Game system and method for hitting a ball through a playing field
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63B-067/00
A63B-069/36
A63B-063/00
A63B-063/08
A63B-067/02
출원번호
US-0971211
(2008-01-08)
등록번호
US-9227122
(2016-01-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Jakubowski, Jeffrey L.
출원인 / 주소
Jakubowski, Jeffrey L.
대리인 / 주소
Greenfield, Steven H
인용정보
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2인용 특허 :
19
초록▼
The present invention is directed to a game, and more specifically to an outdoor game designed for two or more players that requires navigating a large playing field containing a variety of objects and obstacles. The players navigate the course by hitting a ball with a bat over, through or around th
The present invention is directed to a game, and more specifically to an outdoor game designed for two or more players that requires navigating a large playing field containing a variety of objects and obstacles. The players navigate the course by hitting a ball with a bat over, through or around the objects while avoiding the obstacles. The starting line, the end line, the game course, the rules for the game and the point system to decide the winner are determined and communicated to the players prior to the game. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the player reaching the end line with the fewest strokes is awarded the win. The preferred playing field is a golf course.
대표청구항▼
1. A method for playing a game with multiple players wherein a player having the fewest points wins the game, said method comprising the steps of: providing a playing field having a preset beginning line, having a preset end line, having a preset course and having preset boundaries;positioning a pla
1. A method for playing a game with multiple players wherein a player having the fewest points wins the game, said method comprising the steps of: providing a playing field having a preset beginning line, having a preset end line, having a preset course and having preset boundaries;positioning a player at a predetermined distance from a first pole disposed on the playing field;said player pitching a ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball with a hitting implement as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass by a right side of a first pole and in a direction of a second pole such that the ball falls on a spot on the ground disposed on a path between the first and the second pole;said player picking up the ball, and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed between the first and the second pole where the ball has fallen after passing by the right side of the first pole, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass by a left side of the second pole and in a direction of a first pole-set having a first border and a second border resulting in the ball falling on a spot on the ground disposed on a path between the second pole and the first pole-set;said player picking up the ball, and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed between the second pole and the first pole-set where the ball has fallen after passing by the left side of the second pole, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass between the first border and the second border of the first pole-set and in a direction of a second pole-set having a first border and a second border resulting in the ball falling on a spot on the ground disposed on a path between the first pole-set and the second pole-set;said player picking up the ball, and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed between the first pole-set and the second pole-set where the ball has fallen after passing the first pole-set, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass between the first border and the second border of the second pole-set and in a direction of a fence resulting in the ball falling on a spot on the ground disposed on a path between the second pole-set and the fence;said player picking up the ball, and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed on the path between the second pole-set and the fence where the ball has fallen after passing the second pole-set, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass over the fence and in a direction of an end target resulting in the ball falling on a spot on the ground disposed on a path between the fence and the end target; andsaid player picking up the ball, and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed between the fence and the end-target where the ball has fallen after passing the fence, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player aiming to hit the end-target. 2. The method of playing the game in claim 1, wherein the hitting implement is selected from the list consisting of a baseball bat, a cricket bat and a tennis racket. 3. The method of playing the game in claim 2, further comprising increasing the point count by at least one point for each hit, hitting the ball outside the preset boundaries of the field, taking a clearance step, hitting the ball into a lake, hitting the ball into an inaccessible location or losing the ball and turning back on the course. 4. The method of playing the game in claim 1, wherein said end target is selected from the list consisting of an open top barrel, a gong, a hanging ring, a wall having a one foot to a four foot opening, and a hole in the ground. 5. The method of playing the game in claim 4, further comprising reducing the point count by at least one point for hitting the ball through a tree cluster, hitting the ball through the opening in the wall, directly hitting the gong, hitting the ball through the hanging ring and hitting the ball into an open top barrel. 6. The method of playing the game in claim 1, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground between first pole-set and the second pole-set where the ball has fallen after passing the first pole-set, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass over a first body of water, said body of water being disposed on a path between the first pole-set and the second pole-set. 7. The method of playing the game in claim 6, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball over the first body of water, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a left side of a first tree, said first tree being disposed on a path between the first pole-set and the second pole-set. 8. The method of playing the game in claim 7, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the left of the first tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass over or through a first tree cluster, said first tree cluster being disposed on a path between the first pole-set and the second pole-set. 9. The method of playing the game in claim 8, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed on the path between the second pole-set and the fence where the ball has fallen after passing the second pole-set, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a right side of a second tree, said second tree being disposed on a path between the second pole-set and the fence. 10. The method of playing the game in claim 9, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground disposed on the path between the fence and the end target where the ball has fallen after passing the fence, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a left side of a third tree, said third tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 11. The method of playing the game in claim 10, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the left side of the third tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass over a second body of water, said body of water being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 12. The method of playing the game in claim 11, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball past the second body of water, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a right side of a fourth tree, said fourth tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 13. The method of playing the game in claim 12, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the right side of the fourth tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to over or through a second cluster of trees, said second cluster of trees being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 14. The method of playing the game in claim 13, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball past the second cluster of trees, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a right side of a fifth tree, said fifth tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 15. The method of playing the game in claim 14, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the right side of the fifth tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a right side of a sixth tree, said sixth tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 16. The method of playing the game in claim 15, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the right side of the sixth tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a left side of a seventh tree, said seventh tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 17. The method of playing the game in claim 16, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the left side of the seventh tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player targeting the ball to pass to a right side of an eighth tree, said eighth tree being disposed on a path between the fence and the end target. 18. The method of playing the game in claim 17, further comprising said player picking up the ball and, while standing at a spot on the ground where the ball has fallen after hitting the ball to the right side of the eighth tree, tossing said ball substantially vertically upward and hitting said ball as said ball descends, said player aiming to hit the end target. 19. The method of playing the game in claim 6, wherein the body of water is a lake, a stream or a pond.
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