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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147356 | Basketball return apparatus A basketball return apparatus includes an L-shaped frame, a net, and a ball return mechanism. The frame has a back portion and a base portion. The back portion has an upper end adapted to mount on a rim support bracket of the basketball hoop and center and stabilize... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8128517 | Basketball coaching system The present disclosure generally provides an integrated basketball return, coaching, and training system. In one embodiment, the present disclosure aids in, for example, returning basketballs to the players accurately in any position on the court, announcing scoring... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8123634 | Programmable basketball shot setup and return device An automatic or manually operated basketball return unit with remote control device that is placed under a basketball hoop having a hopper at its top distal end that funnels down to a return tube allowing basketballs to engage a motorized return mechanism which expe... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8052544 | Basketball practicing apparatus A basketball practicing apparatus includes a frame, a support bracket mounted in the frame, a drive shaft rotatably mounted on the support bracket, a backboard mounted on the drive shaft to rotate in concert with the drive shaft, and a basket ring mounted on the bac... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8012046 | Basketball return apparatus with mounting stand A basketball return apparatus includes a frame, netting, and a ball return mechanism. The frame is adapted to mount on a rim support bracket of a basketball hoop and defines an orifice through which shot basketballs can descend. The netting is collapsible and extens... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7927237 | Return machine for spherical gameballs and transport apparatus incorporating the same The present disclosure relates to a basketball return machine which may be utilized with either a goal unit or a stand-alone basketball goal. Either or both of the basketball return machine and goal unit may be fixed in location or transportable. The machine collect... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7841957 | Basketball return apparatus with track extender and deflector The present disclosure provides for a foldable, portable, apparatus for use as an operant conditioning basketball shooting practice aid by retrieving and returning shots at the hoop. The apparatus is comprised of a dismountable trough assembly depending from crossba... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7530909 | Basketball return net mounting system One embodiment of the present invention includes a mounting system for mounting a basketball return net to a basketball goal assembly. The mounting system includes an elongate member and spaced apart mounting brackets where the elongate member is mountable to span t... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7510492 | Basketball return net with pivot wings A basketball return net assembly that allows the net to be positioned to return the basketball in a set direction. The assembly may attach to a basketball backboard and can be adjusted to point the net in different directions. ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7491140 | Basketball return device The inventive system relates to a basketball training aid system including a cord-like basketball net having a central vertical axis, the net characterized by a plurality of cord segments and knots, and an entrance opening proportioned for attachment to a basketball... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7488264 | Basketball practice enhancer An improved basketball training device is presented. It has a bearing attached to a basketball goal, as well as either a facsimile hoop for attaching on the market chutes or a folding chute. This device allows balls to be returned to any area of the court. ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7361104 | Automated ball game training and playing system A ball game system for training and/or play comprising one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a first... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357366 | Sports pole mounting structure A sports pole mounting structure for supporting sports equipment in a pool environment capable of repeated assembly and removal. The mounting structure includes a bracket and a collar securely engaging existing in-ground sleeves traditionally found around pool envir... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351168 | Multiple sports device This device is an all-in-one sports combination, which will allow an individual to play soccer, hockey, rollerblade driveway hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and basketball, as well as practice kicking a football. The frame structure will allow different height... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7300365 | Assembly for training hand/eye coordination An assembly for training the hand/eye coordination of an individual. The assembly comprises an unobstructed region where an individual maneuvers a training member through the unobstructed region. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7258633 | Apparatus and method for basketball practice A portable basketball practice system or apparatus and method are shown having a plurality of pads situated on a plurality of adjustable arms that provide a toggle assembly, respectively. A position of the pads can be adjusted relative to a box-out area and can be e... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247105 | Convertible game apparatus A reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus is disclosed. The reconfigurable multi-sport, game apparatus includes multiple, separate target portions and a ball return portion. The multi-sport, game apparatus a basketball basket, a first target portion configured to... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7223186 | Apparatus, assemblies and methods for training athletes An athletic training assembly and methods suitable for use in training basketball players. The training assembly allows a ball to be suspended at a selectable height by a suspension member that is attached to a spring loaded reel. The spring loaded reel urges the ba... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214147 | Batting training apparatus A practice batting training apparatus is disclosed, which can accurately and consistently deliver balls to a desired location at a desired speed. The apparatus includes a base with a removable a post, and at least one feeder hingedly attached to the post for deliver... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201676 | Game apparatus A sports-themed game apparatus convertible from a storage configuration to a deployed configuration, and vice versa is disclosed. The sports-themed game apparatus includes a rim and a defense mechanism operable to move from a first position in which the defense mech... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182704 | Automated ball game training and playing system A ball game system for training and/or play comprising a one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a fir... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175548 | Universal, position-adjustable backstop net system A multiple sports, universally positionable, adjustable net-type backstop system mounted to a pole, such as a basketball hoop pole, comprising an outrigger assembly that is vertically and horizontally adjustable and rotatable 360° on a vertical axis, so that the ne... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7066845 | Baseball training system and method A baseball training system and method for training a player is shown. The baseball system and method includes a collector for collecting thrown balls and directing them to a throwback unit which has multiple adjusters for adjusting various characteristics of a ball ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056237 | Portable basketball rebound apparatus and method A portable basketball practice system or apparatus and method are shown having a plurality of pads situated on a plurality of adjustable arms that provide a toggle assembly, respectively. A position of the pads can be adjusted relative to a box-out area and can be e... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7008337 | Basketball return device A basketball return device is formed of an injection molded device which is formed as a resilient deflector including a spine extending the length of the device. The spine has a pair of upper and lower wings which are located behind a net suspended from a hoop rim. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984129 | Educational basketball game device and method The present invention provides an educational basketball game device, comprising a backboard which houses cheer lights outlining perimeter, a score display, a target, a hoop, and a sensor, an extendable pole which is made of two parts an upper part and a lower part,... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6949034 | Basketball shooting trainer and method An apparatus is used to implement a method for training a person to accomplish a basketball shot. A lower body positioning member is located in front of a leg area of the person when that person is in a position to attempt the shot. When the person so attempts the s... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6932723 | Basketball shooting accuracy aid A basketball shooting accuracy aid includes a loop member including a top edge, a bottom edge and a peripheral wall extending between the top and bottom edges. The peripheral wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The loop member has circular shape. An inne... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929569 | Foldable basketball game assembly A foldable basketball game assembly includes a base, an extendable upright frame connected to an end of the base and an extendable end frame connected to the other end of the base. A board is connected to the upper section of the upright frame and a sound producing ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918591 | Adjustable basketball system and method A basketball system that includes a movable platform and a pole rotatably mounted to the movable platform. The pole has either a curved or an angled region, and also has an axis of rotation. The basketball system also includes a backboard mounted to the pole and a r... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6811500 | Basketball practicing and collecting device A basketball practicing and collecting device includes a base, a first tube, a lift tube, a second tube, a third tube, a lower support rack, a backboard, a reduction motor, a drive roller, a driven roller, a frame tube, two opposite pulley members, two opposite slid... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6761649 | Ball return apparatus A ball return apparatus for providing a moveable, netted frame that would redirect balls toward the shooter, after the ball passes through the hoop or if the player misses. The ball return apparatus includes a frame assembly having a plurality of vertical support me... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6752728 | Basketball practicing and collecting device A basketball practicing and collecting device includes a base containing a water bag therein, a first tube, a lift tube, a second tube, a third tube, a lower support rack, and upper support rack, a reduction motor, a drive roller, a driven roller, a frame tube, two ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746348 | Basketball backstop net assembly and kit therefor The present invention provides a backstop net assembly and kit for use in combination with a basketball hoop assembly, which comprises a multi-socketed mounting block, a plurality of net extension rods, and a ball-gathering net assembly. In a basketball playground, ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6733403 | Basketball return apparatus A basketball return apparatus designed to return a thrown basketball substantially in the direction of the player shooting the ball is mounted beneath a basketball goal assembly and includes a resilient rebound panel, a panel retainer assembly, and a panel support a... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6698441 | Collapsible structures A collapsible structure has a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. Each panel has a foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form the panel when the frame... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6679794 | Basketball shooting trainer and method An apparatus (40) is used to implement a method for training a person to accomplish a basketball shot. A lower body positioning member (60) is located in front of a leg area of the person when that person is in a position to attempt the shot. When the per... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6595877 | Basketball return net assembly with adjustment bracket A basketball return net assembly is attachable to a basketball hoop support having a post extending upwardly from the ground and carrying a basketball hoop adjacent an upper end thereof. The return net assembly includes a flexible foldable return net and ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6537161 | Portable basketball return apparatus A portable basketball return apparatus adapted to be attached to a rim attached to a backboard by a bracket, comprising, a holding clamp for attachment of the apparatus to the bracket, a spine attached to said holding clamp, a return panel attached to sai... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6458049 | Basketball shooting practice return apparatus having retrieval net front height adjustable from above A basketball shooting practice return apparatus includes a framework for mounting on a backboard, support members pivotally mounted to the framework below guide elements on the framework and above a hoop on the backboard, a retrieval net assembly supporte... | 10/01/2002 |
