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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7481726 | Hopscotch-like game A game apparatus and method wherein one or more players move along a path according to predetermined rules of movement. The path is a sequence of adjacent boxes outlined in the path; and graphics are associated with each box, wherein the graphics designate one or mo... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7355134 | Practice switch apparatus A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface of the switch by a portion of a human body. An exemplary platform ac... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351148 | Electronic sequence matching game and method of game play using same The present invention is directed to an apparatus and a method of game play for an electronic sequence matching game the may include a pair of elongated stick member that may be operatively coupled together by an electrical cord so the game play for the electronic m... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7302908 | Combination airport air and ground transportation marker and airport traffic way A combination airport air and ground transportation marker and airport traffic way comprises broad, substantially coextensive first and second sheets of pliant material each having a perimeter edge formed with a fluid ballast bladder formed with a fluid inlet for pe... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7237776 | Game board Apparatus 10 discloses a mathematically-based game comprising a game board 12 having four parallel rows of eight depressions 14 for retaining game pieces 24 such as marbles. Game pieces 24 are arranged by each player 26 in t... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7115044 | Magnetic module golf swing learning, training, and practice device The present invention is a Golf learning, training, practice device utilizing a Magnetic Module, Swing Plate, Impact Form, and Ball Holder. The Magnetic Module is a shallow case enclosing a plurality of magnets, inserted flush with earth ground, or a board. The Swin... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7037206 | Billiards rack The present invention 10 discloses a billiards ball racking system comprised of two symmetrical circular loops 12, 14 bonded together. Each circular loop 12, 14 may hold up to seven billiard balls 16, six balls around the inner perimeter ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7000918 | Holistic game system The CHAOS holistic game of this invention comprises an N sided dice with N distinct and different educational graphics one for each side and a plurality of portable bases equal to (P−1)×N where P is the number of players. In this holistic total immersion game the... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994346 | Aerial projectile target game A tossing game includes a projectile that is formed of two overlapping annular rings and two spaced apart stakes at which the rings are tossed. The overlapping nature of the rings defines a plurality of areas, and each area is assigned a point value. Points are awar... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6939241 | Quick chipping set A quick chipping net comprises a first flexible ring having a first buckle at one end thereof; a second flexible ring pivotally connected to another end of the first flexible ring so that the first flexible ring is turnable on the second flexible ring; and a third f... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6917301 | Floor display system with variable image orientation Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with variable image orientation. Embodiments may further relate to networked data distribution and management; interactivity; image-enhancing optics; controlled audio; a protective covering; an an... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6620063 | Hop scotch game 2 A portable hop scotch game board has a single game board of hop scotch on one side and on the opposite side of the same board a double game of hop scotch is laid out. There are also pockets, used for the scotch throwing piece, attached to the corners and ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6251032 | Self-illuminated hop scotch game A self-illuminated hop scotch game including a hop scotch playing field defined by a plurality of spaces arranged in a predetermined order. Each of the spaces have an outer periphery with a border disposed thereon. The border is coated with a fluorescent ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 5924940 | Indoor/outdoor hopscotch The specification relates to a portable hopscotch for playing hopping games indoor or outdoor. The hopscotch made of a single piece of plastic, vinyl or fabric material has distinctively divided and marked small areas on its top surface. The division and ... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5839976 | Game mat apparatus A firm, flexible game mat has tapered edges, art work, and transparent portions defining sections of sufficient size and spaced to enable a player to place a foot on and hop from one to the jothers. The trasparent portions also provide areas through which... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836835 | Exercise and memory game A hopscotch like and math instruction game comprising a mat having a plurality of zones on one surface respectively containing a plurality of ramndomly selected single digit numerals permitting players to play the game within the perameters therof.... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5803835 | Musical hop scotch game kit A game kit including a pliable hop scotch mat, an electrical actuated sound producing component and a plurality of individual electrical switches disposed between layers of the mat and adapted to be individually closed by pressure from a game participant ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5785613 | Hopscotch game The hopscotch game of the invention includes a housing having positioned thereon sequentially numbered spaces projecting above a top surface of the housing, such that sequential players direct playing pieces onto the spaces in a sequential manner skipping... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5683314 | Water activated hopscotch game A water play version of the game of hopscotch is disclosed. A grid of multiple game blocks is provided with each block having one or more small showerhead-type spray nozzles connected by conduit to a water supply. Each spray nozzle is controlled by a pres... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5672123 | Water mat activity with puddles and spray action A water game that has a mat and a wall which define a reservoir that holds a volume of water. The reservoir may be separated into a plurality of individual compartments. The wall has a height that allows children to hop in and out of the reservoir. The ba... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5634643 | Sock ball game system A new Sock Ball Game System for decreasing the velocity and increasing the visibility of a ball during play and for preventing the ball from rolling away after engaging the ground. The inventive device includes a ball such as a tennis ball, and an elongat... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5156409 | Game To provide an active learning game, game pieces are provided of sufficient size so that a child may hop from one to the other safely, with the surfaces having sufficient coefficients of friction so that the force of the child jumping onto them does not ca... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5102129 | Game apparatus A plurality of flexible and deformable polymeric mat members are utilized and displaced in a plurality of configurations to define a game path. The mat members are consecutively numbered, and wherein the apparatus further includes a plurality of markers, ... | 04/07/1992 |
| 4848743 | Popping sound toy A game or amusement device adapted to making a popping sound when compressed in certain areas. A series of bubble like pocket members are constructed so that when they are compressed by at least a child's body weight they will break and make a popping sou... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4733864 | Parlor game A parlor game in which the "board" is an indoor/outdoor carpet formed of a lower backing sheet or ply and an upper V-lock fiber sheet or ply defined by a plurality of generally parallel ridges and upwardly opening grooves, flock being applied to the upper... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4293132 | Skidwheel game An article of manufacture for and a method of playing the skidwheel game. The invention comprises a longitudinally disposed generally flat playing surface with a design thereon containing value zones, used in combination with automobile steering wheel pla... | 10/06/1981 |
| 4193595 | Rhythmic exercising apparatus A rhythmic exercising apparatus formed of an annular body with a hole large enough to receive a foot therethrough and being provided with an index orientation member integral therewith for directing the position of the apparatus with respect to the travel... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4185819 | Inflatable hopping game device A unitary construction of flexible plastic defining a plurality of interconnected, inflatable airtight tubes is disclosed. When inflated to effective rigidity, the construction may be placed on a playing surface and thereupon figures a series of compartme... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4078793 | Portable apparatus for delineating a playing area Portable apparatus for delineating a playing area including a plurality of elongate members of appropriate length for defining sides of the area. One pair of the members are channels which have ends cut to the form of blunted arrowheads. Another pair of t... | 03/14/1978 |
