Billiard Ball Rack Patent (US3992005) - Brushed Aluminium

This artwork honours US Patent 3,992,005, a considered innovation that brought order, consistency, and elegance to the ritual of the break: the billiard ball rack.

By addressing the subtleties of alignment and spacing, this invention transformed a simple accessory into a precision tool. It ensured uniform ball placement, repeatable setups, and a fairer opening shot—quietly shaping the rhythm and integrity of competitive play. What appears understated in form became foundational in function, influencing table standards and tournament practice for decades.

Printed on brushed aluminium, the piece gains a structural, industrial presence that reflects the invention’s purpose. The metallic surface interacts with light to emphasise geometry, alignment, and balance—mirroring the discipline the rack brings to the game itself. Subtle variations in tone and texture elevate the technical drawing into a contemporary design object.

This is not merely a reproduction of a patent, but a considered union of precision engineering and material expression—a tribute to the accuracy, balance, and thoughtful design that define cue sports at their highest level.