Pool table conversion inserts
OwnerHoward A. Vollendorfinventor
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Abstract
Inserts for converting a pool table into a billiard table or a crap table. The inserts each include a plug portion which fits in a pocket of the pool table and a connected rail completing portion. The plug is split vertically and includes a spreader element for spreading the split therein for snug sideward abutment with the pocket.
Claims13
An insert for plugging the pocket of a pool table and extending the rail thereacross so that games such as billiards and craps can be played on the top thereof between the rails thereof, said insert including:
- first and second body portions, said first body portion having a first lower flange portion and said second body portion having a second lower flange portion;
- at least one filler rail portion connected at least to said first body portion;
- hinge means connecting said first and second body portions together for relative pivoting movement therebetween;
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- spreader means connected between said first and second body portions to pivot said first and second body portions apart about said hinge means to force said first and second lower flanges into the pocket and thereby removably retain said insert therein.
An insert for plugging the pocket of a pool table and extending the rail thereacross so that games such as billiards and craps can be played on the top thereof between the rails thereof, said insert including:
- first and second body portions, said first body portion having a first lower flange portion and said second body portion having a second lower flange portion;
- at least one filler rail portion connected at least to said first body portion;
- hinge means connecting said first and second body portions together for relative pivoting movement therebetween;
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- spreader means connected between said first and second body portions to pivot said first and second body portions apart about said hinge means to force said first and second lower flanges into the pocket and thereby removably retain said insert therein, said first and second flanges including upper surface portions which are in general alignment with the pool table top when said insert is being retained in said pocket and which extend the top to said filler rail portion.
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