Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Simulated game
Patent
1998-04-16
1999-10-19
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Simulated game
273396, A63B 6700
Patent
active
059675195
ABSTRACT:
A device to enable people to play the sports game of step/curb ball at virtually any site (location). The unit is designed to be filled with water to impart mass, density and stability so that resilient (rubber, tennis, ect.). Balls thrown (pitched) at it will be reflected onto the field of play at high velocities and long distances-creating a multitude of Baseball-like situations ranging from "strike-outs" to "grand-slam home runs". This portable set of steps will have a removable, netted backstop to prevent errantly-thrown and/or deflected balls from travelling behind the unit into foul territory. Retractable foul lines will emanate from the base unit, by means of spool mechanisms affixed to each of two (2) molded angular projections positioned at each front-side of the base unit just above ground level. When these foul lines are unwound from their spool mechanisms, they will automatically form the prescribed boundaries/dimensions of the Baseball-like playing field. The unit will also have pre-molded features such as handles to easily transport the game, port holes to conveniently enable the unit to be filled with and emptied of water, four feet composed of molded nubs to protect and further stabilize the base of the unit. Moreover, the backstop netting will have an integral pouch located in its approximate center to create additional game situations.
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patent: 5531449 (1996-07-01), Denton
Cumberland Bernard Wayne
Holmes Richard W.
Patti Richard
Cumberland Bernard Wayne
Grieb William H.
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