Game device and system
US4938484A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B65/125
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game ball engaging and manipulating device including frame bar members, sling and connecting means. The sling includes a generally rectangular fabric section having its long sides connected to elastic cord. The frame bar members are connected to both the short side of the fabric section. The frame members each consist of a cylindrical bar made of wood or other suitable material. One end of each bar is attached to the sling. The sling is connected to the bar so that the bars rotate independently in relation to the sling. The sling includes a pocket portion in the middle of the sling. The opposite end of each bar possesses a molded handle to allow ease and comfort of gripping and using the device. The game ball engaging and manipulating device is held by the user with one hand gripping each handle and the ball is manipulated, catapulted, snapped forward and engaged in a pocket formed in the sling.
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