Class 473/514 - Having impaling, hooking, or ensnaring type catcher

Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein the projector-catcher implement comprises
No. of patents: 38
Last issue date: 04/15/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7357737	Removable, replaceable, multiwidth croquet wicket bracket A horizontal plate has a plurality of tubes attached which in this embodiment are spaced and oriented to accept croquet hoops of various widths and sizes. The hoops are easily insertable, removable and reinsertable into the channels. The plate support maintains the ...	04/15/2008
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
7331337	Toy water balloon launcher The present invention provides a simple, safe, and reliable toy water balloon launcher configuration for launching water balloons. For example, a toy water balloon launcher comprises a shaft and a slit designed to receive water balloons. A user then swings the entir...	02/19/2008
7273429	Ball game device A ball game device comprising a body 10 adapted to receive a hand 24 and a wrist 25 of a user 26, the body 10 presenting two hitting surfaces 14 for hitting a ball 20. The body 10 comprises two panels 12...	09/25/2007
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
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
6945088	Multi-fragment impact test specimen A multiple fragment impact test specimen, and a method for using it in multiple fragment impact tests against a target, is disclosed. The test specimen comprises two or more fragments fixed to one or more connecting members so that the fragments are held at a fixed ...	09/20/2005
6910978	Game racket A game racket has a frame having a head portion and a handle portion extending from the head portion. A head cover covers inner and outer frame surfaces of the head portion. At least one elastic panel extends across the inner frame surface of the head portion and is...	06/28/2005
6544095	Toy and method of play A control device and an elongated member provide for a controlled play wherein the elongated member remains aloft during play in response to controlled movement of the control device by a player. Contact by the control device with the elongated member inc...	04/08/2003
6485379	Ball-carrying structure Ball-carrying structure comprising a support member having at least one orifice. The support member is adapted to removably retain a ball....	11/26/2002
6471564	Splattle paddle The splattle paddle comprises a main housing with a handle secured thereto. A stretchable, flexible material is secured at an outer edge to the main housing. A button is secured centrally of the main housing to which one end of a linear stretchable cord i...	10/29/2002
6347973	Stick-propelled loop game A stick-propelled loop game is presented. Fundamentally, the invention includes an annular loop characterized by a central opening therein. The loop is caused to fly through the air or bounce against the ground and is retrieved therefrom by means of a sti...	02/19/2002
6306052	Throwing toy having looped filaments and catching device therefor A catching device for releasably catching a throwing toy is provided with bristles which can hold the throwing toy on contact even under conditions of high velocity and low-grazing angle of impact. The throwing toy has a plurality of looped filaments, joi...	10/23/2001
6174250	Throwing toy having looped filaments and catching device therefor A catching device for releasably catching a throwing toy is provided with bristles which can hold the throwing toy on contact even under conditions of high velocity and low-grazing angle of impact. The throwing toy has a plurality of looped filaments, joi...	01/16/2001
6004233	Adaptive physical education device An adaptive physical education device has a spring-back assembly with a U shaped frame that is positioned over first and second vertical posts. The spring-back assembly has a webbing attached by springs to a webbing frame, which is pivotally attached to t...	12/21/1999
5797811	End piece with symmetrical air foil side wings for a juggling stick A juggling stick including on each end an end piece with symmetrical air foil side wings of a closed cell foam or like material, such as leather, layered fabrics or inflatable rubber and rubber-like materials. The closed cell foam is intended to be mounte...	08/25/1998
5788590	Stick game toy A stick game toy is provided having a curved catch stick having a handle at one end and a hook at the other end and a toss stick having a rod and a pair of guides located symmetrically about the center of the rod for balancing the toss stick between the t...	08/04/1998
5590884	Manipulative stick game A game comprising a main ;stick connected at each end to an endcap having an inner-facing surface and an opposite outer end. A pair of manipulator sticks are held by a player for manipulating the main stick at the inner-facing surface of one of the endcap...	01/07/1997
5421584	Game apparatus Game apparatus comprising a ring with a flight stabilization member attached to the ring, with the axis of the flight stabilization member being generally parallel to the plane of the attached ring during flight. A launching device is used to launch the r...	06/06/1995
5377995	Game apparatus A game apparatus includes a dual-bodied missile member which consists of two ball elements or other discrete masses connected to each other by a flexible strap portion, and a tossing/catching implement or stick member which is used in launching and receiv...	01/03/1995
5375848	Bola ball game A game in which one player throws a Bola Ball in such a manner that another player has difficulty in catching the Bola Ball. This can be achieved by placing a flexible cord of the Bola Ball in different positions on the stick. The player can then sling, f...	12/27/1994
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
5261673	Polyfunctional racket for use in the game of hit and catch An article with a polyfunctional front surface is adapted for use in the game of hit and catch with a projectile having an outer surface defined by a multitude of irregular filamentary formations for releasably engaging a mating surface. The article inclu...	11/16/1993
5253874	Adhesive filament and membrane racquet A racquet intended to be used to propel and catch a VELCRO-covered ball for recreational sports. The racquet includes a rim surrounding a convex plate, the outer surface of the plate being a catching surface covered with a pad of adhesive filament materia...	10/19/1993
5160147	Toy ball game set A ball game set comprised of a racket, and a ball covered with a layer of fastening fabrics, the racket being comprised of a ring-shaped frame covered with a membrane at one side and a layer of fastening fabrics at an opposite side, the ring-shaped frame ...	11/03/1992
5154430	Ring toss apparatus A ring toss organization includes a rod member mounting a tether line thereto, wherein the tether line is cooperative with a torroidal ring member, wherein the ring member receives a loop formed by the tether line therethrough, whereupon sudden tensioning...	10/13/1992
5080374	Articles of play for use in the game of hit and catch Articles of play including a racket having a handle portion and a board portion integrally formed together, the board portion including a plate, a flexible layer and a front layer coupled together, the front layer having all of its front surface defined b...	01/14/1992
5039108	Free style playing stick A free style playing stick is kept in the air by striking or catching it with a secondary spinner stick or a player's hand, foot, knee and the like. For ease of play a pair of additional striking surfaces are provided at each end and a pair symmetrically ...	08/13/1991
4895377	Juggling sticks A juggling stick is disclosed having an inward facing conical shaped ferrule, positioned at each end of a central rod. Positioned along the rod is a pair of outward facing conical shaped ferrules....	01/23/1990
4881741	Juggling system for amusement, exercising and training A system for juggling manipulation has a projectile rod assembly (10) for being dynamically sustained by upward blows by a stick (32). The projectile rod assembly is composed of a rod (24) with flexible cups (20,22) on the respective ends of the rod that ...	11/21/1989
4789161	Propel and catch game This invention is essentially a toss and catch game, for recreation, exercise, sport, physical therapy, socialization, relaxation, enjoyment, or the like, or any combination thereof, in which a hand-held propel and catch device is utilized by one player t...	12/06/1988
4750745	Aerial projectible toy A baton and control wand for the baton are described. The baton comprises a shaft mounting a cup at each end. The central wand, by engaging the cup, controls and directs the baton during play. The cups may contain apertures for attachment of end accessori...	06/14/1988
4718673	Ball manipulating apparatus for games A ball manipulating apparatus is provided for either pitching a ball, putting a ball, or picking up a ball. There is a shank with a handle on one end, and a putting head and ball holder on the other end. An operating hook is adjacent to the handle so a ba...	01/12/1988
4635942	Ring-a-ding hook game Disclosed is a ring and hook game played by swinging a metal ring attached to a flexible line towards a pair of hooks projecting from a box mounted on a wall. When the ring successfully engages the hooks the ring closes an electrical circuit, activating a...	01/13/1987
4174834	Stick-propelled disk game A stick-propelled disk game is presented. Fundamentally, the invention includes an annular disk characterized by a central opening therein. The disk is caused to fly through the air and is retrieved therefrom by means of a stick which is insertable into t...	11/20/1979
4166618	Missile launching device combined with target A recreational game toy for launching and catching projectiles or missiles comprising a target for projectiles or missiles and an acceleration element such as elastic band, spring, and bow-and-arrow wherein said target is incorporated with an attachment e...	09/04/1979
3970308	Ring, ball and cone retrieval apparatus A toy and game set of elements in which there is a major base in the form of a hollow truncated cone with a lower brim, adapted for being held in the hand of the player and including an annular ring member which is to be normally seated on the cone body s...	07/20/1976
3970307	Target, projectile and centrifugal projector A game of skill playable upon any terrain and incorporating a shaft for slinging a releasably engaged projectile toward a randomly positioned goal is disclosed. The shaft has a lateral spur extending outwardly. The projectile has a plurality of surfaces, ...	07/20/1976

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