The discussion below is merely provided for general background information and is not intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The present disclosure relates to a bag toss game. Bag toss games are very popular and have been in use for many years. In a well-known form, the bag toss game involves two identical assemblies spaced apart from each other at a selected distance such as 25-35 feet apart from each other. Each assembly includes a smooth board or the like that is slightly inclined with a rear end slightly above the front end. The board includes an aperture typically located near the rear end. While standing proximate one of the assemblies, users, or teams, take turns throwing bags towards the other assembly trying to get each bag to fall through the aperture, or at least end up very close to the aperture. With time and practice one can become very adept at throwing the bags so as to achieve high scores, but this may take some of the fun out of the game. Therefore, making the game challenging to even a skilled player would be desirable.
This Summary and the Abstract herein are provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary and the Abstract are not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor are they intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The claimed subject matter is not limited to implementations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in the Background.
A throwing game includes a panel assembly having a support frame and a first panel and a second panel supported by the support frame. The first panel has an aperture through a major surface. The first panel is supported by the support frame in two positions, a first position wherein the first panel extends from the support frame forming a platform with a free end, and a second position wherein the first panel is parallel to the second panel. The throwing game further includes a panel assembly support connected to the panel assembly to support at least one end of the panel assembly off a ground surface.
Another embodiment of a throwing game includes a panel assembly having support frame, and a first panel and a second panel supported by the support frame. The first panel has an aperture through a major surface. The second panel slides on the support frame between a first and second position, wherein the first position of the second panel locates the second panel adjacent the first panel, the second position of the second panel being further from the first panel than the first position. A panel assembly support connects to the panel assembly to support at least one end of the panel assembly off a ground surface.
Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The panel assembly support can be configured to hold one end of the panel assembly off the ground surface, or hold the panel assembly in an inclined orientation off the ground surface, or hold the support frame in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the ground surface. In one embodiment, the panel assembly support is pivotally connected to the support frame.
If not already configured as such, the first panel can be configured to pivot between two positions, or if desired, be removable from the support frame when moved between the two positions.
If not already configured as such, the second panel can be configured to move on the support frame. In particular, the second panel can slide on the support frame between two positions. In one position of the second panel the second panel is adjacent the first panel, while in the other position of the second panel the second panel is further from the first panel than when in said one position.
The throwing game can further include a third panel movably supported on the support frame. The third panel can slide on the support frame. If desired, the second panel and the third panel can slide in common channels formed in the support frame.
In a further embodiment, the second panel can include indicia in the form of a pattern allowing it to be used as the basis for another game. For instance, the indicia can be used as identifying marks for containers or the like commonly used in “pong”.
Typically, the throwing game includes a second panel assembly and a second panel assembly support having the features of the panel assembly and panel assembly support, respectively. In one game configuration, the assemblies are spaced apart from each other, where the first panel can be oriented obliquely, parallel or perpendicular to the second panel as desired.
In another configuration, the panel assembly and the second panel assembly are configured to be connected together. In such a configuration, the panel assembly support and the second panel assembly support are configured to support the panel assembly and the second panel assembly when joined together in an elevated position above the ground surface. In this position, the indicia on the second panels of the panel assembly and the second panel assembly are at remote ends in the elevated position.
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In the embodiment illustrated, the support frame 14 also contains a set of “C” channel rails 88 and panels 94 and 96. The panels 94 and 96 can be manipulated to move within a desired range within the “C” channels 88. By altering the location of panels 94 and 96 the difficulty of the yard game 10 can be changed. In one embodiment, the channel rails 88 are open ended at one end thereof, allowing the one or more of the panels 94, 96 to be removed and a space or gap created between the remaining panel 94 or 96 and the first panel 18. The space or gap can be adjustable such as by varying the position of the remaining panel 94 or 96 from the first panel 18.
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Located towards the rear of side support rail 32 is a recessed portion 36 having a lower surface 38 that is parallel to the first panel 18 and an upper surface 40 that runs parallel to the lower surface 38. The opposing side support rail 34 has a recessed portion 42 in an equal and opposite position of side support rail 32 having a lower surface 44 that is parallel to the first panel 18 and an upper surface 46 that runs parallel to 44. The recessed portion 36 and the recessed portion 42 face each other on a parallel plane and are of equal depth. Located towards the rear of side support rail 32 is a bore 48. Bore 48 is accompanied by an equal and opposite bore 50 in side support rail 34. Bores 48 and 50 create an axis 52 in which the first panel 18 and its support structure are allowed to rotate about if desired.
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Toward the middle portion of panel assembly support 54 is a bore 62, which is accompanied by an equal and opposite bore 64 in the panel assembly support 56. Bores 62 and 64 create an axis when aligned with the axis 48 and 50 in the side support rails 32 and 34. Together the four bores 48, 50, 62 and 64 create the axis that the first panel 18 and its supporting structure can rotate about. There can be a hinge or pin type fastener (but not limited to only these forms) that keeps the axis of bores 62 and 64 of the panel assembly supports 54 and 56 and the axis or bores 48 and 50 of the side support rails 32 and 34 aligned and rotatably confined to a predicted path of movement limited by a mechanical stop.
The panel assembly supports 54 and 56 have an additional pattern of bores. The bores are located in close proximity to one another toward the top of the panel assembly supports 54 and 56. Bore 66 of the left panel assembly support 54 and bore 68 of the right panel assembly support 56 create an axis 70 for the support frame 14 and the rear leg assembly to pivot about. Next to the axis 70 in the left panel assembly support 54 is a second bore 72 that is located at an approximate 20 degree angle from the front face of the left panel assembly support 54 at a predetermined distance from the axis 70 and a third bore or slot 74 at approximately a 70 degree angle from bore 72 at the same predetermined distance. In the panel assembly support 56 is the exact same and equal pattern. The two bore patterns are in line with one another (bore 76 of the panel assembly support 56, being at 20 degrees and bore or slot 78 being at 70 degrees from bore 76).
Each of the panel assembly supports 54 and 56 on the inside of the rails facing each other is a recessed portion 80 similar in size to the recessed portions 36 and 42 of the side support rails. The recessed portions 36 and 42 of the side supports of the panel assembly supports 54 and 56 are in alignment with each other when the first panel 18 is in a parallel alignment with the plane that each of the rear legs and panel assembly would create. Referring to
Each of the panel assembly supports 54 and 56, can be configured with a three sided structure which has the appearance of a “C” channel 88. The three sided structures 88 are fixedly attached to the inside surfaces and run parallel to surfaces 90 and 92 of the left and right panel assembly supports 54 and 56. The three sided structures 88 are located on the inside surface just above recessed portion 36 and 42. Both, of the three sided structures 88 face each other and are aligned in an equal and opposite position. It should be understood, two or more of these components can be integrally formed from a single unitary body. The three sided structures 88 create a slidable yet contained enclosure or track system for the two panels 94 and 96 to slide within only allowing a predicted liner motion. The removable sliding panels 94 and 96 can be secured in two (but are not limited to just two) positions. The panels 94 and 96 can be secured with a mechanical lock type mechanisms as needed or desired. The ability to move or remove the panels 94 and 96 is particularly advantageous because by removing either the top panel 96 or the bottom panel 94 or both panels the intensity or difficulty of the game can be altered.
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Toward the top of the vertical upright 100 is a pair of bored holes, where 106 is the upper bore and 108 is the lower bore. Toward the top of the vertical upright 102 is a pair of bored holes, where 110 is the upper bore and 112 is the lower bore. The bore 106 in the left, rear vertical upright 100 and the bore 110 in the right, rear vertical upright 102 create an axis 114. Axis 114 along with the axis 70 created by the bore 66 of the left panel assembly support 54 and bore 68 of the right panel assembly support 56 together create one combined axis for the panel assembly 12 and the rear leg assembly 16 to pivot or hinge about.
In the embodiment illustrated, the support frame 14 and the rear leg assembly 16 are held together by a locking pin assembly 116. Referring to
To turn the game into a table the pin assembly 116 is pulled in to a retracted position allowing the shorter pin or prong 119 to be removed from the panel assembly 12 thus allowing the rear leg assembly to pivot to its alternate position. The pin assembly 116 is retained by a pushing or pulling type device such as but not limited to a spring 124. The spring 124 applies a load to a retaining ring 126 (or some other type of retaining device) which draws the entire pin assembly 116 to a somewhat retained or locked position.
In an alternative configuration the locking pin assembly 116 could be replaced with dowel pins and the legs could be outfitted with mechanic bracing or the like.
Bag toss game assembly 10 can be used in multiple configurations. Bag toss game assembly 10 can be used in the upright position or it can be laid down upon the rear leg assembly to create a new game. When used in this configuration it may be helpful to use additional support legs 128 on the rear of the assembly. This game would be similar to a game referred to as cornhole or just bag toss. However, there is a significant difference in the bag toss game assembly 10 in that the panels 94, 96 can be removed or repositioned to change the difficulty of the game. In yet another configuration, the two bag toss assemblies 10 can be fastened together such as with brackets 130 and fasteners 132 to create a utility type table by relocating the rear leg assembly to a 90 degree position. The table could be used for other purposes such as but not limited to pong using the indicia 133 of markings so as to identify where containers such as cups can be placed into which a ping pong ball or the like can be tossed into. The connected panel assemblies can also be used as a utility table. Hence, the two bag toss assemblies 10 are not just one game, but rather at least three different games and a utility table. With multiple recreational uses such as camping, picnicking, etc.
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Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above as has been determined by the courts. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
The present application is based on and claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/468,654, filed Mar. 8, 2017, the content of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
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