CA1181446A - Playing ball construction and games therefor - Google Patents
Playing ball construction and games thereforInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B43/00—Balls with special arrangements
- A63B43/04—Balls with special arrangements with an eccentric centre of gravity; with mechanism for changing the centre of gravity
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
- A63B2208/12—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player specially adapted for children
Abstract
"PLAYING BALL CONSTRUCTION AND GAMES THEREFOR"
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Ball with lead or steel shot, weights, liquid or the like are pitched or rolled towards a board such as a crokinole or naughts and crosses board and remain rela-tively stationary once they have landed. The board is up-wardly inclined and contains dividers extending upwardly therefrom in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board. The balls may have a fixed weight so that wires can be applied when rolling such as required for lawn bowling type games. When used with steel shot or the like, they can be played onto a magnetized board which will hold them in place or alternatively, a flexible fabric or plastic bag type ball can include steel shot or the like and can be pitched onto a magnetized board. The balls constructed in accordance with this invention can be used for any game which utilizes a ball.
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Ball with lead or steel shot, weights, liquid or the like are pitched or rolled towards a board such as a crokinole or naughts and crosses board and remain rela-tively stationary once they have landed. The board is up-wardly inclined and contains dividers extending upwardly therefrom in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board. The balls may have a fixed weight so that wires can be applied when rolling such as required for lawn bowling type games. When used with steel shot or the like, they can be played onto a magnetized board which will hold them in place or alternatively, a flexible fabric or plastic bag type ball can include steel shot or the like and can be pitched onto a magnetized board. The balls constructed in accordance with this invention can be used for any game which utilizes a ball.
Description
-PLAYING BALL CONSTRUCTION AND GAMES THEREFOR
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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This invention relates to new and useful improve-ments in playing balls and games therefore, particularly balls and games designed primarily for use in the field of geriatrics in order to assist in providing physical and social activities to elderly people.
They can be used also for physically and men-tally handicapped people, people who require occupational 10 therapy, children and can also be used in the recreati.on room of any home or club, or outdoors, depending upon cir-cumstances.
Conventional balls such as tennis balls, rubber balls and the like, although relatively lightweight, can 15 be hit or thrown a considerable distance which requires much effort for elderly or handicapped personnel.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these disadvan-tages by providing a bali. which behaves in a different 20 manner from a conventional ball upon being rolled, tossed, kicked, batted, thrown by hand or thrown by a mechanical device.
The ball has as a principal characteristic - -thereof, the ability to quickly come to a stable position and remain in a state of relative stability after it has been propelled by any of the above methods. In addition, a further embodiment of the ball can be used for certain games where the ball is rolled on an even textured surface in a straight, a right or a lefthand curving path.
A further advantage of the ball is that it can be manufactured in any size or weight desired, depending upon the game being played.
In accordance with the invention there is pro-vided a combination for playing a game comprising a ball having an outer flexible resilient enclosing envelope and a comminuted material inside the envelope which is free to move within the envelope, and a target board having a front edge and an upper surface and including means for supporting the board such that the front edge thereof can rest upon the ground with the upper surface inclined up-wardly away from said front edge, a plurality of dividers extending upwardly from said upper surface in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board to de-Eine a plurality of compartments each adapted to receive said ball whereby the ball can roll from the ground onto said board to enter one of said compartments.
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Another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a ball of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and other-wise well suited to t'ne purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to w'nich this invention relates as this specification pro-ceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawlngs forming a part hereof, which in-cludes a description of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention in which:
DF~SCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
,_ Figure 1 is a cross sectional view of one em-bodiment of the ball.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of an alter-native embodiment showing the ball in position to be rolled with a left hand curve.
Figure 2A is a view similar to Figure 2, but showing the ball in a position to be rolled with a right hand curve.
Figure 3 is a cross sectional view of an alter-native embodiment.
Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of a yet further embodiment.
Figure 5 is a plan view of a board with which the ball can be used.
Figure 6 is a cross sectional side elevation of Figure 5.
Fi~ure 7 is a plan view of a board of a further ~ame with which the ball can be used.
Figure 8 is a side elevation of Figure 7.
Figures 9, 10 and 11 are schematic plan views of a naughts and crosses type board to which numbers, letters or the like may be attached either permanently or detachably for educational purposes.
Figure 12 is a cross sectional view of a plastic or fabric bag type ball with shot or steel balls therein.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESC~IPTION
The ball used for most ~ames consists of a hollow spherical rubber ball or enclosing envelope which rnay be made of vulcanized rubber or rnay be finished such as a tennis ball and is illustrated in the accompanying drawings by reference character 10. In the embodiment sh~wn in Figure 1, a quantity of lead shot or other fluent material 11 is placed within the hollow ball as illustrated in Figure 1. Instead of le~d shot, mercury, iron filings, 4~6 li~uid, pebbles or the like may be utilized. ~owever, lead shot is preferable for most purposes and of course the lead shot should be comprised of smooth spherical pel-lets which will flow smoothly within the ball when the ball is rotated. To further enhance the smooth flow of the shot within the ball when rotated, a quantity of light oil may be added~
Further control of the ball when rotated, may be controlled by the provision of a plurality of evenly dis-tributed obstructions such as pins 12 extending inwardly from the inner surface of the ball or other such obstruc-tions may be used. It can readily be seen that when the ball is propelled~ once it strikes the ground, it rapidly approaches a stable condition and remains in that condition.
~5 This means that the ball can be thrown, pitched or tossed and as soon as it lands, the distance travelled will be extremely lir,lited thus making it particularly applicable Eor use indoors. The ball preferably should contain air or any other inert gas, under sufficient pressure to main-tain its spherical shape when rolled on a relatively even surface such as a floor, a carpeted floor or a bowling green.
Although a ball such as a hollow rubber ball is illustrated, nevertheless other balls may be constructed utilizin~ a similar principle.
For example, in the game of billiards, a very smooth rolling ball is required and such a ball may be made by using a metal or plastic ball with a smooth sphe-rical surface on the outside and a quantity of liquid mer-cury on the inside. As hereinbefore described, the slow-ing down effect of the mercury may be increased by pro-viding on the inner surface of the ball, a uniform pat-tern of the obstacles to decrease the speed of flow. Such obstacles also permit the use of a fluid such as water or oil.
Alternatively, a solid die 13 may be loosely enclosed within the ball 10 as illustrated in Figure 3 or a smaller solid ball having ten or more flat surfaces.
While such a ball will not roll as smoothly as the ball il-lustrated in Figure 1, nevertheless it can be used under certain conditions.
Figures 2 and 2A show a ball similar to that illustrated in Figure 1 with the exception that a small Eixed wei~lt 14 is provided on the inner surface of the ball at a specific location as clearly illustrated.
This smooth flat weight is fastened in a perma-nent position and should be of such shape as to present the minimum of interference to the smooth flow of the material -~8~6 11 within the ball, when the ball is rotated.
From the foregoing it can readily be seen that when the ball is rolled from the hand with a fixed weight at the apex of the ball, it will tend to pursue a straight course. When rolled with the fixed weight on the left side as illustrated in Figure 2, it will tend to pursue a path curving to the left of the player. Conversely~ when rolled with the fixed weight on the right hand side as shown in Figure 2A, it will tend to pursue a path curving to the ri~ht.
The aforementioned balls may be adapted for use in many ordinary games such as ground hockey, baseball, soccer, lawn bowllng, carpet bowling, billiards, snooker and the like and bowling. A home practice ball for five lS pin or ten pin bowlers could be used either of the same or a smaller size and the accepted weight could be achieved by placing the required weight of metal shot, sand or other r,~aterial wit'nin the hollow ball.
It will also be noted that the ball illustrated in Figure 1 can be thrown against any availab~e wall w:ith-out likely injury to the wall and with the air pressure at suitable levels, should return to the person throwing the ball.
In ground hockey and soccer, this new ball would ~814~
means less running after the ball and more skill in passing.
It would make for more skill and less endurance and would prolong the playing life of highly skilled players. Fur-thermore, it would also be suitable to the capacities of all the players.
In cricket, this new ball would greatly reduce the time consumed in running &fter balls which are not caught and the effect obtained by a competent bowler might well produce a very novel and more interesting garne of cricket.
If used in playing soccer 9 the impact of the weight inside the ball, should the ball strike the head or other vulnerable part of the player's body, might cause some injury. To provide for this possibility, reference should be made to Figure 4 which shows the outer ball 10 together with an inner ball 14 carrying the fluent material 11 and separated from the outer ball 14 by means of a layer of sponge rubber 15 which may be app]ied as a covering to the inner ball 1~.
~0 Reference to Figures 5 and 6 show one type of ~,ame which is particularly suitable for use with a ball of the type illustrated and described in Figure 1.
It is a form of cro'~inole and may be played by one or more persons.
g The playing board is a rectangular board lo and preferably square. A base 17 extends rearwardly from the front edge 18 of the board 16 and a rear wall 19 permits the upper board 16 to present an inclined surface when placed on a relatively flat surface.
A plurality of concentric rings 20 are secured to the surface of the board 16 and extend upwardly there-from as shown in Figure 6 thus defining annular channels
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
. .
This invention relates to new and useful improve-ments in playing balls and games therefore, particularly balls and games designed primarily for use in the field of geriatrics in order to assist in providing physical and social activities to elderly people.
They can be used also for physically and men-tally handicapped people, people who require occupational 10 therapy, children and can also be used in the recreati.on room of any home or club, or outdoors, depending upon cir-cumstances.
Conventional balls such as tennis balls, rubber balls and the like, although relatively lightweight, can 15 be hit or thrown a considerable distance which requires much effort for elderly or handicapped personnel.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes these disadvan-tages by providing a bali. which behaves in a different 20 manner from a conventional ball upon being rolled, tossed, kicked, batted, thrown by hand or thrown by a mechanical device.
The ball has as a principal characteristic - -thereof, the ability to quickly come to a stable position and remain in a state of relative stability after it has been propelled by any of the above methods. In addition, a further embodiment of the ball can be used for certain games where the ball is rolled on an even textured surface in a straight, a right or a lefthand curving path.
A further advantage of the ball is that it can be manufactured in any size or weight desired, depending upon the game being played.
In accordance with the invention there is pro-vided a combination for playing a game comprising a ball having an outer flexible resilient enclosing envelope and a comminuted material inside the envelope which is free to move within the envelope, and a target board having a front edge and an upper surface and including means for supporting the board such that the front edge thereof can rest upon the ground with the upper surface inclined up-wardly away from said front edge, a plurality of dividers extending upwardly from said upper surface in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board to de-Eine a plurality of compartments each adapted to receive said ball whereby the ball can roll from the ground onto said board to enter one of said compartments.
~L~8~
Another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a ball of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and other-wise well suited to t'ne purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to w'nich this invention relates as this specification pro-ceeds, the invention is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawlngs forming a part hereof, which in-cludes a description of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention in which:
DF~SCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
,_ Figure 1 is a cross sectional view of one em-bodiment of the ball.
Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of an alter-native embodiment showing the ball in position to be rolled with a left hand curve.
Figure 2A is a view similar to Figure 2, but showing the ball in a position to be rolled with a right hand curve.
Figure 3 is a cross sectional view of an alter-native embodiment.
Figure 4 is a cross sectional view of a yet further embodiment.
Figure 5 is a plan view of a board with which the ball can be used.
Figure 6 is a cross sectional side elevation of Figure 5.
Fi~ure 7 is a plan view of a board of a further ~ame with which the ball can be used.
Figure 8 is a side elevation of Figure 7.
Figures 9, 10 and 11 are schematic plan views of a naughts and crosses type board to which numbers, letters or the like may be attached either permanently or detachably for educational purposes.
Figure 12 is a cross sectional view of a plastic or fabric bag type ball with shot or steel balls therein.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESC~IPTION
The ball used for most ~ames consists of a hollow spherical rubber ball or enclosing envelope which rnay be made of vulcanized rubber or rnay be finished such as a tennis ball and is illustrated in the accompanying drawings by reference character 10. In the embodiment sh~wn in Figure 1, a quantity of lead shot or other fluent material 11 is placed within the hollow ball as illustrated in Figure 1. Instead of le~d shot, mercury, iron filings, 4~6 li~uid, pebbles or the like may be utilized. ~owever, lead shot is preferable for most purposes and of course the lead shot should be comprised of smooth spherical pel-lets which will flow smoothly within the ball when the ball is rotated. To further enhance the smooth flow of the shot within the ball when rotated, a quantity of light oil may be added~
Further control of the ball when rotated, may be controlled by the provision of a plurality of evenly dis-tributed obstructions such as pins 12 extending inwardly from the inner surface of the ball or other such obstruc-tions may be used. It can readily be seen that when the ball is propelled~ once it strikes the ground, it rapidly approaches a stable condition and remains in that condition.
~5 This means that the ball can be thrown, pitched or tossed and as soon as it lands, the distance travelled will be extremely lir,lited thus making it particularly applicable Eor use indoors. The ball preferably should contain air or any other inert gas, under sufficient pressure to main-tain its spherical shape when rolled on a relatively even surface such as a floor, a carpeted floor or a bowling green.
Although a ball such as a hollow rubber ball is illustrated, nevertheless other balls may be constructed utilizin~ a similar principle.
For example, in the game of billiards, a very smooth rolling ball is required and such a ball may be made by using a metal or plastic ball with a smooth sphe-rical surface on the outside and a quantity of liquid mer-cury on the inside. As hereinbefore described, the slow-ing down effect of the mercury may be increased by pro-viding on the inner surface of the ball, a uniform pat-tern of the obstacles to decrease the speed of flow. Such obstacles also permit the use of a fluid such as water or oil.
Alternatively, a solid die 13 may be loosely enclosed within the ball 10 as illustrated in Figure 3 or a smaller solid ball having ten or more flat surfaces.
While such a ball will not roll as smoothly as the ball il-lustrated in Figure 1, nevertheless it can be used under certain conditions.
Figures 2 and 2A show a ball similar to that illustrated in Figure 1 with the exception that a small Eixed wei~lt 14 is provided on the inner surface of the ball at a specific location as clearly illustrated.
This smooth flat weight is fastened in a perma-nent position and should be of such shape as to present the minimum of interference to the smooth flow of the material -~8~6 11 within the ball, when the ball is rotated.
From the foregoing it can readily be seen that when the ball is rolled from the hand with a fixed weight at the apex of the ball, it will tend to pursue a straight course. When rolled with the fixed weight on the left side as illustrated in Figure 2, it will tend to pursue a path curving to the left of the player. Conversely~ when rolled with the fixed weight on the right hand side as shown in Figure 2A, it will tend to pursue a path curving to the ri~ht.
The aforementioned balls may be adapted for use in many ordinary games such as ground hockey, baseball, soccer, lawn bowllng, carpet bowling, billiards, snooker and the like and bowling. A home practice ball for five lS pin or ten pin bowlers could be used either of the same or a smaller size and the accepted weight could be achieved by placing the required weight of metal shot, sand or other r,~aterial wit'nin the hollow ball.
It will also be noted that the ball illustrated in Figure 1 can be thrown against any availab~e wall w:ith-out likely injury to the wall and with the air pressure at suitable levels, should return to the person throwing the ball.
In ground hockey and soccer, this new ball would ~814~
means less running after the ball and more skill in passing.
It would make for more skill and less endurance and would prolong the playing life of highly skilled players. Fur-thermore, it would also be suitable to the capacities of all the players.
In cricket, this new ball would greatly reduce the time consumed in running &fter balls which are not caught and the effect obtained by a competent bowler might well produce a very novel and more interesting garne of cricket.
If used in playing soccer 9 the impact of the weight inside the ball, should the ball strike the head or other vulnerable part of the player's body, might cause some injury. To provide for this possibility, reference should be made to Figure 4 which shows the outer ball 10 together with an inner ball 14 carrying the fluent material 11 and separated from the outer ball 14 by means of a layer of sponge rubber 15 which may be app]ied as a covering to the inner ball 1~.
~0 Reference to Figures 5 and 6 show one type of ~,ame which is particularly suitable for use with a ball of the type illustrated and described in Figure 1.
It is a form of cro'~inole and may be played by one or more persons.
g The playing board is a rectangular board lo and preferably square. A base 17 extends rearwardly from the front edge 18 of the board 16 and a rear wall 19 permits the upper board 16 to present an inclined surface when placed on a relatively flat surface.
A plurality of concentric rings 20 are secured to the surface of the board 16 and extend upwardly there-from as shown in Figure 6 thus defining annular channels
2:L.
The game is played by rolling a ball such as that illustrated in Figure 1, by hand onto the playlng board from a prescribed distance. It will be appreciated that the upper surfaces of the rings 20 are only Just proud of the surface of the board 1~ so ~hat they permit the balls to be rolled across the rings and into the annu-lar spaces and as the rings vary in circumference, the smaller rings can carry a larger score as illustrated.
Figures 7 and 8 show a similar type board inas-much as a base 17A is provided with an inclined upper sur-face 16A extending rearwardly from the front edge 18A. A
more steeply inclined backboard 22 is provided supported by rear wall 23, all of which is clearly illustrated.
A "Naughts and Crosses" board or configuration collectively designated 24 is formed upon the upper surface 16A by the provision of a grid pattern 25 formed by strips 26 and other strips 27 perpendicular thereto with the upper edges 28 raised above the surface of the board 16A.
The dividers or partitions define nine equal squares, the dimensions of which are just slightly larger than the diameter of the balls. This enables the balls to be tossed or rolled onto the board with the object being similar to that of the conventional ~ame. The more steeply inclined backboard 22 permits a ball passing over the grid to roll back down the incline and come to rest in one of the squares comprising the grip pattern 25. Also, the grid may be partially recessed in the surface oE the board 16 so that balls may roll across a ball already in one of the squares 9 Up the incline 22 and back down to enter an empty square.
II1 both oE the board games, a backstop 16A may be added to prevent balls from rolling beyond the back of the board. These balls will then fall through apertures 16B and collect in one location below the board for easy recovery at t'ne end of the player's turn.
It has also been found that the use oE these balls and the boards associated therewith are particularly applicable for use with mentally handicapped people such as retardates. Furthermore, they can be used by young chil-dren, not only for pleasure but also for educational pur-poses.
As an example, the board illustrated in the drawings in Figures 5 through 8 may be provided with a magnetized layer 29 at least in the area enclosed by the outer ring 20 insofar as the board of Figures 5 and 6 is concerned and within the rectangle ~5 shown in Figures 7 and 8.
By utilizing a magnetizable material such as steel shot, iron filings, either alone or within a liquid, or the like, the balls may be rolled or pitched towards the board and will tend to adhere once they strike the playing surface wit'nin the boundaries hereinbefore des-cribed. Other numbers such as those indicated by refer-ence character 30 may be permanently or detachably placed within the rings of the board in Figures 5 and 6 and may take the form of Elexible magnetized discs or the like and a variety of numbers and/or letters exemplified by those shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11, may be temporarily affixed ~0 within the squares of the board illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. This enables the players, particularly small chil-dren, to advance their education while playing a "fun" type game. The magnetized portion of the boards may be accom-plished by many ways, but one of the best ways known to -applicant is by use of the flexible magnetized plastic sheet material readily available and manufactured by 3M
Company.
Figure 12 shows a bag~type ball 31 whicln is particularly suitable for use with the magnetized boards hereinabove described. It may consist of a flexible bag of plastic or fabric identified by reference character 32 containing a plurality of small spherical steel balls 33 or alternatively, iron filings either dry or suspended with-in a liquid such as oil or the like thus making the bag-type ball 31, magnetically attractable so tha~ it will tend to adhere to the magnetized portion of the boards.
In all cases, the weighted element 11, 13 or 33 movably shifts the centre of gravity of the ball from the centre thereof to the surface and effects the operating characteristics of the ball, depending upon the construc-tion thereof and the method of use.
Referring back to the numbers 30 illustrated in Fi~ure 5, upon the crokinole board, the following number-ing and/or lettering are examples of the type of detach-able labelLing that can be utilized:
a - b - c - d :~L8~
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be in~erpreted as illus trative only and not in a limiting sense.
The game is played by rolling a ball such as that illustrated in Figure 1, by hand onto the playlng board from a prescribed distance. It will be appreciated that the upper surfaces of the rings 20 are only Just proud of the surface of the board 1~ so ~hat they permit the balls to be rolled across the rings and into the annu-lar spaces and as the rings vary in circumference, the smaller rings can carry a larger score as illustrated.
Figures 7 and 8 show a similar type board inas-much as a base 17A is provided with an inclined upper sur-face 16A extending rearwardly from the front edge 18A. A
more steeply inclined backboard 22 is provided supported by rear wall 23, all of which is clearly illustrated.
A "Naughts and Crosses" board or configuration collectively designated 24 is formed upon the upper surface 16A by the provision of a grid pattern 25 formed by strips 26 and other strips 27 perpendicular thereto with the upper edges 28 raised above the surface of the board 16A.
The dividers or partitions define nine equal squares, the dimensions of which are just slightly larger than the diameter of the balls. This enables the balls to be tossed or rolled onto the board with the object being similar to that of the conventional ~ame. The more steeply inclined backboard 22 permits a ball passing over the grid to roll back down the incline and come to rest in one of the squares comprising the grip pattern 25. Also, the grid may be partially recessed in the surface oE the board 16 so that balls may roll across a ball already in one of the squares 9 Up the incline 22 and back down to enter an empty square.
II1 both oE the board games, a backstop 16A may be added to prevent balls from rolling beyond the back of the board. These balls will then fall through apertures 16B and collect in one location below the board for easy recovery at t'ne end of the player's turn.
It has also been found that the use oE these balls and the boards associated therewith are particularly applicable for use with mentally handicapped people such as retardates. Furthermore, they can be used by young chil-dren, not only for pleasure but also for educational pur-poses.
As an example, the board illustrated in the drawings in Figures 5 through 8 may be provided with a magnetized layer 29 at least in the area enclosed by the outer ring 20 insofar as the board of Figures 5 and 6 is concerned and within the rectangle ~5 shown in Figures 7 and 8.
By utilizing a magnetizable material such as steel shot, iron filings, either alone or within a liquid, or the like, the balls may be rolled or pitched towards the board and will tend to adhere once they strike the playing surface wit'nin the boundaries hereinbefore des-cribed. Other numbers such as those indicated by refer-ence character 30 may be permanently or detachably placed within the rings of the board in Figures 5 and 6 and may take the form of Elexible magnetized discs or the like and a variety of numbers and/or letters exemplified by those shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11, may be temporarily affixed ~0 within the squares of the board illustrated in Figures 7 and 8. This enables the players, particularly small chil-dren, to advance their education while playing a "fun" type game. The magnetized portion of the boards may be accom-plished by many ways, but one of the best ways known to -applicant is by use of the flexible magnetized plastic sheet material readily available and manufactured by 3M
Company.
Figure 12 shows a bag~type ball 31 whicln is particularly suitable for use with the magnetized boards hereinabove described. It may consist of a flexible bag of plastic or fabric identified by reference character 32 containing a plurality of small spherical steel balls 33 or alternatively, iron filings either dry or suspended with-in a liquid such as oil or the like thus making the bag-type ball 31, magnetically attractable so tha~ it will tend to adhere to the magnetized portion of the boards.
In all cases, the weighted element 11, 13 or 33 movably shifts the centre of gravity of the ball from the centre thereof to the surface and effects the operating characteristics of the ball, depending upon the construc-tion thereof and the method of use.
Referring back to the numbers 30 illustrated in Fi~ure 5, upon the crokinole board, the following number-ing and/or lettering are examples of the type of detach-able labelLing that can be utilized:
a - b - c - d :~L8~
Since various modifications can be made in my invention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall be in~erpreted as illus trative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims
CLAIMS:
(l) A combination for playing a game comprising a ball having an outer flexible resilient enclosing envelope and a comminuted material inside the envelope which is free to move within the envelope, and a target board having a front edge and an upper surface and includ-ing means for supporting the board such that the front edge thereof can rest upon the ground with the upper surface inclined upwardly away from said front edge, a plurality of dividers extending upwardly from said upper surface in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board to define a plurality of compartments each adapted to re-ceive said ball whereby the ball can roll from the ground onto said board to enter one of said compartments.
(2) A combination according to Claim 1 where-in the board includes a first section on which said dividers are mounted and a second section inclined at a steeper angle than the first section and positioned on the opposite side of said first section relative to said front edge.
(3) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the edge of the board opposite said front edge includes a stop member extending across said edge to prevent the ball passing over the edge.
(4) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the board includes an opening parallel to said front edge and on the side of said dividers opposite to said front edge the opening being arranged such that the ball can pass therethrough to the underside of the board.
(5) A combination according to Claim 3 includ-ing an opening immediately adjacent said stop member, parallel thereto and extending across the board whereby the ball after hitting the stop member passes through the opening to the underside of the board.
(6) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the dividers and ball are arranged such that a further ball rolling on said board and engaging a ball in a com-partment rolls over said ball to enter a further compart-ment.
(7) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material is in a liquid.
(8) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material is in a liquid.
(9) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material comprises lead shot.
(10) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material comprises lead shot.
(11) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material comprises steel balls.
(12) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material comprises steel balls.
(13) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 whereinsaid board at least within the area defined by said dividers, is magnetic, said comminuted material of said ball being magnetically attractable.
(14) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 whereinsaid board at least within the area defined by said dividers, is magnetic, said comminuted material of said ball being magnetically attractable.
(15) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 which includes a plurality of substantially equally spaced and distributed obstacles extending inwardly from the inner surface of said envelope and assisting in the con-trol of the movement of said ball.
(16) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 which includes a plurality of substantially equally spaced and distributed obstacles extending inwardly from the inner surface of said envelope and assisting in the con-trol of the movement of said ball.
(l) A combination for playing a game comprising a ball having an outer flexible resilient enclosing envelope and a comminuted material inside the envelope which is free to move within the envelope, and a target board having a front edge and an upper surface and includ-ing means for supporting the board such that the front edge thereof can rest upon the ground with the upper surface inclined upwardly away from said front edge, a plurality of dividers extending upwardly from said upper surface in both the transverse and lengthwise directions of the board to define a plurality of compartments each adapted to re-ceive said ball whereby the ball can roll from the ground onto said board to enter one of said compartments.
(2) A combination according to Claim 1 where-in the board includes a first section on which said dividers are mounted and a second section inclined at a steeper angle than the first section and positioned on the opposite side of said first section relative to said front edge.
(3) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the edge of the board opposite said front edge includes a stop member extending across said edge to prevent the ball passing over the edge.
(4) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the board includes an opening parallel to said front edge and on the side of said dividers opposite to said front edge the opening being arranged such that the ball can pass therethrough to the underside of the board.
(5) A combination according to Claim 3 includ-ing an opening immediately adjacent said stop member, parallel thereto and extending across the board whereby the ball after hitting the stop member passes through the opening to the underside of the board.
(6) A combination according to Claim 1 wherein the dividers and ball are arranged such that a further ball rolling on said board and engaging a ball in a com-partment rolls over said ball to enter a further compart-ment.
(7) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material is in a liquid.
(8) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material is in a liquid.
(9) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material comprises lead shot.
(10) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material comprises lead shot.
(11) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 in which said comminuted material comprises steel balls.
(12) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 in which said comminuted material comprises steel balls.
(13) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 whereinsaid board at least within the area defined by said dividers, is magnetic, said comminuted material of said ball being magnetically attractable.
(14) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 whereinsaid board at least within the area defined by said dividers, is magnetic, said comminuted material of said ball being magnetically attractable.
(15) A combination according to Claim 1, 2 or 3 which includes a plurality of substantially equally spaced and distributed obstacles extending inwardly from the inner surface of said envelope and assisting in the con-trol of the movement of said ball.
(16) A combination according to Claim 4, 5 or 6 which includes a plurality of substantially equally spaced and distributed obstacles extending inwardly from the inner surface of said envelope and assisting in the con-trol of the movement of said ball.
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