Tom Lowry

US Patent:

60931094, Jul 25, 2000

Filed:

Mar 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/276485

Inventors:

Robert Eden - PalmSprings CA
Tom Lowry - Burbank CA
Todd Grossman - Redondo Beach CA

Assignee:

Eden Enterprises - Palm Springs CA

International Classification:

A63C 1910

US Classification:

472 92

Abstract:

An inline floor hockey playing surface including a main playing surface provided with a goal or net close to either end of the playing surface and opposite thereto. A ramped half-pipe surface surrounds the main playing surface. An upper deck platform extends for a portion along the sides of the main playing surface. A launch area is provided in the middle of the playing surface and is elevated from the rest of the playing surface by the inclusion of two ramped half-pipes. Side walls and end walls enclose the upper deck platform. Players can utilize the ramped half-pipe surfaces as well as the upper deck platform surface during game competitions.