IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0843025
(2010-07-24)
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등록번호 |
US-8608167
(2013-12-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
6 인용 특허 :
13 |
초록
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A game apparatus which allows for a target disposed on the top of a pole to be knocked down by a projectile. The game apparatus includes a segmented pole which can be assembled and disassembled easily via coupling mechanisms between each segment. The top segment of the pole includes a top cap where
A game apparatus which allows for a target disposed on the top of a pole to be knocked down by a projectile. The game apparatus includes a segmented pole which can be assembled and disassembled easily via coupling mechanisms between each segment. The top segment of the pole includes a top cap where a surface on which targets can be placed, is provided. The bottom segment of the pole is connected to a base which holds the pole up. Alternatively, a stake can be coupled to the bottom segment of the pole to drive the pole into the ground directly. A scoring mechanism along the surface of the poles is provided, as well as a target illuminating device to enhance the visibility of the target. The top cap of the pole can also include illumination such that the game can be played even in low ambient light.
대표청구항
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1. A target support for a game with an objective of knocking down a target, comprising: a segmented pole comprising a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments comprising an upper pole segment and a lower pole segment connected with at least one coupling mechanism, the segmented pole comprisi
1. A target support for a game with an objective of knocking down a target, comprising: a segmented pole comprising a plurality of segments, the plurality of segments comprising an upper pole segment and a lower pole segment connected with at least one coupling mechanism, the segmented pole comprising a translucent or transparent wall;a top cap disposed adjacent a top of the upper pole segment and comprising a support surface for supporting the target;at least one of the segmented pole or the top cap comprises a light source configured to illuminate through the translucent or transparent wall of the segmented pole;a pole support attached to the pole opposite the top cap and configured to secure the pole in an upright position;a scoring mechanism comprising a scoring indicator movable along the pole to a plurality of scoring indicia located on the pole;the plurality of scoring indicia are located on the translucent or transparent wall of the segmented pole, the light source is arranged to backlight the scoring indicia. 2. The target support of claim 1, wherein plurality of segments comprises one or more intermediate segments between the upper pole segment and the lower pole segment, wherein the at least on coupling mechanism comprises a plurality of coupling mechanisms, wherein the intermediate segments are joined to each other and to the upper pole segments and lower pole segments with one of the plurality of coupling mechanism at adjacent pole segments. 3. The target support of claim 1, wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a frictional fit connection or thread-screw connection at adjacent segments of the pole. 4. The target support of claim 1, comprising a light circuit, the light circuit comprising the light source, the light circuit having at least two user selectable modes of lighting comprising continuous lighting and intermittent lighting. 5. The target support of claim 1, wherein the pole comprises an impact sensor configured to detect an impact to the pole or the target and to illuminate the light source in response to the detected impact. 6. The target support of claim 1, wherein the support surface of the top cap comprises a recessed region. 7. The target support of claim 1, further comprising a target illumination device configured to be placed in or about the target for illuminating the target. 8. The target support of claim 1, wherein the pole support is a stake for driving into the ground. 9. The target support of claim 1, wherein the pole support comprises a base plate with a socket suitable for receiving the lower pole segment. 10. The target support of claim 1, wherein the entire segmented pole is transparent or translucent. 11. The target support of claim 1, comprising a light circuit, the light circuit comprising the light source, a power source, an activation switch, and, the wherein the support surface of the top cap has a recessed region, the activation switch is located in the recessed region; the top cap comprises a cylinder portion extending from the upper surface and friction fittable within a top hollow portion of the pole; the light source is positioned to direct light direct light downward into the pole. 12. The target support of claim 1, wherein the top cap comprises the light source; the top cap comprises a cylinder portion extending from the upper surface and friction fittable within a top hollow portion of the segmented pole; the light source is positioned to direct light downward into the pole. 13. A method of playing a target knock down game, comprising the steps of: assembling a segmented pole to a desired height by connecting at least two pole segments using a coupling mechanism;securing the segmented pole in an upright position;disposing a target on a top surface of the segmented pole;backlighting, with a light source, a plurality of scoring indicia located on a translucent or transparent wall of the pole;aiming and tossing a projectile towards the target;sliding a scoring indicator, which has a shape that resiliently grips the outer surface of the pole to bias the scoring indicator against removal from the pole and to retain the scoring indicator slidably friction fitted to the pole during the sliding, to at least one of the plurality of scoring indicia on the pole by overcoming the friction fit between the scoring indicator and the pole when the target is knocked off the segmented pole to reflect an award of one or more points to a person or a team of persons who knocked the target off the segmented pole; and,maintaining surface to surface contact between the scoring indicator and the pole during the sliding. 14. The method of claim 13, comprising the step of detecting an impact to the pole with an impact sensor and illuminating a light source in the pole in response to the detected impact. 15. The method of claim 13, comprising the step of detecting an impact to the pole with an impact sensor and activating an auditory device within the pole to produce a sound in response to the detected impact. 16. The method of claim 13, comprising the step of detecting an impact to the target via the pole with an impact sensor in the pole and flashing the light source on and off in response to the detected impact. 17. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of sliding comprises the step of positioning the scoring indicator at one of the plurality of scoring indicia so that the scoring indicia is between a first edge and a second edge of the scoring indicator where the first edge of the scoring indicator is adjacent to a first side of the scoring indicia and the second edge of the scoring indicator is adjacent to a second side of the scoring indicia, and the scoring indicator is C-shaped and extends around the pole. 18. The method of claim 13, wherein scoring indicator is resiliently c-shaped and wherein the step of assembling comprises the step of spreading open the c-shaped scoring indicator to attach the scoring indicator to the circular pole and allowing the resilient c-shaped scoring indicator grip the outside surface of the pole. 19. A target supporting pole apparatus for a game with an objective of knocking down a target comprising: a pole configured to be supported in an upright position, the pole comprising a top surface configured to support the target;the pole comprising a scoring mechanism, the scoring mechanism comprising a scoring indicator movable along an indicator path along a scoring length of the pole to a plurality of scoring indicia located along the scoring length of the pole;the indicator path being free of projections that would impede the movement of the scoring indicator along the indicator path; and,the pole comprises a light source that is arranged to direct light through an exterior surface of the pole and to backlight the scoring indicia. 20. The target supporting pole apparatus of claim 19, wherein the scoring indicator is slidably friction fitted to the pole. 21. The target supporting pole apparatus of claim 19, wherein the scoring indicator is C-shaped and the pole is circular, the scoring indicator has a first edge, an opposite second edge, and a scoring gap between the first edge and second edge for receiving the scoring indicia therein.
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