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Systems and Methods for Playing Enhanced Disc Golf
20210354016 · 2021-11-18 ·

A method for playing disc golf on a course having a plurality of targets includes the steps of (a) obtaining a random selection device configured to randomly select one of a plurality of different types of throws, and one of a plurality of different types of discs, (b) the player activates the random selection device to obtain a randomly selected throw, and a randomly selected disc, and (c) the player throws the randomly selected disc with the randomly selected throw at the target. The steps are repeated for each target until the course is completed. The random selection device can be a set of dice.

System and method for improving a basketball player's shooting by facilitating creation and revision of a customized basketball practice arrangement

A user interface includes a plurality of pass receipt locations rendered at spaced positions on or adjacent to the rendering of a three-point line to correspond with pass receipt locations on a basketball playing surface. Each pass receipt location is individually and directly selected by physical touch to define a custom basketball practice arrangement which is programmed into a control system to cause an ejector mounted to a frame to launch at least one basketball to each selected location.

Game board stabilizing unit and method of use
11173363 · 2021-11-16 ·

A method of stabilizing a cornhole board on a support surface, comprising providing a cornhole board including an inclined board have a front, a rear, and a top with a target hole, one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board at a height above the front of the board, and one or front supports that support the front of the inclined board; providing one or more stabilizing units for the one or more front supports that support the front of the inclined board and the one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board, wherein the one or more one or more stabilizing units include one or more adhesion members that adhere to and stabilize the cornhole board relative to the support surface.

Game board stabilizing unit and method of use
11173363 · 2021-11-16 ·

A method of stabilizing a cornhole board on a support surface, comprising providing a cornhole board including an inclined board have a front, a rear, and a top with a target hole, one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board at a height above the front of the board, and one or front supports that support the front of the inclined board; providing one or more stabilizing units for the one or more front supports that support the front of the inclined board and the one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board, wherein the one or more one or more stabilizing units include one or more adhesion members that adhere to and stabilize the cornhole board relative to the support surface.

System for team ball game having interactive goal barriers
11219808 · 2022-01-11 ·

Systems and devices for a team game played on an obround court includes radially symmetric barriers defining cylindrical goals having circular openings concentric with the semicircles of the obround court. An annular halt zone extends around the barriers. A free throw line extends around each halt zone. An obround judge lane extends along the perimeter of the court and is occupied by two judges or referees that monitor the game, while another judge or referee remains inside the perimeter. The court is divided by a centerline which includes a circle at the center of the court. The outer wall of the barrier includes one or more video screens. Audience members can access a computer network to display images, text or video selected by them in real-time during gameplay. The ball used for the game has a surface texture provided by a plurality of square pebbles instead of rounded pebbles.

FOLDABLE BASKETBALL STAND
20210346773 · 2021-11-11 ·

A foldable basketball stand has at least one hoop on a rear end surface of a backboard on an upper half portion of a front frame. A middle portion of left/right front rod of the front frame has two first left/right joints respectively. Rear/front ends of a left-top rod and a left-bottom rod of a left frame are connected to a left-middle rod/the left-front rod respectively. Rear/front ends of a right-top rod and a right-bottom rod of a right frame are connected to a right-middle rod/the right-front rod respectively. Two ends of left/right supporting rod are connected to a middle portion of the left/right top rod and the left/right front rod respectively. An upper half portion of a rear frame has a stop portion. Left/right sides of the rear frame are connected to the left/right middle rods through left/right connecting rods respectively.

Game Device For Converting A Container Into A Wirelessly Connected Game Figure
20210346780 · 2021-11-11 ·

A game device for converting a container into a game figure to simulate an interactive game includes a container cover, a sensor, and a transmitter. The container cover is removably attached to the container and has the shape of the game figure. The sensor is disposed relative to the container cover and is configured to (i) detect interaction of a game object with at least one of the container and the container cover and (ii) generate a signal in response to the detection. The transmitter is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and to wirelessly transmit the signal to at least one sensory feedback device to provide sensory feedback to a user. A game system includes the game device, a wirelessly connected sensory feedback device, a computer, and software executing on the computer.

Game Device For Converting A Container Into A Wirelessly Connected Game Figure
20210346780 · 2021-11-11 ·

A game device for converting a container into a game figure to simulate an interactive game includes a container cover, a sensor, and a transmitter. The container cover is removably attached to the container and has the shape of the game figure. The sensor is disposed relative to the container cover and is configured to (i) detect interaction of a game object with at least one of the container and the container cover and (ii) generate a signal in response to the detection. The transmitter is configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and to wirelessly transmit the signal to at least one sensory feedback device to provide sensory feedback to a user. A game system includes the game device, a wirelessly connected sensory feedback device, a computer, and software executing on the computer.

ADJUSTABLE BASKETBALL GOAL
20210346774 · 2021-11-11 ·

An adjustable basketball goal pivotally secured to a fixed support post with pairs of interengaged pivoted lever arms. A height adjustment mechanism is secured to the support post with an activation arm extending therefrom pivotally interconnected to one pair of said support arms. A gear rack portion of the activation arm is positioned for selective registration within a ratchet type adjustment mechanism having a gear rack engagement portion activation lever and a ratchet engagement pall providing for incremental self-elevation and lowering of the basketball goal in relation to the support post.

UNIVERSAL TRAMPOLINE BACKBOARD MOUNT
20220001226 · 2022-01-06 ·

A universal trampoline backboard mount has a backboard. The backboard includes a hoop connection configured for receiving a basketball hoop. A right post has a right post upper connector and a right post lower connector. A right upper line connects to the right post upper connector. The right upper line connects to the backboard. A right lower line connects to the right post lower connector. The right lower line connects to the backboard. The right lower line is mounted below the right upper line. A right enclosure pole adapter connects the right post to an upper end of a right enclosure pole. A left post has a left post upper connector and a left post lower connector. A left upper line connects to the left post upper connector and the right side is symmetrical to the left side.