Game with a flying object

US8287406B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Bryan Biederman · Holderness, US
• John St. Amand · Moultonborough, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 8, 2009
• Grant date: Oct 16, 2012
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B63/00
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Methods and devices, including kits, are disclosed herein for playing a flying disc game. For instance, some aspects are directed to kits for playing flying disc game that can include one or more poles (e.g., two), one or more target objects (e.g., two), and/or a flying disc. The pole can be insertable into a ground surface, or can optionally be inserted into a free standing base. The target object can be detachably placed on the a target support of the pole, which can be dislodged by a player throwing the flying disc at the target object. Various configurations for the poles, target objects, and flying disc are discussed. As well, a method for playing a flying disc game, (e.g., one using some assembly of the equipment disclosed) is also revealed.