Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1996-09-20
1999-08-10
Graham, Mark S.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
473435, 473454, 473471, 273127C, A63B 6900
Patent
active
059346795
ABSTRACT:
A bounce back hockey net for use with a hockey puck is disclosed. The hockey net includes a three dimensional frame defining a target area and an elastomeric sheet secured to the frame. The elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations positioned over at least 50% of the surface area of the sheet. The elastomeric sheet flexes upon being struck by the hockey puck and bounces the hockey puck back from the hockey net. A sports apparatus for bouncing back a sports object after the sports object strikes the sports apparatus is also disclosed. The sports apparatus includes a frame defining an opening therethrough and an elastomeric sheet stretched about the frame and covering the opening. The elastomeric sheet is perforated with a plurality of perforations through the sheet and is secured to the frame. The elastomeric sheet flexes upon being struck by the sports object and bounces the sports object back from the sports apparatus. A method of building a sports apparatus for bouncing back a sports object and a hand-held sports racket for striking a sports object are also disclosed. Other embodiments and features of the invention are also disclosed.
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