Pool cue systems

Abstract

Pool cue systems are disclosed which include at least one graphical icon on the pool cue shaft adapted to be observed within the shooter's peripheral vision while shooting pool. The icons are preferably aligned along the longitudinal axis of the pool cue shaft at predetermined distances indicative of game parameters, which are stroke lengths, bridge hand locations, and stroke speeds. The icons are adapted to enable easy peripheral observation of pool cue stick motion while shooting pool with the eyes focused on an object billiard ball. The icons may additionally be decorative. Methods of use, making, and doing business are integral to the pool cue systems.

1 . A pool cue system comprising:
 a) a pool cue shaft having:
 i) a length; 
 ii) an exterior surface; 
 iii) a tip end; 
 iv) a circumference; 
 v) a distal end; and 
 vi) a ferrule-receiving portion of the pool cue shaft proximate the tip end; and 
   b) a first icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   c) wherein said first icon is located a first predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   d) said predetermined distance is equal to a first stroke length.   
   
   
       2 . The pool cue system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a) a second icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   b) wherein said second icon is located a second predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   c) said second predetermined distance is equal to a second stroke length.   
   
   
       3 . The pool cue system of  claim 2 , wherein:
 a) said second icon has an iconic axis aligned to said length of said pool cue;   b) said second icon has a multi-variant half-width along said iconic axis.   
   
   
       4 . The pool cue system of  claim 3 , wherein said first icon comprises a feature of a larger iconic design. 
   
   
       5 . The pool cue system of  claim 2 , wherein said second icon comprises a second icon disposed about said entire circumference of said pool cue shaft. 
   
   
       6 . The pool cue system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a) said first icon has an iconic axis aligned to said length of said pool cue; and   b) said first icon comprises a multi-variant half-width along said iconic axis.   
   
   
       7 . The pool cue system of  claim 6 , wherein said first icon comprises a feature of a larger iconic design. 
   
   
       8 . The pool cue system of  claim 1 , wherein said first icon comprises a first icon disposed about said entire circumference of said pool cue shaft. 
   
   
       9 . The pool cue system of  claim 1 , further comprising at least two icons axially aligned to said first icon. 
   
   
       10 . A pool cue system comprising:
 a) a pool cue shaft having:
 i) a length; 
 ii) an exterior surface; 
 iii) a tip end; 
 iv) a circumference; 
 v) a distal end; and 
 vi) a ferrule-receiving portion of the pool cue shaft proximate the tip end; and 
   b) a first icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   c) wherein said first icon is located a first predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   d) said first predetermined distance is equal to a first stroke length;   e) a second icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   f) wherein said second icon is located a second predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   g) said second predetermined distance is equal to a second stroke length.   
   
   
       11 . The pool cue system of  claim 10 , wherein:
 a) said first and second icons each have an iconic axis aligned to said length of said pool cue; and   b) said first and second icons each have a multi-variant half-width dimension along said iconic axis.   
   
   
       12 . The pool cue system of  claim 11 , wherein said first and second icons each comprises a feature of a larger iconic design. 
   
   
       13 . The pool cue system of  claim 12 , wherein said first icon comprises a first icon disposed about said entire circumference of said pool cue shaft. 
   
   
       14 . The pool cue system of  claim 16 , further comprising at least two icons axially aligned to said first icon. 
   
   
       15 . A pool cue system comprising:
 a) a pool cue shaft having:
 i) a length; 
 ii) an exterior surface; 
 iii) a tip end; 
 iv) a circumference; 
 v) a distal end; and 
 vi) a ferrule-receiving portion of the pool cue shaft proximate the tip end; and 
   b) a first icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   c) wherein said first icon is located a first predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   d) said predetermined distance is equal to one of a first stroke length and a first bridge hand location.   
   
   
       16 . The pool cue system of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a) a second icon appearing on said exterior surface of said pool cue shaft, observable within a user's peripheral vision when said pool cue shaft is in use,   b) wherein said second icon is located a second predetermined distance axially along said pool cue shaft from said ferrule-receiving portion of said pool cue shaft; and   c) said second predetermined distance is equal to one of a second stroke length, a second bridge hand location, and a graduated offset from said first predetermined distance.   
   
   
       17 . The pool cue system of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of said first icon and said second icon comprises an icon disposed circumferentially about said pool cue shaft. 
   
   
       18 . The pool cue system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 a) at least one of said first icon and said second icon comprises an icon having an iconic axis aligned to said length of said pool cue; and   b) at least one of said first and second icons has a multi-variant half-width dimension along said iconic axis.   
   
   
       19 . The pool cue system of  claim 16 , wherein said first and second icons each comprises a feature of a larger iconic design. 
   
   
       20 . The pool cue system of  claim 16 , further comprising at least two icons axially aligned to said first icon.