US20110074109A1 - Ring toss game and equipment therefor - Google Patents
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Abstract
A tossing game includes playing equipment. The playing equipment includes a first pair of propelling sticks and a tossable ring member. The first pair of propelling sticks include a proximal handle portion, a distal portion and a guard portion. The tossable ring member include a central aperture. The distal portion of the propelling sticks are sized and configured for being received within the central aperture of the ring member.
Description
- The present invention relates to a game, and in particular, a game that enables a participant to toss a ring over a distance; and the equipment used to play the game. Although this game can be played indoors, it is particularly well-suited for outdoor play.
- Catch and throw games have been popular for many years. Along with organized multi-player team games, such as baseball and lacrosse, other catch and throw games exist that can be played with a smaller number of players, such as one or two people.
- One of the most popular catch and throw games is the tossing of a Frisbee® flying disc. Other games that involve the tossing of an object from one person to another, or at a target include such games as Cornhole, horseshoes, and bocce. Although the above-referenced games do perform their intended functions well, and entertain those playing the games, room for improvement and alternative games exist.
- In particular, room for improvement exists in the creation of a game that requires the user to develop a different set of skills while tossing an object that is different than either the flying disc, soft sack, horseshoe or ball of currently existing toss games such as Frisbee, Cornhole, horseshoes or bocce. It is therefore one object of the present invention to create such a game.
- In accordance with the present invention, a tossing game is provided that includes playing equipment. The playing equipment comprises a first pair of propelling sticks and a tossable ring member. The first pair of propelling sticks includes a proximal handle portion, a distal portion and a guard portion. The tossable ring member includes a central aperture, wherein the distal portion of the propelling sticks are sized and configured for being received within the central aperture of the ring member.
- Preferably, the distal portions of each of the propelling sticks includes a first end disposed adjacent to the proximal portion and a second end. The distal portion is tapered between the first and second end so that the first end has a larger diameter than the second end. The guard member is preferably disposed on an axis that is generally perpendicular to the major axis of the proximal and distal portions.
- The ring member preferably includes a radially inner portion, a radially outer portion, and a central portion disposed between the radially outer and radially inner portions. An indicia member may be affixed to the central portion to either help the ring member become more easily visible to the user, or else, become more easily distinguishable among a plurality of ring members.
- Preferably, the central portion includes a channel portion disposed between a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion. The indicia member preferably comprises a luminous indicia member, such as a light stick that is capable of glowing, for permitting the ring member to be seen in the dark.
- Also in accordance with the present invention a method of playing a tossing game is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing playing equipment for the game that include a first pair of propelling sticks for a first player and a second pair of propelling stick for a second player. The playing equipment also includes a ring member that is tossable between the first player and first propelling sticks, and the second player and second propelling sticks. Each pair of propelling sticks includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion includes a first end disposed relatively closer to the proximal portion, and a second end disposed relatively further away from the proximal end portion. The ring member includes a radially inwardly facing portion that defines a central aperture.
- The central aperture of the ring member is caused to receive the distal portions of each of the first pair of propelling sticks, so that the ring member is disposed relatively closer to the first end of the distal portion than to the second end of the distal portion.
- The first user then holds the proximal end portion of each of the first pair of ring member containing propelling sticks in a manner wherein the respective first ends of the distal portions of the propelling sticks are relatively closer together than the respective second ends of the propelling sticks. The user then moves the position of the propelling sticks to a launch position, wherein the second ends of the propelling sticks are relatively more closely positioned than the respective first ends of the distal portions, in a manner wherein the application of force by the propelling sticks against the radially inwardly facing portion of the ring member causes the ring member to move in a direction from the first end of the distal portion to the second end of the distal portion, and ultimately become launched off the second end of the distal portion of the propelling sticks, so as to become airborne.
- Preferably, once airborne, the second player can place the second ends of the second pair of propelling sticks that he is holding, in a position wherein the distance between the second ends of the distal portions of the second pair of apertures are separated by a distance less than the distance of the diameter of the central aperture of the ring member, so that the distal end portions of the pair of propelling sticks can be received into the central aperture of the ring member, so that the ring member may become placed upon the distal portions of the propelling sticks.
- In a most preferred embodiment of the present invention, four or more propelling sticks are provided, so that each of at least two players can each be given two propelling sticks. With each player having two propelling sticks, the rings can be tossed between players to create a catch and throw game involving the propelling sticks and the ring members.
- One feature of the present invention is that the present invention comprises a catch and throw game that differs from other catch and throw games, to provide a different game environment than other known catch and throw games. It is also a feature of a preferred embodiment that a lighting member can be added to the ring. This feature has the advantage of enabling the game to be played at night, and in the dark, thus extending the potential playing time for the game.
- These and other features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a review of the drawings and detailed description below, that represent the best mode of practicing the invention perceived presently by the Applicant.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a player holding the playing equipment of the game, and showing a first pair of propelling sticks and the ring member of the tossing game of the present invention; -
FIG. 2A is a side plan view of a propelling stick of the present invention; -
FIG. 2B is a top plan view of a propelling stick of the present invention; -
FIG. 2C is a sectional view taken along lines 2C-2C ofFIG. 2A ; -
FIG. 2D is a sectional view taken along lines 2D-2D ofFIG. 2D ; -
FIG. 3A is a bottom plan view of a ring member of the present invention; -
FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken alonglines 3B-3B ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 3C is a sectional view taken alonglines 3C-3C ofFIG. 3A ; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a propelling stick of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a propelling stick of the present invention, showing the proximal portion of the propelling stick being gripped by a hand of a user; -
FIG. 6 is a greatly enlarged view of the proximal end portion, guard portion, and first end of the distal portion of a propelling stick of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of an underside of the ring member of the present invention; -
FIG. 7A is a top plan view of the ring member of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective, bottom view of the ring member of the present invention, showing a tubular lighting strip partially inserted within the channel of the ring member; -
FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective exploded view of the ring member and the lighting member; -
FIG. 8B is a perspective view of a pair of propelling sticks (either first or second pair) in the hands of a user, wherein the sticks are in a “crossed sword” position; -
FIG. 9 is a progressive view showing a first stage of a propelling sticks and ring, when said propelling sticks are being used to toss the ring member; -
FIG. 10 comprises a top plan view of a box showing a complete equipment set comprising four propelling sticks and a ring member; -
FIG. 11 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 9 , showing the second stage of the throwing sequence wherein the propelling sticks are used to throw the ring; -
FIG. 12 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 11 , that shows the third stage of the launching of the ring member; -
FIG. 13 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 12 , that shows the fourth stage in the tossing motion, wherein the ring member has been tossed from, and has lost contact with the propelling stick; -
FIG. 14 is a progressive view, showing the first stage of the propelling sticks being used to pick up a ring member that has fallen upon the ground; -
FIG. 15 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 14 , showing a second pick up stage, wherein the ring member has been engaged onto the distal end portions of the distal portion of a pair of propelling sticks; -
FIG. 16 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 15 , showing the propelling sticks being moved to cause the ring member to move proximally, toward the guard members of the propelling sticks; -
FIG. 17 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 16 , showing the propelling sticks having been moved to cause the ring member to move proximally, so that the ring member is disposed adjacent to the guard members, and as such, is thereby in the preferred position from which to start the launch of the ring member; -
FIG. 18 is a progressive view, showing the first stage of the retrieval or “catching” of a ring, wherein the ring has landed, and is disposed on the distal ends of the distal portions of the propelling sticks; -
FIG. 19 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 18 , showing the propelling sticks having been moved, to thereby enable the ring to move closer toward the guard members of the propelling sticks of the present invention; and -
FIG. 20 is a progressive view, followingFIG. 19 , that shows the ring member being disposed generally on the proximal portion of the distal portion of the propelling members, in a position that will serve well as the start point for the launch of the ring, when the user decides to throw the ring using the propelling sticks. - A tossing
game 10 includes playing equipment. As shown in the figures, the playing equipment includes a first pair of propellingsticks stick 12 and second propellingstick 14. Each of the propellingsticks proximal portion 16, 18 adistal portion guard portion guard portion distal portions - The
proximal portion sticks hand grip portions 16 include paddedmembers members proximal portion 38 of the propellingsticks - The
distal portions proximal end 40, and which tapers down toward the second ordistal end 42, so that at thesecond end 42 the diameter Dd of the propellingsticks stick - The
distal portion like member 50, and preferably has a length of about 26 inches. - The
guard portion proximal handle portion portion guard portion members proximal portion propeller stick guard portions members FIG. 8B ) that extends perpendicular to the major axis AA of thesticks members outer surface 44 of theguard portion - Each of the
radially extending members guard portion outer surface 44guard member - The primary purpose of the
guard member ring 50 from sliding proximally passed theguard portion proximal portion sticks guard portion ring 50 on thedistal portions sticks - The
ring member 50 preferably comprises a ring that has an outer diameter ROD of approximately 6.5 inches and an inner diameter RID of approximately 5.625 inches. The ring member is preferably “U” shaped in cross section and includes an annular, axially-extending radially inwardly disposedinner wall 54, an annular, axially-extending radially outwardly disposedouter wall 56, and an annularradially extending wall 58 that comprises a middle portion and that extends between and is coupled to each of the inneraxially extending wall 54 and the outer axially extendingwall 56. - The inner
axially extending wall 54 and the outer axially extendingwall 56 are joined by the generally planarradially extending wall 58 that extends between the innerannular wall 54 and the outerannular wall 56 to define anannular channel 59.Channel 59 is sized for receiving a lighting member or other accessory or indicia as will be described in more detail below. Theradially extending wall 58 can include a plurality ofslots annular slot channel 59 from the side of the ring on which theradially extending wall 56 is disposed. - The open
sided channel 59 is defined by theinner surface 70 of the axially extending, radially outwardly facing surface of innerannular wall 54, the radially inwardly facinginner surface 74 outerannular wall 56, and theinner surface 78 of theradially extending wall 58. The central aperture of the ring is defined by the axially extending, radially inwardly facingsurface 55 of the inner, axially extendingannular wall member 54. - The
channel 59 preferably has an outer diameter of about 0.4375 inches; and an inner diameter of about 0.224 inches. Theannular channel 59 is provided for receiving one or more accessories. Probably, the most popular accessory that will be inserted into thisannular slot 59 is a light member. For example, “light stick”-type lighting member 80 (FIG. 8 ) having a width or outer diameter LSOD slightly less than the width of theslot member 59, and a having a length slightly less than the circumference of theslot member 59 can be bent to be inserted into the annular slot. - Although there is more than one formula and/or design for producing a suitable light stick, a common commercial light stick employs a solution of hydrogen peroxide that is kept separate from a solution of a phenyl oxalate ester together with a fluorescent dye. The color of the fluorescent dye determines the resulting color of the light stick when the chemical solutions are mixed. The basic premise of the reaction is that the reaction between the two chemicals releases enough energy to excite the electrons in the fluorescent dye. This causes the electrons to jump to a higher energy level and then fall back down and release light.
- Specifically, the chemical reaction works in the following manner. The hydrogen peroxide oxidizes the phenyl oxalate ester, to form phenol and an unstable peroxyacid ester. The unstable peroxyacid ester decomposes, resulting in phenol and a cyclic peroxy compound. The cyclic peroxy compound decomposes to carbon dioxide. This decomposition reaction releases the energy that excites the dye.
- When a light stick 80 (
FIGS. 8 and 8A ) is placed within theannular slot 59 and the chemicals therein are activated, thering 50 will glow and become “lit up”. When so lit up, thering 50 can be seen at night, thus enabling the player to use thering 50 to play the game in the dark at night. - In addition to the
light stick 80, non-lighted color indicia members can be placed into thechannel 59. The use of these colorized indicia members 83 (not shown) can comprise decals, stickers, and/or applique's, and have great utility when the device is used in competitive environments. For example, in competitive environments involving, for example, eight players, fourrings 50 can be used with each of the four rings having a different color. Through this vehicle, the four teams can keep track of theirparticular rings 50, by associating it with the particular color of theirindicia sticker 83. Additionally, when used in a non-competitive environment, the use of a particularcolor indicia member 83 can help closely spaced groups of players ensure that they can identify their ring, and not confuse it with the ring of another person. Another way to import a color indicia to thering 50 is through the choice of plastic color used to make thering 50. - The color of the
ring 50 can be seen preferably from both sides of thering 50, via the open side of thechannel 59 and that enables the color to be seen from one side of thering 50, and theslots radial wall 58 that enable the color to be seen from the opposite side of thering 50. - In addition to the light stick discussed above, other lighting members for lighting the
rings 50 can be used. For example, LEDs can be used to provide the light, rather than alight stick 80. - Additionally, there may be certain circumstances where some players desire that the ring be weighted differently than that obtained from the unitarily formed
plastic ring 50 as the weight of thering 50 affects the flight and propelling characteristics of thering 50. As such, theannular channel 59 provides a receptacle into which the user can add a weight to thering 50 to adjust the weight to the user's desired weight. Other adjustments to weight can be effected by changes made to size, materials, and dimension (e.g. thickness) of the ring. - Preferably, the propelling
sticks sticks - When designing the propelling
sticks distal portions stick ring 50. As such, a hollow, very thin walled tubular plastic material would likely not have sufficient durability to serve as thedistal portion sticks sticks sticks ring 50. In addition to the problems that would exist when thering 50 is being tossed, similar problems would exist when the ring is being caught on thesticks ring 50 hitting thesticks distal portions ring 50 engaging the sticks. Another method for strengthening the propelling sticks is to form the sticks with longitudinally extending ridges or diametrical members. - In order to use the equipment, the following procedure is employed.
- The most simple game to play with the
device 10 is to toss thering 50 between partners where you have two or more people. Another competitive game might be a target-type game. A target-type game, one might have a scoring hoop that may have a diameter of something between about one and four feet. The object of the game is similar to a Frisbee golf game, in that one would seek to use thesticks ring 50 into the targets with the fewest number of strokes. Another type of target type game is to create a target that includes a plurality of poles, wherein each of the plurality of poles has different diameters and positions, and accordingly is accorded different point values. - Another type of target game is a pass-through-type target game. A pass-through-type target game may be played on a tennis court, for example, where the tennis court includes two tennis nets rather than one. The two tennis nets would be disposed co-planarly and vertically offset, with one net being placed above the other net. The bottom of the upper net would be placed a certain predetermined distance above the top of the lower net to form a space (or gap) between the upper net and the lower net. The object of the game is to pass the ring from a first partner standing on the first side of the net, to the second partner standing on the second side of the net, by tossing the
ring 50 through the “space” formed between the upper and lower nets. - As a variation on the co-planar pair of tennis nets, a larger unitary tennis net could be used wherein the tennis net included a plurality of apertures of various sizes and dimensions, wherein the object of the game is to pass the ring between players on opposite sides of the tennis net, with the apertures in the tennis net providing the passageway through which the ring would have to pass from one player to another player.
- Another variation of this would be to use a single tennis net, and plurality of players. If the
ring 50 were fitted with a color changeable LED that was placed withinchannel 59, along with some programming feature for changing color of the LEDs, thering 50 could be programmed to change between a plurality of colors. For example, if there were four players, the changeable LED could change between four colors, with the particular color of the LED indicating to the players which particular player and/or which particular team is designated to catch thering 50. - One way to improve the attraction of the device is to be able to produce its components in a series of different colors. The use of different colors serves both an aesthetic purpose and a practical purpose. By producing both the
ring 50 and sticks 12, 14 in different colors, one can coordinate the playing equipment with particular teams. This color coordination is especially useful in competitions where more thanring 50 is being used, and also helps people keep their playing equipment differentiated from the playing equipment of others to thereby avoid disputes over who owns the particular item of playing equipment. - Turning now to
FIG. 10 , thebox system 77 is shown that is designed to package the game. It will be noted that preferably, foursticks box 77, and that thesticks ring 50 is also included as a part of the boxed set. - The manner with which the device can be used is best shown with reference to
FIGS. 9 , and 11-20. In particular, the reader's attention is first directed toFIGS. 9 , 11, 12 and 13, that comprise sequential drawings that help to illustrate the manner in which one uses the propellingsticks ring 50. Turning first toFIG. 9 , it will be noted that both sticks 12, 14 are received within the central aperture of thering 50. It will also be noted that the proximal portions of thesticks ring 50 is resting adjacent to the first (proximal) ends 40 of thedistal portions guard members sticks - Turning now to
FIG. 11 , it will be noted that the user's hands H have been moved further apart to thereby exert a radially directed force against the radially inwardly facing surface of thering 50. This results in thesticks proximal end 40 of thesticks FIG. 9 . It will also be noted that thering 50 has moved distally on thesticks sticks - Turning now to
FIG. 12 , it will be noted that the propellingsticks distal ends 42 and that thering 50 is disposed close to thedistal end sticks FIG. 12 , when compared toFIG. 11 , represents a progression of thering 50 in a distal direction along the propellingsticks - In
FIG. 13 , it will be noted that thesticks ring 50 to launch off the end, in the direction desired by the user. In this regard, it is shown that thering 50 has traveled away from the propellingsticks - Once the
ring 50 is so launched, the user then waits for thering 50 to be caught by the other player so that the second player may launch it back at the first player so that the first player may catch it, as will be described in more detail in connection withFIGS. 18-20 . -
FIGS. 18-20 illustrate the receiving sequence wherein the propellingsticks ring 50 that has been launched toward the user U. It will be noted that the position of the sticks inFIG. 18 is generally similar to that inFIG. 13 , insofar as the second ends 42 of the distal portion of thesticks ring 50 is disposed adjacent to the second ends 42 of thedistal portions - As best shown in
FIG. 18 , thesticks intersection point 87, generally close to the distal ends 42. Thering 50 is disposed on thedistal portions guard member FIG. 18 . - In
FIG. 20 , it will be noted that thering 50 has moved to a position almost adjacent to theguard members first end 40 of thedistal portions sticks guard members FIG. 20 is generally similar to the position of thesticks FIG. 9 , in that the final receipt position also comprises the initial launch position. - One feature of the present invention is that the two sticks are designed to make it easy to help pick up the
ring 50 from the floor. In this regard, your attention is directed toFIGS. 14-17 that show the pick-up sequence. - A
ring 50 that has fallen onto the ground, can be easily picked up using the propellingsticks distal portions sticks annular wall 54 of thering 50. Thesticks - Moving next to
FIG. 16 , the distal ends 42 of the propellingsticks distal end 42 can position themselves underneath thering 50, and to lift thering 50 off of the ground surface on which thering 50 landed. - The distal (second) ends 42 of the
sticks FIG. 16 . The engagement between thedistal portions 42 and thering 50 causes the ring to move toward the first ends 40 of thedistal portion sticks FIG. 16 . - Finally, in
FIG. 17 , the second ends 42 of thesticks sticks guard portions ring 50 adjacent to theguard portions sticks FIG. 17 , thering 50 is positioned generally similar to the launch position ofFIG. 9 , and the final retrieval position. - Having described the invention with reference to certain preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that variations and modifications exist within the scope and spirit of the invention, as defined by the following claims.
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1. A tossing game including playing equipment, the playing equipment comprising a first pair of propelling sticks and a tossable ring member, the first pair of propelling sticks including a proximal handle portion, a distal portion and a guard portion, the tossable ring member including a central aperture, wherein the distal portion of the propelling sticks are sized and configured for being received within the central aperture of the ring member.
2. The tossing game of claim 1 wherein the distal portion of the propelling sticks includes a first end disposed adjacent to the proximal portion and a second end, the distal portion being tapered between the first and second end so that the first end has a larger diameter than the second end.
3. The tossing game of claim 1 wherein the propelling sticks include a major axis extending through each of the proximal and distal portions, and wherein the guard member includes a guard member axis extending generally perpendicular to the major axis.
4. The tossing game of claim 3 wherein the guard member is disposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion and extends outwardly from the distal portion and is configured for preventing a ring received on the distal portion from sliding to the proximal portion.
5. The tossing game of claim 1 wherein the proximal portion includes a padded hand grip member.
6. The tossing game of claim 1 wherein the ring includes a radially inner portion, a radially outer portion, and a central portion disposed between the radially outer and radially inner portion and an indicia member.
7. The tossing game of claim 1 where the indicia member is disposed in the central portion, the indicia member including at least one of a printed decal, sticker, applique and colorant member.
8. The tossing game of claim 7 wherein the indicia member comprises a luminous indicia member capable of glowing for permitting the ring member to be seen in the dark.
9. The tossing game of claim 6 wherein the indicia member is disposed in the central portion and comprises a luminous indicia member for permitting the ring member to give off light sufficiently to enable the tossing game to be played in a darkened area.
10. The tossing game of claim 6 wherein the darkened area comprises at least one of an unlit interior space and an exterior space between dusk and dawn.
11. The tossing game of claim 1 wherein the ring member includes an axially extending, radially inwardly facing inner member, an axially extending, radially outwardly facing outer member, and a central portion disposed between the inner member and the outer member.
12. The tossing game of claim 11 wherein the central portion of the ring member includes a radially extending portion that extends between the inner member and the outer member, and defines an annular channel between the inner member and outer member.
13. The tossing game of claim 12 further comprising a luminous member insertable into the channel, and wherein the radially extending portion includes at least one aperture for permitting the luminous member to be seen from a top and a bottom side of the ring member.
14. The tossing game of claim 13 wherein the luminous member comprises at least one of a light stick and an LED light.
15. The tossing game of claim 12 further comprising an indicia member insertable in the channel.
16. The tossing game of claim 15 wherein the indicia member comprises at least one of a printed decal, sticker, applique and colorant member.
17. The tossing game of claim 12 further comprising a lighting device capable of lighting up the ring member to permit the tossing game to be played in the dark.
18. The tossing game of claim 11 wherein the ring has a cross sectional profile that comprises at least one of a U-shaped profile and an H-shaped profile, and wherein the central portion includes at least one aperture for permitting an indicia member placed in the central portion to be seen from each of a top and bottom side of the ring member.
19. The tossing game of claim 1 further comprising a second pair of propelling sticks for use by a second player.
20. A method of playing a tossing game comprising the steps of
(a) providing playing equipment including a first pair of propelling sticks for a first player and a second pair of propelling sticks for a second player and a ring member tossable between the first players and first propelling sticks; and the second player and second propelling sticks, each propelling stick including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion includes a first end disposed relatively closer to the proximal portion, and a second end disposed relatively further from the proximal portion, the ring member including a radially inwardly facing portion defining a central aperture,
(b) causing the central aperture of the ring member to receive the distal portions of each of the first pair of propelling sticks, so that the ring member is disposed relatively closer to the first end of the distal portion than the second end of the distal portion,
(c) having the first user hold the proximal end of each of the first pair of ring member containing propelling sticks in a manner wherein the respective first ends of the distal portions of the propelling sticks are relatively closer together than the respective second ends of the propelling sticks,
(d) having the user move the position of the propelling sticks to a launch position wherein the second ends of the distal portion of the propelling sticks are relatively more closely positioned than the respective first ends of the distal portions in a manner wherein the application of force by the propelling sticks against the radially inwardly facing portion of the ring member causes the ring member to move in a direction from the first ends of the distal portions to the second ends of the distal portions, and ultimately become launched off the second ends of the distal portions of the propelling sticks so as to become airborne.
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