The masonic rack

Abstract

A device which is capable of tightly organizing billiard balls into a diamond or triangle pattern of various sizes. The inventive device consists of two sides which are fastened together in a fixed sixty degree position and a floating third side. The two fixed sides and the floating third side are interlaced which allows the third side to move freely along a plane. The interlacing ceases at the ends of the fixed sides which prevents the floating third side from breaking free from the fixed sides. When laid flat on a billiards table the floating third side can be used to firmly press the billiard balls together into a desired pattern. The floating third side swivels from a center bolt, and can be locked into position by a pin or latching mechanism. In one position the device can organize the billiard balls into a triangle pattern of various sizes. In another position the device can organize the billiard balls into a diamond pattern of various sizes. An accurate angle for the diamond pattern of balls is achieved by protruding arms which emerge from the back of the floating third side. When the floating third side articulates the arms join. Once merged, the arms can be locked into position by pin or latching mechanism. In the case of a pin, the same pin can be used to lock the floating third side straight so it can be used to make the triangle pattern.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A billiard ball rack comprised of two fixed sides and a hinged third side. 
     
     
         2 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby the fixed side forms a sixty degree angle. 
     
     
         3 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby the fixed side has slots running lengthwise down each side so as to hold the hinged side on a plane but still allow it some degree of movement. 
     
     
         4 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby a hinged side is allowed movement so as to press the billiard balls forward in a tight formation. 
     
     
         5 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby a hinged side can maintain a straight angle or articulated angle. 
     
     
         6 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby a hinged side can maintain different angles through the use of a pin or latching mechanism. 
     
     
         7 . The billiard ball rack of  claim 1 , whereby the components are constructed of any hard material, including but not limited to plastic, steel, aluminum, wood, or any composite materials.