Portable ball game target and flooring tile

Abstract

A portable ball game target and flooring tile which is capable of being utilized as a ball game target to rebound a ball and/or a flooring tile to stand on or perform movement on for use in environments where hard surfaces are desired, but are unavailable (e.g., beaches and fields). The inventive device includes a rigid top, supports, and legs, all of which are separable. Further, the top is composed of slats connected by tethers that enable roll-up of the top for transport and storage. The supports are sandwiched between the top and legs to provide rigidity to the top's surface. Legs are connected to the support and top with fasteners enabling the user to elevate, level and tilt the device on uneven soft surfaces. Further, each leg has an optional spiked endcap to enhance stability of the device by enabling the legs to burrow into the sand or ground.

1 . A ball game target and flooring tile comprising:
 a square or otherwise shaped, rigid playing surface wherein the shaped playing surface is rigid and elevated above the ground;   a rigid playing surface that is suitable for bouncing a ball;   a rigid playing surface that is suitable to stand on and perform movement on;   a rigid playing surface top that is comprised of rigid slats that are held together by a flexible tether and is able to be rolled up and laid flat;   a plurality of support members wherein the plurality of support members, when assembled with the top playing surface, removes flexibility in the top playing surface caused by the flexible tether, making the playing surface rigid;   a plurality of legs wherein each leg has a first end and a second end and wherein the first end is located underneath the rigid playing surface and wherein the second end may rest on the ground;   a plurality of legs wherein the plurality of legs, when assembled, form support to elevate the rigid playing surface above the ground;   an endcap that can be attached under the second end of the plurality of legs wherein the endcap can be driven into the ground and reduces the shifting of the plurality of legs and the rigid playing surface during use.   
     
     
         2 . The ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  wherein the assembled parts are secured with a plurality of fasteners by friction. 
     
     
         3 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that has a rigid surface that can be used to bounce a ball. 
     
     
         4 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that has a rigid surface that can be used to stand, walk, dance or perform some other movement on. 
     
     
         5 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  wherein the playing surface is shaped as a square, rectangle, circle or other shape. 
     
     
         6 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  where the legs can attach to the rigid surface to elevate the rigid surface off of the sand/ground. 
     
     
         7 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  where the second end of the plurality of legs can be covered with an endcap wherein the endcap is driven into the ground and reduces the shifting of the plurality of legs and thus the entire device during use. 
     
     
         8 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  wherein lights may be added to the perimeter of the rigid playing surface or other parts of the device for increased visibility in low light conditions. 
     
     
         9 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that can be easily assembled. 
     
     
         10 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that can be easily disassembled, the top surface rolled, and all parts packed away for easy carrying, transport and storage. 
     
     
         11 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that is made of lightweight materials such that it is easy to carry, transport and store. 
     
     
         12 . A ball game target and flooring tile of  claim 1  that can enable multiple devices to be easily connected together to make larger and shaped hard surfaces for use in soft ground environments.