Surface mounted ball and net device
AssigneeMichael Bowers
InventorMichael Bowers
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Abstract
Described herein are game devices for use in individual and/or group play. These game devices can compose a base and an intermediate structure comprising an opening which a user can attempt to throw a ball or other object into. The base can be configured such that it can connect to a substantially planar surface such as a wall or ceiling. The intermediate structure can be flexible like a basketball net or can be rigid. In some embodiments, the opening in the intermediate structure can be connected to a rim that hold the opening in an “open” position. In some embodiments, the rim can further comprise bristle-like protrusion structures.
Claims18
A game device, comprising:
- a shock-absorbent base comprising a first side and a second side opposite said first side;
- a connection feature for connecting said game device to a ceiling, said connection feature on said first side of said base, said connection feature comprising an adhesive or a first part of a hook and loop structure configured to connect to a second part of the hook and loop structure attached to the ceiling;
- an intermediate structure extending from said second side of said base, said intermediate structure comprising a first end comprising a first opening, and a second end comprising a second opening, said first end connected to said base, said intermediate structure comprising a length from said first opening to said second opening, wherein said intermediate structure comprises a plurality of apertures along said length and is flexible such that said intermediate structure is unbiased toward a particular position and said intermediate structure hangs suspended when said base is connected to the ceiling using said connection feature;
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- a rim structure connected to said second end at or near said second opening;
- wherein said base blocks said first opening of said first end of said intermediate structure.
A game device, comprising:
- a base comprising a first side and a second side facing opposite said first side, wherein said base is shock-absorbent;
- an adhesive connection feature for connecting said game device a ceiling, said adhesive connection feature on said second side of said base;
- an intermediate structure, said first side of said base facing toward said intermediate structure, said intermediate structure comprising at least a first end and a second end, said first end connected to said base and said second end comprising an opening, said intermediate structure comprising a length from said first end to said second end, wherein said intermediate structure comprises a plurality of apertures along said length and is flexible such that said intermediate structure is unbiased toward a particular position and said intermediate structure hangs suspended when said base is connected to the ceiling;
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- a ring-like rim structure connected to said second end at or near said opening;
- wherein said ring-like rim structure comprises protrusions that are part of said ring-like rim structure and extend into said opening such that the protrusions at least partially block the opening.
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