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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167745 | Polymer basketball backboard An indoor basketball backboard is provided lhat makes it easier for players to use the backboard to score baskets. The indoor backboard includes a plurality of voids to adjust a bounce characteristic of the backboard. A basketball backboard having a plurality of voi... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7972225 | High-strength, lightweight blow-molded plastic basketball backboard Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extendin... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967705 | Backboard replacement system A storage cart for supporting a backboard assembly during replacement and storage is provided, which may also be used in combination with a quick change coupling system to permit the quick removal and replacement of the backboard assembly. The storage cart can inclu... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7794342 | Quick change backboard bracket system A quick change backboard bracket system for a basketball goal permitting the quick removal and replacement of a basketball goal can include a backboard assembly and a basketball goal support assembly. The backboard assembly can include a backboard, a first yoke memb... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7736250 | Transportable basketball system having wind-transmissive backboard structure and sand-anchorable post assembly for safely playing basketball-related games on beaches, shorelines and other sand-covered outdoor environments A transportable basketball system having components which are arrangeable in a play configuration during which a basketball-related game can be played, and also in a transport configuration during which said transportable basketball system can be easily transported ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7476164 | High-strength, lightweight, blow-molded plastic basketball backboard Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extendin... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7462117 | Ground anchor for sports support pole The present invention relates to an anchor to be used with a basketball support pole, and more particularly to an anchor that facilitates ease of assembly and mounting of a basketball support pole and a backboard/hoop assembly attached thereto. The anchor may includ... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7431672 | Portable basketball system A portable basketball goal system having an adjustable wheel assembly is disclosed. The portable basketball goal system may comprise a rigid pole, a support base, an adjustable wheel assembly, and an engaging member. The support base is configured to maintain the ri... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427100 | Convertible article and method A method and apparatus reversibly converting a chair into a basketball goal. Four operating modes are disclosed. A first mode in which the article is configured as a basketball goal, a second mode in which the article is configured as a chair within an upwardly exte... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7419445 | Basketball backboard A basketball backboard may include one or more weights disposed proximate the perimeter of the backboard in order to enhance the rebounding characteristics of the backboard. In particular, a first weight may be positioned proximate a first side of the backboard and ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413523 | Foldable basketball stand A foldable basketball stand comprises a seat having a supporting frame, a transfer unit installed at one end of the supporting frame and a weight installed to the supporting frame; and the weight being a foldable water box; a supporting unit formed of a plurality of... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7413522 | Transportable basketball system having wind-transmissive backboard structure and sand-anchorable post assembly for safely playing basketball-related games on beaches, shorelines and other sand-covered outdoor environments A transportable basketball system having components which are arrangeable in a play configuration during which a basketball-related game can be played, and also in a transport configuration during which said transportable basketball system can be easily transported ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7374503 | Wavable basketball backboard and rim When a rod extending out of the bottom of a hollow rigid plastic trunk encasing a collapsible basketball backboard is pushed up, the backboard comes out of the top of the trunk and opens and a rim rotates 90 degrees to an “up” position perpendicular to the trunk... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357738 | Reinforced sports support pole The present invention relates to a sports support pole, and more particularly to a reinforced support structure for supporting a pole such as a basketball pole or the like. The support structure may include a support bar positioned substantially in the center of the... | 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 |
| 7341531 | Portable anchoring device for a sports goal An anchoring device for a sports goal, such as a soccer goal, is provided as a portable bag having a pair of laterally spaced-apart weight-carrying compartments interconnected by at least one central strip of material. The central strip defines at least one opening ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335119 | Ratchet elevator system The present invention is related to a system and method for adjusting the height of a basketball backboard assembly. The present invention includes a releasable locking mechanism connected to the backboard assembly to lock the backboard at a selected vertical height... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331881 | Portable fence-mountable basketball goal and method The present invention is a device and method variously and separately provided for a transportable backboard and hoop connectable to a chain-link fence as its support structure. Methods of teaching are included. Detail is also provided regarding the methods and stru... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331882 | No tools basketball system and assembly A portable basketball system that may be assembled without the need for hand tools. The present invention may include a regulation portable basketball system that is entirely assembled by hand with the use of hand grippable devices. The pole and supporting struts ma... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320652 | Basketball goal systems Disclosed herein are various embodiments of basketball goal systems. One embodiment, among others, comprises a rim connection assembly coupled to a support structure, the rim connection assembly comprising a support plate coupled to a backboard frame, a rim, and a p... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311617 | Training device for ball games A training device for ball games having a first ring member arranged in a first plane and a second ring member arranged in a second plane substantially parallel to the first plane. A plurality of bars connect the first and second ring members to each other, so that ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7288034 | Adjustable height, self-propelled basketball goal support A basketball goal support structure includes a support base and a pneumatic cylinder coupled to the support base. A pneumatically operated rod is extendably disposed insure the pneumatic cylinder. The rod is adapted to couple a basketball goal assembly to the end of... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281999 | Cater-cornered basketball backboard and hoop An indoor basketball backboard and hoop positioned in an unfolding mode in a cater-corner orientation to maximize play area and in proximity to a door to cause opening movement of the door to restore by folding the backboard and hoop into a flat storage condition on... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278935 | Sports goal The invention relates to sports goals for games such as football, rugby, hockey etc, where the goals are formed by uprights and crossbars. Because of security issues, there are many instances where goals must be removed for storage when not in use, but secured in pl... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268092 | Sheet molding compound having improved characteristics A composite part made from a sheet molding compound is disclosed as having improved characteristics over traditional sheet molding compound composite parts. The fibrous material is introduced as a veil layer adjacent a paste layer, the veil flows well during the mol... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7267625 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are disclosed having a central panel, a first support panel disengageably connected to the left side of the central panel, and a second support panel disengageably connected to the right side of the central panel. Each of the central panel and... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264691 | Fibrous substrates A fibrous security substrate for use in producing documents includes at least one aperture extending therethrough and contains an elongate impermeable element at least partially embedded therein such that at least one edge thereof is exposed in the aperture. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7255658 | Baseball equipment bucket and pitching target A portable bucket for carrying baseball equipment (such as bases, gloves, balls) that is attached to a pitching target. The bucket, a bottom mounting bracket, a top mounting bracket and an extendable frame provide support for the pitching target. The pitching target... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244046 | Basketball light raising and lowering apparatus and method Certain preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved light raising and lowering apparatus and method for a basketball goal. In some improved embodiments, an extension arm with a light attaches to an adjustment mechanism and further attaches piv... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219865 | Rollable sports base A rollable sports ballast base for supporting a sports apparatus support member comprising a base member which has a first edge and a second edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is adapted to contact a support surface such as a driveway or ot... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204769 | Ball hitting practice device A ball hitting practice device has a base member, a post projecting upwardly from the base member and a pivot joint between the lower end of the post and the base member for allowing pivoting of the post in any direction about the base member to any selected tilt an... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7195571 | Collapsible basketball rim assembly A basketball rim assembly for use with a basketball system is disclosed. Desirably, the basketball rim assembly is movable between a collapsed position and a use or playing position. The basketball rim assembly may include a rim, an upper back plate connected to the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7160215 | High-strength, lightweight blow-molded plastic basketball backboard Blow molded plastic structures are provided for use in various structures such as, but not limited to, tables, chairs, walls, backboards, storage bins, sports equipment and the like. The blow molded plastic structure has a first surface and a second surface extendin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7140581 | Portable stand for supporting a sign A portable stand for supporting one or more signs. The stand has a base, and a post extending vertically upward from the base. A pair of frames, having a cutout side, and a front window, attach securely to the post for holding the signs therein. The signs each inser... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7118500 | Portable basketball system The portable basketball system allows a basketball goal to be positioned in a desired location and readily moved to another location. The portable basketball system may include a basketball goal, a pole or support structure that supports the basketball goal above a ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115053 | Sport or game goal post visual aid system and method for using the same A sport or game goal visual aid system includes a visible light assembly that provide a pair of angular visible light coverages next to the goal post (only outside of the goal opening) or a visible light mesh/grid only over the goal opening. ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7097574 | Basketball system A basketball goal system may include a backboard, an elongated support that positions the backboard above a playing surface, a backboard support assembly that connects the backboard to the elongated support, and a goal support assembly with a rim and a support membe... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7086189 | Removable decorative basketball backboard signboard A sign for display on a basketball backboard includes a substantially rigid sheet of material having indicia to be displayed on a front surface thereof. The sheet of material includes a notch formed in a lower edge of the sheet of material for engaging rim. When the... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077756 | Glass laminate system and methods for hockey rinks A transparent, shatter-resistant glass shield for mounting atop the dasher board of a hockey rink includes at least one glass panel. A glass-retaining plastic film is adhered to a surface of each glass panel. The plastic film substantially covers the surface. An edg... | 07/18/2006 |
