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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7429223 | Gate for a paddle and ball game The invention relates to a gate apparatus for a paddle and ball game, to a game including the same and to methods for playing the game. The gate apparatus comprises a frame for delimiting a closed region above the ground for a ball to be transferred therethrough and... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7367907 | Tri-surface table tennis game The invention relates to a tri-surface table tennis table and method of use, the tennis table comprising a configuration achieved placing three regulation tennis table surfaces next to each other to form a symmetrical arrangement, so that two of each surface's verte... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7182704 | Automated ball game training and playing system A ball game system for training and/or play comprising a one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a fir... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7069922 | Paintball marker internal reset system An internal reset system for paint ball markers. A hammer body as modified rearwardly to include an axial opening to receivably retain the forward head of a reset rod. The forward portion of the reset rod is thus free to reciprocate within the axial opening, but res... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6988967 | Team trampoline game and method of playing the same A team trampoline game includes an elongate rectangular enclosure having parallel side walls, a first end wall and a second end wall. A first team goal is positioned on the first end wall which is adapted to permit a game projectile to pass through. A second team go... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6964321 | Method and system for presenting merchandise at an outdoor paved surface A method and system for presenting merchandise on a paved surface which employs permanently installed anchors each having a vertical sleeve. Poles of common height are inserted within the sleeves of the anchors in a manner defining a three dimensional merchandising ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6849010 | Hanet ball game and method A hanet ball game and method comprises an elongated rectangular playing field having two opposite ends. A ground standing tubular goal net at both ends of the playing field. The goal net is approximately 12 feet in diameter and 3½ feet tall and has a goalkeeper pla... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6354969 | Instructional method and system for team sports A sports instructional method is disclosed. For man-to-man defense, players on opposing squads are "matched" as a function of their playing assignments. In some embodiments, such a match is made between a player from a first squad that has a defensive pla... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6251033 | Paintball game field and method of play A method and playing field for a competitive paintball game that increases the amount of action occurring during the game period. The playing surface for the paintball competition includes a pair of goals located near opposite end lines of the playing sur... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6155937 | Telescoping net pole An in situ self storing net pole is described which has a retracted position and a raised position. The net pole comprises a sleeve flush mounted to a surface, a first telescope member being telescopically and completely received within the sleeve when in... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6089995 | Split collar for sport nets A unique sleeve which is capable of supporting two adjacent nets on a single standard or pole at the same height above the ground as well as being adjustable to different heights relative to each other. The standard system includes a pole and a pair of sl... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5868637 | Sport or games apparatus Apparatus for playing a sport or game, comprises a plurality of elongate members disposed upon a playing surface, at least some of said elongate members comprising tubular members, some of said tubular members being disposed in a vertical disposition and ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5615890 | No bounce no dunk recreation ball game A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes therethrough; at least one paddle, racquet or mitt per player; a vertical net attached to a frame with support posts; a ball return to player net for each opposing play... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5584487 | No bounce no dunk air ball recreation game A competitive recreational game including: a foam game ball with symmetrical air holes throughout; a ball striking instrument selected from a choice of a racquet, a paddle or a pair of hand fitted foam mitts; an apparatus frame consisting of bases for a f... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5470057 | Paddle game A paddle game and method of preparing same for play is provided, having an elongate deflector adapted for resting on a table top. The deflector has a generally triangular configuration when viewed in cross section and has two substantially solid opposing ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5470056 | Apparatus for impeding the movement of a ball A device for use with, and attachment to, a game net to impede the movement of a ball directed at the device includes a frame, an impeding net, and a stabilizing structure. The frame includes a top member and two side members, and one end of each of the t... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5217230 | Multi-sports net A multi-sports net includes an elongated main meshwork and a target assembly attached thereto. The main meshwork has an opening defined at a generally central location. The target assembly includes a substantially rigid annular support member attached to ... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5058899 | Paddle ball game with net like sheet with completely surrounded opening A game played with a net placed vertically dividing the playing area into at least two sides. The net has a completely surrounded opening, comprising the playing zone, allowing an object and or projectile to be volleyed through the opening in the net, bac... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4826178 | Net game with central net opening A ball game has a rectangular net disposed in a vertical plane above the centerline of a playing area between opposite serving area ends of game court. The net has a rectangular central opening, running five-sixths the length and one-fifth the width of th... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4457513 | Rebound ball game and apparatus therefor A rebound ball game in which a ball is returned between opposed players within a prescribed court divided by a rebound apparatus having rebound faces and a specified return area, the rebound faces being angled for rebound of the ball toward the respective... | 07/03/1984 |
| 3945641 | Net and paddle ball game apparatus The game apparatus is adapted for either playing a game similar to ping pong or a game similar to badminton. The apparatus includes a pair of base elements having openings therein to receive the free ends of a resilient plastic rod. The rod is flexed into... | 03/23/1976 |
