Outdoor Game Assembly

Abstract

A portable outdoor game assembly comprising a base assembly, an extension assembly, a tower assembly and a ring assembly. The ring assembly has a spool of material coupled to an upper extendable arm and a ring that is fastened to an end of the spool of material.

Claims

1. A portable outdoor game assembly comprising: a base assembly having: a base shaft; a grasp positioned at one end of the base shaft; and a fasten mechanism having: a hook; a locking mechanism opposite the hook; and an extension assembly having: an extension shaft; a stabilizing assembly coupled to the extension shaft; and a tower assembly having: a topper assembly having: a body connected to the extension shaft; an upper extendable arm coupled to the body; a lower extendable arm coupled to the body; a cap positioned above the body; and a ring assembly having: a spool of material coupled to the upper extendable arm; and a ring fastened to an end of the spool of material.

2. The outdoor game assembly of claim 1, wherein a tripod mount is fastened to the base shaft.

3. The outdoor game assembly of claim 2, wherein the lower extendable arm and the upper extendable arm outstretch greater than a 90 degree position.

4. The outdoor game assembly of claim 3, wherein the fasten mechanism extends around the base shaft.

5. The outdoor game assembly of claim 4, wherein the extension shaft has a smaller circumference than the base shaft.

6. The outdoor game assembly of claim 5, wherein the stabilizer further includes a channel that runs the length of the stabilizer.

7. The outdoor game assembly of claim 6, wherein the cap is a circular member with a tapered end portion adjacent the body.

8. The outdoor game assembly of claim 7, wherein the upper extendable arm further includes an eyelet.

9. The outdoor game assembly of claim 8, wherein the stabilizer permits the extension shaft to be raised or lowered.

10. A portable outdoor game assembly comprising: a base assembly having: a base shaft; a tripod mount positioned at one end of the base shaft; and an extension assembly having: an extension shaft with a smaller circumference than the base shaft; a hook receiver extending through the extension shaft; and a rising assembly having: a cylindrical member; a coupler positioned within the cylindrical member; and a tower assembly having: a cylindrical body; a cap positioned above the cylindrical body; an upper extendable rib coupled to the cap; a lower extendable rib coupled to the cylindrical body and the cap; and a ring assembly having: a spool of material connected to the upper extendable rib; and a ring fastened to the spool of material.

11. The outdoor game assembly of claim 10, wherein a grasp is positioned at one end of the base shaft.

12. The outdoor game assembly of claim 11, wherein the base assembly further includes a stabilizer.

13. The outdoor game assembly of claim 12, wherein a rising beam is coupled to cylindrical body and the upper extendable rib.

14. The outdoor game assembly of claim 13, wherein the upper extendable rib further includes an eyelet.

15. The outdoor game assembly of claim 14, wherein the cylindrical member glides in a first position toward the cap outstretching the lower extendable rib and the upper extendable rib.

16. The outdoor game assembly of claim 15, wherein the cylindrical member glides in a second position away from the cap lowering the extendable ribs.

17. The outdoor game assembly of claim 16, wherein the rising beam permits an outstretching of the upper extendable rib.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0004] In the following, the present invention is described in more detail with reference to the drawings in which:

[0005] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable outdoor game assembly;

[0006] FIG. 2 is a right side perspective view of the portable outdoor game assembly of FIG. 1;

[0007] FIG. 3 is another embodiment of the right side perspective view of the invention of FIG. 2;

[0008] FIG. 4 is a zoomed in view of a portion of the invention of FIG. 3;

[0009] FIG. 5 is another zoomed in view of a portion of the invention of FIG. 4;

[0010] FIG. 6 is another embodiment of the invention of FIG. 5;

[0011] FIG. 7 is another embodiment of the invention of FIG. 6;

[0012] FIG. 8 is a right side perspective view of the invention of FIG. 7;

[0013] FIG. 9 is another right side perspective view of the invention of FIG. 8;

[0014] FIG. 10 is a right side perspective view of the invention of FIG. 9; and

[0015] FIG. 11 is another right side perspective view of the invention of FIG. 10.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0016] The present disclosure includes an outdoor game assembly 1 according to the invention. In the exemplary embodiment, the outdoor game assembly 1 generally has a base assembly 2, an extension assembly 4, a tower assembly 6, and a ring assembly 8 as shown in FIGS. 1-5. In an alternative embodiment, an alternate base assembly 2, an alternate extension assembly 4, an alternate tower assembly 6 and a ring assembly 8 is provided as illustrated in FIGS. 6-11.

[0017] In the exemplary embodiment, the base assembly 2 includes a base shaft 10. The base shaft 10 is a hollow tube member. One skilled in the art would understand the base shaft 10 could be a solid tube member. The base shaft 10 includes a base shaft passageway 12 located on the inner portion of the base shaft 10. The base shaft passageway 12 further extends the length thereof.

[0018] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the base assembly 2 further includes a grasp 14. The grasp 14 is a tapered member. The grasp 14 further includes threads running the length of the member 14. The base assembly 2 further includes a fasten mechanism 30 as illustrated in FIG. 3. The fasten mechanism 30 is a plate member extending around the base shaft 10.

[0019] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the fasten mechanism 30 includes a hook 40. The hook 40 includes a base portion 42. The base portion 42 is a threaded member. One skilled in the art would understand the base portion 42 may not be threaded but instead be a permanent fixture. The hook 40 further includes a bend portion 44. The hook 40 further includes a barb portion 46.

[0020] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the fasten mechanism 30 further includes a locking mechanism 50. The locking mechanism 50 comprises a head portion 52 and a shaft 54. The head portion 52, in this case is a nobular head portion 52. The shaft 54, in this case is a threaded shaft portion 54. One of ordinary skill in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the only embodiment.

[0021] In the exemplary embodiment, the extension assembly 4 includes an extension shaft 60. The extension shaft 60 is a hollow tube member. One skilled in the art would understand the extension 60 could be a solid tube member. The extension shaft 60 has a smaller circumference than the base shaft 10 as illustrated in FIGS. 1-5.

[0022] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the extension shaft 60 further includes a stabilizing assembly 70. The stabilizing assembly 70 includes a stabilizer 80. The stabilizer 80 is a cylindrical member. The stabilizer 80 further includes a channel 82 that runs the length of the stabilizer 80.

[0023] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the tower assembly 6 includes topper assembly 90. The topper assembly includes a body 92. The body 92 is a cylindrical member with a tapered portion at one end thereof. The body 92 further includes a body passageway 94 extending therethrough. The body 92 further includes a connector 96.

[0024] The topper assembly 90 further includes a lower extendable arm 100. The lower extendable arm 100 is an elongated member. The lower extendable arm 100 maintains the ability to outstretch past a 90 degree position with respect to the extension shaft 60. The lower extendable arm 100 further includes a receiving passageway 102 at each end of the lower extendable arm 100.

[0025] The topper assembly 90 further includes a cap 110. The cap 110 is a circular member with a tapered end portion adjacent the body 92. The cap 110 further includes a connector 112 positioned on a side of the cap 110 parallel to the connector 96. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0026] The topper assembly 90 further includes an upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 is an elongated member. The upper extendable arm 120 maintains the ability to outstretch past a 90 degree position with respect to the extension shaft 60. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes a receiving passageway 122 at the base of the upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes a coupler 124 positioned in the central region of the upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes an upper coupler 126 positioned at the opposite end of the receiving passageway 122. The upper coupler 126 further includes an eyelet 128.

[0027] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the ring assembly 8 includes a spool of material 130. The ring assembly further includes a ring 132. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0028] In an alternate embodiment, as described above, the outdoor game assembly generally includes an alternate base assembly 2, an alternate extension assembly 4, an alternate tower assembly 6 and a ring assembly 8 as illustrated in FIGS. 6-11.

[0029] In the exemplary embodiment, the base assembly 2 includes a base shaft 140. The base shaft 140 is a hollow tube member. The base shaft 140 includes a base shaft passageway 142 located on the inner portion of the base shaft 140. The base shaft passageway 142 further extends the length thereof.

[0030] As illustrated, the base assembly 2 further includes a grasp 144. The grasp 144 is a tapered member. The grasp 144 further includes threads running the length of the grasp 144. The base assembly 2 further includes a stabilizer 146. The stabilizer 146 is positioned around the base shaft 140.

[0031] As illustrated, in another embodiment the base assembly 2 further includes a tripod mount 150. The tripod mount 150 comprises a cross bar connector 152. The cross bar connector 152 includes a plurality of leg connectors 154. The tripod mount 150 further includes a plurality of legs 156 as illustrated. Each of the legs 156 is a pole like member. In another embodiment, the legs 156 are pointed to allow for staking in the ground. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The tripod mount 150 further includes a plurality of support arms 158. Each of the support arms 158 is a plate like member. Each of the legs 156 are positioned within the leg connectors 154. Additionally, the support arms 158 are positioned between legs 156 and a lower portion of the base shaft 140.

[0032] As illustrated, the extension assembly 4 includes an extension shaft 160. The extension shaft 160 is a hollow tube member. In another embodiment, the extension shaft 160 can be a solid tube member. The extension shaft 160 has a smaller circumference than the base shaft 140. The extension shaft 160 further includes a hook receiver 162 extending through the extension shaft 160. The extension shaft further includes a hook 164. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The hook 164 has a similar structure to hook 40.

[0033] The extension assembly 4 further includes a rising assembly 170. The rising assembly 170 includes a cylindrical member 172. The cylindrical member 172 includes a passageway 174 extending through the cylindrical member 172.

[0034] The extension assembly 4 further includes a coupler 176 positioned within the cylindrical member 172. The coupler 176 includes a connector 178.

[0035] As illustrated, the tower assembly 6includes a cylindrical body 180. The cylindrical body 180 further includes a plurality of connectors 182 positioned at a top portion of the cylindrical body 180 for connecting a cap 200. The tower assembly 6 further includes a lower extendable rib 190. The lower extendable rib 190 includes a pair of connectors 192 positioned at each end thereof.

[0036] The tower assembly 6 further includes a cap 200. The cap 200 is a circular member positioned over the cylindrical body 180. The cap 200 further includes a plurality of connectors 202. The tower assembly 6 further includes an upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 is a solid member. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes a connector 212 positioned at a lower end of the upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes a coupler 214 positioned in the central region of the upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes an upper coupler 216. The upper coupler 216 further includes an eyelet 218 positioned at a far end of the upper coupler 216.

[0037] As illustrated in FIGS. 6-11, the ring assembly 8 includes a spool of material 220. The ring assembly 8 further includes a ring 222. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0038] In another alternate embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-11, the lower extendable rib 190 is replaced with a rising beam 230. The rising beam 230 is an elongated member. The rising beam 230 further includes a coupler 232. The rising beam further includes a passageway 234 positioned at an opposite end from the coupler 232.

[0039] As assembled and illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the outdoor game assembly 1 generally includes the base assembly 2, the extension assembly 4, the tower assembly 6 and the ring assembly 8. As shown in FIG. 1, the grasp 14 is positioned at one end of the base shaft 10. The tripod mount 150 may also be utilized instead of the grasp 14 and positioned at the one end of the base shaft 10. The fasten mechanism 30 is positioned around the base shaft 10. The hook 40 is positioned within the fasten mechanism 30. The locking mechanism 50 is positioned at an opposite end of the hook 40 and secures the fasten mechanism 30 to the base shaft 10. The stabilizer 80 is positioned above the fasten mechanism 30. The extension shaft 60 is positioned within the base shaft passageway 12 and tightened by the stabilizer 80. The body 92 is coupled to an end of the extension shaft 60. The cap 110 is coupled to a top of the body 92. The lower extendable arm 100 is coupled to the body 92 by the connector 96 and the receiving passageway 102. The upper extendable arm 120 is fastened to the cap 110 by the receiving passageway 122 and the connector 112. The lower extendable arm 100 couples to the upper extendable arm 120 by the coupler 124 and receiving passageway 102.

[0040] The ring assembly 8 attaches to the upper extendable arm 120 by threading the spool of material 130 through the eyelet 128. A portion of the spool of material 130 is fixed to the ring 132.

[0041] In the alternate embodiment, as assembled and illustrated in FIGS. 6-9, the grasp 144 or the tripod mount 150 are coupled to an end of the base shaft 140. The stabilizer 146 is positioned around the base shaft 140. The extension shaft 160 is positioned within the base shaft passageway 142. The hook 164 is positioned within the extension shaft 160 by the hook receiver 162 and permanently mounted. In an alternate embodiment, the hook 164 is positioned within the extension shaft 160 by the hook receiver 162 and is adjustably mounted. The extension shaft 160 is positioned through the passageway 174 of the cylindrical member 172. The cylindrical body 180 is coupled to the extension shaft 160. The cap 200 is connected to an upper portion of the cylindrical body 180. The lower extendable rib 190 is positioned and coupled to the connector 178 by the connector 192 of the lower extendable rib 190. The upper extendable rib 210 is coupled to the cap 200 by connecting the connector 212 and the connector 202. The lower extendable rib 190 connects with the upper extendable rib 210 by the connector 192 and the coupler 214. The spool of material 220 is threaded through the eyelet 218.

[0042] In another alternate embodiment, as assembled in FIGS. 10-11, the grasp 144 or the tripod mount 150 are coupled to an end of the base shaft 140. The stabilizer 146 is positioned around the base shaft 140. The extension shaft 160 is positioned within the base shaft passageway 142. The hook 164 is positioned within the extension shaft 160 by the hook receiver 162. The cap 200 is connected to the extension shaft 160. The rising beam 230 is connected to the extension shaft 160 by the coupler 232. The upper extendable rib 210 is coupled to the cap 200 by connecting the connector 212 and the connector 202. The rising beam 230 connects with the upper extendable rib 210 by the passageway 234 and the coupler 214. The spool of material 220 is threaded through the eyelet 218.

[0043] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-5, the extension shaft 60 is raised or lowered depending on the user's preference. The stabilizer 80 is tightened to secure the extension shaft 60 in place. The lower extendable arm 100 is coupled to the upper extendable arm 120. The lower extendable arm 100 and the upper extendable arm 120 outstretch greater than a 90 degree position.

[0044] In an alternate embodiment, FIGS. 8-9 illustrates the cylindrical member 172 gliding in a first position towards the cap 200 wherein the lower extendable rib 190 and the upper extendable rib 210 outstretch. The cylindrical member 172 locks in place when in contact with the cap 200. The cylindrical member 172 glides in a second position away from the cap 200 lowering the extendable ribs 190, 210.

[0045] In another alternate embodiment, FIGS. 10-11 illustrates the rising beam 230 is coupled to the upper extendable rib 210 wherein the upper extendable rib 210 is outstretched. When the rising beam 230 is uncoupled from the upper extendable rib 210, the upper extendable rib 210 is lowered.

[0046] It should be noted that various changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein will be apparent to this skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its intended advantages. For example, various embodiments of the assembly may be provided based on various combinations of the features and functions from the subject matter provided herein.