally-maintained table tennis table which comprises a table tennis table top having two sections, one section being provided with a lateral coupling hole and the other section being provided with a lateral bar, said lateral bar being inserted into the lateral coupling hole to connect the two sections together, locking means for locking the two sections together, level-measuring means provided in the peripheral edges of the table tennis table top, table tennis table legs for supporting the table top, and height-adjusting means provided in the table legs.

Abstract: An elongated body having front and rear sides and upper and lower margins as well as opposite end margins. The body defines endwise outwardly opening slots between the front and rear sides thereof and the slots also open upwardly and downwardly through the upper and lower margins, respectively. The slots include wide upper end portions and narrow lower end portions and downwardly receive the handles of a pair of inverted table tennis paddles therein with the handles projecting upwardly from the upper margin and the head panels of the paddles projecting downwardly from the lower margin. The opposite end slots are spaced apart longitudinally of the body and the latter defines a pair of upwardly opening ball receiving recesses spaced between the slots. A pair of forwardly and upwardly opening access slots are defined by the body in registry with and opening rearwardly into the recesses and through the front side of the holder.