Title: Game apparatus including a resilient projectile with a plurality of legs

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a projectile made of resilient foam material which is in the shape of an enlarged "jack" and a plurality of bats having soft impact areas which are used to strike the projectile so as to move the projectile between a pair of goal posts which are also preferably resilient. Generally, the game apparatus is used to play a game which resembles field hockey, but may be played indoors or in a relatively confined outdoor area. By utilizing relatively "soft" bats and a relatively soft projectile, the chance of injury is reduced. Since the projectile has the shape of a "jack" it will often follow an irregular trajectory and will not roll far after hitting the ground.

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Inventors: Simon, Abner J. (Petersburg, VA, US)

Application Number: 798101
Filing Date: 1977-05-18
Publication_date: 1979-04-17
Assignee: Russell; Luther E. (Sutherland, VA)
Primary Class(es): 273/348 473/569
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Grieb, William H.
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Attorney: Schwartz, Jeffery, Schwaab, Mack, Blumenthal & Koch