Patent ID: 8157662
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: A63D

Abstract:
1. A system related to billiard table constructions supporting billiards-type game play using at least one billiard ball, said system comprising: a) at least one playing surface, comprising at least one first playing-surface region and at least one second playing-surface region, said at least one first playing-surface region and said at least one second playing-surface region each structured and arranged to support the billiards-type game play using the at least one billiard ball; b) disposed about said at least one first playing-surface region, at least one first set of ball pockets structured and arranged to receive the at least one billiard ball; c) disposed about said at least one second playing-surface region, at least one second set of ball pockets structured and arranged to receive the at least one billiard ball; d) at least one first ball-return receptacle structured and arranged to hold the at least one billiard ball in at least one user-accessible position adjacent said at least one first playing-surface region; e) at least one second ball-return receptacle structured and arranged to hold the at least one billiard ball in at least one user-accessible position adjacent said at least one second playing-surface region; f) at least one first ball-return path structured and arranged to return the at least one billiard ball pocketed within said first set of ball pockets to said at least one first ball-return receptacle; and g) at least one second ball-return path structured and arranged to return the at least one billiard ball pocketed within said second set of ball pockets to said at least one second ball-return receptacle h) wherein said at least one playing surface comprises a generally L-shaped configuration; i) wherein said at least one playing surface comprises at least one raised perimeter cushion structured and arranged to assist in maintaining the at least one billiard ball within said at least one playing surface; j) wherein said at least one perimeter cushion comprises at least eight substantially linear cushion segments structured and arranged to define at least six perimeter corners; and k) wherein said at least one first set of ball pockets and said at least one second set of ball pockets together comprise at least eight ball pockets located generally adjacent said at least six perimeter corners.