Rests

Abstract

A rest for use in playing snooker, billiards and similar games comprises a shaft (12) and a head (10). The head (10) includes a fitting (11) for connection to the shaft (12) and has a configuration such that it can provide support for a cue at a number of different spacings from a support surface on which the rest is placed.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows three possible positions of a first form of head for a snooker rest when being used by a left-handed snooker player,

FIG. 2 shows three possible positions of the first form of head for a snooker rest when being used by a right-handed snooker player,

FIGS. 3 to 6 show an alternative head design, and

FIG. 7 is a side view of a rest having the head shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

1. A rest comprising a shaft and a head, the head including a fitting for connection to the shaft and having a configuration such that it can provide support for a cue at a number of different spacings from a support surface on which the rest is placed.

2. A rest as claimed in claim 1, in which the configuration of the head is such that different parts of the rest can be placed in contact with the support surface to provide the different spacings.

3. A rest as claimed in claim 2, in which the head includes a base portion having a first end and a second end, a stem extending from the first end of the base portion and terminating in register with the second end of the base portion, and a branch extending from the stem and terminating in register with the first end of the base portion.

4. A rest as claimed in claim 1 in which the head includes a zig-zag portion that provides the different spacings.

5. A rest as claimed in claim 1, in which the shaft is adjustable in length.