Patent Application
20240245966
The present invention relates to an outdoor game assembly and, more particularly, to an outdoor game assembly for a portable game experience.
Over the years, the appeal of the ring toss game has increased within all age groups of players. The typical set up for the ring toss game requires the user to place a hook on a fixed structure and attach one end of a piece of cord or string to a ring while the other end is attached to an overhang. The player then swings the ring in order to try and land the ring onto the hook. Current embodiments of the game are often stationary and unable to be transported. It is desirable and a need when playing an outdoor game, to allow for ease in transporting the game from one play area to the next, in all kinds of terrain. As the foregoing illustrates, the invention provides a portable outdoor game assembly with an ease of transportability from one gaming area to the next.
A portable outdoor game assembly comprising a base assembly. The base assembly has a base shaft, a grasp positioned at one end of the base shaft and a fasten mechanism. The fasten mechanism further has a hook and locking mechanism opposite the hook. The portable outdoor game assembly further comprises an extension assembly. The extension assembly has an extension shaft and a stabilizing assembly coupled to the extension shaft. The portable outdoor game assembly further comprises a tower assembly having a topper assembly. The topper assembly has a body connected to the extension shaft. The topper assembly further has an upper extendable arm coupled to the body. The topper assembly further has a lower extendable arm coupled to the body. The topper assembly further has a cap positioned above the body. The outdoor portable game assembly further comprises a ring assembly. The ring assembly has a spool of material coupled to the upper extendable arm and a ring fastened to an end of the spool of material.
In the following, the present invention is described in more detail with reference to the drawings in which:
The present disclosure includes an outdoor game assembly 1 according to the invention. In the exemplary embodiment, the outdoor game assembly 1 generally has a base assembly 2, an extension assembly 4, a tower assembly 6, and a ring assembly 8 as shown in
In the exemplary embodiment, the base assembly 2 includes a base shaft 10. The base shaft 10 is a hollow tube member. One skilled in the art would understand the base shaft 10 could be a solid tube member. The base shaft 10 includes a base shaft passageway 12 located on the inner portion of the base shaft 10. The base shaft passageway 12 further extends the length thereof.
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In the exemplary embodiment, the extension assembly 4 includes an extension shaft 60. The extension shaft 60 is a hollow tube member. One skilled in the art would understand the extension 60 could be a solid tube member. The extension shaft 60 has a smaller circumference than the base shaft 10 as illustrated in
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The topper assembly 90 further includes a lower extendable arm 100. The lower extendable arm 100 is an elongated member. The lower extendable arm 100 maintains the ability to outstretch past a 90 degree position with respect to the extension shaft 60. The lower extendable arm 100 further includes a receiving passageway 102 at each end of the lower extendable arm 100.
The topper assembly 90 further includes a cap 110. The cap 110 is a circular member with a tapered end portion adjacent the body 92. The cap 110 further includes a connector 112 positioned on a side of the cap 110 parallel to the connector 96. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.
The topper assembly 90 further includes an upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 is an elongated member. The upper extendable arm 120 maintains the ability to outstretch past a 90 degree position with respect to the extension shaft 60. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes a receiving passageway 122 at the base of the upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes a coupler 124 positioned in the central region of the upper extendable arm 120. The upper extendable arm 120 further includes an upper coupler 126 positioned at the opposite end of the receiving passageway 122. The upper coupler 126 further includes an eyelet 128.
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In an alternate embodiment, as described above, the outdoor game assembly generally includes an alternate base assembly 2′, an alternate extension assembly 4′, an alternate tower assembly 6′ and a ring assembly 8 as illustrated in
In the exemplary embodiment, the base assembly 2′ includes a base shaft 140. The base shaft 140 is a hollow tube member. The base shaft 140 includes a base shaft passageway 142 located on the inner portion of the base shaft 140. The base shaft passageway 142 further extends the length thereof.
As illustrated, the base assembly 2′ further includes a grasp 144. The grasp 144 is a tapered member. The grasp 144 further includes threads running the length of the grasp 144. The base assembly 2′ further includes a stabilizer 146. The stabilizer 146 is positioned around the base shaft 140.
As illustrated, in another embodiment the base assembly 2′ further includes a tripod mount 150. The tripod mount 150 comprises a cross bar connector 152. The cross bar connector 152 includes a plurality of leg connectors 154. The tripod mount 150 further includes a plurality of legs 156 as illustrated. Each of the legs 156 is a pole like member. In another embodiment, the legs 156 are pointed to allow for staking in the ground. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The tripod mount 150 further includes a plurality of support arms 158. Each of the support arms 158 is a plate like member. Each of the legs 156 are positioned within the leg connectors 154. Additionally, the support arms 158 are positioned between legs 156 and a lower portion of the base shaft 140.
As illustrated, the extension assembly 4′ includes an extension shaft 160. The extension shaft 160 is a hollow tube member. In another embodiment, the extension shaft 160 can be a solid tube member. The extension shaft 160 has a smaller circumference than the base shaft 140. The extension shaft 160 further includes a hook receiver 162 extending through the extension shaft 160. The extension shaft further includes a hook 164. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The hook 164 has a similar structure to hook 40.
The extension assembly 4′ further includes a rising assembly 170. The rising assembly 170 includes a cylindrical member 172. The cylindrical member 172 includes a passageway 174 extending through the cylindrical member 172.
The extension assembly 4′ further includes a coupler 176 positioned within the cylindrical member 172. The coupler 176 includes a connector 178.
As illustrated, the tower assembly 6′includes a cylindrical body 180. The cylindrical body 180 further includes a plurality of connectors 182 positioned at a top portion of the cylindrical body 180 for connecting a cap 200. The tower assembly 6′ further includes a lower extendable rib 190. The lower extendable rib 190 includes a pair of connectors 192 positioned at each end thereof.
The tower assembly 6′ further includes a cap 200. The cap 200 is a circular member positioned over the cylindrical body 180. The cap 200 further includes a plurality of connectors 202. The tower assembly 6′ further includes an upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 is a solid member. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes a connector 212 positioned at a lower end of the upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes a coupler 214 positioned in the central region of the upper extendable rib 210. The upper extendable rib 210 further includes an upper coupler 216. The upper coupler 216 further includes an eyelet 218 positioned at a far end of the upper coupler 216.
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The ring assembly 8 attaches to the upper extendable arm 120 by threading the spool of material 130 through the eyelet 128. A portion of the spool of material 130 is fixed to the ring 132.
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It should be noted that various changes and modifications to the embodiments described herein will be apparent to this skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its intended advantages. For example, various embodiments of the assembly may be provided based on various combinations of the features and functions from the subject matter provided herein.
