US20160023074A1 - Game Device - Google Patents

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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
  • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
  • A63B67/06—Ring or disc tossing games, e.g. quoits; Throwing or tossing games, e.g. using balls; Games for manually rolling balls, e.g. marbles
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
  • A63B67/06—Ring or disc tossing games, e.g. quoits; Throwing or tossing games, e.g. using balls; Games for manually rolling balls, e.g. marbles
  • A63B2067/063—Ring or disc tossing games, e.g. quoits; Throwing or tossing games, e.g. using balls; Games for manually rolling balls, e.g. marbles tossing, e.g. rings or horseshoes around or on, e.g. posts, hooks
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
  • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
  • A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
  • A63B2071/026—Supports, e.g. poles stabilised by weight
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
  • A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2210/00—Space saving
  • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
  • A63B2225/09—Adjustable dimensions
  • A63B2225/093—Height

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• the present invention relates to game devices. More specifically, the present invention provides a target configured as a deer skull, wherein the deer skull includes one or more beams having a plurality of points thereon adapted to receive one or more rings thereon.
• the deer skull is removably attached to a support adapted to position the deer skull in an upright orientation wherein the points extend upward.
• the support comprises a vertical elongated pole disposed on a base.
• the device further includes a platform that can be removably attached to the pole in order to catch tossed rings that are not received by the points.
• the support is an L-shaped mount adapted to secure the deer skull to a vertical support surface, such as a wall.
• the L-shaped mount attaches to the interior surface of the deer skull so that skull is in an upright orientation, wherein the points extend upward.
• the game device further comprises three methods of play. Players alternate turns tossing rings onto the points included on the deer skull, wherein the points are oriented at various angles, including vertical and horizontal orientations, so as to include various game challenges.
• Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to game devices. These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications. These devices generally relate to a game having throwing elements and one or more targets adapted to receive said throwing elements thereon. These devices include U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2010/0176554 to Godwin and U.S. Pat. No. 1,705,501 to Elmer. Other devices, such as U.S. Design Patent Number D671,598 to Makaruk and U.S. Design Patent Number D684,636 to Chen, relate to ornamental designs, such as an alien, for a themed ring toss target. One other device, U.S. Pat. No.
• 2,306,898 to Palmer relates to a ring toss game that includes a self-propelled target which moves forward when a player hits said target.
• These devices fail to disclose a ring toss game, wherein the target comprises a deer skull having one or more beams with a plurality of points thereon adapted to receive rings thereon.
• these devices fail to disclose a target positioned at multiple, various angles, other than in a vertical orientation.
• the present invention provides a new game device wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when tossing rings at a target configured as a deer skull.
• It is another object of the present invention to provide a game device comprising a target configured as a deer skull, wherein the deer skull includes one or more beams having a plurality of points adapted to receive rings thereon.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a game device wherein the deer skull is removably attached to a support comprising a vertical elongated pole with a base adapted to support the pole therein, wherein the pole is adjustable in length.
• Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a game device further comprising a platform removably attached to the pole adapted to catch tossed rings that miss the points.
• Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a game device wherein, in an alternative embodiment of the support, the support is an L-shaped mount adapted to secure the deer skull to a vertical support surface, such as a wall.
• Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a game device comprising three methods of play, wherein players alternate turns tossing rings onto the points included on the deer skull, wherein the points are oriented at various angles, including vertical and horizontal orientations, so as to comprise various game challenges.
• Another object of the present invention is to provide a game device that may be readily fabricated from materials that permit relative economy and are commensurate with durability.
• FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the game device.
• FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the game device.
• FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the support of the game device.
• the game device 11 comprises a target configured as a deer skull 12 , wherein the deer skull 12 includes one or more beams 29 having a plurality of points 16 adapted to receive rings 15 thereon.
• the target can comprise the shape of any animal skull having points thereon, such as antelope, elk, and moose, among others.
• the device 11 further includes an elongated pole 17 with a base 13 disposed on the lower end thereof, wherein the base is perpendicular to the elongated pole 17 .
• a platform 14 is removably attached to the pole 17 in order to receive tossed rings 15 that are not received by the points 16 thereon.
• the deer skull 12 preferably includes a pair of beams 29 that include a plurality of points 16 thereon.
• a first beam 29 is disposed on a side of the upper end of the deer skull 12 and is a mirror image of a second beam 29 disposed on the opposing side of the deer skull 12 .
• the number and position of points 16 on one side of the beam 29 are a mirror image of the number and position of the points 16 on the opposing beam 29 .
• the points 16 on opposing sides of the beam 29 have an unequal number of points 16 and vary in position.
• some embodiments include one or more beams 29 disposed on the deer skull 12 adapted to add varied playing configurations to the device 11 , as well as account for the variety of configurations of existing deer skulls 12 .
• the points 16 are oriented at various angles, including vertical and horizontal orientations, so the object of tossing a ring 15 onto a point 16 can include varying challenges. In this way, once a point 16 receives a ring 15 thereon, the ring 15 remains around the point until a player removes the ring 15 therefrom.
• the beam 29 and points 16 extend upwardly from the upper portion of the deer skull 12 .
• the deer skull 12 , beams 29 , and points 16 can be composed of a genuine deer bone or any suitable materials, such as plastic or wood.
• the deer skull 12 is preferably hollow so as to allow the upper end of the elongated pole 17 to fit therein. In this way, the upper end of the pole 17 is hidden from view for aesthetic appeal.
• the skull 12 includes an aperture 25 adapted to receive a fastener 26 therethrough.
• the upper end of the pole 17 is placed within the upper, rear portion of the skull 12 , wherein the aperture 25 of the skull 12 is adapted to align with a channel 24 disposed in the upper end of the elongated pole 17 .
• Any type of suitable fastener such as a screw, is placed through the aperture 25 of the skull 12 and into the channel 24 of the pole 17 .
• the pole 17 includes a first rod 32 adapted to fit over a second rod 33 allowing the pole 17 to be adjustable in length for a variety of playing positions.
• One or more apertures 30 are disposed along the length of the first rod 32 and second rod 33 adapted to receive a fastener 31 therethrough.
• the first rod 32 fits over the second rod 33 , wherein an aperture 30 on the first rod 32 aligns with an apertures 30 on the second rod 33 at the desired pole 17 length.
• a fastener 31 such as a screw, is adapted to be placed through the aligned apertures 30 to allow the pole 17 to remain in the desired position.
• the lower end of the pole 17 is removably connected to a base 13 .
• the base 13 is hollow so as to allow for transportability of the device 11 .
• the base 13 is filled with any suitable material, such as water or sand so the device 11 is stabilized and prevented from tipping.
• the water or sand is removed from the base so the device 11 is lighter and portable.
• the device 11 further includes an opening 21 disposed in the upper surface of the base 13 adapted to allow the water or sand to be removed therefrom or placed therein.
• the opening 21 is covered by a plug 18 to prevent material from spilling out of the base 13 .
• the plug 18 is preferably the same diameter as the opening 21 so as to fit within the opening 21 and create a seal.
• the plug 18 is secured to the base 13 by means of a strap. The strap prevents the separation of the plug 18 from the device 11 .
• the device 11 further comprises a platform 14 adapted to catch tossed rings 15 thereon that a point 16 fails to receive.
• the platform 14 comprises any suitable light-weight material, such as mesh netting 28 or plastic, so as to allow for the transportability of the device 11 .
• the platform 14 comprises mesh netting 28 having an X-shaped support 27 adapted to provide structure to the netting 28 .
• the center of the X-shaped support 27 extends from the center of the platform 14 to the perimeter thereof.
• the mesh netting 28 is removably attached to the X-shaped support 27 by any suitable fastener, such as clips. In this way, the platform 14 is adapted to be disassembled into a compact configuration.
• the platform 14 further includes an opening 22 in the center adapted to receive the vertical elongated pole 17 therethrough.
• the platform 14 When the device 11 is assembled, the platform 14 is disposed horizontally on the vertical pole 17 and positioned between the deer skull 12 and the base 13 .
• the perimeter of the opening 22 of the platform 14 includes a band 23 composed of rubber or other suitable material adapted to prevent the platform 14 from slipping down the pole 17 .
• the interior of the band 23 is preferably the same diameter as the pole 17 so as to fit around the pole 17 and create a seal therebetween.
• the band 23 is attached to the platform 14 by any suitable material, such as adhesive.
• the device 11 further includes a mount 19 that attaches the skull 12 to a vertical support surface, such as a wall.
• the mount 19 is L-shaped, whereby the upper end of the mount 19 is attached to the interior of the skull 12 and the lower, rear end of the mount 19 is attached to a wall.
• the mount 19 is fastened to the skull 12 and wall by any suitable fastener, such as screws or adhesives.
• the skull 12 includes an aperture adapted to receive a fastener 26 therethrough.
• the upper end of the mount 19 is placed within the upper, rear portion of the skull 12 , wherein the aperture of the skull 12 aligns with a channel 24 disposed in the upper end of the mount 19 .
• the game device further comprises a method of play.
• the methods of play include one or more players.
• the players alternate turns tossing rings at a target configured as a deer skull, wherein the deer skull includes one or more beams having a plurality of points.
• Each player receives a predetermined number of rings to toss per turn, such as six rings per turn.
• Each player is required to stand a predetermined distance from the target.
• the rings are preferably circular in configuration and composed of any suitable material, such as rubber, to provide a safer throwing element due to the rounded edges and absorbent properties.
• the diameter of the rings are preferably larger than the diameter of the points so to allow the rings to fit thereon.
• the throwing elements can be other configurations, such as square or U-shaped.
• each point disposed on the beam of the target is provided with a predetermined numerical value, wherein a player receives the predetermined numerical value for tossing a ring onto a specified point disposed on a beam.
• a point disposed horizontally on a beam comprises a higher numerical value than a point disposed vertically on a beam.
• the first player to receive a predetermined goal value wins the game.
• a ring tossed onto a point remains on the point throughout the game. If an opposing player tosses a ring onto the same point during the game, the numerical value received by the original player is removed from their score.
• each player is required to toss the rings onto the points disposed on the beam of the target in a specified sequence of points.
• Each point is provided with a predetermined numerical value, wherein a player receives the predetermined numerical value for tossing a ring onto the specified point in the specified sequence.
• a ring tossed onto a point remains on the point throughout the game. If an opposing player tosses a ring onto the same point, the numerical value received by the original player is removed from their score.
• the players are required to toss rings onto all the points that received rings from the opposing player before the player is able to score a numerical value.
• each player is required to toss the rings onto the points of the beam of the target in a specified sequence of points.
• a numerical value is not assigned to any points disposed on the target.
• a player is required to remove a ring tossed on a point if the ring was tossed onto the point out of sequence. The player that tosses all the rings onto the points in the specified sequence wins a game.

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