U.S. patent application number 10/893779 was filed with the patent office on 2006-02-09 for ball tossing game and method of play.
Invention is credited to Raymour Radhakrishnan.
Application Number | 20060027971 10/893779 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35756647 |
Filed Date | 2006-02-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060027971 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Radhakrishnan; Raymour |
February 9, 2006 |
Ball tossing game and method of play
Abstract
A game suited for all of those of legal drinking age. Game
apparatus structure is in rectangular shape. The surface of the
table has markings in which 10 included 16 oz cups are set up in a
triangular format on each end of the table. Each cup is then filled
with approximately 3 oz of beer, or drink of choice. In play, the
game involves two competing ball tossers who attempt to throw a
ball into each other's set of cups. When a player makes his ball
into his opponent's cup, his opponent must remove the cup from the
table and drink the fluid. Each tosser takes turns attempting to
throw the ball into their opponent's cup. The person that
successfully removes all of their opponent's cups is declared the
winner. The loosing team must then drink all remaining fluid left
in the winners cups before a new game can begin. Other rules are
contemplated.
Inventors: |
Radhakrishnan; Raymour;
(Amherst, NH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
RAYMOUR RADHAKRISHNAN
16 Conifer Lane
Amherst
NH
03031-1949
US
|
Family ID: |
35756647 |
Appl. No.: |
10/893779 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
273/309 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 2009/2442 20130101;
A63B 63/08 20130101; A63B 2220/80 20130101; A63B 2225/74 20200801;
A63B 2071/0694 20130101; A63B 67/06 20130101; A63F 2009/2451
20130101; A63F 2250/423 20130101; A63B 67/002 20130101; A63B
2210/50 20130101; A63B 2225/66 20130101; A63F 2250/024
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
273/309 |
International
Class: |
A63F 9/00 20060101
A63F009/00 |
Claims
1. A game apparatus for playing ball tossing type game comprising:
a table surface having neon hash marks which designate area for
cups a table surface having grooved indents a source of electrical
power; transparent encasement allowing light to pass through top
surface to playing environment; an electrical switch; colored
electrical lights activated by said switch; and blacklights
activated by said switch; and proximity sensors activated by said
switch; and at least one tossing ball whereby, each of the players
take turns tossing the ball into each other's cups, and wherein
after a player successfully gets the ball in his opponent's cup the
cup is removed from the playing surface activating the electrical
proximity sensor.
2. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising of proximity
sensors activated by said switch.
3. The game apparatus of claim 1, further comprising of buzzer
activated by said switch.
4. The game apparatus of claim 2, wherein there is a set of lights
of different colors for each end of the table, differentiating one
side of the table from the other.
5. A method of illuminating the surface area and environment with a
set of black lights.
6. A method of playing a tossing ball game comprising: Two players
standing at opposite ends of the table with a total of 10 cups, set
up in a triangular format in front of each player. Each cup is
filled with approximately 3 oz of fluid. Each player takes turns
tossing the ball into each other's cups. Each time a player gets a
ball in his opponent's cup, the opponent must remove the cup from
the playing surface and drink the liquid in the cup.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates to the field of social drinking games,
and, in particular one that involves precision motor skills by the
players involved.
[0003] 2. Prior Art
[0004] While there are games that can be played while drinking,
none are strictly focused around the actual act of drinking. There
are no drinking games that incorporate an intensive amount of hand
eye coordination to be successful. The only game that incorporates
the use of Black lights during a game is Black light Volleyball,
which was patented nearly three years ago and has no real
similarities to our game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention is a method and apparatus for a group
of people to engage in a tossing ball type game. The game is
especially suited for people of legal drinking age because the
normal drink of choice would be alcohol, but children can also
enjoy it as long as appropriate measures are taken to ensure
substitutes for alcohol are being used. The game apparatus is a
table shaped in a rectangular format, which is foldable because of
installed latches. The table is also fitted with detachable legs to
support it.
[0006] The game apparatus includes all of the necessary features to
allow this game to be pleasurable and hassle free. The playing
surface is a clear material such as Plexiglas that has been grooved
in the area in which the cups will be placed, thereby allowing any
spilled liquid to be drained away so the cups can be properly
positioned. Proper set up for the game entails a triangle set up of
10 cups on each end of the table. Hash marks on the table signify
where the cups are supposed to go. Approximately three ounces of
liquid should be placed in each of the cups.
[0007] In play, the game generally involves two people. Players
will take turns tossing the ball into their opponent's cup. Every
time a shooting team gets a ball in the receiver's cup then the
receiver must remove the cup from the table and drink the liquid
inside. When a player successfully shoots the ball in all of his
opponent's cups, leaving the opponent with no cups in front of him
and nothing left to drink, he will be declared the winner. The
player who lost then has to drink all of the fluid left in the
remaining cups the winner has in front of him.
[0008] The game uses a set of black lights that are placed
strategically around the perimeter of the playing surface to
illuminate the fluorescent materials that are used in the game.
Items such as the encasement, cups, hash marks on the playing
surface, the balls being used, and, possibly, the clothing of the
players are coated with fluorescent material to enable them to be
illuminated under the black lighting.
[0009] The main object of the method of play and apparatus is to
provide a game in which subjects can socialize while being active
with their hands and eyes in a controlled, entertaining
environment.
[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a game as
above which is flexible in the number of players who may reasonable
enjoy playing all at once.
[0011] It is a further object of the invention to provide an
engaging game that may be played in a dark environment.
[0012] Another objective is to provide a lighting environment that
would be visually entertaining not only to the players but also the
spectators enjoying the sport.
[0013] Still another object of the invention is to provide a game,
which immediately identifies participants with superior hand eye
coordination during the playing of the game.
[0014] These and other objects of the present invention will become
readily apparent upon further review of the following
specifications and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 is an environmental view of people playing the ball
tossing type game of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of invention featuring all
of the cups required to play in their respective places and
outlining where the "blacklights" are to be placed.
[0017] FIG. 3. is a top perspective view of invention without all
of the cups required to play, exposing the grooves in which the
surface has been fitted with as well as the proximity sensors for
the cups.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a side view of the game apparatus in its folded
position in preparation for transportation or storage. Also
included in the figure are the four detachable legs that are not
used when table is in the folded state.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a front view when the table is in its folded
position, showing the latches that support the table and allow it
to fold into this position. Also included in the figure are the
four detachable legs that are not used when table is in the folded
state.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMODIMENTS
[0020] The present invention is a method and apparatus for a group
of people to engage in a ball tossing type game. The game is
especially suited for people of legal drinking age because the
normal drink of choice would be alcohol, but children can also
enjoy it as long as appropriate measures are taken to ensure
substitutes for alcohol are being used. The game apparatus is a
table shaped in a rectangular format, which is foldable with
detachable legs.
[0021] The game apparatus includes all of the necessary features to
allow this game to be pleasurable and hassle free. The device
includes a foldable table that is encased with blacklights. The
table when opened for play, is supported by four detachable legs
that allow the surface to stand at a height of 2.5 feet. The
playing surface is a clear material such as Plexiglas that has been
grooved in the area in which the cups will be placed, thereby
allowing any spilled liquid to be drained away so the cups can be
properly positioned. Proper set up for the game entails a triangle
set up of 10 cups on each end of the table. Hash marks on the table
signify where the cups are supposed to go.
[0022] In play, the game generally involves two people. Each player
will take turns shooting and receiving. Players will take turns
shooting the ball into their opponent's cup. Every time a shooting
team gets a ball in the receiver's cup then the receiver must
remove the cup from the table and drink the liquid inside. When a
player successfully shoots the ball in all of his opponent's cups,
leaving the opponent with nothing left to drink, he is the
designated winner. The loser then has to drink all of the fluid
left in the remaining cups the winner has in front of him. A
variety of other play methods and specific rules of play are
contemplated.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 1. there is shown an environmental
depiction of the inventive game apparatus of the present invention.
Tosser X is attempting to throw the ball into his opponents Y cups.
X and Y will take turns tossing the ball into each other's cups.
Referring to FIG. 2 there is an aerial view of the game apparatus
T. As shown, the cups C are set up in a triangular format with
eight perimeter lights 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16 on one side; and eight
more perimeter lights 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 on the opposite side, each
set of lights being of different colors. The four blacklights L are
strategically positioned so as to light the playing surface as well
as the surrounding environment.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 3 there is another aerial view of the game
apparatus T. As shown the cups C have been removed from the table
and proximity sensors R are exposed, controlled by switch S.
Handles H are utilized when table is in folded state.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 4 there is a side perspective of the Table
T in it's folded state. Handles H are utilized for transport,
similar to a brief case. Outlet O is the source of power for
proximity sensors, lights, and blacklights. Outlet O may be battery
powered or connected to power sources through electric cords. Also
shown are detachable legs G, used to support the table in it's open
form.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 5 there is a front view of the Table T in
its folded state. Latches E make table portable and give it the
ability to open and close.
[0027] In operation, the table lights 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16; or the
other set 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15: are not lit up until there are no
cups remaining on their respective sides, triggered by the
connected proximity sensors R and operated by switch S. When all of
the cups on one side are removed triggering all of the proximity
sensors, the lights respective to that side will be activated as
well as a buzzer (not shown).
[0028] It is to be understood that the present invention is not
limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and
all embodiments within the scope of the previous claims.
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