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Coffee Talk: School Days
By Rebecca Teti
Fridays: Education
(Join each day's Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Changing Roles)
Whether your children attend school or are homeschooled, this is the spot to ask questions about curricula, religious education, parent-teacher relationships, or academic concerns of any kind.
Please join us!
Are your kids back in school/homeschool yet? How's the transition back to routine going?
my daughter started back with homeschool yesterday and I noticed a big difference- she needed that nice long break for sure! She seemed more relaxed and I didn't have to push her as much to finish her work :) I have a question. How much chore work do other mom's have the kids do (for a four and 7 year old)? Do you go by minutes or job?
My four year old sets the table for supper every night, is responsible for putting away her own clean laundry, and helps pick up toys as needed. My eight year old is responsible for keeping one room clean (it rotates each month) and I have a detailed list of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to do in each room to keep it in shape. She also does the breakfast dishes daily and puts away her own laundry. We are back to homeschooling, and it's been tough, honestly. It will take a while to get back into the routine--I'm glad it's Friday.
Preschool resumed this morning. Given the winter weather, it's good for my son to have someplace fun to go a few mornings/week. We don't have a formal chore system. (My son is about to turn 5.) He cleans up his toys when he's done playing, puts his dishes on the counter or in the dishwasher, and generally helps when I ask. He's still at the point where helping is fun.
This is off topic, but there's no day devoted to house-keeping any more, so I'm going to ask anyway. My husband and have been really trying to save some money and use fewer resources, and are looking to stop using our apartment building's coin-operated dryers in favor of hang-drying most of our clothes. Living in an apartment, we don't have a clothesline, but I'd like to get a drying rack. I was looking around Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday, and it seems like there are so many choices and they're all so different! Does anyone have any suggestions on the best clothes drying racks? Brand suggestions welcome, but I'm really interested in which designs are best/most convenient/offer the most space for hanging clothes. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Kathleen, I would wash my clothes as early in the day as possible, hang my clothes on hangers and put the hangers on the shower curtain rod. Most should be dry by the time you need to use the shower in the evening. (Reverse if you shower in the morning.) This said, I hung clothes for awhile and was really not pleased with the results. If I were you I would still use the dryer for a few select things that you want to look "nice" -- husband's work-clothes maybe, for example. I just could not get that same softness without a dryer, and even ironing the clothes did not give them the same "finish" as clothes that had been ironed after going through the dryer. I ended up only hanging certain towels (thick ones got mold because they did not dry fast enough, so back to the dryer they went!), and smaller clothing items (socks, undies, smaller kids' items, etc.) It does reduce the load, though! But I was never able to cut out the dryer entirely. Good luck!!
Jeanne, please stop trolling here and on National Catholic Register. Please.
Ah, come on Monica (momof2); you really mean to say your local extension office doesn't offer classes in using schools and dryers? ;-)
Does this shock you, Jeanne? I was asking about using drying racks instead of the dryer despite (a) working full time, (b) having no children, (c) being highly educated (Masters degree), and (d) living in the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country (New York). Despite, or perhaps because of, my education and urban lifestyle, I'm concerned about the effects of energy use on the environment (when NY has Florida's weather, we'll all be in trouble), but more than that, I was asking because my husband is out of work, and we're barely breaking even. The $25 or so that we spend each month on dryers in our building's laundry room could be the difference between complete austerity and getting to go out to eat (somewhere cheap) once a month or so, or the difference between social isolation and getting to see friends occasionally. Please try not to judge other people's motivations or situations without knowing them. You can't tell very much about my life or Jen's from what's posted here, so please don't make assumptions. Jen, thank you for your advice! I got used to hang-drying clothes when I studied abroad one semester in college, so I know that the "less-polished" look/feel isn't problematic for me. (And if "less-polished" were a problem at my office, I'd already be in trouble!) I wish we could just have a clothesline instead, but there's no where to put one on the streets of NYC! We already had to switch to thin towels for almost everything because the nice, fluffy, thick ones we had got smelly just from hanging to dry after we'd used them! Of course, the dryer's still available if we ever need it for something in particular, but I did find a highly-rated drying rack on amazon for a decent price, so we're going to order that one soon.
Kathleen- not to sound Floridian on you, but I suggest moving West of the Hudson where the rent is cheaper. We live only 10 minutes from the city (WHKN) and our rent is so much cheaper and we don't have to pay the city income tax. You'll save so much more this way and have more room, maybe even a little yard with a clothesline. Of course, I'd love to ive in West Virginia mountains too!
MMH - As best I can tell, we don't pay too much more (in rent - taxes are another story!) in the outer boroughs than we would on the NJ side of the river, and we're hoping that this unemployment is only temporary and the lean period passes quickly. We actually liked your town a lot when we were looking for a place to live, just found an apartment we loved in Queens before we found one in NJ.
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Unless video games are even vaguely involved, at email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-33869096107437882812008-11-02T11:30:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:30:00.000-05:00Also have you noticed that when someone who is non...Also have you noticed that when someone who is non black commits a crime, their is nothing wrong with their community. Just last week a female and 3 other people were shoot randomly outside a bar in Toronto. The female died. The male suspect was a white male, they caught him. But yet the news never says "oh the white community" has an issue with guns or crime etc. But when a black man commits a Ebony Intuitionhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-86111445973555512392008-11-02T11:26:00.000-05:002008-11-02T11:26:00.000-05:00I was reading that post also and saw the foolishne...I was reading that post also and saw the foolishness being written, it amazes me that people don't know anything about laws etc. And always want to put blame on the mother. Maybe when people start realizing that the police are suppose to arrest criminals and the judges and lawyers who make thousands of dollars are suppose to sentence them. Then maybe they will understand why so much people who Ebony Intuitionhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-6228777478736485842008-11-02T10:58:00.000-05:002008-11-02T10:58:00.000-05:00Black men can often escape the results of their ac...Black men can often escape the results of their actions (or inactions) partially because some of White society is afraid to be accused of playing the race card--so the result is to blame Black women, because our voices aren't loud enough, or rather, we continue to be silenced due to the self-conflict between our race and gender allegiances. So, simultaneously, everything is our fault and Rjhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-30413238306513612152008-11-02T09:04:00.000-05:002008-11-02T09:04:00.000-05:00Aye, yet another person who does not understand cr...Aye, yet another person who does not understand criminal behavior or the impact of social structural variables, many of which you mentioned like schools, lack of/blocked opportunity, differential treatment in the cj system.

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Matt & Nat's new line up of bags is nothing less than irresistible. I already own five and I feel as though I'm missing out. This new design called VETRO in the Feutre collection is made from 100% recycled water bottles.#2442
Quiksilver launched a cute new women's collection this summer. Pictured is a military inspired, double breasted cardigan, the perfect fall layering piece.#2440
Nixon is not just for surfers and skaters anymore. I love the Rayna watch, with it's clean stylish design.#2436
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This lovely silver clutch by Versace is the perfect accent to the LBD. And what girl doesn't love a little sparkle with her outfit?#2433
Scandal House Designs has launched her first swim wear collection. I love the free hand primary print with the contrast black trim. A simple accessory can also add a hint of glamor to your summer swim wear.#2432
Zaha Hadid designed a pair of Jelly Shoes for the Brazilian label Melissa, and they. are. insane.#2431
This shirt has a low-cut, square neckline and a tye collar. I love the short sleeves with the gathered panels. The stretch poplin fabric of this blouse is perfect for August. by designer Sherri Gallagher of Scandal House Designs.
Pretty pieces from The Lake and Stars' Fall 08 collection. Cool photoshoot with ballet dancers as well#2427
I'm digging this sweater hoodie by Helmut Lang. "...ribbing at hem. hood crosses over creating front v. knit pattern detail around hood and down hood back."#2426
I love the blue on this bralette by Araks, and of course the pleats! I imagine the lightweight cotton crepe & silk trim feel great. [link goes to bralette, but the panty is also available on la garconne)#2425
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VPL makes the coolest looking underwear for those who don't want to be all frills and laces all the time. Loving this two-tone "Bi-Sectional" bra#2421
Very cool peacoat by Golden Goose. I just can't resist the giant zippers along the front#2420
Decadent lingerie by Berlin designer Jutta Teschner. Her label "fishbelly" is one of the hottest lingerie brands in Europe.#2419
Looking statuesque comes naturally in these ankle boots. The cut out sides, peep toe and ankle tie design in hemp makes this winter footwear ultra fashionable for the summer. by Cocoavenue#2418
Ooh I'm so excited that Modern Amusement is finally coming out with a women's collection!#2417
The perfect combination of style and comfort from the classic American brand Frye. These are perfect for fall or anytime really...#2416
This dress by Leanimal is just stunning. I love the details and construction of the neckline and the draping of the dress at the bottom.#2415
These "Joanie" shorts by Corey Lynn Calter reminded me of the guys' shorts we saw in post #2405. Great for a warm, casual weekend, with just a plain white vneck tee & flip flops#2414
This school boy cardi from Reyes is a steal. Wear it open with the sleeves scrunched up over a white tee and some navy shorts. Originally $480, it's now on sale for $144.#2413
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Food was insanely DRY! No wonder this lady asked for gravy on her Mac & cheese. The + was that the gentleman who is dark skin, & wears the du rag, was cute, friendly, great smile, & every time he spoke to me I couldn't help but smile b/c he was smiling @ me!.... He gave me my cod fish cake on the house b/c it was dryer than the sahara desert. Wish I tried the Mac & cheese & red beans & rice 1st! Worse mac & cheese ever! Thee worse!
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Waited almost 2 hours. I mean, it's decent, good food, but it isn't that amazing! Going to Golden Krust!
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I had a taste for Caribbean food & I remembered seeing this spot in passing. I decided to give it a try, & I must say I'm upset that I waited so long. The food was absolutely delicious.
Posted by could be better on 08/30/2012
yes the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, but @ the same time they need to invest in more delivery pple it's quite nerve wrecking when you have to wait almost 2 hrs to eat pple deliver for quick service presentation of the food is good but not all the time the food tastes good if it was consistent they could be the best in brooklyn but they have competition c&j restaurant is the bomb
Posted by Hungree on 07/23/2010
BP's food is so-so. If there's one thing annoying about an eatery - it's lack of consistency: i.e., the oxtail can be tender and tasty and at other times it's under-cooked and tasteless! Also, what great Caribbean cooks/chefs do not add coconut to their rice? The delivery service is not good. Why not hire at least 2 more delivery staff. Having to wait an hour or more is ridiculous. I think they take their customers for granted - they just don't care. Guess it's up to us to go elsewhere.
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the food is amazing .. ok ! we get it! but who feels like waiting nearly two hours for food? that you gotta PAY for.. not me , not again


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While at Take Off 4-Health campers will eat three delicious, well-balanced, kid friendly meals a day, plus two snacks. The meals are based on menus and recipes used by the Eastern 4-H Center, but modified by ECU pediatric dietitians to ensure the meal offerings are healthy and meet the nutritional needs of growing adolescents.
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Meals are served "buffet style," not plated. Each food item is labeled as a green, yellow or red food according to the Stoplight Food Guide to help campers make healthy food choices. Campers are not limited in what they eat but are encouraged to apply what they have learned in class to real life situations. The buffet service is by design since teens have to independently make decisions about which foods and how much food to select in the school cafeteria and at home. Take Off 4-Health is a safe and easy place for campers to practice making healthy choices.
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Is it normal to remain the same weight but not fit into my regualar clothes?
Hi! I am 11 weeks pregnant and my belly is sticking out. I can only fit into my regular clothes without buttoning the top button. My main concern is that althouth my body is growing in certain areas, my weight gain hasn't. I am still pretty much my normal weight. I am petite...5'1" and about 100 pounds. Like I said, I can't fit into my clothes but the scale is telling me I am my normal weight.
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after reading roxy198503, it gives me hope that i can gain a little. im 5'7 165, and would love to only gain that little =Pposted 04/25/2010 by lovemyj
I am glad to read that I am not alone. I started shifting weight very early with a one pound weight gain. None of my regular clothes fit. I thought about just buying one size larger pants but when I tried some on I found that if they fit around the hips and waist they were WAY TOO BIG everywhere else. I too broke down and did the Maternity pants and I am much happier.posted 04/21/2010 by Crissy050
same here! i am in my 14th week will be 15 weeks on sunday but i haven't gained a single pound and in my first trimester i had lost 5 pounds and haven't yet gained it back but i still fit in all of my jeans and i have a lil belly i don't know what it is with my weight i am eating right hopefully i will gain what i am supposed to soon though.posted 03/25/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
Just the same. I have lost 1 kg due to nausea but i already feel bloated at 11 weeks. had to buy pregnancy jeans as all other jeans are giving me discomfort. I guess this is because of water retention and gas n indigestionposted 04/04/2010 by mandeepmitter
I'm in the same boat with my second...at almost 10 weeks, I still feel fat, not pregnant. I don't show any weight gain on the scale, but feel larger. I hope once I have my first ultrasound, I'll start to feel pregnant. I haven't caved yet and dipped into my "pregnancy wardrobe".posted 03/15/2010 by littlepupmoxie
well ladies your all very luck then, at 5 weeks i was SOOOO bloated it looked like i was showing already, this is by first so that seemed fairly impossible. My husband bought me maternity pants and i have felt fat ever since. Im now 15 weeks, the doctor says im right on track with my weight gain (however i think wayyyy differently im freaking huge) I am showing and not just a little. I can where some of my old pants and a few old shirts as long as the pant are a low rise and the shirts are longer and have stretch. I still dont feel pregnant, just really fat and huge. Seriously, Is this feeling of dang im huge, i shouldnt be this big ever gonna go away?posted 03/05/2010 by a BabyCenter Member
i had problems with the coat to i could not even zip my pants i have to wear a uniform so they sent me to get new ones now they are way too big they say i will grow into them lolposted 02/08/2010 by kimshubbs
See the only thing different about mine is that I'm 18 weeks and only gained like 4 lbs and that was within the past 3 weeks. I don't know if that is normal at 18 weeks or what and it's not like I don't eat or anything.posted 02/02/2010 by onetallsweethrt
Oh with both my pregnancies I had this problem. I wore elatic pants almost right away and a friend thought I was trying to get early preggers attention by doing so! I just couldn;t button anything. Then I went to see the midwife and she said my intestines were slow from the hormones and I was full of gas! It is true! Everything moves slower down there so you are full of food and gas that normally moves through quickly. You'll notice you get "bigger" later in the day! Just one of those things!posted 01/25/2010 by jessejo76
I am 13 weeks along today and have gained around 10 pounds so far, which seems to have leveled off to about a half pound every week. I can live with that amount, but I got worried at first with how fast the weight was coming on. At the Dr.'s office they said everything looked good, so I am not going to worry about it.posted 01/03/2008 by kelseve
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SHREWSBURY, Mass. — A celebration of Indian heritage, as well as Shrewsbury's own Indian culture, will be held Saturday at the Shrewsbury First Congregational Church at 19 Church Road.
The event begins with a dinner at 6 p.m. featuring traditional Indian food in addition to Western potluck dishes.
A performance of classical and modern music and dance from India will begin at 7 p.m. to be "performed by people from the Indian community of Shrewsbury, Worcester and beyond," said Malcolm Halliday, chairman of Arts on the Green, which is organizing the event.
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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. - (May 28, 2010) Doyle N. Beneby, of Glen Mills, Pa., has been promoted to president, Exelon Power and senior vice president, Exelon Generation, Christopher M. Crane, president and chief operating officer of Exelon Corp. and president of Exelon Generation, announced today.
Beneby had been senior vice president of Exelon Power since March, 2009. Beneby will report to Chip Pardee, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of Exelon Generation.
As president of Exelon Power, Beneby is responsible for the operations of about 8,000 megawatts of natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation in five states.
A veteran of the electric industry with over 25 years of experience, Beneby has held several leadership positions with Exelon Power and PECO since joining Exelon in 2003. Beneby has also held positions with Consumers Energy in Michigan and Florida Power & Light.
Beneby earned a Bachelor's degree in engineering from Montana Technical College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami.
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Available now via Beatport. 5/14/13: It was only a matter of time before Blur's androgynous 90′s hit found an EDM remix. This coming from Inpetto, the release will hit on Spinnin' Records via the Doorn imprint, on June 17th.
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Actor Larry Schneider will read from several speeches and letters penned by Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Schneider's selections will include the Cooper Union Address that brought Lincoln into the national spotlight, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Gettysburg Address, and the Bixby letter written to a widowed mother of five boys believed to have died in the Civil War.
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by CHRIS GRAYBruce Township is seeking a loan to make much-needed repairs to its sewer systems.
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The Board of Trustees voted 4-0 at a special meeting held June 25 to seek out a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan to pay for $300,000 in sewer maintenance and repairs. Trustee Paul Okoniewski was not present at the meeting.
The decision stems from a presentation held two weeks ago by Giffels Webster, the township's engineering consultants. The township received a $60,000 S2 grant in 2012 to be used for an analysis of the township's three pump stations and create a plan for improving them.
"They're all old," said Supervisor Richard Cory on June 25. "They need to be upgraded."
One of the requirements for an S2 grant is to apply for a loan to address issues identified by the analysis. The loan also required a public hearing.
The three pump stations help transfer waste to Romeo's wastewater treatment plant. Keith Mayer, a partner at Giffels Webster, suggested the Chase Farms pump station receive security fencing, an access gate, upgrading the pumps to more energy-efficient units and installing a monitoring program known as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
Mayer said the new monitoring system will help reduce the labor required to address problems.
"This will send a signal to the central area so people have an indication of what is going on," he said.
The Twin Brooks pump station would receive similar updates plus cabinets for the control systems and separating electrical lines shared by homeowners in the area.
"We want to put in two separate meters so it's very clear what's being used privately versus what's being used for the pump station," he said.
The 33 Mile Road pump station requires similar upgrades to the previous stations, but also requires a back-up generator to keep it running when outages occur. Mayer said the projects wouldn't add any capacity to the sewer system.
"In other words, it isn't intended to stimulate development in the area," he said. "These kinds of projects are more for maintenance and operations and to fix a problem rather than increasing capacity."
The Chase Farms upgrades would cost $93,000, the Twin Brooks upgrades at $80,000. The 33 Mile Road station would cost $127,000, totaling $300,000.
Giffels Webster recommended making all suggested repairs, and would submit the plan prior to July 1. Mayer said the repairs would be an efficient use of funds and would improve water quality.
"There will be a savings in energy consumption and hopefully that money could be directed back into the wastewater collection system in the future to address other issues that may be popping up," he said.
The SRF loan would be 2.5 to 3 percent interest for 20 years, working out to $1,590 to $1,664 a month for the township. The money will be allocated in October when the plan is expected to begin.
Clerk Susan Brockmann said she doesn't anticipate rates would automatically rise with the loan, especially since it would be difficult to calculate such a small increase on 400 customers.
"You're talking . . . $0.40 a month for each one, so I don't think that we would do that," she said on June 18.
Mayer presented alternatives for the board to consider. One was to keep everything status quo, but Mayer said by doing so the township would continue paying high energy and maintenance bills.
One alternative was to take out all mechanical, electrical and control components and replace all of them due to age. Mayer said the costs would probably reach the $1 million mark.
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The only other hiccup came courtesy of Sharks GM Doug Wilson, who offered restricted free-agent defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson a four-year, $14 million offer sheet. That forced a surprised Bowman, who always planned to match the offer, to commit a $3.5 million salary to Hjalmarsson a year earlier than expected.
The Hawks could have used that space to keep goalie Antti Niemi.
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An arcade basketball game which has a transparent enclosure (20) with basketball hoops (40) and a miniature basketball (28) inside. A pair of inclined playing surfaces (30) join together in a peak with transparent vertical barrier (34) on top, allowing the ball to roll to the lowest point where a striker bar (36) impedes its travel. An open space between the bar and the playing surface allow a hand held striker (52) to hit the ball upward at an angle toward the opposite players hoop in an attempt to score a goal. A shot blocker (70) and a pair of tip in hands (78) that are electrically controlled by a joystick (76) and hand switches (86) move in order to help or hinder the flight path of the ball. A game time display (60) indicates elapsed time and a pair of scoreboards (68) denote the scores of each player.
1. A basketball game amusement apparatus comprising:
a) a transparent enclosure permitting viewing therewithin,
b) a miniature air inflated basketball captivated inside the enclosure,
c) a pair of inclined playing surfaces within the enclosure each angled upwardly on a facing end forming a centrally located apex providing downward positioning of the basketball at rest,
d) a pair of opposed striker bars each positioned less than the basketballs height directly above one of the playing surfaces such that the basketball is contained within the enclosure and yet accessible between the bar and the playing surface from outside,
e) a pair of opposed basketball hoops above the playing surfaces in full view from outside the enclosure, and
f) a striker having an angular impact surface, accessible from outside of the enclosure, permitting a player to hit the resting basketball with the striker toward the opponents hoop and when passing through scoring a goal.
2. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a transparent vertical barrier upwardly affixed to the apex of the inclined playing surfaces creating a restrictive obstruction within the enclosure, assisting the basketball to come to rest on a side opposite a shooting player.
3. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said basketball further comprises a round hollow pneumatic ball having seams and a pebble like exterior surface duplicating a regulation basketball only from 40 to 70 percent smaller in diameter and weight.
4. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said inclined playing surface further comprises an angle substantially from 5 degrees to 15 degrees from horizontal.
5. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said striker bars further comprises a round configuration having a diameter sufficiently large to prevent wedging of the ball between the bar and the inclined playing surface.
6. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said striker bars further comprises a pressure sensitive switch integral therewith that perceives the basketball at rest touching the bar.
7. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said basketball hoops further comprises a round ring with a horizontal attaching bracket, a fabric net, and a lever switch positioned adjacent to the ring such that when the basketball enters the hoop, the lever switch is actuated.
8. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 7 further comprising said basketball hoop net having an electrically actuated drawstring with an encompassing member on the nets periphery such that the basketball may be retained within the net when a game is over by a reduction of size of the net when the encompassing member on the net is retracted.
9. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said striker further comprises an inclined angle on one end substantially from 25 degrees to 35 degrees from horizontal.
10. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a flexible retainer connecting said striker to said playing surface to prevent misplacing and theft when the apparatus is left unattended.
11. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising time indicating means disposed within the enclosure, visible to players on opposed ends of the apparatus, to visually as well as audibly indicate time remaining in a game and time allowed before each shot must be made.
12. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 11 wherein said time indicating means further comprises a time indicating panel characterized by a game time display, a shot time display, an audible buzzer energized when shot time has exceeded an allowable time duration, and a no basket visual display illuminated when no score was made by a player when the basketball was shot from the playing surface.
13. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a pair of scoreboards fastened to the enclosure on opposed ends directly above the playing surfaces, indicating a players score also an opponents score.
14. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a pair of shot blockers each attached within the enclosure directly above each hoop, each shot blocker further comprising a paddle member including a paddle actuator to move the paddle around in front of the basketball hoop, and a joystick positioned on an outwardly extending shelf portion of the playing surface to manually control paddle movement for shot blocking.
15. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a pair of tip in hands attached within the enclosure one on each side of each hoop, each hand further comprising a hand shaped member attached to a vertical arm, an arm actuator to move the hand toward the basketball hoop to assist the ball to go into the hoop for a score, and a pair of manually operated tip in hand switches located on an outwardly extending shelf portion of the playing surface to control movement of the hand for tip in of the basketball.
16. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of interior lights within the enclosure for inside illumination thereof.
17. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a coin actuated switch means for game initiation by a player depositing coins therewithin, energizing an electrical system for timing and scoring.
18. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 17 wherein said switch means further comprises a coin actuator that recognizes a coin, collecting box for accumulating coins and an integral game selection start switch electrically commencing the amusement apparatus.
19. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising a microprocessor controller having inputs and outputs, the controller providing logic control for the apparatus including, starting, stopping visual display and audible indication thereof.
20. The basketball game amusement apparatus as specified in claim 1 further comprising single player means, defined by:
a single player selector switch,
a trapdoor in each inclined playing surface, permitting the basketball to drop below the playing surface,
an electric door actuator connected to each trapdoor for opening and closing therewith,
an inclined ball retaining ramp under each playing surface for rolling storing basketballs, and
a ball dispensing device disposed under the ramp to elevate a basketball above the playing surface permitting player access therewith.
The present invention pertains in general to arcade type amusement game apparatus, and more specifically to a self contained, enclosed basketball game that employs a striker to shoot the ball into a hoop.
Previously many types of basketball oriented amusement games have been produced, some for home use and others for commercial arcades. The games require some type of equipment as basketball itself is played on a flat floor with a pair of backboards having a hoop through which the ball passes to makes a goal. Obviously, an amusement park or arcade requires miniature equipment and must include at a minimum, a basketball with some means of shooting it through the hoop. In most prior art a small ball is held by hand and thrown into the hoop at a distance. The distance required for this procedure is limited by the size of the arcade and in most cases it is restricted to have the ball thrown by hand unless the equipment is very large. Propelling arms or conduits for directing the balls travel have been used however, the ball is still manipulated by hand and subject to loss or theft.
A search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention, however the following U.S. patents are considered related:
______________________________________U.S. Pat. No. INVENTOR ISSUED______________________________________5,228,691 McAlley 20 July 19935,133,546 Matherne et al 28 July 19925,074,552 Gomez et al 24 December 19915,072,947 Blue 17 December 19914,210,328 Meintzer et al 1 July 19803,992,006 Barlow 16 November 19763,689,069 Rogers 5 September 1972______________________________________
McAlley in U.S. Pat. No. 5,228,691 teaches a basketball game that employs a conduit through which the ball is thrown. The velocity of the throw is the predetermining factor for a goal to be made. Three conduits return the ball to a specific location relative to the accuracy of the slot permitting scoring of the game.
Matherne et al in U.S. Pat. No. 5,133,546 discloses an apparatus consisting of a foldable framework holding a see-through netting with a single backboard with a pair of hoops mounted thereon. A small basketball is thrown by hand toward the hoop and is returned to the player by the netting forming an inclined chute.
Gomez et al in U.S. Pat. No. 5,074,552 utilizes a backboard with a hoop that rotates about an axis over a range of positions to present the player with a variety of angles from which to make the throw. A framework holds conforming walls and a tilted floor to return the ball to the player. The ball is thrown by hand.
Blue's U.S. Pat. No. 5,072,947 is for a combined recreational game using a foam game ball with air holes and a paddle or racquet. A number of basketball hoops are mounted on backboards held in place by P.V.C. pipe.
Meintzer al in U.S. Pat. No. 4,210,328 employs a flat rectangular game board having basketball markings printed on the surface and is folded upward into an open box like structure. A small ball is tossed into the structure and bounced on the base and wall in an attempt to go through the hoops mounted at each end.
Rogers in U.S. Pat. No. 3,689,069 teaches a hard smooth playing board on legs in a box like configuration with basketball hoops on each end. The board is marked as a miniature court. The ball is thrown or bounced into the basket or hoop and remains on the playing board if the player exercises the necessary skill.
For background purposes and as indicative of the art to which the invention relates referenced may be made to the patent issued to Barlow in U.S. Pat. No. 3,992,006.
In the past many games capable of being used in arcades or amusement establishments that duplicate the game of basketball. These games attempt to use the players skill in throwing, shooting or bouncing a ball from a hard surface through a hoop mounted on a backboard. The actual skill of the game requires the use of a regulation ball having a given diameter and weight and when the "feel" is lost by reducing the ball in these parameters, the skill factor is also lost almost completely. Further, if the game cannot be duplicated in miniature some different muscular competence must replace this throwing ability. It is therefore a primary object of the invention to utilize a weighted implement in the form of a striker, having an angular impact surface, to hit the ball and send it toward the hoop. This movement of sliding the striker on an inclined surface and impacting the ball requires an entirely different type of muscular coordination with an accompanying skill much like billiards or other games using sticks, mallets or racquets. Further, this skill may be mastered by anyone of varying physical stature and adds to the intrigue and challenge of the game.
One of the problems of a unattended arcade or game apparatus located away from constant surveillance, is that parts of the game that are unattached may be lost or stolen. This occurrence is particularly evident where a ball having some value is concerned. It is therefore an important object of the invention to completely enclose the ball in the structure while having it visible at all times. This is accomplished by the utilization of transparent material for the vertical walls and ends of the enclosure. The material which preferably consists of shatter resistant clear acrylic plastic, accomplishes this object with safety and security.
Another object of the invention is the ability of the game apparatus to permit the player or players to use offensive and defensive strategies. This is accomplished by the use of ancillary shot blockers in the form of a paddle like member attached directly above each hoop. The opponent may "block the shot" with this device that is controlled by a joystick and swings unidirectionally as desired. The shooting player on the other hand may assist the ball to go into the hoop with a "tip-in hand" in the actual shape of a hand attached to an arm hanging from above. The tip-in hand is energized to move toward the hoop using switches that are positioned near the player. When two persons are playing, each may use different tactics and skills learned in games such as billiards, croquet, soccer, racketball etc.
Still another object of the invention is directed toward competition and simulation of some of the basketball game rules. The invention includes a score board, one at each end, to visually display the number of goals made by each player. Further, a game clock is located in the middle of the enclosure indicating the time remaining for the game and the time left before a shot must be made. A buzzer indicates time has run out for the shot and a no basket is indicated if a shot fails. Each player is visually aware of the status of the game adding to its competitiveness.
Yet another object of the invention permits the game to be played by a single person. In the event that only one player is using the invention, the ball is returned automatically to the players side through a pair of trapdoors located in the inclined-playing surface and the scores indicate for the home player only.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the subsequent detailed description of the preferred embodiment and the appended claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a partial isometric view of the preferred embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 2--2 of FIG. 1 illustrating the movement of the basketball in dotted lines when hit by the striker and the angle of the playing surface designated with the letter "a".
FIG. 3 is a right side view of the preferred embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a partial isometric view of the basketball hoop with its accompanying lever switch and electrically actuated drawstring completely removed from the invention for clarity.
FIG. 5 is a partial isometric view of the game clock completely removed from the invention for clarity.
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 6--6 of FIG. 1 illustrating the shot blocker and tip-in hands with their accompanying movement dotted.
FIG. 7 is a partial isometric shot blocker completely removed from the invention for clarity.
FIG. 8 is a partial isometric view of the tip in hand completely removed from the invention for clarity.
FIG. 9 is a elevational view of the cut away to depict the single player trapdoors and inclined ball retaining ramp.
FIG. 10 is a partial isometric view of the striker completely removed from the invention for clarity.
FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 11--11 of FIG. 10 with the angle of the striker designated with the letter "b".
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of the electrical control system and its interrelationship.
The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of a preferred embodiment. The preferred embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 12 is comprised of a substantially transparent enclosure 20 rectangular in shape and high enough for a player to see directly into the interior. The structure may be made of any material such as square, rectangular or round metal joined into a structural framework. Aluminum tubing or extrusions which are preferred, are attached together by welding or threaded fasteners. Steel, wood, fiberglass or structural plastic may also be used with equal ease.
The framework of the structure 20 is covered on the lower portion 22, below the players waist, with an opaque material such as sheet metal, wood, fiberglass, composition board, plastic or the like as the equipment inside need not be visible from the outside. The upper portion 24 however, must be viewed by the player in order to see the movement of the game ball. A clear shatter resistant acrylic plastic is ideal for the application however, clear polycarbonate, nylon, cellulose acetate, polyethylene, polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride may also be used as well as shatterproof glass. The roof 26 of the enclosure 20 may be opaque and of a material similar to the lower portion 22. FIGS. 1, 3 and 9 best depict this enclosure from a isometric, end and elevational view.
A miniature air inflated basketball 28 captivated inside the transparent portion of the enclosure 20. The basketball 28 is round, hollow and filled with pressurized air. The exterior surface of the ball contains seams and a pebble finish duplicating a regulation basketball except 40 to 70 percent smaller in diameter and weight.
A pair of inclined playing surfaces 30 are positioned within the enclosure and are angled upwardly on a facing end, and are joined together to form a centrally located apex 32. FIG. 2 best shows this relationship and its obvious purpose to provide a downward positioning of the basketball 28 when at rest.
The playing surfaces 30 have an angle that can range from between 5 degrees to 15 degrees from horizontal, This angle as shown FIG. 2 and designated by the letter "a" allows the basketball to roll downwardly and to position it correctly for a shot. Each playing surface 30 continues from the angle "a" to a horizontal section protruding outwardly from the enclosure forming an extended shelf 31, The transition from angular to horizontal is radiused slightly to create a smooth gradation therebetween,
A transparent vertical barrier 34 is upwardly connected to the apex 32 of the playing surface 30 creating a restrictive obstruction within the enclosure 20. The purpose of this barrier 34 is to assure that the basketball 28 will come to rest on the side opposite the shooting player and as a barricade to block the ball from a shot too low or slow to have any chance for a goal.
A striker bar 36 is located directly above each playing surface 30 somewhat inward from the outside end of the enclosure 20. Each bar 36 is positioned less than the basketballs heights in order that the basketball 28 is contained within the enclosure 20 when at rest. Further, this particular location permits exterior access to the ball as it rests between the bar 36 and playing surface 30. Each bar 36 is preferably round and has a diameter sufficiently large to prevent wedging of the ball between the bar 36 and playing surface 30. It has been found that 1.00 inch (2.54 cm) diameter is sufficient to accomplish this function. Each bar 36 further contains a pressure sensitive switch 38 that is positioned longitudinally along the bar. The switch is responsive to the presence of the basketball 28 at rest when it actually touches the bar. This switch 38 is necessary to input the event for the logic of the control system.
A pair of opposed basketball hoops 40 are located above the playing surfaces 30, as depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2. These hoops 40 are visible in full view from outside of the enclosure and are similar to regulation hoops only smaller. A hoop 40 is shown removed from the invention for clarity in FIG. 4 and consists of a round ring 42, with a horizontal attaching bracket 44, a fabric net 46 and a lever switch 48 positioned adjacent to the ring. During a game when the basketball 28 enters the hoop 40 the lever switch is activated signaling the control logic that a goal has been made. Each hoop 40 also contains an electrically actuated drawstring 50 with an encompassing member on the nets lower periphery retaining the basketball 28 within the net 46 when the game is over. This action accomplishes the purpose by reducing the size of the net when the encompassing member of the drawstring 50 is retracted.
A striker 52 is accessible from the outside of the enclosure 20 permitting a player to strike the resting basketball 28 toward the opponents hoop 40 and if actually passing therethrough scoring a goal. The striker 52 is depicted in FIGS. 1 and 3 also by itself in FIGS. 10 and 11. The striker 52 has an angular impact surface 54 that can range from 25 degrees to 35 degrees from horizontal as depicted by "b" in FIG. 11. The striker is shaped to fit the players hand and create a natural feel assisting the player's accuracy and permitting the player to exert the proper amount of force when hitting the ball. The bottom of the striker 52 is slightly radiused to match the curvature of the playing surface 30 at the transition of the horizontal shelf 31. A flexible retainer 56 connects the striker 52 to the shelf 31 of the playing surface 30 to prevent misplacing or theft when the apparatus is left unattended. The retainer 56 may be in the form of a link, jack, loop, plumbers, sash or ball chain alternatively a cable or other flexible material may also be used with equal utility. FIG. 2 depicts this retainer and its preferred connection points.
Time indicating means in the form of a time indicating panel 58 is attached within the enclosure 20 visible to players on opposed ends of the invention. This device visually and audibly indicates the time remaining in a game and the time allowed before each shot has to be made. The display on the panel 58 includes a game time display 60, a shot time display 62, an audible buzzer 64 that is energized when the time before a shot must be taken is exceeded, and a no basket visual display 66. When a score is not made by a player when the basketball 28 is shot from the playing surface 30 the "no basket" display 66 illuminates. FIG. 1 illustrates the preferred physical location of the panel 58 and FIG. 5 depicts the panel by itself with its markings, 4 inch�2 inch (10 cm�5 cm) 7 segment readouts are preferred and 24 seconds for a shot is favored.
A pair of scoreboards 68 are fastened to the enclosure 20 on opposite ends directly above the shelf 31 of the playing surface 30 indicating each players score. FIG. 1 illustrates the scoreboards 68 location and the readouts are preferably the same as the time display 60.
In order to allow defensive tactics to be utilized in the game, a shot blocker 70 is positioned within the enclosure as depicted in FIGS. 1 and 6. Each blocker 70 is attached to the inside of the roof in front of a hoop 40 and has a paddle member 72, complete with actuator 74, to move the paddle around in front of the hoop. A joystick 76 is positioned on the shelf 31 of the playing surface 30 to manually control the movement of the paddles 72 for shot blocking by the shooters opponent using an analog or digital electrical circuit.
The offensive tactics are provided by a pair of tip-in hands 78 attached within the enclosure 20 one on each side of each hoop 40. The hand 78 has a hand shaped member 80 attached to a vertical arm 82 and an arm actuator 84 to move the hand toward the hoop 40 to assist the ball to go into the hoop for a score. A pair of manually operated tip in hand switches 86 are located on the shelf 31 of the playing surface 30 to control the movement of the hand 78 to facilitate a goal by the shooting player.
In order to illuminate the inside of the enclosure 20, a number of interior lights 88 are positioned inside, in a location protected from the basketball 28 such as a corner of the roof. Some lights may be continually energized and others turned on when the game starts or they may all be lit continuously.
A coin actuated switch means initiates the game by a player depositing a predetermined number of coins in a coin actuator 90 that recognizes the proper coin and combination. When the actuator 90 accepts the coin or coins, an integral set of electrical contact points close, energizing the game logic. A coin collecting box integral with the actuator 88 accumulates the coins and a set of game selection start switches 90 electrically close and commence operation of the apparatus.
A microprocessor controller 94, complete with analog and/or digital input and outputs, provides the logic control for the invention and is well known in the art. This logic includes starting, stopping, visual display, scoring, timing lighting, audible signals, etc. FIG. 12 depicts in block diagram the electrical system with reference numerals in parenthesis for ease of identification.
Single player means permits a single player to operate the invention by himself. FIG. 9 depicts this optional feature which allows the basketball 28 to be shot and returned to the same side. This feature is accomplished by the use of a single player selector switch 96 to initiate the game. When a shot is made and the ball travels to the opposite side of the enclosure, a trapdoor 98 opens in each playing surface 30 and the ball drops onto an inclined ball retaining ramp 100. The ramp 100 retains a number of basketballs 28 and a replacement ball is thrust upward to the waiting player by a ball dispensing device 102 such as a solenoid, servomotor, gear actuator or the like. Each trapdoor 98 is controlled by a electric door actuator 104 connected to each door in like form as the ball dispensing device 102. While a solenoid is depicted, other electrically driven actuators will function satisfactorily. When the new ball is pushed upward, both trapdoors 98 close and the ball rolls to the intersection of the bar 36 and the playing surface 30 ready for the next shot. The game is played by the single player in the same manner and method of scoring except the defensive measures are not used.
The two player game is undertaken by one of the players inserting coins in the coin actuator 90 and selecting the appropriate game. The basketball 28 is released by the drawstring 50 in one of the hoops 40 dropping to the at rest position between the striker bar 36 and playing surface 30. The offensive player hits the ball with the striker 52 toward the opponents hoop 40 while the defender manipulates the shot blocker 70 with the joystick 76 in an attempt to block the ball. The shooter may assist the ball to pass through the hoop 40 by moving one or both of the tip in hands 78 using the hand switches 86. If the ball goes through the ring of the hoop 40, a goal is scored and the scoreboard 68 indicates the event. Each player has only a predetermined amount of time to shoot, preferably 24 seconds, and the shot time display 62 indicates the remaining time. If a shot is not made by then, the buzzer 64 sounds and the ball must be hit over to the other player. The game continues for the time duration established and the scores of both players are accumulated and displayed on the scoreboards 68 located on each side. The players develop skill in the amount of force and angle of the striker 52 and also the manipulation of the offensive and defensive movable members.
While the invention has been described in complete detail and pictorially shown in the accompanying drawings it is not to be limited to such details, since many changes and modifications may be made in the invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Hence, it is described to cover any and all modifications and forms which may come within the language and scope of the appended claims.
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