US20120049458A1 - Floating Target and Projectile Water Game - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable, floating water game (FIG.1) that is to be used in a pool, lake or the like in which projectiles (FIG.6) are thrown at a target (FIG.2) by at least one player, such as in a game of darts. The floating target is placed in a body of water and can be attached, anchored, or left to float independently. A player (or multiple players) throws the projectiles toward the target attempting to make them land in the center most circle. A multitude of scoring possibilities is available. The target has a plurality of independent parts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) that are easily assembled and disassembled for transport.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
• Similar to a well-recognized game of the past, darts, this new game can be played in the water. It contains a floating target and projectiles in which projectiles are thrown at target either from a surface outside of the water or in the water. There are many competitive, social games for land, but not many for the pool or lake.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
• This new game is designed to provide entertainment for recreational or competitive play in a body of water by at least one player. The game consists of a floating multiple ring target and thrown floating projectiles. This game is similar to the well known game of darts, but revised here to allow it to be played in the water. Each player takes turns trying to hit the center ring. Multiple scoring possibilities are suitable.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
• FIG. 1: An overhead view of floating target with floating projectiles in/around target scoring zones.
• FIG. 2: An overhead view of floating target with a sectional view showing internal parts marked as view I.
• FIG. 3: A side view of floating target.
• FIG. 4: An underneath view of floating projectile.
• FIG. 5: An overhead view of floating projectile.
• FIG. 6: A side view of floating projectile.
• FIG. 7: A side view of floating projectile with view of internal parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
• The floating target consists of three fixed floating rings and is made with polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene foam. ⅜″ outer diameter polyvinyl chloride pipes (1) are cut into segments and are inserted through polyethylene foam (2) to allow for floatation. Each segment is bent so that the total of segments will form a perfect circle and attached with “T” (3) or “X” (4) PVC connectors. 7″ PVC joint legs (5) are attached between each circle to keep them stable and equidistant from each other. A submersible plastic ring (6) is attached to center ring by placing ⅜″ outer diameter PVC (1) inside plastic ring and attaching it to “T” PVC connectors (3). This prevents thrown projectile from accessing center target zone from underneath, but it can be left off for a more novice version of game play. Alternate building materials can also be used. For example, target could be made entirely of polyethylene foam. Each circle represents a scoring zone, the center being worth the most.
• Projectiles consist of ½″ PVC (11) cut into 7-8″ segments and polyethylene foam (8) at one end to allow for floatation. A 2-3″ portion of a ⅜″ steel rod (9) is fixed inside one end of the PVC segments with silicone (10) to provide sufficient weight for accurate throwing and to keep this end submerged. Each end of the pipes is closed off with ½″ PVC caps (7). The polyethylene foam (8) is carved into a dart tail-like shape and slides over one end of PVC (11), opposite end of the weighted tip. This allows for the projectile to float on the surface of the water on that end. Projectiles can also be made of alternate materials. For example, balls could be used instead of dart-like projectiles. Projectiles are thrown at the target to score points, there are multiple scoring possibilities.

Claims (12)

1. A water game consisting of a multiple ringed floating target apparatus and thrown floating projectiles in which points are scored according to which area of the target the floating projectiles land.

2. Target apparatus consists of multiple circles made from ⅜″ outer diameter polyvinyl chloride (PVC) adjoined to next circle with 3 or 4 way PVC connectors along with ⅜″ outer diameter PVC cross member; each circle is equidistant from each other with a center circle of 6-7″ diameter; polyethylene foam sleeves are inserted over each circle to allow for floatation.

3. Target apparatus according to claim (2) can be made completely out of inflatable material.

4. Target apparatus according to claim (2) can be made completely out of polyethylene foam.

5. Target apparatus according to claim (2) can be made completely out of plastic; or any combination of plastic, polyethylene foam, rubber or an inflatable material.

6. Target apparatus according to claim (2) can be made by using cord or rope along with polyethylene foam to form said target.

7. Target apparatus according to claim (2) can have “eye” bolts or connectors for the purpose of attaching said target to the side of a pool or an anchor to provide for a more stationary target.

8. Floating projectiles can be made of ½″ PVC with ½″ PVC caps at each end; a ⅜″ steel rod is silicone into place to weight the projectile at one end; the pipe is covered with shaped polyethylene foam at the other end to allow for floatation.

9. Floating projectiles according to claim (8) can be made with a PVC or plastic shaft and an inflatable end to allow for floatation.

10. Floating projectiles according to claim (8) can be balls made from rubber, foam or inflatable material.

11. Floating projectiles according to claim (8) can have a multitude of materials used to weight said projectile, such as sand or liquid.

12. Floating projectiles according to claim (8) can have a safety tip installed at weighted end made from foam or rubber to prevent possible injury.

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