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WO2002015997A1
WO2002015997A1 PCT/US2001/026263 US0126263W WO0215997A1 WO 2002015997 A1 WO2002015997 A1 WO 2002015997A1 US 0126263 W US0126263 W US 0126263W WO 0215997 A1 WO0215997 A1 WO 0215997A1
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Chance Pryor Roth
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/06—Games simulating outdoor ball games, e.g. hockey or football
    • A63F7/0668—Games simulating outdoor ball games, e.g. hockey or football the ball being flicked with a finger or hit with a stick, cue or sliding disc which are not connected to the table
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F2250/00—Miscellaneous game characteristics
    • A63F2250/49—Miscellaneous game characteristics with provisions for connecting to a part of the body
    • A63F2250/491—Finger
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F7/00—Indoor games using small moving playing bodies, e.g. balls, discs or blocks
    • A63F7/22—Accessories; Details
    • A63F7/24—Devices controlled by the player to project or roll-off the playing bodies
    • A63F7/2409—Apparatus for projecting the balls
    • A63F7/2436—Hand-held or connected to a finger, e.g. cues, clubs, sticks

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  • This invention relates generally to games, specifically to games that simulate sports such as soccer, hockey, golf and other similar projectile games.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,423,537 discloses a soccer game with a miniature ball, players and pallet played on a miniature board.
  • the pallet is grasped in the player's hand and used to strike the ball at an opposing goal.
  • This game controls the ball with broad swatting motions and does not allow acute manual control of the ball (e.g. trapping, juggling or backspin) or simulated independent actions of arms and legs of the currently disclosed invention.
  • the game is played by taking turns, one player at a time in succession. This prevents a fast paced real-time game because of the start and stop action.
  • U.S. Pat No. 4,211,408 discloses a soccer game playing figure which is a bottom-heavy rocking device that rights itself when toppled over.
  • the playing figure is itself flicked towards a ball by a players' finger which is by nature inaccurate and does not allow acute manual control of the ball (e.g. trapping, juggling or backspin) or simulated independent actions of arms and legs.
  • the game in which this figure is used is played by taking turns, one player at a time in succession. This prevents a fast paced real-time game because of the start and stop action.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,164 discloses a hockey or soccer like game in which scoring member is strapped to the back side of the player's hand which is then used to strike the ball or puck toward the opponents goal.
  • the scoring member in this example is comprised of a generally flat body with a curved spoon-like profile with a permanently attached looping wrist strap. The curved lower portion of the scoring member controls the ball and has the ability to lift the ball from the surface using a swatting flick of the wrist.
  • This example is played by both players simultaneously and has considerably faster action than the previous example of prior art. This example does not allow acute manual control of the ball (e.g.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,046,378 discloses the playing figure of a table soccer game or "foosball" game structure which is affixed in plurality to a rotating pole which can be spun or jockeyed from side to side prohibiting free motion of the playing figure.
  • This example attempts to improve the ability for control of a ball and has the ability to trap the ball.
  • acute manual control e.g. juggling, backspin and fake
  • simulated independent actions of arms and legs, and complete range of motion of the currently disclosed invention are lacking.
  • the specialized table on which this game is played is manufactured primarily from wood and metal making them very large, heavy and expensive.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,281,472 discloses a finger toy made of a plastic material that mounts to the users' single digit in the configuration of an airplane with spinning propeller and simulated airplane components including wings, engine, tail section, cockpit and pilot. This example does not recognize the utility of apparatus mounted on the extremity of the human digit as apparatus of a game or to enhance acute manual control of a projectile.
  • a simulated sports game is comprised primarily of a scoring member having the outward appearance of sports equipment with an internal cavity particularly configured for mounting on the extremities of the players' digit, usually the index and middle finger and in particular embodiments the thumb.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is primarily comprised of molded soft and hard plastics and heavy-duty textile materials and configured to perform comparatively to full-size versions of the sports equipment.
  • Another enhancement in the present invention is to recognize miniaturized garments intended for wearing on the players' fingers in sport specific uniform configurations used during game play to better simulate a human appearance and identify and differentiate teams during play.
  • Another enhancement in the present invention is the ease and speed in which the game surface and structure can be assembled and disassembled.
  • the main playing surface folds or rolls up, the goals fold flat, the retaining walls roll up, and the wall posts can be stacked neatly together.
  • the game structure is efficient, inexpensive, portable, and expandable. These are major advantages over standard table soccer games that are heavy, not portable and are a substantial investment in cost and space.
  • the game described by this herein is primarily designed for use by children and sports enthusiasts, and is designed to be safe, economical of manufacture, and suitable for entertainment and competition, in addition to being fast and exciting.
  • the present invention recognizes that a miniaturized version of athletic equipment configured for use on the player's digits overcomes the shortcomings of the previous art.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view showing the apparatus of preferred embodiment of the invention, a pair of miniature soccer footgear and uniform mounted to two digits of a human hand, in this case the index and middle finger, including a soccer ball scoring projectile.
  • Fig. 2 is a sectional view along line 11-11 of Fig. 1 showing in longitudinal cross-section, a cavity and interior components to which a player's finger is mounted.
  • Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the game arena structure of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a front elevation view showing the apparatus of the first alternative embodiment ("hockey") of the invention comprising of miniaturized hockey footgear, equipment and uniforms mounted on three digits of a human hand, in this case the index, middle finger and thumb.
  • hockey the apparatus of the first alternative embodiment
  • the invention comprising of miniaturized hockey footgear, equipment and uniforms mounted on three digits of a human hand, in this case the index, middle finger and thumb.
  • Fig. 5 is a sectional elevation view along line 46-46 of Fig. 4 showing the internal cavity and interior components of the scoring member of the first alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a front elevation view showing the apparatus of the second alternative embodiment ("golf") of the invention comprising of golf footgear, equipment and uniforms mounted on three digits of a human hand, in this case the index, middle finger and thumb.
  • golf the second alternative embodiment
  • Fig. 7 is a front elevation view showing the apparatus of the third alternative embodiment ("baseball") of the invention comprising of baseball footgear, equipment and uniforms mounted on three digits of a human hand, in this case the index, middle finger and thumb.
  • baseball the third alternative embodiment
  • the game is primarily comprised of a apparatus with the outward appearance of miniaturized sports equipment used to simulate the play of actual sports.
  • the game is played by mounting the described apparatus to the extremities of a players' finger(s) in order to control the action as legs, an arm, or both.
  • a playing surface that is generally planar and rectangular is utilized and is described in detail below.
  • the invention contained herein will primarily be described as a soccer-type game, although drawings and descriptions of hockey-, golf- and baseball-type games are also detailed as alternative embodiments. However, it is also known that other sports action games, in addition to those specifically mentioned herein, may be played with the described apparatus of this invention.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown a side elevation view of a scoring member 10 structured in accord with the present invention.
  • the scoring member is comprised of an 'L' shaped body molded from a flexible, strong and durable plastic material and is generally circular in transverse cross- section.
  • the outward appearance of the scoring member is sculpted in the shape of a soccer cleat 12 with a rigid attached sock 13 combined into a singular contiguous unit.
  • the scoring member and the walls thereof (not specifically numbered and preferably less 1/4 inch in thickness), define an annular interior cavity 22, the details of which will be hereinafter provided.
  • cavity 22 is of sufficient size to allow mating receipt of a human finger(s).
  • FIG. 2 a front sectional view along line 11-11 of Fig. 1, details the method in which the interior of cavity 22 of the scoring member of the preferred embodiment provides for securing the player's digits into the apparatus.
  • the scoring member is painted in a plurality of colors to facilitate team differentiation and is primarily used in pairs mounted, as described, on the index finger 15 and the middle finger 16.
  • the apparatus of the preferred embodiment also includes a miniature uniform 18, a pair of soccer shorts, with an elastic top (“waist”) opening and two bottom (“pant leg”) openings providing glove-like access while maintaining clearance for player's digits to engage the scoring members.
  • a main playing surface 30 is generally planar and rectangular with radiused corners.
  • the playing surface is comprised of a heavy duty textile material with roughly textured top surface (e.g. artificial turf or felt) and a rubberized or other non- slip bottom surface to prevent sliding on the flat surface where the game structure is assembled and played.
  • the playing surface is marked with indicia similar to a typical soccer field with goals 39 placed at each of the opposing ends.
  • the game arena structure also comprises a retaining wall 34 made from thin, durable and flexible material, such as heavy duty canvas, which encircles the perimeter of the playing surface.
  • a plurality of attachment pockets 35 is located on the backside of the retaining wall.
  • the retaining wall is divided into two halves, each of which runs the length of the playing surface, then curves around the radiused corner and connects with the goals in the manner described below.
  • the retaining wall is held in place by a plurality of retaining wall support posts 32 which are molded from a rigid plastic material into an "L" or "T” shape.
  • the support posts are inserted through the bottom of the playing surface into one of a plurality of narrow slits 33 running close and parallel to the outside edge of the playing surface.
  • the playing surface rests on the flat anchor portion of the support post 32a. The weight and mass of the playing surface keep the retaining wall and support posts from falling or toppling.
  • the retaining wall 34 is erected by lowering it onto the exposed support posts from above, lining up the corresponding attachment pockets 35 that run the length of the backside of the retaining wall.
  • the excess length of the retaining wall allows for an overlapping flap 37 which is inserted through the retaining wall securing arm of the goal 39c, then doubled over and secured by a hooked pile fabric fastener 38 or similar connector onto the backside of the retaining wall.
  • the entire game structure is easily and quickly assembled and disassembled: a.
  • the scoring member, projectile and uniforms require no assembly, are simple in design and manufacture, and highly compact and easily stored.
  • the playing surface is manufactured from a textile material which enables it to fold or roll up into a compact, light and transportable form.
  • the retaining wall is manufactured from a thin, flexible and durable material which also enables it to old or roll up into compact, light and transportable form.
  • the goal folds flat at a primary goal hinge 39d at the intersection of the front face beam structure 39a and a bottom base structure 39b.
  • the goal has left and right support beams 39e that are hinged to the base structure and attach to the top bar of the front face structure when in operation or pivoted inward to store away.
  • the retaining wall support posts 32 are flat can be stacked neatly together.
  • Fig. 2 shows an additional embodiment of the scoring member 10a which is identical to the preferred embodiment with the exception of a plurality of soft barbed threadings 25 that encircle the interior wall of cavity 22a.
  • This feature allows for effortless insertion of the finger but requires a significant pulling force to release.
  • This feature in addition to the suction and conformance of flesh detailed in the preferred embodiment, greatly enhances the strength of the attachment of the scoring member and allows the apparatus to also engage small as well as large fingers.
  • FIG. 4 An alternative embodiment is shown in FIG. 4.
  • the apparatus of the scoring member of the present invention may also mounted on the thumb to simulate the action of a human arm, shown as a singular unit comprising a hockey glove 41 with hockey stick 42.
  • the glove portion 41 is constructed and mounted in the same manner as the scoring member 10 in the preferred embodiment, with the exception of the outward appearance, a hockey glove, and a slightly larger cavity to accommodate a human thumb.
  • Fig. 5 details the components which are similar to the preferred embodiment, including an opening for reception of digit 47 and annular cavity 43.
  • the soft barbed flange 44 is also shown which greatly enhances the strength of the attachment to the players' thumb.
  • the glove portion tightly clutches a hockey stick portion 42 in the glove palm 45.
  • the player's thumb is inserted into the apparatus, pivoted to the palm side of the players' hand to begin the shot.
  • the stick portion strikes the scoring projectile 49. This action simulates a hockey-type slap shot.
  • the stick portion has acute manual control of the projectile by jockeying the scoring member back and forth, up and over the puck in repetition. This maneuver is used to pass, maintain possession and fake shots on goal.
  • footgear 48 namely "hockey skates”
  • they are secondary elements in this configuration, and are primarily used to juggle or redirect the "puck”.
  • a miniature uniform 43 a pair of hockey shorts, that are worn to differentiate teams, enhance game play and heighten authenticity.
  • FIG. 6 Still another alternative embodiment of the scoring member 54 is shown in FIG. 6.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is also mounted on the thumb to simulate the action of a human arm, shown as a golf glove 51 with golf club 52.
  • the glove portion 51 is constructed and mounted in the same manner as the scoring member of the first alternative embodiment, with the exception of the outward appearance, a golf glove, and a slightly larger cavity to accommodate a human thumb.
  • the glove portion tightly clutches the golf club portion 52 in the glove palm 55.
  • the player's thumb is inserted into the apparatus, pivoted to the palm side of the players' hand to begin the swing, then with a forwardly whipping snap of the thumb the club head portion 53 strikes the scoring projectile 59.
  • This action simulates a golf-like tee shot.
  • the current embodiment also includes provisions for footgear 57, namely "golf spikes,” they are secondary elements in this configuration, primarily used to maintain position and stance while in the act of a swing. It is also shown that a miniature uniform 58, a pair of golf-type knickers, are worn to enhance game play and to heighten authenticity.
  • the club portion of this alternative embodiment is swappable with a driver and a putter.
  • FIG. 7 Still another alternative embodiment of the scoring member 64 is shown in FIG. 7.
  • the apparatus of the present invention is also mounted on the thumb to simulate the action of a human arm, shown as a baseball batting glove 61 with baseball bat 62.
  • the glove portion 61 is constructed and mounted in the same manner as the scoring member of the first alternative embodiment, with the exception of the outward appearance, a baseball batting glove, and a slightly larger cavity to accommodate a human thumb.
  • the glove portion tightly clutches the baseball bat portion 62 in the glove palm 65.
  • the player's thumb is inserted into the apparatus, pivoted to the palm side of the players' hand to begin the swing, then with a forwardly whipping snap of the thumb the baseball bat 62 strikes the scoring projectile 69.
  • footgear 67 namely "baseball cleats”
  • baseball cleats are secondary elements in this configuration, primarily used to maintain position and stance while in the act of a swing.
  • a miniature uniform 68 a pair of baseball-type pants, are worn to enhance game play and to heighten authenticity.
  • a player affixes a scoring member to one or both hand(s).
  • a second player is similarly equipped and the projectile is placed on the playing surface.
  • the players then simultaneously attempt to shoot the ball into the opponent's goal while blocking shots into their own goal.
  • play proceeds for a predetermined time or until a selected score is obtained.
  • Formal game rules and penalties are enforced in accordance with each specific type of sports game to better simulate the action, enhance realism, and deter misunderstandings and misconduct.
  • the game of the present invention provides a highly accurate, efficient, portable and inexpensive means of playing simulated sports games in many configurations and variations in the configuration of the game playing surface, scoring members and scoring projectiles.

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L'invention porte sur un jeu de simulation de sports tels que le football ou autres jeux similaires utilisant un projectile. L'accessoire a l'apparence extérieure d'une chaussure de sport miniature (10), d'équipement (40, 54, 64) et d'uniformes (18, 50, 58, 68) qui sont notamment configurés pour se placer sur les extrémités des doigts du joueur afin de simuler les actions des jambes, des pieds, des mains et des bras. Le jeu permet d'améliorer avec précision le contrôle manuel d'un projectile (19, 49, 59, 69) grâce à la grande précision et dextérité des doigts utilisés comme moyen direct de contact et de manipulation.
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FR2850035A1 (fr) * 2003-01-16 2004-07-23 Charles Jouniaux Dispositif permettant d'envoyer ou de propulser des jetons ou des billes.
EP2628513A1 (fr) * 2012-02-18 2013-08-21 Deepak Parvani Marionnette personnalisée
WO2017013281A1 (fr) * 2015-07-22 2017-01-26 Carlos Parra Ponce Figurines à placer sur les doigts représentant des pantalons et des chaussures pour des jeux de danse, jeux d'enfants, sports miniatures et marionnettes
US20230226438A1 (en) * 2019-01-15 2023-07-20 Hand and Fingar, LLC Simulated soccer game device and method
US11738257B2 (en) 2013-10-04 2023-08-29 SHR Holdings LLC Spring-assisted digit mounted device for launching projectiles

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US735995A (en) * 1903-01-09 1903-08-11 Charles M Mumford Game apparatus.
GB148048A (en) * 1919-07-28 1920-07-29 Willie Charles Samuel Dunsford Improved apparatus for playing table football games

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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FR2850035A1 (fr) * 2003-01-16 2004-07-23 Charles Jouniaux Dispositif permettant d'envoyer ou de propulser des jetons ou des billes.
EP2628513A1 (fr) * 2012-02-18 2013-08-21 Deepak Parvani Marionnette personnalisée
US11738257B2 (en) 2013-10-04 2023-08-29 SHR Holdings LLC Spring-assisted digit mounted device for launching projectiles
WO2017013281A1 (fr) * 2015-07-22 2017-01-26 Carlos Parra Ponce Figurines à placer sur les doigts représentant des pantalons et des chaussures pour des jeux de danse, jeux d'enfants, sports miniatures et marionnettes
US20230226438A1 (en) * 2019-01-15 2023-07-20 Hand and Fingar, LLC Simulated soccer game device and method

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