Receptacle assembly for a paddle-based ball game

Abstract

The present disclosure is about a receptacle assembly 1 for a paddle-based ball game. The receptacle assembly comprises a support structure 10, an outer cylinder 14, and an inner cylinder 15. The outer cylinder 14 is coupled to the support structure 10. Further, the inner cylinder 14 is housed in the outer cylinder 14 and coupled to the support structure 10. A first space is defined between the outer cylinder 14 and the inner cylinder 15. The first space is configured to selectively receive a ball 17. Further, the inner cylinder 15 defines a second space therewithin to selectively receive the ball 17. Further, the present disclosure also come up with method of playing a paddle-based ball game in less space and with minimum player effort. In one embodiment a set of rules for playing a paddle-based ball game is disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A receptacle assembly for a paddle-based ball game, the receptacle assembly comprising:
 a support structure;   an outer cylinder coupled to the support structure; and   an inner cylinder housed in the outer cylinder and coupled to the support structure, wherein a first space is defined between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder being configured to selectively receive a ball and the inner cylinder defining a second space therewithin to selectively receive the ball.   
     
     
         2 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a circular base or a set of connector rods. 
     
     
         3 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 2 , wherein each connector rod, from the set of connector rods, comprise a fastener at both ends of each connector rod, wherein the fastener is a double flange structure, wherein the double flange structure comprises an inner flange, an outer flange spaced apart from the inner flange to define a channel. 
     
     
         4 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 3 , wherein height of the outer flange is less than the inner flange. 
     
     
         5 . The receptacle assembly of  claims 1  and  2 , wherein the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder is enabled with a set of slits for engaging with the fasteners, wherein height and width of each slit is such that the slit allows the outer flange to pass and restricts the inner flange from passing through the slit thereby engaging the set of connector rods with the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. 
     
     
         6 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the channel is in the range of 2-4 millimeters. 
     
     
         7 . The receptacle assembly of  claims 2  and  3 , wherein the inner flange and the outer flange are movable on the connector rod, from the set of connector rods. 
     
     
         8 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the circular base is places horizontally on a flat surface, wherein the circular base comprises an angled connecting members connecting an outer ring with an inner ring. 
     
     
         9 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the outer ring is enabled with a centered groove on a top side of the outer ring, wherein the centered groove secure the outer cylinder vertically on top of the outer ring, wherein diameter of the outer ring is in the range of 20-24 inch, wherein thickness of the outer ring is in the range 0.5-2 inch, wherein height of the outer ring is in the range of 1-3 inch, wherein thickness of the centered groove is in the range of 2-4 millimeters. 
     
     
         10 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the inner ring is enabled with a centered groove on a top side of the inner ring, wherein the centered groove secure the inner cylinder vertically on top of the inner ring, wherein diameter of the inner ring is in the range of 6-8 inch, wherein the thickness of the inner ring is in the range 0.5-2 inch, wherein height of the inner ring is in the range of 1-3 inch, wherein thickness of the centered groove is in range of 2-4 millimeters, wherein depth of the centered groove is in the range of 0.5-2 inch. 
     
     
         11 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the angled connecting members maintain a standard distance between the outer ring and inner ring and between the outer cylinders and the inner cylinder when installed. 
     
     
         12 . The receptacle assembly as claimed in  claims 8  and  11 , wherein the angled connecting members is configured to connect the outer ring with the inner ring, wherein the angled connecting members are enabled with an opening, wherein the opening is oval-shaped, wherein each connecting member is tapered such that the connecting member is wider on an outer side and thinner on an inner side. 
     
     
         13 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein diameter of the outer cylinder is in range of 21-22 inch, and wherein height of the outer cylinder is in the range of 22-26 inch. 
     
     
         14 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein diameter of the inner cylinder is in range of 6-7 inch, and wherein height of the inner cylinder is in range of 7-8 inch. 
     
     
         15 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a ball is provided with multiple holes spaced out covering surface of ball, wherein the diameter of the ball is in range of 2-4 inch, wherein a paddle is provided for hitting or striking the ball while aiming the ball towards the receptacle assembly, wherein the paddle comprises a handle having length in range of 4-6 inch and a flat surface having diameter in the range of 8-12 inch. 
     
     
         16 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are spaced apart from each other using spacers or rods. 
     
     
         17 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder is convertible from a carry configuration to a play configuration. 
     
     
         18 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the circular base is made of plastic material by injection molds. 
     
     
         19 . The receptacle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are made of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic. 
     
     
         20 . A method for playing a paddle-based ball game, the method comprising step of:
 providing at least two paddles;   providing at least two receptacle assemblies, wherein each receptacle assembly comprises an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, wherein a first space is defined between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, wherein the first space being configured to selectively receive a ball and the inner cylinder defines a second space therewithin to selectively receive the ball, wherein at least two receptacle assemblies are spaced apart from each other, wherein a first team member is standing near the first receptacle assembly and a second team member of the same team is standing near the second receptacle assembly, wherein the first team member hits the ball with the first paddle towards the second team member, wherein the second team member diverts the ball towards the second receptacle assembly with the help of the second paddle, wherein hitting the assembly with or without assistance of another teammate scores a first point value and getting the ball directly into the first space with or without assistance of another teammate scores various listed point value, wherein the game is continued with at least two teams playing alternately one team at a time until a predetermined number of points is reached, wherein if number of points exceed the predetermined number, then number of points are reduce.