Using Interchangeable, Shiftable, Reversible, Or Removable Cushion Rails Patents (Class 473/8)
  • Patent number: 7959515
    Abstract: A combination pool table having a rebound surface convertible from eight sides to a circular shape and portions thereof being a circular pool table comprising a flat circular playing surface having a plurality of pockets equally spaced around the periphery thereof. A circular rail surrounds the flat circular playing surface. The circular rail has a plurality of sockets in alignment with the pockets. At least one rebound cushion is removably mounted onto the flat circular playing surface against the circular rail between two of the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: Luis H. Cruz
  • Patent number: 7753802
    Abstract: A billiard table with a movable apron that conceals/exposes a storage compartment is provided. In one embodiment, a billiard table is presented comprising a playing surface, a rail positioned along an edge of the playing surface, a storage compartment, and an apron movable between a first position in which the apron conceals the storage compartment and a second position in which the apron exposes the storage compartment. In another embodiment, a billiard table is presented comprising a playing surface, a rail, and a storage compartment that provides a mechanical connection between the playing surface and the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation
    Inventor: William R. McCormick
  • Patent number: 7344445
    Abstract: The circular pool table with an elongated playing surface, parallel, spaced apart side cushions, and segment pocket units that can be pivoted upright to expose a pocket, is improved and now embodies adjustable playing surface and side cushion brackets, mechanical pocket closing apparatus, ball return deflectors, and troughs, a ball retreval pan, electro magnetic pocket open and closing apparatus, and the apparatus of a new game system, called 7 CUE POOL, that includes, 7 Red, 7 White, and 7 Blue consecutively numbered balls, a combination ball rack and jackpot play, diagram selector, spinner, a sliding arrow type score indicator, a distinctly marked jackpot cue ball, and a setof instructions ahd rules for playing the new game, 7 CUE POOL.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: James Robert McGovern
  • Patent number: 7229360
    Abstract: The invention relates to a table (1) which can be converted into a billiard table, of the type comprising a rectangular fixed frame which is provided with vertical support feet (11) and which surrounds a rectangular central plate (13) which is covered with a cloth and which is carried by the fixed frame, and a rectangular movable frame (20) which is arranged above the fixed frame and which carries internally an assembly of rebound bands. The movable frame (20) can be displaced vertically between a lower position, forming a table, and two upper positions, in which the inner edge of the assembly of bands is, relative to the central plate, at a height for American billiards, then at a height for French billiards, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Etablissements Chevillotte
    Inventor: Claude Chevillotte
  • Patent number: 6962535
    Abstract: A table assembly structured for selective positioning between a conventional orientation and a gaming orientation, wherein the latter facilitates the playing of a game, such as billiards thereon. A plurality of side rails are connected to an under portion of a table top of the table assembly and movable between a stored position and an operative position which respectively define the conventional and gaming orientations. When in the stored position, the plurality of side rails are disposed in a primarily hidden location in order to enhance the table's appearance. A plurality of cover members may also be disposed in overlying, covering relation to the under portion and stored side rails. A positioning assembly includes a plurality of linkage structures movably supporting the plurality of side rails along a complex path of travel as the plurality of side rails move between the stored and operative positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20040171429
    Abstract: A table assembly structured for selective positioning between a conventional orientation and a gaming orientation, wherein the latter facilitates the playing of a game, such as billiards thereon. A plurality of side rails are connected to an under portion of a table top of the table assembly and movable between a stored position and an operative position which respectively define the conventional and gaming orientations. When in the stored position, the plurality of side rails are disposed in a primarily hidden location in order to enhance the table's appearance. A plurality of cover members may also be disposed in overlying, covering relation to the under portion and stored side rails. A positioning assembly includes a plurality of linkage structures movably supporting the plurality of side rails along a complex path of travel as the plurality of side rails move between the stored and operative positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Cartwright
  • Patent number: 6659879
    Abstract: A table assembly structured for selective positioning between a conventional table orientation and a gaming orientation which facilitates the playing of the game of billiards thereon. A plurality of side rails are connected to an under portion of a table top of the table assembly and movable between a stored position and an operative position which respectively define the conventional and gaming orientations. When in the stored position, the plurality of side rails are disposed in a primarily hidden location in order to enhance the table's appearance. A positioning assembly includes a plurality of linkage structures movably supporting the plurality of side rails along a complex path of travel as the plurality of side rails move between the stored and operative positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20020013179
    Abstract: The invention presented here involves a billiard game table having detachable and interchangeable bumpers that consists of a horizontal rectangular frame, carried by an underframe, on the inside of which a plate is mounted that is covered with a cloth, the vertical inner side or edge of the frame elements, lengthwise and widthwise, being designed to accomodate a set of elastic bumpers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventor: Marcel Maestre