Belt chalker

Abstract

A belt chalker includes a securing device made of a hook and loop fastener that is able to be wrapped around a user's belt. A game accessory is covered on all four sides with a mating material that matingly engages on at least one side with the hook and loop fastener so that the game accessory is removably securable to the securing device and is readily available to the user.

Description

A. CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application claims priority to Provisional Patent Application having Ser. No. 60 / 523,562 filed on Nov. 19, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] B. Field of Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of game accessories. More specifically, the present invention is related to accessories used while playing billiards, pool, snooker and / or other games using a cue stick. [0004] C. Discussion of Prior Art [0005] While playing snooker, billiards or pool, players rub or place chalk on the ends of their pool sticks to produce better contact with the cue ball. The chalk is usually in the form of a small, hand-held block, typically a cube, surrounded by a paper wrapper. One side is exposed so as to allow players to rub the end of their sticks in contact with the chalk. [0006] With frequent handling, such as after several hours of play, the paper may be torn and the chalk broken. Consequently, players ris...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent is about a system that attaches a game accessory, like billiard chalk, to a player using hook and loop material. This allows the player to carry the chalk during game play. The attachment is comfortable and easy to use, with the material wrapped around the player's belt and covering all sides of the chalk. The system can be attached with adhesive or be self-adhesive, and in one embodiment extends above the top of the chalk to protect the player from powder. The technical effect of this system is that it provides a convenient and comfortable way to carry and use game accessories during game play."

Problems solved by technology

With frequent handling, such as after several hours of play, the paper may be torn and the chalk broken.

Consequently, players risk getting chalk powder or dust on their hands, clothing, and cloth of playing table.

A major distraction during play is that players have to find the chalk by walking around the table numerous times. Ironically, placing the chalk on the table rail where it is most visible is a visual distraction when players try to make difficult shots.

Moreover, placing chalk on the rail invites knocking or dropping it onto the billiard table and dirty the play area.

Thus, players often inadvertently hide the chalk by placing it on other furniture where it is easily lost, placing it in ball returns when playing on commercial tables where the chalk is crushed when balls are released for the next play, or placing the chalk in an out of the way spot of the playing field.

The latter is most disadvantageous since pieces of broken chalk, chalk powder, or the chalk itself can easily get into the felt covering and be rubbed into it.

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