Patent ID: 7063620
Filing Date: 2006-06-20
Classification: A63D

Abstract:
1. A billiard rack laser system for positioning a rack for a billiard game, which includes: a pool table having an alignment mark; and a pool rack having a plurality of sides defining an inner area for containing a plurality of billiard balls and having a laser operably connected thereto such that when said rack is placed on said table, said laser is equipped to illuminate a beam which when directed at said alignment mark illuminates said mark thereby indicating a proper spot for said rack in order to position the same on said table and wherein said rack includes a bored surface extending from one side through to another side of said rack to receive said laser therethrough, said laser having biasing means extending inward into said inner area of said rack which is biased inwardly by a billiard ball upon insertion of billiard balls into said rack thereby activating said laser such that said beam can illuminate outwardly from said rack and when said balls are removed from said rack said beam is automatically shut off by virtue of said biasing means relaxing to an off position within said inner area.