Foosball Accessories

Abstract

A foosball table accessory comprises at least one themed foosball man outfit which is attachable to and removable from a foosball man without removing the foosball man from an associated rod, wherein the foosball man outfit comprises one of headgear selectively attachable to and removable from a head portion of the foosball man, torso gear selectively attachable to and removable from a torso portion of the foosball man, and combinations thereof. A visually striking presentation may be provided when the foosball man outfits are provided for one whole team of foosball men and wherein the opposing team has suitably selected opposing outfits. A thin mat adding visual elements to the playing surface may be provided to further accentuate the desired theme.

1 . A foosball table accessory comprising:
 at least one themed foosball man outfit which is attachable to and removable from a foosball man without removing the foosball man from an associated rod, wherein the foosball man outfit comprises one of
 (i) headgear selectively attachable to and removable from a head portion of the foosball man, 
 (ii) torso gear selectively attachable to and removable from a torso portion of the foosball man, and 
 (iii) combinations thereof. 
   
   
   
       2 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  further including at least two of the themed foosball men outfits of two distinct themes. 
   
   
       3 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  further including a mat attachment configured to be secured to the table surface to convey a selected theme. 
   
   
       4 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  wherein at least one themed outfit includes back and front halves that substantially encapsulate at least the torso portion of the foosball man, wherein each half includes an attachment mechanisms configured for snapping the halves of the outfit to each other. 
   
   
       5 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  wherein at least one themed outfit includes indicia thereon that is in association with the theme of the outfit. 
   
   
       6 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a head gear portion in the form of an American football helmet. 
   
   
       7 . The foosball table accessory according to  claim 1  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a simulation of a beverage container. 
   
   
       8 . A method of providing a foosball patron amenity comprising the steps of:
 Providing a foosball table for patrons to play;   Providing a set of foosball table accessories, each accessory including a themed foosball man outfit which is attachable to and removable from a foosball man without removing the foosball man from an associated rod, wherein the foosball man outfit comprises one of
 (i) headgear selectively attachable to and removable from a head portion of the foosball man, 
 (ii) torso gear selectively attachable to and removable from a torso portion of the foosball man, and 
 (iii) combinations thereof; and 
   Attaching selected foosball table accessories to selected foosball men without removing the selected foosball men from the associated rods.   
   
   
       10 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  further including at least two of the themed foosball men outfits of two distinct themes. 
   
   
       11 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  further including a mat attachment configured to be secured to the table surface to convey a selected theme. 
   
   
       12 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  wherein at least one themed outfit includes back and front halves that substantially encapsulate at least the torso portion of the foosball man, wherein each half includes an attachment mechanisms configured for snapping the halves of the outfit to each other. 
   
   
       13 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  wherein at least one themed outfit includes indicia thereon that is in association with the theme of the outfit. 
   
   
       14 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a head gear portion in the form of an American football helmet. 
   
   
       15 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a simulation of a beverage container. 
   
   
       16 . The method of providing a foosball patron amenity according to claim  9  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a torso portion and head gear portion in the form of an American football helmet. 
   
   
       17 . A rapid attachment themed foosball man outfit which is attachable to and removable from a foosball man without removing the foosball man from an associated rod, wherein the foosball man outfit, the outfit including headgear selectively attachable to and removable from a head portion of the foosball man and torso gear selectively attachable to and removable from a torso portion of the foosball man. 
   
   
       18 . The rapid attachment themed foosball man outfit according to  claim 17  wherein at least one themed outfit includes a head gear portion in the form of an American football helmet. 
   
   
       19 . The rapid attachment themed foosball man outfit according to  claim 17  wherein the outfit is a simulation of a beverage container. 
   
   
       20 . The rapid attachment themed foosball man outfit according to  claim 17  wherein the outfit includes back and front halves that substantially encapsulate at least the torso portion of the foosball man, wherein each half includes an attachment mechanisms configured for snapping the halves of the outfit to each other.