Patent ID: 8328652
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: A63D

Abstract:
1. A portable apparatus for boring a dimple within a block of cue tip chalk, the apparatus comprising: a platform having an opening fully protruding therethrough; a column having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end includes a blade, the column disposed within the opening substantially perpendicular to the platform, the platform including a plurality of platform walls, wherein the platform walls define an interior space therein; a cue tip chalk block holder, the chalk block holder is encapsulated within the interior space formed by the platform walls; and upon application of a force on the upper end, the column moves with respect to the platform in a direction substantially perpendicular to the platform, the blade configured to bore the dimple within the cue tip chalk block, and wherein the coupled is coupled to a spring, the spring is biased to maintain the column in a position the column was in, prior to the application of the force; and a means for controlling an extent of movement of the column in the direction substantially perpendicular to the platform.