| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 472092000 | SURFACE OR ENCLOSURE FOR ATHLETIC OR EXHIBITION EVENT (E.G., ARENA, TRACK, COURT, PLAYING FIELD, ETC.) | 46 |
| 20080242434 | Sports Complex - The invention relates to a sports complex comprising: a floatable carrier body ( | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080248887 | Method of crating a fall-safe, synthetic turf-covered play area - A method of constructing a play area with an all-weather resilient surface, the thickness and degree of resilience of which is objectively related to the height of the play equipment to be erected on the surface of the play area. Thicker, more resilient surfaces underlie higher equipment or decks. Single and multiple thickness surfaces can be constructed using a mixture of shredded rubber in a urethane binder. The cured surface is covered with a synthetic turf. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080305879 | Backyard ball park - A method of making and reconstructing a uniquely shaped baseball field. Components of the invention create a measuring system allowing a person to build a uniquely shaped ballpark, record its dimensions, take the outfield wall down, and then rebuild it in the same shape. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080312002 | Portable adjustable boundary lines - Our invention creates portable adjustable boundary lines for any ground surface. These boundary lines create portable adjustable fields, by attaching the webbing lines to lightweight sandbags that can be laid out by anyone on any desired playing surface. Any coach, player, or parent can use this invention to establish a field, a training grid, or a playing area for any sport such as, but not limited to, soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, hockey and baseball. These fields can be created on any ground surface such as grass, synthetic or artificial turf, indoor gymnasium, asphalt, concrete and sand. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090011845 | ARTIFICIAL SURFACE - A layered, artificial surface including plural components filled with microbeads of pre-selected sizes, shapes and depths. The microbeads of the pre-selected sizes and shapes and depths provide plural different types of resistance and firmness for the artificial surface. Pre-determined chemical compounds can also be applied to the microbeads to change a surface charge on the microbeads, or produced with a desired surface charge to provide different interactions and thus different types of resistance and firmness for the artificial surface. The artificial surface does not require the application of a vacuum to maintain a shape or resistance. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090131183 | MALEABLE OBSTACLE - In a flat road surface obstacle having a very thin profile and comprised of a malleable structure such as silicone rubber. The obstacle may be combined with a portion of adhesive to attach the obstacle to a play structure surface to be used in combination with wheeled conveyances such as skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, tricycles and the like. The obstacle may further be used in combination with a skate park structure to provide markers and/or obstacles to be used in game play or instruction. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090239670 | SPORT LANDING CUSHION AND CONTAINER - A sport landing cushion may comprise an airbag comprising first and second inflatable compartments or first and second airbags, wherein the first compartment (airbag) is thicker than the second compartment (airbag) and provides a base, and wherein the second compartment (airbag) provides a landing surface and is for inflation to a higher pressure for use than is the first compartment (airbag). A container therefor may comprise an enclosure for a rolled deflated airbag and having an opening through which a deflated airbag may pass, a winch, and an air supply for inflating the airbag. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090305798 | ARTIFICIAL PLAYGROUND SURFACE WITH GRASS - A multi-layered surface suitable for a playground, including a top layer of perforated resilient mats is also provided with a bottom shock-absorbing layer having pockets or perforations capable of supporting the growth of grass or other plant material from under the mats. A middle mesh layer helps distributes forces sideways. This invention overcomes the inherent absence of resilience in grassed playgrounds and is compatible with formal tests for impact resistance. The resulting playground environment is more natural in appearance than that of an undressed plastics mat surface. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090325720 | TURF PALLET AND SYSTEM - A lightweight turf pallet is formed of High Density Polyethylene and is formed by a twin-skin vacuum molding process under high pressure. The pallet has top and bottom faces each with an array of frustoconical cavities formed in rows on each face, the cavities on opposed faces being coaxial and joined at their apices to form a web therebetween. A system for constructing a recreation or sporting surface comprising such pallets, together with comer joiner members and surface pads is also described and claimed. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100041488 | Playing Surface and Method of Manufacturing a Playing Surface - A playing surface comprising a foam layer ( | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100093454 | BASE FOR A PLAYING FIELD - A base for a playing field comprises a layer of particulate material forming at least an upper part of the base and a binder applied to the layer of particulate material. The binder extends from about 5 mm to about 150 mm into the layer of particulate material. The binder acts to bind at least the uppermost part of the layer of particulate material. The layer is porous to water such that water applied to a surface of the base flows through said layer. The binder may be based on a silicate binder. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100099507 | FLOOR PAD FOR VAULTING EXERCISES - The present invention concerns a floor pad of the type used while performing gymnastic exercises on a large floor area, for example 12 times 12 metres, where the floor pad covers this area. The floor pad is made up of at least one air-filled element and preferably of a plurality of air-filled elements, where the air-filled elements are fixed to each other by fixing means, e.g. by overlapping flanges with Velcro bands. By such a solution is i.a. achieved the advantage that a floor pad may readily and effortlessly be taken apart and emptied of air after use and then be folded and placed in boxes or packages. Another advantage of the floor pad according to the invention is that the space requirements are reduced by about 86% compared with prior art solutions. A further advantage is that the weight of the individual elements is not so great either. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100105492 | SHOCK ABSORBING, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, RECREATIONAL SURFACE AREA AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SAME - A recreational play area meeting a fall height requirement and being constructed essentially of one or more layers of shock absorbing synthetic material such as dimpled polystyrene, running to a perimeter structure consisting of nailer boards and collector drain. The shock absorbing layer is overlaid with polyethylene synthetic turf filled with a sand/rubber mixture for added shock attenuation. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110014987 | RIDING FLOOR ASSEMBLY - A riding floor assembly has a support layer laid on a subfloor. The support layer, or ground preparation layer, is formed of ground preparation elements that are substantially formed of plates and are arranged next to one another. A footing layer covers the upper side of the ground preparation layer. A plurality of tufts of bristles are provided on that side of the ground preparation layer facing toward the footing layer. The tufts of bristles have a length selected such that the bristles do not project out of the footing layer. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110045916 | LIFTABLE TURFING SYSTEMS - A liftable support structure for a turf system, the support structure comprising a skeletal framework having an open based structure with upstanding sides and at least two parallel spaced cross beams, the framework defining open subsections, each subsection having a base defining a ledge structure, each subsection supporting a latticework panel that sits on the ledge structure, the framework having a plurality of spaced lifting points and the cross beams defining access to forklift tines. Also, a pallet for natural or artificial turf comprising a structure moulded in foamed plastics to have a closed planar top surface supported by a lattice work of mutually perpendicular walls defining a flexible open base, the structure defining a pair of elongate spaced parallel channels extending across each side to facilitate forklift tine entry. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110263343 | CUSHIONING DEVICE AND SPRING FLOOR SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - A floor system ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120010009 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR OBSTACLE COURSE WITH VARIABLE DIFFICULTY - A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the second lane includes a second plurality of obstacles associated with the second difficulty rating. The first difficulty rating indicates greater difficulty than the second difficulty rating. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120040767 | AREAS FOR EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES USING STRUCTURAL MODULES - The present invention relates to an area suitable for equestrian use. The area comprises an upper, equestrian surface layer, and a sub-surface support layer which includes a plurality of laterally arranged load bearing structural modules. Each module comprises a top wall and a bottom wall spaced therefrom by one or more supporting elements so as to define an interior volume between the top and bottom walls, and is provided with at least one aperture to permit the flow of water into and out of the volume. There is means for retaining water within at least some modules in the sub-surface support layer. A water permeable layer that is impermeable to solid particles of the upper, equestrian surface layer is provided between the structural modules and the equestrian surface layer. Wicking means are in fluid communication with the interior volumes of at least some of the modules and have portions extending upwardly to transfer water to the upper, equestrian surface layer from the sub-surface support layer. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120071252 | ACCESSIBLE ENCLOSED PLAYGROUND SYSTEM - A playground system has an enclosure that defines a play area and an entry point. A transfer system couples with the entry point of the enclosure. A modular playground is positioned within the enclosure to exclude the playground system from compliance with accessibility standards. The modular playground has a plurality of base members arranged within the enclosure, a play unit positioned on each base member, and an securement member engaged with the base member, the play unit, and the enclosure for securement in a customized arrangement. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120178542 | Activity Surfaces Using Structural Modules - An area suitable for sporting activities comprises an upper synthetic surface layer, and a sub-surface support layer which includes a load bearing structural module. The structural module comprises a top wall and a bottom wall spaced therefrom by one or more supporting elements so as to define a volume between the top and bottom walls. The top wall is provided with a plurality of apertures to permit the flow of liquid into and out of the volume. The size and shape of the apertures is such that the apertures cause substantially no variation in the flatness of the synthetic surface layer. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120190464 | METHOD FOR LAYING A PLAYABLE SURFACE, FOR INSTANCE A PLAYING FIELD, AND SURFACE THUS FORMED - The invention relates to a method for laying a playable surface such as playing field, comprising the steps of forming a hard substrate, arranging on the hard substrate a layer of resilient and/or damping material, and arranging a top layer on the resilient and/or damping layer, wherein during or after arranging of the hard substrate and/or the reliant and/or damping layer air chambers are formed therein. The behavior of the playing field becomes more natural due to these air chambers, and excessive resilience and energy restitution are avoided. The air chambers can be formed for instance by creating recesses in the relevant layer from the top, or by removing material from the layer at different location after arranging thereof, for instance by melting or biological decomposition of inclusions. The invention also relates to playing field obtain by application of this method. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120258811 | SYNTHETIC TURF HAVING COOLING LAYER - The present invention describes a synthetic turf having super absorbent materials in order to keep the synthetic turf cooler than conventional synthetic turfs. The present invention also provides for synthetic turf infill cooling particles comprising a layer of water-absorbing material coating a foundation comprising a core substrate. In one embodiment, the cooling particle is comprised of a core particle or substrate, which is coated with a water-absorbing material. In one embodiment, the water-absorbing material is a super absorbent polymer. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130090178 | Platform Game - One or more moving or stationery platforms raised above soft landing areas, such as water, foam pits, nets, or padded landing areas. Individuals or team members are assigned to the platforms. Opposing individuals or team members are also assigned the platforms to compete for possession of the platforms. The competitors wrestle one another for possession of each platform. A competitor who is caused to fall off of the platform is the loser; the competitor who maintains possession of the platform is the winner. In certain embodiments, the winner moves to other platforms to compete with winners of other platforms. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130102403 | PADDING LAYER FOR MULTI-LAYERED SPORTS PLAYING FIELD - The present document describes a padding layer for a multi-layered sports playing field. Various improvements are proposed for enhancing athlete's safety, surface hardness, water drainage, heat management, ease of assembly/installation, durability/longevity, uniformity, resistance to change in weather according to seasons, and stability. The improvements include: matching (multiple-wise) of spacing between rows of backstitches of the top layer and the drainage channels on top surface of the padding layer; a slit in the external tab portion of the padding layer panel, a slit near the lateral part of the tab or blank portion providing a hinging effect thereto, and/or protrusions at various positions on the tab or blank portions to account for change in size of the padding layer panel; drainage holes within the drainage channels; and various configurations of drainage channels on the bottom surface of the padding layer to improve evacuation of water toward the sides of the playing surface. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130165243 | PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE - A safety surface for use over a supporting base in a designated area of a playground includes a bottom layer arranged for placement over the supporting base, a plurality of mesh bags, each of the mesh bags filled with a plurality of pieces of a shock absorbent material, and a border arranged for placement along selected edges of the designated area. The mesh bags are sized and shaped to abut adjacent mesh bags, with a portion of the mesh bags arranged to abut the border. And internal divider is positioned in an interior of the mesh bags, with the internal divider arranged to divide the interior of the mesh bags into a plurality of interior compartments. A top layer is arranged to overlie the mesh bags and arranged for securement to the border. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140100045 | Ramp System For Extreme Sports - A ramp system includes at least one ramp component. Each ramp component includes a front surface provided a user sliding thereon and a back surface opposite to the front surface and facing to the ground. The at least one ramp component each has a connecting portion including at least one connecting block and at least one connecting recess spaced by the connecting block. The at least one connecting block and the at least one connecting recess can be assembled with that of other ramp components at random to create a skating facility. These ramp components are easily assembled for use and disassembled for storage and transport. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140106890 | WATER ATTRACTIONS INVOLVING A FLOWING BODY OF WATER - A water attraction, involving a flowing body of water, for performing board-riding maneuvers is described. A water attraction according to the present invention includes an activity section adjacent a safety chute; opposing sidewalls adjacent to a safety chute; a water delivery section creating water flow towards a safety chute; a water recovery section; and a rideable surface area. The rideable surface area further includes irregularly shaped surfaces with varying angles and elevations to increase difficulty and creativity in board-riding maneuvers. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140287843 | METHOD OF FORMING A SUBSTRATE FOR A SPORTS SURFACE OF A SPORTS PITCH, SUCH A SUBSTRATE AS WELL AS A SPORTS PITCH PROVIDED WITH SUCH SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a substrate for a sports surface of a sports pitch includes the steps of: a) Agglomerating plastics materials; b) Granulating the agglomerated plastics materials to form granules having a predetermined range of sizes; c) In situ coating the granules with a binding material so that they form a fluent material; d) Forming a layer of the fluent material on the site of the sports pitch; and e) Setting the laid material such that the granules adhere where they contact each other to form a voided water permeable structure. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287844 | GROUND COVERING FOR SPORTS AREAS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - A ground covering for sports areas, in particular tennis courts. In order to provide a ground covering for sports areas and in particular for tennis courts which has not only the advantageous play properties of a sand court but also the care and maintenance properties of a hard court, there is provided at least one layer ( | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150099592 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARTIAL ARTS COMBAT - Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial arts combat league events. A novel scoring system may involve and inform fans of the martial arts combat league. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150314204 | UNDULATING TRACK AND MECHANISMS FOR FORMING TRACK UNDULATIONS - “UNDULATING TRACK AND MECHANISMS FOR FORMATION OF THE WAVES ON THIS TRACK”, describes apparatus that can be used with recreational purposes, sports, industrial, among other applications, comprising a rolling track or raceway ( | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160008700 | RETRACTABLE ATHLETIC SURFACE | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160017550 | Outdoor Floor Covering That Can Be Disassembled - What is disclosed is removable outdoor sport flooring consisting of a plurality of floor elements that in turn have a layer of load distribution elements on which a cover layer is applied. The floor elements lie on a damping layer, the load distribution elements, the cover layer and the damping layer being implemented so as to be water-resistant. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160199723 | AIR CUSHION | 07-14-2016 |
| 472093000 | Fight ring | 6 |
| 20110172019 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLAYING A HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT SPORT - The present invention is directed to an improved method for playing a hand-to-hand combat sport, including providing a fighting area comprising a fighting surface wherein the fighting surface is subdivided into a plurality of zones and scoring the match according to a predetermined set of rules that accounts for the location of the fighters with respect to the zones. The present invention further relates to a method for broadcasting a hand-to-hand combat sport in which an audio and/or video signal depicting the match is transmitted to a remote audience along with statistical information concerning the fight. The present invention further relates to an improved fighting area for conducting a hand-to-hand combat sport including a raised platform that is subdivided into a plurality of zones including: (i) a first zone situated at the center of the boxing area; and (ii) one or more zones surrounding said first zone. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120122597 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARTIAL ARTS COMBAT - Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial arts combat league events. A novel scoring system may involve and inform fans of the martial arts combat league. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120309549 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARTIAL ARTS COMBAT - Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial arts combat league events. A novel scoring system may involve and inform fans of the martial arts combat league. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120316002 | BOXING RING SIMULATOR - A boxing ring simulator/personal boxing ring is portable, lightweight, and interactively responsive to physical contact during use. The boxing ring simulator includes a plurality of springed posts to support horizontal rails that define the ring perimeter and to enable movement of the “ropes”. Such components capture the “Stay Off the Ropes” method, thereby providing an opportunity for the user to become familiar with the perimeter inside a ropes/boxing ring. The boxing ring simulator emphasizes keeping all activity in the center of the ring, to train a boxer/user to traditionally remain “off the ropes” while also beneficially allowing the user to learn, practice and experience how to use the ropes and/or to fight off of the ropes. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130017895 | HYBRID FIGHTING CAGE/BOXING RING - An enclosure for fighting competitions, training and sparring having characteristics of both a cage and a boxing ring is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is envisioned for training environments where there is not enough space to have both a complete cage and a complete ring. Many important characteristics are further provided to make the enclosure structurally sound and safe for fighting enthusiasts to include a plurality cantilevered members wielded to a post joining a ring portion to a cage portion. Additional, a novel turnbuckle design is providing for stability of the enclosure. A specially designed safety pad is also disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20140213378 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARTIAL ARTS COMBAT - Systems and methods are provided relating to martial arts competitions including martial arts games, team competitions, and a martial arts combat league. A martial arts combat league may combine traditional aspects of martial arts competitions with the appeal of rooting for a favorite team or individual competitor. Martial arts competition rules and scoring systems may be provided for the martial arts combat league. A martial arts competition area may be provided for presentation of martial arts combat league events. A novel scoring system may involve and inform fans of the martial arts combat league. | 07-31-2014 |
| 472094000 | Walled enclosure (e.g., racquetball or paddle tennis court, etc.) | 6 |
| 20080318695 | Arena baseball game - Arena Baseball Game is disclosed, involving substantially the same rules as American baseball (e.g., MLB or NCAA) except that balls may be deflected back onto the playing field as a playable ball by a rebounding assembly that surrounds the arena infield. Apparatus for playing an indoor ball game derived from baseball comprises a netting backstop and monster home run wall. The arena has a playing area surrounded by wall means such as padded walls and spectator protective side netting. A baseball-like game played within an enclosed facility, wherein the game rules and facility are designed for fast paced action. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090137329 | DASHER BOARDS - Dasher board assemblies and methods for making the same. An example dasher board assembly may include a dasher board frame. A facing panel may be coupled to the frame. An adhesive member may be disposed between the frame and the facing panel. The adhesive member may attach the facing panel to the frame. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100124996 | Obstacle course - An interactive obstacle course characterized by a multitude of interlocking units which correspond to give the sections of the ceiling the capability to descend and ascend. In addition, the path of the obstacle course is able to be changed countless times to offer an ever-changing challenge. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20130040745 | Dasher board assembly - A dasher board assembly, particularly well-suited for an ice hockey rink, includes a number of advantageous structures including an ice dam (ice retainer), puck rebound facilitator backing a kickplate, and a unitary rigid L-shaped anchoring device for the dasher board frame. The ice dam has a main body component and a lip upstanding from the body a distance sufficient to assist in blocking moisture movement past the dasher board and to provide an open space. The rigid L-shaped anchoring device is connected by fasteners to vertical elements of the dasher board frame, and to the ice dam body, to provide stable mounting of the frame. The puck rebound facilitator may be a buckling elastomeric tube that is essentially rigid when a hockey puck impacts the kickplate but buckles to absorb the force of impact if a hockey player strikes the dasher board. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130040746 | Enhanced safety dasher board assembly - A dasher board assembly provides enhanced safety, such as for ice hockey rinks. The assembly is constructed so that on low height impacts a dampening material with at least one of a damping coefficient of about 1.7-3.2×10 | 02-14-2013 |
| 20140370996 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLAYING A GAME - An arrangement, a computer system, and/or a method for playing a game include a playing area, a first set of scoring structures arranged at a perimeter of the playing area and that are active throughout the game, and a second set of scoring structures arranged at the perimeter of the playing area and that are active only during penalty periods of the game, where each pair of adjacent ones of structures of the first set is separated by one of the structures of the second set. | 12-18-2014 |
