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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062152 | Height adjustment mechanism for a basketball system A basketball system may include a basketball goal with a backboard and a rim. The basketball system may also include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the basketball goal above a playing surface. In addition, the basketball system may inclu... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7393293 | Basketball system with adjustable goal height having mechanical advantage Certain preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved adjustment system and method for raising and lowering a basketball backboard and goal using a telescoping assembly such as an extension and retraction cylinder. In some preferred embodiments,... | 07/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331883 | Spinning nut basketball elevator system The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for adjusting the height of a basketball backboard and hoop assembly. One embodiment of the present invention may include an adjustment arm in telescoping relation with a threaded rod. The present invention ma... | 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 |
| 7290744 | Break-away basketball goal system A breakaway basketball goal system is provided for absorbing shocks during playing conditions. In embodiments of the invention, the basketball goal system includes a base, a neck movably coupled to the base, a backboard attached to a distal end of the neck, and a sh... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7231884 | Pennant display with pole mountable collar A pennant display system comprising a cuff positioned on a structure having predetermined height and means connected to the cuff for moving the cuff along the height of the structure. The system further comprises means positioned on each of the cuff and the moving m... | 06/19/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7182302 | Support structure, especially a roller bracket The invention relates to a support structure comprising a support assembly that is supported by legs. The support assembly can be pivoted around a pivoting axis (4) relative to the legs from a position of use to a rest position and can be blocked from pivotin... | 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 |
| 7150690 | Soccer goal padding A soccer goal pad comprises an integrally formed foam body for overlying the playing surface of a goal post. The pad is self retained on the post. The goal pad provides impact-cushioning along the playing surface so as to reduce the risk of injury, while minimizing ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7048655 | Basketball rim assembly A basketball goal system may include a rim assembly that forms part of a breakaway rim that can deflect downwardly when a force larger than a predetermined amount is applied to the rim. The basketball goal system may include a support pole, a support structure inclu... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6991568 | Height adjustable basketball frame structure A basketball frame structure includes a backboard, two fixing plates, a base, two first upright rods, two second upright rods, two first links, an adjusting bar, two second links, and a plurality of hollow weights. Thus, the height of the backboard is changed by mov... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6945885 | Articulated football goal post An articulated football goal post can be raised to a high position and a low position relative to the game position, for safety and security, and to facilitate the attachment of television cameras and the like. The crossbar and uprights are supported on the end of a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6932725 | Collapsible backboard support assembly for a basketball goal system A deformable basketball goal support structure configured to selectively engage a rigid upright member and allow for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal support structure has a backboard and an attachment member... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6699146 | Parallelogrammic adjustment assembly for basketball goal systems An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal system including a rigid support pole having a first end, a second opposing end, and an intermediate body portion ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6645095 | Slide collar adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly The present invention relates to a basketball goal assembly with a basketball goal supported over a playing surface by a deformable goal support structure connected to a support pole. The deformable goal support structure may be connected to an adjustment... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6488599 | System and method for basketball goal height adjustment The present invention relates to quick-release locking mechanisms for adjustable basketball goal systems and methods for using the same to adjust the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. An adjustable basketball goal system may include bas... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6422957 | Quick-release self-adjusting slide collar mechanism for height adjustment of a basketball apparatus A basketball goal assembly having a quick-release, self-adjusting adjustable latch mechanism for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface is disclosed. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure pivo... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6419597 | Electromechanical compression crank adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly The invention relates to a compression crank adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly that allows for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal into a plurality of configurations above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly include... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6419598 | Parallelogrammic adjustment assembly for basketball goal systems An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal system including a rigid support pole having a first end, a second opposing end, and an intermediate body portion ... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6402644 | Constant force adjustable basketball goal assembly A novel constant force adjustment assembly for a basketball goal assembly is disclosed. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure attached at a first end to a support pole. A basketball goal is preferably attached at a seco... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6302811 | Height adjustable basketball system A height adjustable basketball goal system has a backboard with a hoop attached. A hollow vertical support member has brackets proximate its upper end. An upper and a lower support each having a pair of support arms attached at one end to the backboard an... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6283878 | Adjustable height basketball apparatus An adjustable basketball apparatus having a basketball backboard, a support member or pole, and upper arm and a lower arm connecting the basketball backboard to the support member which, together with the backboard and support member, form a deformable pa... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6179733 | Adjustable basketball system with counterweight A mobile or permanently fixed basketball goal system wherein the backboard and hoop can be adjusted to a desired height by a user. The goal has a vertical support member having a base end, a backboard end and an intermediate portion, and a backboard inclu... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6155938 | Basketball goal assembly having one-handed push button height adjustment mechanism The present invention relates to a push button height adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure inte... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6142891 | Adjustable basketball goal system The invention relates to an adjustable basketball goal system for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal includes a deformable parallelogrammic structure attached at one end to a rigid support. A basketball ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6135901 | Compression crank adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly A novel compression crank adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly is disclosed in one presently preferred embodiment which facilitates an adjustment in the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly inclu... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6120396 | Quick-release locking mechanism for adjustable basketball goal system and methods for using same The present invention relates to a quick-release locking mechanism for adjustable basketball goal system and methods for using the same which facilitates an adjustment in the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The adjustable basketball g... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6077177 | Adjustable basketball goal system The invention relates to an adjustable basketball goal system for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal includes a deformable parallelogrammic structure attached at one end to a rigid support. A basketball ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5919102 | Basketball system with adjustable height goal A mobile or permanently fixed basketball goal system wherein the backboard and hoop can be adjusted to a desired height by a user. The goal has a vertical support member having a base end, a backboard end and an intermediate portion, and a backboard inclu... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5879247 | Power lift basketball adjustment system An adjustable basketball goal system for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface is disclosed. The basketball goal includes a deformable parallelogrammic structure attached at one end to a rigid support. A basketball goal is atta... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5738601 | Height adjustable basketball goal assembly A basketball goal apparatus has a basketball goal and an upright stand. The apparatus also includes a support assembly for supporting the goal on the stand at various heights spaced from the ground. The support assembly includes an elongated support membe... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5720679 | Adjustable basketball backboard support system A height adjustable basketball backboard is pivotally attached to a support member by a parallelogram linkage. An adjusting link is a pivotally attached to an extension on one of the parallelogram links, is adjustably mounted to the support member and is ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5695417 | Power lift basketball adjustment system An adjustable basketball goal system for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface is disclosed. The basketball goal includes a deformable parallelogrammic structure attached at one end to a rigid support. A basketball goal is atta... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5584480 | Portable sports target frame A portable sports target frame is described for numerous sports games in which a projectile such as a ball or puck is used. The target frame includes an elongated cross member with uprights mounted at opposed ends. The uprights are mounted by an angular a... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5503390 | Adjustable basketball backboard support system An adjustable basketball goal that can be raised and lowered easily, quickly, and safely. The simplicity of this design is made possible by the use of a counterweight, parallel links and pins.... | 04/02/1996 |
