Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1990-08-24
1992-03-24
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273344, 446 49, A63B 6500, A63B 6700
Patent
active
050981099
ABSTRACT:
A parachute game includes a hand-tossable parachute assembly that is held by a player and is tossed at a target hoop. The parachute assembly comprises at least one hemispherical canopy attached to a body portion by a number of conically arrayed cords. The body portion includes at least one ring at its top end for cord attachment. In one embodiment, the body portion includes axially-placed stabilizing vanes. At its bottom side, the body portion may have defined therein a concave depression to assist in retarding the free fall of the body as it travels through the air.
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