Weighted flag and target apparatus for use in a toss game

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, an apparatus for receiving and storing a tossable object, and a toss game set that includes at least one weighted flag and at least one target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using the weighted flag and target apparatus according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a method of play that involves using the weighted flag and the target apparatus according to the present invention.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A toss game set comprising:
 at least one weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, said weighted flag comprising:
 (i) a solid, or semi-solid, head portion having a front end and a back end; and 
 (ii) a tail portion attached to and extending from the back end of the head portion, said tail portion comprising a substantially cone-shaped pocket having a tapered tip end and an opposing flared end, said tapered tip end being attached to the back end of the head portion; and 
   at least one target at which the at least one weighted flag is to be tossed as an object for playing the corresponding toss game.   
     
     
         2 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the toss game set comprises at least one weighted flag of a first color and at least one weighted flag of a second color, the first color corresponding to a first player or team and the second color corresponding to an opposing second player or team. 
     
     
         3 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the toss game set comprises two or more targets. 
     
     
         4 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the head portion of the weighted flag has a form selected from the group consisting of a prolate spheroid, a sphere, an ovoid, a cone, a pyramid, a three-dimensional triangle, and a cube. 
     
     
         5 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the head portion of the weighted flag is made from a material selected from the group consisting of natural and synthetic polymers (e.g., rubber, neoprene, plastic, PVC, etc.), natural and synthetic elastomers, foams, woods, corks and metals. 
     
     
         6 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the tail portion of the weighted flag is made from a material selected from the group consisting of lightweight ripstop nylon fabric, nylon, polyester, microfiber, cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, taffeta, silk, synthetic silk, rayon, spandex, lyocell and olefin. 
     
     
         7 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the head portion and the tail portion of the weighted flag are made from the same or different materials. 
     
     
         8 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein the flared end of the tail portion of the weighted flag is opened, sealed, partially sealed, or sealable. 
     
     
         9 . The toss game set according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a neckband for covering a region where the head portion and the tail portion of the weighted flag attach to one another. 
 
     
     
         10 . The toss game set according to  claim 1 , wherein said target is configured to resemble a football end zone pylon in form and dimension. 
     
     
         11 . A method of play for a weighted flag toss game, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing to at least one player a toss game set according to  claim 1 ;   tossing of the weighted flag by the at least one player at the target for the purpose of executing a scoring action, wherein the value of the scoring action is based on proximity of the tossed weighted flag, after coming to a resting state, in relation to the target or in relation to a designated area in, on, or nearby the target; and   determining a total value of scoring actions for the at least one player, wherein the total value of scoring actions is calculated by adding the value of cumulative scoring actions for the at least one player.   
     
     
         12 . A toss game set compromising:
 at least one weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, said weighted flag comprising:
 (i) a head portion comprising a chamber containing a liquid, or liquid-like, material, said head portion having a front end and a back end; and 
 (ii) a tail portion attached to and extending from the back end of the head portion, said tail portion comprising a substantially cone-shaped pocket having a tapered tip end and an opposing flared end, said tapered tip end being attached to the back end of the head portion; and 
   at least one target at which the at least one weighted flag is to be tossed as an object for playing the corresponding toss game.   
     
     
         13 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the toss game set comprises at least one weighted flag of a first color and at least one weighted flag of a second color, the first color corresponding to a first player or team and the second color corresponding to an opposing second player or team. 
     
     
         14 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the toss game set comprises two or more targets. 
     
     
         15 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the head portion of the weighted flag has a form selected from the group consisting of a prolate spheroid, a sphere, an ovoid, a cone, a pyramid, a three-dimensional triangle, and a cube. 
     
     
         16 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the head portion of the weighted flag is made from a material selected from the group consisting of natural and synthetic polymers (e.g., rubber, neoprene, plastic, PVC, etc.), natural and synthetic elastomers, natural and synthetic leathers, waterproof fabrics, foams, woods, corks and metals. 
     
     
         17 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the tail portion of the weighted flag is made from a material selected from the group consisting of lightweight ripstop nylon fabric, nylon, polyester, microfiber, cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, taffeta, silk, synthetic silk, rayon, spandex, lyocell and olefin. 
     
     
         18 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the head portion and the tail portion of the weighted flag are made from the same or different materials. 
     
     
         19 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein the flared end of the tail portion of the weighted flag is opened, sealed, partially sealed, or sealable. 
     
     
         20 . The toss game set according to  claim 12  further comprising:
 a securing component for preventing or inhibiting the liquid, or liquid-like, material contained in the head portion of the weighted flag from leaking. 
 
     
     
         21 . The toss game set according to  claim 12  further comprising:
 a neckband for covering a region where the head portion and the tail portion of the weighted flag attach to one another. 
 
     
     
         22 . The toss game set according to  claim 12 , wherein said target is configured to resemble a football end zone pylon in form and dimension. 
     
     
         23 . A method of play for a weighted flag toss game, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing to at least one player a toss game set according to  claim 12 ;   tossing of the weighted flag by the at least one player at the target for the purpose of executing a scoring action, wherein the value of the scoring action is based on proximity of the tossed weighted flag, after coming to a resting state, in relation to the target or in relation to a designated area in, on, or nearby the target; and   determining a total value of scoring actions for the at least one player, wherein the total value of scoring actions is calculated by adding the value of cumulative scoring actions for the at least one player.   
     
     
         24 . A toss game set comprising:
 at least one weighted flag for use as an aerodynamic projectile directed to a target, said weighted flag comprising:
 (i) a head portion comprising a pouch containing a weighted, granular material, said head portion having a front end and a back end; and 
 (ii) a tail portion attached to and extending from the back end of the head portion, said tail portion comprising a substantially cone-shaped pocket having a tapered tip end and an opposing flared end, said tapered tip end being attached to the back end of the head portion; and 
   at least one target at which the at least one weighted flag is to be tossed as an object for playing the corresponding toss game, wherein said at least one target is configured to resemble a football end zone pylon in form and dimension.