Games using tangible projectile inventions 12/05

20050288115 - Automated bowling system, controller and method of use: A bowling system comprises a pinspotter system including at least a sweep assembly and a braking system coupled thereto which provides a brake for the sweep assembly. The system further includes a plurality of sensors which sense parameters associated with the pinspotter system and the braking system. A centralized control...

20050288116 - Bumper apparatus for bowling lanes: A moveable gutter for a bowling lane is disclosed. The gutter includes a bumper surface that functions as a bumper when said inner edge is raised from a lower position to a fixed upper position higher than the adjacent lane surface. A portion of said bumper surface is approximately parallel...

20050288117 - Moveable gutter for bowling lanes having illumination sources: A moveable gutter for a bowling lane is disclosed. The gutter includes a bumper surface that functions as a bumper when said inner edge is raised from a lower position to a fixed upper position higher than the adjacent lane surface. One or more illumination sources may be disposed along...

20050288118 - Practice putting and ball retrieving device: A practice putting device according to the present invention is an annular collar sized for a snug friction fit onto a conventional golf ball. The collar in use is placed on a putting surface so that the golf ball may be aimed at the collar opening when the collar is...

20050288119 - Real-time measurements for establishing database of sporting apparatus motion and impact parameters: A sporting apparatus used by a person for engaging in a sporting activity. The sporting apparatus includes a single or multiple embedded MR sensors for measuring magnetic vectors of the earth magnetic field for dynamically recording a path of motion of the sporting apparatus in real time. In a preferred...

20050288120 - Dual sport swing training aid and method of using: A dual sport swing training aid and method of use is disclosed. The dual sport swing training aid includes an elongated horizontal putting alignment shaft having a first end and a second end, an elongated vertical shaft having an upper end and a lower end, at least one support shaft,...

20050288121 - Swing programmer apparatus: A golf swing improvement apparatus which is worn by a golfer and helps the golfer develop a repetitive and consistent golf swing that improves golf scores. The golf swing apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body with tabs extending from the arms and a strap to secure the apparatus to the...

20050288122 - Golfing accessory: A golfing accessory for supporting a golf club away from a ground surface. The golf club has a shaft. The accessory includes a substantially elongated body defining a body first end and a substantially longitudinally opposed body second end. The body is provided with a shaft receiving recess for receiving...

20050288123 - Golf club handle grip: A golf club handle grip includes a tubular body with an opening defined in an end of the tubular body for extension of a golf club handle and a slip proof portion provided on an outer periphery of the tubular body. With the slip proof portion on the outer periphery...

20050288124 - Golf club head: A golf club head (20) having optimized inertial properties and center of gravity is disclosed. The golf club head (20) preferably has a volume between 300 cubic centimeters and 500 cubic centimeters. The golf club head (20) has a center of gravity located less than 1.7 inches from an exterior...

20050288125 - Golf ball: The invention provides a golf ball comprising a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer, and optionally an intermediate layer therebetween, characterized in that at least one layer of the core, cover and intermediate layer is formed of a golf ball-forming resin composition comprising...

20050288126 - Golf ball: The invention provides a golf ball comprising a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least one layer, and optionally an intermediate layer therebetween, characterized in that at least one layer of the core, cover and intermediate layer is formed of a golf ball-forming resin composition comprising,...

20050288127 - Ball hitting practice apparatus: A ball hitting practice apparatus for use by a hitter is provided. The ball hitting practice apparatus includes a substantially rigid member having a first end and a second end, a hinge capable of suspension from a frame and attached near the first end of the rigid member such that...

20050288128 - Method for conducting championship playoff: A method for conducting a postseason championship playoff series of sporting events includes the initial step of determining the total number of teams to participate in the postseason series by multiplying the total number of teams in the league by a minority influence value of 0.37. A postseason tournament is...

20050288129 - Method and apparatus for practicing pitching a baseball: An apparatus and method are provided for practicing pitching a baseball. The apparatus can be configured to receive pitches thrown into a specific designated area of the strike zone and to reject pitches not thrown to the specific designated area. The apparatus alters the position of the strike zone to...

20050288130 - Training bat: A training bat having a handle portion with a knob end and a barrel receiving end, a hitting portion, and a means for tethering said handle portion to said hitting portion. The means for tethering is selected from either an eye bolt assembly, a link assembly, and an eye bolt....

20050288131 - Lacrosse stick pocket creator: A device for shaping the mesh of a lacrosse stick head includes a ball similar in size to a lacrosse ball and carried by an elongated handle. A positioning rod is detachably connected to the handle and adapted to extend transverse to the plane of the head and serve as...

20050288132 - Sports shaft with end stop: The present invention provides a lacrosse shaft. The lacrosse shaft has an integral or interlocked end stop to inhibit stoppage....

20050288133 - Ball with internal impact detector and an indicator to indicate impact: A game ball that can count and indicate the number of times the ball has been hit by a player(s). The game ball includes an impact detector located within a ball housing. The impact detector can detect each time the ball housing is hit. The impact detector is coupled to...

20050288134 - Sensiball: The technical abstract for the “SENSIBALL” entails a standard regulation “NFL” football which is laced with a “webbing” of paper thin sensor strips which would be constructed from a non-corrosive material such as PVC plastic. The “webbing” would be inserted permenantly beneath the outer skin of the ball. In conjunction...

20050288135 - Archery broadhead with replaceable blades: A broadhead includes a ferrule for mounting an arrowshaft, the ferrule having a locking portion. At least two blades are mounted on the ferrule (three are used in the preferred embodiment), the blades being coupled to the ferrule in their center portions by notches that mate with the locking portion...

20050282644 - Pool table improvements: Pool table improvements including: (1) a quick change pool table cloth system including a snap on cloth; (2) a built in pool table level system including highly sensitive levels embedded into the pool table frame; (3) a pre-adjusted, push, pull slate frame leveling system including push and pull bolts for...

20050282645 - Launch monitor: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a...

20050282646 - Golf ball dispensing device: A golf ball dispensing device is disclosed. The device body includes an elevating device, a ball seat and a railing device. The ball seat, corresponding to the end side of the railing device, is mounted to the elevating device, allowing up and down movement. When the ball seat moves upward,...

20050282647 - Portable automatic golf ball teeing apparatus: A storage means holds a quantity of golf balls for automatic placement upon a tee. An gating mechanism releases a single ball to roll by gravity power to a ball holder. Upon activation by the user an extendable arm causes the ball holder to be positioned over the tee, then...

20050282648 - Golf ball conveying apparatus: The golf ball conveying apparatus is provided in a place such as an indoor driving range to collect a golf ball, struck by a golfer, and places the golf ball onto a golf tee again. The golf ball conveying apparatus prevents dimples of a golf ball from wearing during a...

20050282649 - Golf flagstick ferrule and method of use: A ferrule that includes a ledge having an underside with indentations. The indentations cooperating with a golf putting cup that has a ferrule socket formed by a plurality of primary fins. The ferrule and ferrule socket cooperating to prevent spinning of the flag, resist wear, and provide a straight standing...

20050282650 - Method in connection with a wristop computer and a wristop-computer system: The invention relates to a method and system in connection with a wristop computer (20). In the method, the wristop computer (20) is used to determine at least one of the following data in a game of golf: position, time, height, distance travelled, or club used. According to the invention,...

20050282651 - Golf training aid: A golf training aid for improving putting stroke and stance is transparent plastic in the shape of a tunnel, the bottom being open for placement on grass or carpet. A guide slot is formed by a rectilinear guide slot housing centrally disposed along the length of the upper wall and...

20050282652 - Set of golf clubs and method for identification of clubs: A sport set (10) and methods for golf club identification are provided. The sports set (10) includes a plurality of clubs (10 and 12) with each club (10 or 12) or subset of the plurality of clubs (10 or 12) provided with a distinguishing surface configuration on at least a...

20050282653 - Golf club head with a low density bore-through hosel: A golf club including a head, a bore-through hosel insert, and a shaft is disclosed and claimed. The head includes a passage in which the bore-through hosel insert is positioned and retained. The bore-through hosel insert has a specific gravity much lower than the club head specific gravity. This allows...

20050282654 - Club shaft: A club shaft composed of a club shaft body and a single- or multi-layered coating film covering said club shaft body, wherein said coating film includes a coating layer having good scratch or scuff resistance and high resilience. The club shaft keeps its good appearance owing to its self-healing ability...

20050282655 - Club head: A club head composed of a club head body and a single- or multi-layered coating film covering the club head body, wherein the coating film includes a coating layer having good scratch or scuff resistance and high resilience. The club head keeps a good appearance even after repeated shots because...

20050282657 - Golf putter head with a visual alignment aid and an increased moment of inertia: A golf putter head includes a face member with a front surface arranged for impacting a golf ball. A first arm extends substantially rearwardly from a heel end of the face member, a second arm extends substantially rearwardly from a toe end of the face member, and a central member...

20050282656 - Weight-balanced golf putter head: A golf putter head is generally triangular, when viewed from the top, with a flat, front face and a trailing, central tail. When viewed from the side, the head has a generally straight front face and a flat or slightly curved or rounded bottom surface. The shaft for the grip...

20050282658 - Golf club and manufacturing method thereof: A gold club in which the repulsion area of the face portion is shifted downward, and a manufacturing method of such a golf club are provided. The structure of the golf club is such that, in order to shift the sweet area of a face portion having a striking face...

20050282659 - High compression multi-layer rim golf balls: Disclosed herein, in various embodiments, are multi-layer golf balls. In particular, disclosed herein are high compression multi-layer golf balls covered with relatively thin and/or hard reaction injection molded (RIM) covers. The golf balls exhibit such characteristics as enhanced distance, low driver spin, high initial velocity, and good feel and playability...

20050282660 - Golf ball: The present invention provides a golf ball having a paint film on a surface of a golf ball body, wherein the paint film is obtained from an aqueous paint, and the paint film has an elongation at break of 80% or more and maximum stress of 170 kgf/cm2 (16.7 MPa)...

20050282661 - Method for producing a golf ball: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a golf ball that is excellent in the durability of the mark, the adhesion of the paint film, and the productivity. In the present invention, since the curing agent contained in the paint covering the mark is...

20050282662 - Corner ball: The Corner Ball game consists of plastic tube and bean bag leather balls which are tossed inside the tube for entertainment purposes....

20050282663 - Quicker hands: A hockey stick is provided with a safety cord attached to the blade portion coupled to the ball portion. The impact surface, cord, and ball all cooperate to produce a time saving device, improved stick-handling when the ball is misplayed. The blade portion uses the front and back sections that...

20050282664 - Soccer training device: Novel soccer training devices are disclosed herein, the device comprising a tether secured to a stationary member (e.g. stake) and a bail enclosure for carrying a soccer ball. The tether is secured to a swivel that allows a soccer player to practice more effectively his kicking and throwing skills...

20050282665 - Killer applications of golh, golfishing, golfrisbee, golfball, basedisc, golfrisbee basket: The killer applications of golfrisbee are comprised of the golh club, golfrisbee disc and golfrisbee basket, golfrisbee target, golfishing, grenade, water golh gun club, etc. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object such as golfrisbee disk is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has either the...

20050282666 - A coupling for attaching a lacrosse head to a lacrosse handle: A coupling for a lacrosse stick having a lacrosse handle and a lacrosse head includes a handle-mating portion receiving a portion of the lacrosse handle. The coupling also includes a head-mating portion sized for reception within a receiving portion of the lacrosse head. The head-mating portion couples to the handle-mating...

20050282667 - Lacrosse handle: A handle for a lacrosse head is provided. The handle includes a hollow metal tube having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The hollow metal tube also has a first end for communicating with a throat portion of a lacrosse head and a second end opposing the first end....

20050277481 - Bowling lane construction providing adjustable lane topography: The topography of a bowling lane may be adjusted after installation through the use of special truss assemblies beneath the lane that are provided with a height adjustment mechanism that is remotely actuatable at a convenient location. Lane tilt, including side-to-side tilt, may be adjusted through the use of upright,...

20050277482 - Putting practice and training device: A putting practice and training device having a support member having a first end and a second end. The first end may be adapted engage a surface. A rotatable, swingable arm may have at least two members arranged where only one member is visible when viewing the arm from above...

20050277483 - Method of fitting a golf club to a golfer: A method a fitting a golf club to a golfer based on the golfer's playing characteristics and the inherent properties of the golfer's current golf club. A golf club is selected and a analyzed to determine if the selected golf club is optimized for the golfer....

20050277484 - Golf club head: An iron type golf club head includes a primary club head body composed of metal. The primary club head body includes a striking face and a facing wall opposite the striking face. The club head also includes a polymeric body secured to the facing wall of the primary club head...

20050277485 - Golf club head with adjustable vibration-absorbing capacity: A golf club head includes a body, a striking plate engaged with the body and including a front side for striking a golf ball and a rear side, at least one vibration-receiving member made of an elastomeric material, and at least one adjusting member. At least one compartment is defined...

20050277486 - Dual purpose golf club: A dual function golf club enables a golfer using the club to utilize a putting stroke when on the green or when extracting a golf ball from the fringe or rough around the putting green and the green side bunkers....

20050277487 - Golf club: There is provided a golf club in which the repulsion area of a face portion is enlarged. The same face in each component of the crown portion, sole portion and the like in the body portion is welded to the face portion having a strike surface by combining metal plates...

20050277488 - Composition for producing golf balls and multi-piece golf balls: This invention is directed to A composition for forming a golf ball, the composition comprising polyurethane gel composite particles and at least one base material selected from the group consisting of synthetic resins and elastomers, the polyurethane gel composite particles consisting of colloidal polyurea particles precipitated from a non-aqueous solvent...

20050277489 - Flexible golf tee for driving range: A flexible golf tee includes a tee portion and a base. The tee portion includes a top disc, and a neck portion. The top disc comprises a concave portion that is adapted to support a golf ball. The neck portion connects the top disc and the base. The base includes...

20050277490 - Shuffleboard court surface having multiple pimples for sliding a disc: A molded polymeric shuffleboard court has multiple closely spaced apart primary squares containing multiple secondary squares having open center portions to form a top surface for movement of a sliding disc. The secondary squares have an upwardly directed pimple at each corner to reduce friction caused by the sliding disc....

20050277491 - Adjustable weight training belt for a baseball bat: Adjustable weight training belt for use with a baseball bat comprising a first layer of flexible material and a hook and loop fastening system. The hook portion of the fastening system connected to one face and the loop portion of the fastening system on the other face, the fastening system...

20050277492 - Support pole for a basketball system: A support pole for a basketball system is preferably adjustable in height to allow a basketball goal to be located at various heights. The support pole may include a first section and a second section that are movable relative to each other. An adjustment assembly may hold the first and...

20050277493 - Two-piece structure including a blow-molded plastic portion: A structure such as a table-tennis top or a table top may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be constructed from blow-molded plastic and include a hollow interior portion that is formed during the blow-molding process. The first portion may also have a first...

20050277495 - Lacrosse handle: A lacrosse handle having two sidewalls each with a channel and two arched walls extending between the sidewalls is disclosed herein. The channels contribute to increased gripping ability by the user and overall increased strength of the handle. Each channel is capable of receiving an insert that includes individualized information,...

20050277494 - Lacrosse stick having a composite shaft: The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a shaft for a lacrosse stick, including a structural foam core, at least one fabric sleeve surrounding the foam core, and a resin infused into the fabric sleeves. The fabric sleeves consist of woven fibers selected from the group of aramid fibers, carbon...

20050277496 - Ball sport racquet, especially tennis racquet: In a ball sport racquet, for example, a tennis racquet, made up of a main or racquet head frame, a throat with a throat bridge and side bridges diverging to the throat bridge and extending into a shaft, and strings fastened on the main frame and on the throat bridge,...

20050277497 - Ball bat: A ball bat includes a handle portion, a tubular core, a middle device and a striking portion. The handle portion is made of plastics or wooden materials and has a front end, a rear end and a body between them. The tubular core is made of fiber reinforced plastic materials...

20050277498 - Gymnastic ball: A gymnastic ball is constructed to have a spherical rubber wall, an inflatable inner tube mounted inside the spherical rubber wall, and two rubber handles adhered to and vulcanized with the spherical rubber wall, each rubber handle having a rigid support embedded therein to reinforce the structural strength....

20050277499 - Game ball carcass, a game ball, and methods of making same: A carcass of a soccer ball or other inflatable game ball has a bladder with a valve for introducing air into said bladder; a fabric pocket layer located outside said bladder composed of a plurality of fabric pieces sewn to form a spherical shape, with a hole for the valve,...

20050272511 - Radio frequency identification (rfid) pin detection system: An RFID pin detection system includes bowling pins incorporating RFID tags and a pin deck incorporating reader antennas located in positions corresponding to the placement of the bowling pins. A controller energizes the reader antennas to activate RFID tags in those bowling pins that are in the pin-up position. The...

20050272512 - Launch monitor: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a...

20050272513 - Launch monitor: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a...

20050272514 - Launch monitor: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a...

20050272515 - Golf flagstick assembly and method of joining: A golf flagstick assembly includes a flagstick and an accessory aligned substantially straight with each other along a common longitudinal centerline. The flagstick and the accessory are rapidly joined together utilizing crimps upon the accessory which engage the flagstick. The accessory may be joined to the golf flagstick assembly at...

20050272516 - Launch monitor: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a...

20050272517 - Swing position recognition and reinforcement: A method and device is used to teach and simulate swing mechanics. A camera is coupled to a computer such that frames including an image of a golfer swinging a golf club may be captured. A key part of the image is identified by the computer in sequential frames captured...

20050272518 - Putting practice and training device: A putting practice and training device having a support member having a first end and a second end. The first end may be adapted engage a surface. A rotatable, swingable arm may have at least two members arranged where only one member is visible when viewing the arm from above...

20050272519 - Golf training seat and method: A method and training device for practicing golf strokes that comprises a seat supported by one telescopically adjustable post that the golfer positions between the legs to maintain the proper stance, swing and follow through with only pivoting of the seat and post around a longitudinal axis of the post...

20050272520 - Golf ball position marker assembly: A golf ball position marking assembly that includes a marker removably secured to a decorative or functional accessory item such as a ring, pendant, clip, belt, key ring, bracelet, buckle, divot tool, or the like. The marker is magnetically secured to a base in such a way that a golfer...

20050272521 - Strengthened and vibration-damping shaft for sports equipment: A strengthening and vibration-damping shaft for sports equipment has a tube, a central body accommodated inside the tube, and multiple damping holes defined in the central body partly or completely along the length of of the central body. The central body provides a supporting efficiency to the shaft to prevent...

20050272522 - Coating for golf club head: A coating includes a bottom paint layer coated on a surface of the golf club head and an elastomeric resin layer coated on the bottom paint layer, with the elastomeric resin layer containing quenchers. When light beams are incident on the elastomeric resin layer, the quenchers provide a double scattering...

20050272524 - Golf club: A golf club comprising a head with a striking face by which a golf ball is hit, comprising at least one leaf spring laminated on a rear surface of the striking face and applying elastic force to the golf ball which is hit by the striking face. With this configuration,...

20050272523 - Golf club head: A golf club head comprises a front striking plate that in turn comprises a front striking surface, a rear surface, and a first boss generally centrally located on and attached to the rear surface. A rear body section is fixedly coupled to the front striking plate. A longitudinal member is...

20050272525 - Hollow golf club head: A hollow golf club head allowing to increase the repulsion and the degree of design freedom, while maintaining the durability. A hollow golf club head having a head body formed from a metal, wherein a hole is formed in the vicinity of the middle of a crown portion in the...

20050272527 - Golf club head: A hollow golf club head comprises a main body made of at least one kind of metal material, said main body provided with an opening having a surface area projected onto the head surface in the range of from 15% to 70% of the entire surface area of the head,...

20050272526 - Golf head: A golf head includes a hollow head body defining a front opening and having a reinforcing portion that is made from a non-metal material, a striking plate received in the front opening and secured to the head body, and a plurality of first reinforcing metal ribs embedded securely in the...

20050272528 - Golf club head: A golf club head having a matrix layer composed of an interconnected reinforcement structure and a polymer material is disclosed herein. The matrix layer provides the golf club head with a greater coefficient of restitution during impact with a golf ball. The matrix layer is preferably disposed within a recess...

20050272529 - Compositions for golf equipment: Golf balls comprising thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable elastomer compositions are presently disclosed. These elastomer compositions comprise reaction products of polyisocyanates and telechelic polymers having isocyanate-reactive end-groups such as hydroxyl groups and/or amine groups. These elastomer compositions can be used in any one or more portions of the golf balls,...

20050272530 - Compositions for golf equipment: Golf balls comprising thermoplastic, thermoset, castable, or millable elastomer compositions are presently disclosed. These elastomer compositions comprise reaction products of polyisocyanates and telechelic polymers having isocyanate-reactive end-groups such as hydroxyl groups and/or amine groups. These elastomer compositions can be used in any one or more portions of the golf balls,...

20050272532 - Golf ball: Golf ball 2 has numerous dimples 8 formed on its surface. The dimple 8 has a first side wall face 14, a second side wall face 16 that is positioned to the bottom side of this first sidewall face 14, and a bottom face 18 that is positioned to the...

20050272531 - Method for marking golf ball and golf ball: The invention provides a golf ball marking method of marking the surface of a golf ball with a character, pattern or the like by a direct or indirect printing technique, comprising applying a marking layer onto the ball surface for marking, the marking layer being of a two-layer structure consisting...

20050272533 - Soccer kicking training apparatus: A soccer kicking practice apparatus is provided with an elongated soccer ball mounting arm comprised of a center shaft positioned inside of a coil spring. An outside end of the elongated soccer ball mounting arm is provided with a soccer ball mounting device. An inside end of the soccer ball...

20050272534 - Football training device: A device which is utilized during practice or other informal situation to teach a football player such as a quarterback or kicker to deliver a football around or over one or preferably a group of linemen. In one embodiment, the device includes a mechanism capable of moving at least one...

20050272535 - Object retrieval system: An object retrieval system providing an expanse of flexible material variably configured by travel of a material support element between a first position and a second position which generates movement in objects that collect on the material surface for retrieval....

20050272536 - Racket frame: A racket frame including a grip part, a shaft part, a throat part, and a head part formed hollowly with a fiber reinforced resin and having a weight not less than 100 g nor more than 270 g. The racket frame is provided with a dynamic damper comprising a mass...

20050272537 - Improved adjustable bat grip: A one body member solid molded bat handle grip manufactured from Thermoplastic material or the likes for improving the gripping control of the batter for baseball or softball, which is useful for left handed or right handed players. The longitudinal raised surface along the bat handle grip allows the batter...

20050272538 - Helical broadhead: A helical broadhead for an archery arrow includes a ferrule having a longitudinal axis with a tip end and an arrow end. Aligned forward and rearward slots are located in the ferrule generally parallel to the axis. At least two helical blade assemblies, each with an elongate cutting edge, spiral...

20050266928 - Swing training aid: The present invention is directed to a training aid which may be used with a playing device such as a golf club or baseball bat. Embodiments of the present invention may be temporarily attached to a playing device and modify how a person holds, or grips, the playing device. The...

20050266929 - Golf swing training device: A golf club for training golfers is disclosed. A specific club head shape encourages the golfer to envision impacting the golf ball with the back of their leading hand. A color system on the golf club handle helps with the release. The heel of the club head is heavier than...

20050266930 - Method for manufacturing a multiple material golf club head: A method for manufacturing a golf club head having a major body and a minor body is disclosed herein. The major body is preferably composed of a metal material and has a striking plate section, a return section, a sole section, a ribbon section and a ledge section. The minor...

20050266931 - Golf club head with gas cushion: A golf club head includes a body, a striking plate engaged with the body and including a front side for striking a golf ball, and at least one gas cushion mounted in the body and behind the striking plate. The gas cushion includes a bladder defining a gas chamber. The...

20050266932 - Golf club head with multiple undercuts: The present invention relates to a golf club head having multiple undercuts. The club head includes a body defining a striking face, a top line, a sole, and a back, and having a heel and a toe. The back contains a cavity. Multiple undercuts in the form of a plurality...

20050266933 - Golf club head with gasket: A golf club (40) having a club head (42) with a face component (60), an aft body (61) and a gasket (300) is disclosed herein. The face component (60) has a striking plate portion (72) and a return portion (74). The aft-body (61) is preferably composed of a crown portion...

20050266934 - Golf ball with spherical polygonal dimples: A golf ball includes an outer spherical surface and a plurality of dimples formed thereon. In accordance to one aspect of the invention, the dimples have a polygonal perimeter and a concave depression. The concave depression satisfies only two of the following conditions: a substantially circular depression perimeter, a substantially...

20050266935 - Game system and method: A game system and method of playing a game is disclosed. A game system includes a plurality of bases and a plurality of targets. Each base is configured to host a player sending a projectile. Each target is configured to receive and identify the projectile. The game system further includes...

20050266936 - Batting training apparatus: A practice batting training apparatus is disclosed, which can accurately and consistently deliver balls to a desired location at a desired speed. The apparatus includes a base with a removable a post, and at least one feeder hingedly attached to the post for delivering various size balls to a desired...

20050266937 - Baseball bunting target system and method: A batter training and protection system and method are shown. A protector for protecting an infield area is provided with a plurality of indicia situated thereon or integrally formed therein to define a plurality of target areas, respectively. The indicia may comprise a plurality of material segments, a plurality of...

20050266938 - Sports training apparatus and method of use: A sports training apparatus having a substantially resilient elongated arm support coupled to straps adapted to surround an athlete's shoulders to hold the arm support securely against the athlete's chest and under the athlete's arms to facilitate the proper training position for a variety of sports activities. Methods of using...

20050266939 - Mat especially adapted for use as a baseball or softball on-deck circle, method of making of the mat, and method of using the mat: A mat that may be placed on a baseball or softball playing field for designating a batter on-deck area....

20050266940 - Composite racquet with double tube head frame: A sports racquet frame is built of a composite of laminations of fibrous material as impregnated by a thermosetting resin. The head section of the frame has an upper tube preferably disposed above the string bed plane and a lower tube preferably disposed below the string bed plane. A solid...

20050266941 - Tennis racket: In a tennis racket having a racket frame composed of a fiber reinforced resin, the moment of inertia Ic of the tennis racket in a center direction thereof is set to not less than 13000 g·cm2 nor more than 17000 g·cm2, the moment of inertia Ig around a center of...

20050266942 - Accessory for rackets: An accessory for rackets comprises means (1) for stable connection to a handle (M) of a racket (R) and contact means (2) for a user's hand (H), designed to identify the correct position of the hand (H) when gripping the racket (R) to perform strokes of a predetermined type, it...

20050266943 - Ridge-embedded softball and baseball using thermal pressed stuffing strips: A ridge-embedded softball or a ridge-embedded baseball in the present invention consists a spherical core, two cover pieces enclosing the core, and two threads to stitch the two pieces together. The feature of ridge-embedded softball or baseball in the present invention is that each cover piece has a stuffing strip...