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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128093 | Spinner balls lawn game The spinner balls lawn game is a game that includes a plurality of stringed ball assemblies and a frame including a series of rotatable arms located thereon. The stringed ball assemblies each consist of two balls each secured to an end of a string, and a middle ball... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7891667 | Game imitating the catching of fish by plug casting A fishing apparatus for simulating the catching of fish is taught herein. A preferred embodiment comprises a horizontal fish support, one or more fish-shaped members releasably mounted on the fish support, each fish-shaped member having a tapered mouth extending in ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7784793 | Roping apparatus A roping practice apparatus includes a base and at least one wheel rotatably mounted to the base about a horizontal wheel axis oriented transverse to the base and below the top surface of the base, the wheel defiling at least one slot extending from a rim of the whe... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7703771 | Tethered ball toss and target game and method of playing same A game in which two spherical balls tethered to opposing ends of a flexible cord are tossed at a ladder-like target goal post having a plurality of cross bars, the toss occurring from the region behind a facing goal post spaced across a field of play. An objective o... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7677575 | Apparatus for playing a lawn game Golf Gladiator is a lawn game of skill involving balls or other objects connected by a string or rope and a ladder design that has rungs at various distances from the players due to its unique angled design. To play, the ladder assembly is placed a predetermined dis... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7484733 | Game simulating the catching of fish by plug casting A fishing apparatus comprising a flat, essentially vertical game board, a fish support mounted behind the game board, one or more flat, relatively thin fish-shaped members releasably mounted on the fish support, each fish-shaped member having a tapered mouth at on e... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7392987 | Game simulating the catching of fish by plug casting A fishing apparatus comprising a flat, essentially vertical game board, a fish support mounted behind the game board, one or more flat, relatively thin fish-shaped members releasably mounted on the fish support, each fish-shaped member having a tapered mouth at on e... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7377516 | Ball tossing game A ball tossing game consists of a tossing device that is thrown at a target device. The tossing device may consist of a string or other flexible connector, having a ball on each end thereof. The target has at least one and preferably multiple horizontally-oriented r... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7341531 | Portable anchoring device for a sports goal An anchoring device for a sports goal, such as a soccer goal, is provided as a portable bag having a pair of laterally spaced-apart weight-carrying compartments interconnected by at least one central strip of material. The central strip defines at least one opening ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328902 | Target apparatus for bola toss game A target apparatus for bola tossing games has both a forward and rearward frame presenting one or more rung-targets as well as a construction for the rung-targets by which such have free-spinning outer sleeves. Wherein the spacing between the forward and rearward ch... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7244199 | Portable street hockey backstop A backstop for a street hockey goal comprising left and right stanchions with a net fastened therebetween with a strut fastenable to a hockey goal for supporting the net in a deployed position. Once deployed the net exceeds the height of the hockey goal and extends ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7198273 | Tossing game system and method A target is disclosed for use in a tossing game. The target includes a base and a collapsible ladder assembly hingedly connected to the base. The ladder assembly includes a pair of telescoping vertical members and multiple horizontal rungs connected therebetween. A ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182317 | Ceiling cord puller propeller An apparatus for running wire includes a housing for a biasing member attached to a piston. A locking member retains the piston in a biased position and triggers release of the piston. The piston accelerates upon release and propels a pull string attached to a proje... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7134661 | Game with play structure and projectile A gaming apparatus, gaming kit and gaming method is provided, which involves throwing projectiles to hang off of, or wrap around, one or more support members of a target structure. A projectile is also provided, which includes two weights at either end of a rope mem... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7101314 | Facial weights for total facial muscle toning and development The invention consists of steel-bead weighted facial exercise weights designed in varying shapes, sizes, and weights. The weights are designed so that they are placed over the face providing resistance against the intended group of facial muscles to be developed. Th... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7090596 | Sport training and game device A device is disclosed which includes a base and a pair of substantially vertical members supported by the base. A horizontal member extends substantially horizontally between the vertical members. A first mechanism selectively adjusts the vertical position of the ho... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7059600 | Kit and method for playing a golf and soccer-like game A kit and method for playing a golf and soccer-like game includes a kit having at least one play ball and a target ball. The kit includes a club having a shaft with a club head rotatably coupled to the shaft. The club head includes a symmetrical club face portion th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7048604 | Levitating ball toy In one embodiment, the present invention provides a toy wherein a player manipulates a levitated object through an obstacle course. Furthermore, the present invention allows the player to design and build the obstacle course. The toy may include a playing field havi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7017198 | Potty protector urine shield with centered targets A flexible protector urine shield when flat is rectangular-shaped with rounded corners at the top. A handle on the protector shield provides easy of use when placing and removing shield. It mounts with front and back support rods, which lie on top of the rim. The fr... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7004468 | Throwing game A game including a frame, a rotatable scoring assembly, and at least one playing piece. The at least one playing piece is thrown toward the rotatable scoring assembly, and points are scored by the playing piece coming to rest on predetermined portions of the scoring... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6889982 | Indoor/outdoor game A gaming apparatus is provided, including at least one freestanding, upright first target having three target zones spaced apart from each other, each having a different sized forward facing opening and at least one projectile. The first target member includes first... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6808175 | Football bola game A portable football inspired bolo throwing game of skill wherein two tethered miniature footballs are tossed onto a runged stand bearing resemblance to a football goalpost. The base of the runged stand accepts a placard with the name, insignia or logo of well known ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6773014 | Game of rung-go A game includes ladder-like targets assembled from tubular rods coupled to each other by various tees and angles. The rods are most preferably a rigid, lightweight, weather-resistant material such as PVC or the like. The couplings can be permanent or removable, depe... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6773015 | Apparatus and method for playing a toss game An apparatus for playing a toss game includes a projectile consisting of two weights connected by a tether and a stand. The stand includes a base supporting a goal. The goal includes at least two crossbars, each of which is assigned a point value. A method of playin... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6726207 | Casting game apparatus A casting game includes a panel with targets. The targets are doors that pivot between a closed position, in which the doors are substantially parallel to the panel, and an open position, in which the doors are transverse to the panel. A user casts an object, such a... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6620065 | Pitcher's box pitcher training system An invention relating to a device and method for training all types of pitchers. The coach observes a pitch, approximating its natural apogee. This point should be at about 12 to 15 feet from the mound/release point. The Pitcher's Box pitcher training sys... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6308956 | Ball and ladder game A tethered ball toss game is described in which a number of tethered balls arranged at both ends of a series of cords and secured to the ends of the cords by knots are tossed from a prescribed distance toward a number of horizontal bars positioned between... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6220976 | Modified goal post A modified goal post is provided including an upstanding post, a large frame mounted on the post, and a small frame mounted within the frame.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5326101 | Law enforcement baton with projectable restraining net A law enforcement baton for enhanced suspect control and apprehension comprises detachable, coextensive, proximal and distal lengths with a handle portion removably perpendicularly attached thereto with the handle portion and distal length being of identi... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5294129 | Throw toy with two spongy weights and energy storing stretchy web A throw toy includes a pair of soft, spongy weights separated by a flat flexible and stretchy web. Upper and lower hour-glass shaped layers are fastened around their periphery around the pair of spaced apart weights to form the web and enclose the weights... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5180170 | Microswitch activating device for fishing game apparatus An actuating rod for a microswitch used to actuate a time for a fishing game apparatus. The timing mechanism is actuated by a microswitch having a momentary toggle arm. The actuating rod has a lower end with a longitudinal bore therein. The size of the bo... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5165694 | Projectile and target game A target-game device comprising a target-support housing having a rear wall and a pair of forwardly extending side walls, a plurality of target crossbars being mounted between the side walls, and spaced one above the other to provide a plurality of target... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5094461 | Fishing game apparatus A fishing device or apparatus wherein a plurality of flat vertical objects resembling fish are arranged in a horizontal row along a horizontal support. Each fish is provided with a mouth and a slot which connects with a circular opening below the mouth. F... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4919435 | Throwing device for playing games A device for playing games comprising a body portion having a plurality of angularly spaced-apart, generally T-shaped members extending therefrom. The members may be asymmetrically spaced around the body portion.... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4915394 | Aerial hook and loop game An aerial hook and loop game comprising a string extending from a fixed support to a mobile end controlled by a game player. A carriage supported on the string for free movement there along under the force of gravity and at least one target, the carriage ... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4664389 | Toy car and method of utilzing same A toy car adapted for movable mounting on an elongated line and having a body with pulleys secured to the body for suspending the car from the line, and with a grappling hook depending from the body and adapted for picking up and retaining an open framewo... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4583743 | Projectile catapult and amusement device A projectile catapult which is inherently energy dissipative or mechanically not efficient for "jumping" a simulated frog from the edge of a simulated lake or pond toward a moving lily pad target. The catapult is actuated by user-provided force but use th... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4559737 | Snare device A device is provided which enables a person to capture a fugitive without injuring the fugitive. The device comprises a tubular body having angularly disposed tubular barrels extending therefrom. The barrels each have a slot extending along the length the... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4529207 | Toy having interchangeable game modules A toy has a base having an opening therein which is capable of receiving one of a plurality of game modules. The modules are attached to the base by sliding the modules into the opening in the base. The modules each contain a game, with the game of each b... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4491327 | Game with throwing piece A competitive game which includes spaced, U-shaped pipe wickets and a throwing piece in the form of an S which can catch on a horizontal run of the wicket or on the vertical legs or on both to provide varying score points.... | 01/01/1985 |
