An apparatus for portable devices especially portable electronic devices and methods for using such apparatus are described. The apparatus is connected to the portable device and is used to attach the portable device (i.e., a cellular phone) to an object (i.e., a belt loop). The apparatus comprises a base mechanism that is connected to the portable device and a hooking mechanism with one part that is connected to the base means and another part that can be attached to the object by a hooking action. The apparatus permits easy and quick attachment (and removal) of the portable device to an object (i.e., the belt) while providing secure retention when not in use. The apparatus can also be used to carry and hold the portable device when it is being used.

Attachment for portable electronic devices and methods for using the same

An electronic paddle game device includes a paddle having a ball striking surface and a hand-gripable handle. A plurality of impact sensors are positioned about the impact surface of the paddle for selective impacting by an object such as a ball struck by the impact surface. An electronic audible output signal generating circuit generates an audible output signal to a speaker when an impact sensor senses impact with an object. The paddle may also carry light emitting devices for visually indicating that an impact target has been struck. A ball is preferably tethered to the paddle. The paddle includes a handle that is adapted to store the ball during non-use. A counter and LCD display may be provided to generate and visually display a score based on impacts sensed by the impact sensors.

Electronic paddle game device

Apparatus and methods for attaching a portable device to an object are described. The apparatus comprises a connector that can be used to connect a portable device (or an accessory thereof) to a retention mechanism that is retained to an object. As well, the connector can be used with a new type of attachment device by modifying that attachment device to accept the connector. Thus, the connector can be used with both the new attachment device and the conventional retention mechanisms.

Connector for portable devices and methods for using the same

A tabletop ball game has two-handled paddles for projecting a soft foam ball back and forth from end-to-end of a rectangular ballfield over a central ball bounce-deadening zone The paddles each have a flat, round ball striking portion and two handles extending radially therefrom in coplanar fashion from diametrically opposed positions Embodiments of the ballfield are described in the form of a top of a folding table, a rollable tabletop overlay, and a rigid conversion top for a pool table Embodiments of the bounce-deadening zone take the form of a rectangular foam pad, a strip of carpeting, and a net horizontally hung across a gap

Tabletop ball game and equipment

A flexible paddle and ball exercise apparatus consisting of a paddle, having a front and back face, attached to a handle by a flexible neck providing flexion of the paddle on impact by a weighted rubber ball. The weighted rubber ball attached at one end to an elastic shock cord for repeated impact against the front face of the paddle. The elastic shock chord is attached to the paddle at the second end having a T shaped barb that passes through the paddle, having a center hole throughout and attached to a barb retainer by a snap fit means on the back face of the paddle. The elastic shock chord and weighted rubber ball having various combinations of length and weight for quick and easy interchanging use providing different levels of difficulty for the user.

Max J Ruderian

Papers

Ball paddle with supporting and ball-storing handle