Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1975-10-10
1976-11-09
Oechsle, Anton O.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273113, A63B 7102
Patent
active
039907023
ABSTRACT:
A paddle or racquet and ball combination is disclosed that is characterized by the provision of a plurality of ball-retaining holes in the face of the racquet having indicia representing a different game on each side arranged in a relationship to the difficulty in catching the ball therein when it is caught on the racquet by a player. The racquet has a flange around its periphery with one or more protruding tabs that are adapted to receive and hold conforming overlays or panels bearing different indicia whereby the racquet and ball combination can be used to play a number of games. In one embodiment, a single tab is used to hold one or more overlays or panels of thin sheet material and the panels are provided with a neck portion that extends into the handle whereby the neck portion is in a natural position to be held by the thumb of the player. The device can be used for such games as baseball, number games, tennis and bowling. In another embodiment, the tab or tabs used to retain the overlays are so shaped and positioned as to deflect the ball and cause erratic rolling about the face of the racquet thereby increasing the dexterity required to score. Also a feature of the invention is the provision of a beveled or rounded inside surface on the peripheral flange against which the ball rolls and bounces. The device can be used either as an amusement or educational toy.
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patent: 293573 (1884-02-01), Greenough
patent: 1560026 (1925-11-01), Dickson
patent: 2409373 (1946-10-01), Mautner
patent: 3188087 (1965-06-01), Larson
patent: 3563550 (1971-02-01), Saunders
patent: 3647215 (1972-03-01), Sterlicchi
Oechsle Anton O.
Siskind Marvin
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