Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an adjustable frame being attachable to an assistive ambulation device. The adjustable frame includes removable handles, fitting arms located on a lower portion of the adjustable frame to receive a fitness attachment, and attachment points on located on the lower portion of the adjustable frame to couple a resistance device. A jump rope trainer includes a handle; flexible tubing including a handle fastener to connect the handle to the flexible tubing; and a soft sphere shaped object. The flexible tubing includes a soft sphere shaped object fastener to connect the soft sphere shaped object to the flexible tubing.

Abstract: A support device for balancing a bowler while bowling is presented. The bowling support apparatus includes a plurality of legs coupled with a base plate base plate, where the plurality of legs extends from said base plate in a downward direction and is configured to be placed on the floor near the foul line of a bowling lane thus eliminating the need to run-up to the foul line. The bowling support apparatus further includes a telescopically adjustable pole coupled with the base plate. The pole extends substantially perpendicularly from the base plate in an upward direction where it's coupled with a handle. The handle is configured to be gripped with one hand by a bowler while the bowler is throwing a bowling ball with the other hand.

Abstract: A bowling support apparatus with a circular plate. The bowling support apparatus further includes a plurality of legs coupled with the circular plate, where the plurality of legs extends from said circular plate in a downward direction. The bowling support apparatus further includes pole coupled with the circular plate, where said pole extends substantially perpendicularly from the circular plate in an upward direction. The bowling support apparatus further includes a handle coupled with the pole.

Abstract: A bowling device is disclosed for propelling a bowling ball. The bowling device comprises a base defining an upper side and a lower side. A rotating device rotatably engaging the base for permitting the base to traverse over a surface. A shaft extends between an upper end and a lower end. A coupler secures the lower end of the shaft to the base. The upper end of the shaft includes a handle for the bowler to engage the bowling device. A support plate is secured to the base and the support plate has a longitudinal concave curvature and a lateral concave curvature for conforming to the bowling ball and retaining the bowling ball during movement of the base. The bowling ball is propelled from the support plate upon deceleration of the base in a forward direction to thrust the bowling ball toward the bowing pins.

Abstract: The Adapt-A-Bowl is a lightweight and durable device that is easily transported to various locations including but not limited to schools, hospitals, daycare centers, and homes. This ease of transport increases the access of individuals with moderate to severe disabilities who use wheelchairs and gait trainers to participate in a variety of sporting activities. The supportive legs creating the angle of descent are collapsible and fit into the upper handle, lever and ramp assembly. The upper lever and ramp assembly are designed to house a lightweight ball which is set on a lever system and activated by the handle. The lower ramp assembly finalizes the length of the ramp to send the ball down the ramp. The key advantage to this device is its portability and three-piece assembly which all fit into a carrying bag.

Abstract: A bowling system for the visually impaired includes a handle slidable upon a rope suspended between two post set in shallow plates on the floor of a bowling alley between the ball return and foul line to guide the bowler to the foul line. A metal ring having a straight arm or rope with bells attached is looped around the post closest to the foul line to signal the bowler's proximity to the foul line. A hand-held remote control device is provided for actuating audible signals from speakers suspended above the bowling lane on a support having a pair of base elements seated on the lane dividers on either side of the lane. The audible signals indicate to the bowler the direction to aim the bowling ball.

Abstract: An “S” shaped ramp that attaches to the lap area of a wheelchair and allows a person in the wheelchair to participate in the sport of bowling. An upper portion of the ramp releaseably attaches to the wheelchair and provides the bowler with a flat portion on which she can rest a bowling ball, before pushing the ball down the ramp for continued travel down a bowling alley. The flat upper portion of the ramp may be equipped with a “stop” or “rest” area that stops or holds the bowling ball. The stop area can be an indentation or a small “speed bump” that extends across the width of the upper portion. The ball can be placed in many different locations on the upper portion and stop area, thereby allowing the bowler to choose one from among many rolling paths for their bowling ball. The selection of rolling paths is limited by the width of the ramp, which may be two to three feet for example, and the direction in which the wheelchair faces.

Abstract: An “S” shaped ramp that attaches to the lap area of a wheelchair and allows a person in the wheelchair to participate in the sport of bowling. An upper portion of the ramp releaseably attaches to the wheelchair and provides the bowler with a flat portion on which she can rest a bowling ball, before pushing the ball down the ramp for continued travel down a bowling alley. The flat upper portion of the ramp may be equipped with a “stop” or “rest” area that stops or holds the bowling ball. The stop area can be an indentation or a small “speed bump” that extends across the width of the upper portion. The ball can be placed in many different locations on the upper portion and stop area, thereby allowing the bowler to choose one from among many rolling paths for their bowling ball. The selection of rolling paths is limited by the width of the ramp, which may be two to three feet for example, and the direction in which the wheelchair faces.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates an improved ball ramp assembly that enables even the most severely handicapped bowler to guide and accelerate a bowling ball toward the intended bowling pins. The bowling ramp assembly includes a ramp having a ball guide defining a ball path along the ramp, a base coupled to a proximal end of the ramp for supporting the ramp, a ball release coupled to the ramp for selectively controlling travel of the ball along the ramp, and a positioning assembly coupled to the ramp for adjusting the orientation of the ramp. The ball release includes a ball stopping member that moves between a ball blocking position and a ball releasing position. The positioning assembly includes at least one motor coupled to the ramp and a wheel located at the distal end of the ramp. The ball release and positioning assembly are both controlled by switches which may be located remotely from the ramp.

Abstract: A collapsible ramp construction 10 for physically challenged bowlers and including a contoured ramp unit 11 supported by a collapsible framework unit 12. The upper end of the ramp unit 11 is provided with a ball release unit 13 which includes a ball receiving member 40 operatively associated with an actuator member 46, wherein movement of the actuator member 46 will releasably engage a bowling ball 100 from the ball receiving member 40.

Abstract: A bowling ball propulsion device including a frame that has a rear member to push a bowling ball forward in rolling engagement with the surface of a bowling lane and has two side members extending forward from the rear member. The side members are spaced apart far enough to embrace a bowling ball and to engage it only along opposite diametrical points. The frame is supported above the surface of the bowling lane by supports at the rear of the frame to permit the forward ends of the side members to be tipped down or up to control engagement of the frame with a bowling ball.

Abstract: A new and improved bowling ramp useful for acceleration and directional control of a bowling ball by handicapped, disabled, weak and infirm persons of all ages includes a sloping guide track having a lower end adapted to rest on a bowling alley surface and an upper end having a horizontal segment adapted to support a bowling ball at rest. Portable legs are pivotally interconnected at their upper ends to support the upper end of the guide track and a lower end of each leg is adapted to engage the bowling surface in non-slipping engagement to provide lateral stability. The sloping guide track includes a frictional web surface on the downwardly sloping rails of the guide track for causing the bowling ball to spin and provide gyroscopic stability for the bowling ball as it is discharged down the ramp.

Abstract: A free standing bowling ramp for physically limited people is disclosed. The ramp includes supporting means, positioning and accelerating means, and means for aiming a bowling ball to target specific pins. The supporting means includes a number of interconnected components and flaps. The positioning and accelerating means includes first and second sloped parallel rails. The rails are sloped such as to prevent a ball from accidentally rolling down a ramp before the bowler intends to release the ball. The aiming means includes a clamp assembly that allows the bowler to reposition the ramp to target specific pins without shifting the entire ramp.

Abstract: A bowling ball handling apparatus comprises a handle for a bowler to grip. A vacuum mechanism is attached to a first end of the handle for providing a vacuum to hold the bowling ball. A release mechanism is associated with a second end of the handle for releasing the vacuum when it is desired to release the bowling ball.

Abstract: Apparatus for assisting a physically impaired person when bowling comprising a dolly having roller means therebeneath for effecting a linear direction of motion to the dolly; a pedestal supported on the dolly, the pedestal having a shaft therein mounted in the direction of motion of the dolly, the shaft being mounted to allow rotational motion but to preclude linear motion of the shaft; a faceplate secured to the forward end of the shaft with rollers extending forwardly thereof for contacting a bowling ball to be rolled; a handle coupled to the rearward end of the shaft for imparting a linear motion to the shaft, pedestal, dolly, roller means, faceplate, rollers and bowling ball; a coupling joining the handle and shaft; and vertical plates mounted on the dolly on opposite sides of the coupling to allow for only vertical movement of the handle with respect to the shaft.