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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096557 | Ball game apparatus and method thereof A ball game apparatus includes a ball target, one or more balls, and a rear unit. The ball target includes an upper target, a bottom net, and a target stand. The upper target is mounted at an upper portion of the target stand. The bottom net is mounted between the t... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7862045 | Method and apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information An apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information including a surface having a plurality of first elements and a plurality of second elements, a first detection element connected to at least one of the plurality of first elements, and a second detec... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7806409 | Electronic dart football game An electronic dart game allowing players to control and more closely simulate the offensive and defensive strategies of a game of football when compared to other dart games with a football theme. Each player can use remaining time on the clock to advantage, and cont... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7661679 | Electronic target system for sports Sports shooting target assembly that electronically detects successful shots through the aperture of the target frame. One or more target assemblies are attached to a goal post or crossbar in desired practice locations. The target assemblies are electronically contr... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7624988 | Electric dart game An electronic dart game includes a dart and a dartboard provided with a frame and a main body for being shot by the dart. The dart game can be scored automatically for being provided a plurality of inductance coils on the frame and connected to a electronic scoring ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7475879 | Paintball gaming device, system, and associated methods A system for playing a paintball game with fixed paintguns includes target objects. At least some of the target objects include an impact sensor and an element for issuing an alarm if the impact sensor detects an impact. At least some the target objects are movable ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7371178 | Card game system A card game system is disclosed, which enables to execute the card game using a basic function of a video game apparatus. The card game system includes a card acceptance means for accepting a plurality of cards of either a first category or a second category each ha... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367862 | Firecracker simulating device A firecracker simulating device includes a plate, an actuating device attached to the plate and extended outwardly from the plate, a number of balloons are strung together, and a forcing device may be used for forcing the balloons to engage with the actuating device... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367906 | Baseball practicing apparatus A baseball practicing apparatus includes two opposite upright frames, two opposite longitudinal rods mounted between the upright frames and provided with a plurality of first emitters and a plurality of first receivers respectively, and two opposite transverse rods ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361083 | Multimedia system and method for remote monitoring or refereeing in dart machines A system and method which comprises a plurality of amusement machines (i.e., video games, flipper games, pinball machines, prize dispensing games, arcade games, electronic darts, kiddie rides, pool tables, golf games, basketball games, billiards, redemption games, s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351061 | Pattern testing board and system A pattern testing board is able to detect an emission beam such as a laser or light beam from a shooting system. A pattern testing board includes a plurality of paired emission beam sensors and hit indicators. Each emission beam sensor is responsive to a detected em... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318428 | Paint ball gun having paint ball dispenser with threaded connector A paint ball gun is disclosed including a dispenser having a locking connector designed to lockingly engage a locking connector on a gun feed tube or one end of a hollow connecting member. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316399 | Flexible magnetic dart board with the capability of automatic scoring A magnetic dart board that includes embedded conductor coils beneath scoring areas. When a dart with a magnetic head strikes a scoring area of the dart board a current is induced in the underlying conductor coil. The induced current provides an electrical signal tha... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7295329 | Position detection system A position detection system. In representative embodiments, the position detection system comprises a support structure having a cavity, a first light source configured to emit light into at least part of the cavity, a second light source configured to emit light in... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285061 | Sports skills training method and apparatus A method and apparatus for training sports skills for games including ice hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball using one or more opponents or simulated opponents on the playing surface to train a player to strike the game object away from an opponent in addition to... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7263330 | Validation of the presence of an electromagnetic transponder in the field of a phase demodulation reader A terminal for generating an electromagnetic field adapted to communicating with at least one transponder, and a method for controlling such a terminal including: an oscillating circuit adapted to being excited by a remote supply signal of the transponder; a phase d... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258344 | Electronically-scored game providing audible feedback and method of use An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores inf... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247105 | Convertible game apparatus A reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus is disclosed. The reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus includes multiple, separate target portions and a ball return portion. The multi-sport, game apparatus a basketball basket, a first target portion configured to... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7217192 | Game machine and game system A game apparatus that has a game machine for advancing a game according to a program and a mobile unit moving based on information data from the game machine. Further, a game system for a game player to play a game using a controller and a toy, comprising a storage ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207566 | Method and apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information A force-bearing object or non-penetrating projectile's contact location can be determined and mapped by a computer using methods of pressure, penetration, or stress sensitivity. ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207564 | Mechanized ball-throwing game A mechanized ball-throwing game is provided, comprising at least one game play object, at least one rotating goal assembly, means to maintain a count of the number of times a game play object passes through each of the at least one rotating goal assembly in each of ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205903 | Interactive and dynamic electronic floor advertising/messaging display Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system comprising a floor covering and an electronic display device associated with the floor covering. The electronic display device is able to display electronically modifiable arbitrary content. The f... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195245 | Print-type magnetic dartboard A dartboard has board member, and the board member has a plurality of target blocks to be stuck by darts. The back side of the board member has an induction layer and a magnetic member. The magnetic member provides a fixed magnetic field, and the induction layer has... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192352 | System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179179 | Device for improving pitching performance An air mattress has a resilient front panel, an opposed rear panel and at least one interior panel extending therebetween dividing the mattress into ball and strike chambers. A ball air valve attached to the rear panel at the ball chamber activates in response to a ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7163204 | Dart and dartboard set A dart and dartboard set, which includes a dart, which is a plastic dart with a flat magnet at the front end, and a dartboard, includes a front fabric panel printed with a score, ring pattern, a back fabric panel, two induction circuit membranes separated by a flexi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153211 | Method and system to optimize group achievement employing group members' collective intelligence A method and system for a plurality of reporters to collectively self-organize, for the purpose of identifying, measuring and recording team-member activity that is causal to team achievement. The method includes steps of role selection, information discovery, infor... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150689 | Pitching practice apparatus A pitching practice apparatus for indicating if a desired ball speed has been attained or exceeded in a defined strike zone comprising a pivoted ball target assembly for absorbing energy from the ball, a spring for storing the absorbed energy, a ball speed indicator... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140117 | Dartboard positioning device and method A dartboard positioning device and method includes a housing that has a back wall, a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The back wall is arcuate and abuttable against an edge of a dartboard. A center mark indicator is po... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115053 | Sport or game goal post visual aid system and method for using the same A sport or game goal visual aid system includes a visible light assembly that provide a pair of angular visible light coverages next to the goal post (only outside of the goal opening) or a visible light mesh/grid only over the goal opening. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111846 | Target game Described is a game including a base unit, a target area, a launch area, and an electronic controller. The target area is attached to the base unit and has multiple target sections. The launch area is attached to the base and is configured for bouncing a playing pie... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7086922 | Track for model cars A race track for model cars with series of pressurized air conduits. The track is designed to race at least two cars in a manner similar to a “Drag Race.” Each car has its own lane. The system of pressurized air propels the cars with bursts of air from jets. The... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7075054 | Optical position detecting device and recording medium including a detection of dust on a light retro-reflector The position of a light blocking object is detected not only within a display screen, but also outside the display screen. With the use of the function of detecting the position in a region outside the display screen, it becomes possible to provide virtual buttons i... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070506 | System and method for providing pinball machine tournament play A pinball machine having an inclined playfield supporting a plurality of game features and a rolling game ball. A processor is used to control the function of the pinball machine including permitting game play in a tournament mode wherein game play allows a player t... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059963 | Pitched battle type of rally game program and game machine A program has routines S3, S4 of computing an attack form AP of a first character 22 on the basis of an instruction by a player, a routine S4 of computing and displaying an attack probability AR according to the instruction of the attack ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7033276 | Method and system for adapting casino games to playing preferences One embodiment of the present invention provides for receiving a player identifier, transmitting the player identifier to a central server, receiving data corresponding to the player identifier from the central server, and configuring play of a casino game based on ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025355 | Can kicking game and method of play A can kicking game which includes a substantially rectangular playing surface, a goal area having a goal housing subdivided into a plurality of spaces and open to the playing surface, a random chance generator, a can positionable on the playing surface, a plurality ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017904 | Token-operated game machine A token-operated game machine enabling continuous insertion of tokens without stop of a game such that a player can enjoy the game without troublesome motions such as crouching or reaching out. A game is played by inserting a token into a token entrance, and a token... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7009523 | Modular protective structure for floor display Embodiments of the present invention relate to a floor display system with a modular protective structure for preventing damage to the display system due to its use in a floor environment. The modular protective structure may be configured to provide a distributed s... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7006076 | Dart game score board A dart game score board includes a case having a front face with two orthogonal arrays of display windows, a plurality of number keys and cancel buttons, two keypads, each having a four digit display, electronic circuitry having a microprocessor and processing firmw... | 02/28/2006 |
