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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8002283 | Target game apparatus The present invention comprises an entertaining targeting game for all ages that enhances hand-eye coordination and provides target practice and a method of playing such a game. The device consists of an electronic target striking device for removable attachment to ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7052012 | Target system A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6994349 | Portable dueling tree A modular target system includes a plurality of targets mounted on a center support so that the targets rotate between opposing sides of the center support. Preferably, the targets rotate about an axis which is between about 5 and 30 degrees less than vertical, and ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6932345 | Portable bean bag toss game assembly A toss game assembly includes a plurality of game targets that can advantageously be disassembled and stored during non-operating conditions. Each targets includes a top member provided with an aperture, a rear member provided with a plurality of slots, and a pair o... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923448 | Tossing game method A method for a modified “Washers” tossing game are revealed. The method includes using modular panels with slots, colored washers, and stakes. Using the kit, a simple or complex course consisting of different target areas can be constructed. Sample rules for the... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6843478 | Tossing ball game A game is played using a target unit that has at least two target holes defined therein and a plurality of protrusions thereon. A game ball is thrown at the target unit and either enters a target hole, rebounds from the target unit, or misses the target unit. Player... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6808177 | Target system A target system provides a unified target solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6458048 | Baseball and softball practice device A ball throwing practice system for improving a ball player's skills that includes a collapsible support frame having a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs, with the second pair of legs being pivotally coupled to one of the first pair of legs to ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6109613 | Amusement machine The invention provides a game apparatus in which playing pieces (12) are projected at a target (2) by a player, comprising a player console (1), a target panel (2) spaced apart from the player console, playing piece projector (3) disposed at the player co... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6022020 | Game machine with an endless belt that moves opposite to a direction of movement of a play piece A game machine in which an endless belt is circularly moved such that an upper face thereof is moved from a background side to a foreground side relative to a player. A target moving in a crosswise direction of the endless belt is provided at an upstream ... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5776019 | Goalkeeping apparatus A combination including a frame defining at least one of a hockey and a soccer goal, a blocking element, and first structure for moving the blocking element in front of the frame so as to expose and block different parts of the goal as the blocking elemen... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5765832 | Changeable target game apparatus A changeable target game apparatus 10 including a collapsible housing member 20 having a forwardly angled target impact panel 21 provided with an enlarged apertures 28 and a target member 30 rotatably disposed on the target impact panel 21 and provided wi... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5748073 | Electronic goal detector A new electronic goal detector for accurately detects and signals when a hockey puck passes through the goal line between the goal posts of a hockey goal. The inventive device includes a set of goal sensors for mounting on the goal posts and cross bar of ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5707062 | Dual play bucket ball game and device The bucket ball game utilizes a base with a hole enclosed by a receptacle configured as a cone. The preferred method of playing the game is to award players one point for tossing a ball that makes contact with any part of the bucket, award two points to a... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5669607 | Cash register game of skill A game of skill involves a housing made to resemble an old-style cash register. When the game is played, a motor causes oscillation of the cash drawer in and out while the player shoots coin-like disks toward the drawer attempting to land the coins within... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5566950 | Urinal arcade game The invention relates to a to a arcade amusement game in which contestants compete to be the first to shoot a given amount of water from a distant water gun into an replica urinal, while a simulated man is made to move back and forth in front of the bowl.... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5533735 | Dueling disc game A game kit and method of playing a game using a spinning disc. The game kit includes boundary elements which are selectively arranged to form a throwing area, a target area, and a distance between the throwing area and the target area in variably selected... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5516115 | Portable ball practice target A portable practice target, for propelled balls, includes a light-weight plastic tubing and fittings framework that supports a front and a rear panel in an essentially vertical position. Three edges of the panels are attached together so that the panels f... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5222740 | Entertaining target An entertaining target comprises a box, a sound and light control device attached inside the box and a balloon. The front opening of the box is attached with an openable front lid formed with a target hole in the middle, and inside the box there is provid... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5100133 | Basketball game controlling assembly The scoring during a basketball game is controlled by an assembly that is connected to the game period ending buzzer circuit to automatically close the basket net when the buzzer circuit is activated to signal the end of a period of the game. The assembly... | 03/31/1992 |
| 4938485 | Bean bag toss game A bean bag toss game is set forth wherein a chamber is provided with an overlying opening for acceptance of a bean bag tossed therethrough in a conventional manner with an access door positioned rearwardly of the container for retrieval of bean bags accum... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4927145 | Board game apparatus A board game apparatus for playing a class of board games such as board football involving the use of a thumper disc and other removable game apparatus associated with the playing board and the rules of play. The apparatus may utilize electronic position ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4826176 | Action toy game apparatus An action toy game apparatus includes a receiver assembly which is preferably embodied as an amusing character figure, a timer assembly which is actuatable for a set period of time, a plurality of game elements and a propelling mechanism which is operable... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4635943 | Indoor and outdoor game This indoor and outdoor game is designed to be played by one person or may be competitively played by from two to four players. Primarily, it consists of a plurality of saucer shaped plastic discs that are tossed at an opponent's hoop to be received there... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4278253 | Game having a spirally traversing channel A pinball-type game includes a housing having a playing surface located within the interior of the housing and a spirally winding object guide channel depressed in this playing surface. The channel includes a launching end and a target end at its opposite... | 07/14/1981 |
| 4266777 | Target apparatus for ejecting articles A game employing a gun capable of emitting a light beam can be played using a target apparatus which ejects objects each time this apparatus is appropriately actuated by a light beam. The target apparatus includes a turntable which is capable of being rot... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4266764 | Recreational basketball apparatus with moving goal A facility intended for use on a commercial basis, both for recreational and amusement purposes, offers a plurality of basketball-like courts designed to be played in sequence and with each court having a different challenging situation at least one of wh... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4204679 | Tennis practice serving net A tennis court has an upright net and a pair of laterally relative fair service areas. Upright posts are anchored adjacent and extend above the ends of the court net. An elongated rectangular practice serving net overlies, is coplanar with and engages the... | 05/27/1980 |
| 4188031 | Multisport practice device A multisport practice device for defining a target for and arresting the flight of a ball or other projectile includes a base supporting a pair of laterally spaced-apart upright posts carrying a net closing the space therebetween. Adjustable crossbar memb... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4160549 | Tennis serve training and practice device An adjustable target for practicing tennis serves on a regulation size tennis court comprises a substantially rectangular frame defining an enclosure through which the tennis balls may pass. The frame includes two mutually slidable U-shaped side members. ... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4109914 | Game structure employing a revolving target An effective game or game structure can be constructed so as to utilize a receptacle rotatably mounted on a base member. A lid is pivotally mounted on the receptacle so as to be capable of being pivoted between opened and closed positions by a cam and cam... | 08/29/1978 |
