GB2151932A

GB2151932A - Cue rest

Info

Publication number: GB2151932A
Application number: GB08334594A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Ernest-Anthony Shackleton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1983-12-30
Filing date: 1983-12-30
Publication date: 1985-07-31
Also published as: GB8406845D0; GB8334594D0; GB2151932B

Abstract

A cushion cue rest comprises a head (A) having one or more cue guides (J), a single leg (B) located at one end of the head and provided with a protection pad (D) intended to rest on the bed of the playing table, and a further protection pad (E) of less height than the combined leg (B) and pad (D) for supporting the head at its other end on a cushion of the table. The pads (D,E) can be used to raise the head. A shaft of the cue rest is fitted to the head by a screw-threaded ferrule. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Cushion rest This invention relates to the use of what are known as cue rests in the game of Billiards or Snooker, or any other ball game played on a similar type table.

The cue rest is normally used for a number of reasons, the most common reasons are when the cue ball, which is the first ball to be struck by the cue, is of a distance or position on the billiard or snooker table, which makes it physically impossible or extremely difficult to take the shot in a proper manner, without the use of a cue rest.

The object of the present invention is to provide an addition to the range of cue rests which are available for general use in the game of billiards or snooker, or similar games played on a similar table.

The most general type of cue rests available at the present time are shown on DRAWINGS sheet (1) and are used for a variety of reasons, but always to allow the players to take a particular shot in a proper manner, or in a reasonable manner, but owing to the very nature of the game, it is still frequently very dificult, even with the existing range of cue rests availlable to carry out or take all of the shots which require the use of a cue rest.

The shots to which the present invention relates are usually along the side rails or cushions, and more usually in close vicinity of the middle pockets, as shown on DRAWING sheet (3) Figure ( ) the present invention can be used to take both easy and difficult shots along or close to, all the side rails or cushions on a billiard or snooker or a similar type table. The advantages of the cushion rest are that many of the shots which were considered extremely dificult, not practical, nearly impossible, can now be taken with comparative ease by almost anyone, also owing to the design of the cushion rest, shots will now be easier to take along the side cushion, the invention should also be an added advantage to people who are not very tall and to younger people learning to play the game.

Drawing sheet (1) Cross rest (Figure 1) This cue rest is probably used more than any other, used for shots which are in the medium distance range, but which cannot be reached unaided.

The spider (Figure 2) This cue rest is used for medium distance shots which are obstructed by other balls and which require the cue to be raised sufficiently for the shot to be taken.

The extended spider (Figure 3) This cue rest is used in a similar way to the spider but has more scope for shots obstructed by other balls.

The long rest (Figure 4) This cue rest is used for long shots which cannot be reached with the cross rest.

The same identity letters have been used in these drawings as are used in the patent application drawings.

E.G. ('A' is the rest head) ('B' is the rest support leg) ('C' is the shaft connection) ('G' is the shaft) ('D' is a leg terminal protection pad) ('H' is the cue) ('J' are the cue guides) Drawing sheet (2) shows section through cushion rest where 'A' is the cushion rest head, 'B' is the leg to support the rest head on the side opposite the cushion. 'C' is a threaded tube formed as an integral part of the rest head to which the shaft 'G' is fitted either direct to the rest head, or fitted by means of the ferral type fitting 'F' which has both an internal and an external threaded portion, fitting 'F' is fitted to the shaft as a permanent fixture, this is then screwed into the rest head, this allows for the rest head to be used by both left and right handed players simply by unscrewing the rest head and turning it around, the rest head is then screwed on again and is ready to be used with the other hand. 'D' is a leg terminal piece which prevents damage to the table cloth. 'E' is a cushion support pad which prevents damage to the cloth forming the cushion or to the woodwork forming the side rails to the cushions 'H' is the cue used to project the cue ball to the object ball. 'J' are the guides in the cushion rest head in which the cue is used, it can be used in any of the guides provided.

(the cue) The cue 'H' can be used in any of the guides provided.

1. A cue rest head as shown in DRAWING sheet (2) Figure (1) in which the whole rest head is made in one piece.

2. A cue rest head as shown in DRAWING sheet (2) Figure (1) of which 'D' and 'E' are separate protection pads.

3. A cue rest head as described in claim (2) but where 'D' and 'E' can be used as extension pieces to raise the rest head if required.

4. A cue rest as shown in DRAWING (2) Figure (1) which has at least one guide in which the cue can be used.

5. A cue rest head as shown in drawing (2) Figure (1) which has an unlimited amount of guides in which the cue can be used.

6. A cue rest head as in claim (1) whereby the shaft 'G' is connected to the rst head by the use of fitting 'F' as shown in DRAWING (2) Figure (3) 7. A cue rest head as described in claims (1-6) which can be manufactured in any material availlable and which is considered suitable E.G. BRASS, PLASTICS, STEEL, ALLOYS, etc.

8. The claims refer to drawing sheet (2)

**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Cushion rest This invention relates to the use of what are known as cue rests in the game of Billiards or Snooker, or any other ball game played on a similar type table. The cue rest is normally used for a number of reasons, the most common reasons are when the cue ball, which is the first ball to be struck by the cue, is of a distance or position on the billiard or snooker table, which makes it physically impossible or extremely difficult to take the shot in a proper manner, without the use of a cue rest. The object of the present invention is to provide an addition to the range of cue rests which are available for general use in the game of billiards or snooker, or similar games played on a similar table. The most general type of cue rests available at the present time are shown on DRAWINGS sheet (1) and are used for a variety of reasons, but always to allow the players to take a particular shot in a proper manner, or in a reasonable manner, but owing to the very nature of the game, it is still frequently very dificult, even with the existing range of cue rests availlable to carry out or take all of the shots which require the use of a cue rest. The shots to which the present invention relates are usually along the side rails or cushions, and more usually in close vicinity of the middle pockets, as shown on DRAWING sheet (3) Figure ( ) the present invention can be used to take both easy and difficult shots along or close to, all the side rails or cushions on a billiard or snooker or a similar type table. The advantages of the cushion rest are that many of the shots which were considered extremely dificult, not practical, nearly impossible, can now be taken with comparative ease by almost anyone, also owing to the design of the cushion rest, shots will now be easier to take along the side cushion, the invention should also be an added advantage to people who are not very tall and to younger people learning to play the game. Drawing sheet (1) Cross rest (Figure 1) This cue rest is probably used more than any other, used for shots which are in the medium distance range, but which cannot be reached unaided. The spider (Figure 2) This cue rest is used for medium distance shots which are obstructed by other balls and which require the cue to be raised sufficiently for the shot to be taken. The extended spider (Figure 3) This cue rest is used in a similar way to the spider but has more scope for shots obstructed by other balls. The long rest (Figure 4) This cue rest is used for long shots which cannot be reached with the cross rest. The same identity letters have been used in these drawings as are used in the patent application drawings. E.G. ('A' is the rest head) ('B' is the rest support leg) ('C' is the shaft connection) ('G' is the shaft) ('D' is a leg terminal protection pad) ('H' is the cue) ('J' are the cue guides) Drawing sheet (2) shows section through cushion rest where 'A' is the cushion rest head, 'B' is the leg to support the rest head on the side opposite the cushion. 'C' is a threaded tube formed as an integral part of the rest head to which the shaft 'G' is fitted either direct to the rest head, or fitted by means of the ferral type fitting 'F' which has both an internal and an external threaded portion, fitting 'F' is fitted to the shaft as a permanent fixture, this is then screwed into the rest head, this allows for the rest head to be used by both left and right handed players simply by unscrewing the rest head and turning it around, the rest head is then screwed on again and is ready to be used with the other hand. 'D' is a leg terminal piece which prevents damage to the table cloth. 'E' is a cushion support pad which prevents damage to the cloth forming the cushion or to the woodwork forming the side rails to the cushions 'H' is the cue used to project the cue ball to the object ball. 'J' are the guides in the cushion rest head in which the cue is used, it can be used in any of the guides provided. (the cue) The cue 'H' can be used in any of the guides provided. CLAIMS

6. A cue rest head as in claim (1) whereby the shaft 'G' is connected to the rst head by the use of fitting 'F' as shown in DRAWING (2) Figure (3)

7. A cue rest head as described in claims (1-6) which can be manufactured in any material availlable and which is considered suitable E.G. BRASS, PLASTICS, STEEL, ALLOYS, etc.

8. The claims refer to drawing sheet (2)