Abstract: A reconfigurable paddle ball court system for a multiplayer paddle-and-ball game. The system includes a rigid outer frame defining an outer boundary of a playing court, an inner hub within the outer boundary, inner fasteners distributed about a perimeter region of the inner hub, and divider cords. Each divider cord has a first end removably coupleable to a selected inner fastener and a second end removably coupleable to the rigid outer frame at a selectable attachment location, such as by a snap clip. The divider cords can be elastically tensioned to remain taut and define visually determinable internal boundaries that form multiple playing sections. During gameplay, one or more divider cords can be detached and reattached to change the number and/or the size of the playing sections while the rigid outer frame remains assembled and deployed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2026
Date of Patent:
September 22, 2026
Assignee:
Topsail Sunrise Company LLC
Inventors:
Brian Mullenbach, Chris Kwiat, Mary Mullenbach, Mary Elizabeth Kwiat
Abstract: A hoop-rolling device is used by children and adults for fitness and recreation. An illustrative embodiment includes a hoop and a shaft, with a generally square-shaped ring retaining the hoop, which is used to propel and control the hoop. The ring defines a small aperture permitting selective insertion and removal of the hoop. The shaft also includes a curved handle. The device is constructed of rigid materials to allow for extended play on a variety of solid surfaces.