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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7998004 | Real-time wireless sensor scoring A shooting sports measurement system to use with a hoop comprises a net including a first sensor suspended within the net and connectable with the hoop to detect vibration transmitted through one or both of the net and the hoop and a second sensor to detect one or b... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7229182 | Lighted hoop A toroidally shaped hoop such as a hula hoop or juggling ring has a plurality of independently powered and motion-activated lights spaced around a periphery of the hoop. Rotation of the hoop causes the lights to energize and illuminate. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7207564 | Mechanized ball-throwing game A mechanized ball-throwing game is provided, comprising at least one game play object, at least one rotating goal assembly, means to maintain a count of the number of times a game play object passes through each of the at least one rotating goal assembly in each of ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 6929570 | Apparatuses and methods for a net-suspended target An apparatus includes a surface configured to enclose a first volume having an adjustable upper opening and a lower opening. The surface is coupled to a frame and both the surface and the frame are removably attachable to a court net; thereby presenting a target to ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6758769 | Electronic sound effect assembly for use on a sport's goal net A sound effect assembly that attaches to the net of a goal. The sound effect device contains a sensor that either detects the motion of the net or the passing of the ball or puck. When the sound effect assembly is activated, the sound effect device generates audible... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6676544 | Golf ball marking guide A golf ball marking guide has opposing first and second body portions. Each body portion has opposing front and back ends and opposing top and bottom edges. The body portions also have a drawing slot positioned between the opposing top and bottom edges an... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6582329 | Hoop for indicating when a basketball passes therethrough A hoop for indicating when a basketball passes therethrough that includes a ring and first and second apparatuses. In a first embodiment, the first apparatus includes a momentary microswitch, a lever that closes the microswitch when contacted by the baske... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6554724 | Action-responsive basketball backboard An action-responsive basketball backboard includes a backboard having a rim mounted thereon. Mounted thereon are a rim motion sensor operative to detect specific motions of the rim and output notification signals signaling detection of those specific moti... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6418179 | Score counter by sensing route of basketball shots A score counter for sensing route of basketball shots includes a pair of photoelectric sensors installed at respective positions below an inner rim of a basket hoop to detect basketball valid shots. Such an arrangement overcomes basket net interference to... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6389368 | Basketball goal sensor for detecting shots attempted and made A basketball score-keeping apparatus (10) for detecting and tracking shooting statistics of a player shooting a basketball (12) at a basketball goal (14) that detects a first location at which the basketball (12) crosses a generally horizontal detection p... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6299555 | Basketball goal sounding apparatus A basketball goal sounding apparatus, comprises an elastic cord, a trigger, conducting wires, a switch of power supply and a audio device properly connected to each other. The trigger comprises a hollow insulating tube, a metal spring placed in the hollow... | 10/09/2001 |
| 5842699 | Basketball game apparatus A collapsible playing section is removably attached to a player console and include casters as a stand alone amusement unit. A background includes three vertically aligned hoops, the medially one being rotated in a plane periodically out of alignment with... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5839981 | Projectile activated water release game A toy that releases a fluid onto a player when another player successfully projects a projectile onto a target. The toy may include a basketball hoop and a container that is filled with a fluid. The hoop is coupled to the container by a release mechanism ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5813928 | Ball basket A ball basket comprises an attachment loop, a net and a sensing unit. The net is fastened at one end thereof with the attachment loop which is in turn fastened with a goal frame. The sensing unit is composed of a connection string and a sensing body conne... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5776018 | Basketball collection, passing and shot analysis system A basketball passing machine (18) includes a basketball supply (20) which provides basketballs (48) for a basketball ejector assembly (26) which passes basketballs one-at-a-time in a controlled manner along a trajectory (70) towards a waiting player. The ... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5762569 | Device for converting a container into a figure to simulate an interactive game A device for converting a container into a figure to simulate an interactive game with a player, comprising a headboard in the shape of the head of the figure, a clip affixed to the headboard for attaching the headboard to the container, wherein a portion... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5697828 | Toy coin bank with audio signal A toy coin bank that directs a user to launch a coin at a target portion is disclosed. The toy coin bank includes an adjustable launching platform or tray to permit the user to decide the appropriate launch position. The toy bank also includes an audio si... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5418517 | Basketball scoring apparatus A portable electronic scoreboard apparatus attachable to a basketball goal is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electronic analysis and report mechanism capable of receiving input information, analyzing the information according to a mode of operation... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5358237 | Basketball game assembly A basketball game includes a board and a ring secured to the board, the board has an opening formed in middle portion and has a door panel pivotally coupled to the board for closing the opening, a beam has one end pivotally coupled to the board and the ot... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5341121 | Differential score indicator system for basketball A separate differential score display unit is provided at each end of a basketball court, atop or beside of the shot time clock indicators presently used, and in position to be as visible to the players and coaches as is the shot time clock indicators. Th... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5300920 | Basketball game having scoring slap-pads A basketball game includes a generally planar backboard supporting a circular hoop having a basketball net extending downwardly therefrom. A center housing is supported beneath the hoop and secured to the backboard. A pair of score indicators having digit... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5294913 | Indoor/outdoor portable basketball scoreboard A portable electronic scoreboard comprising a housing with a display face, an electronic mechanism disposed within the housing, and a score registering assembly. The housing back configuration is amenable to releasable attachment to a pole or a flat surfa... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5064195 | Novelty basketball goal producing sound effects on made shot A novelty basketball goal producing a predetermined pattern of sound effects, such as crowd cheers and applause, responsive to a made shot. The goal includes a force activated sensor suspended within the net of the goal by the wires which connect the sens... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4956775 | Object sensor for detecting characteristics such as color for games An object sensor (or event detector) apparatus detects distinctive characteristics (such as color) of otherwise physically similar objects. Respective indices or counters are incremented in response to the various detections. The event detector (object se... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4858920 | Score-sensitive basketball hoop A score-sensitive basketball hoop apparatus is provided for sensing then announcing the by-passage of a basketball through the hoop. The sensor comprises a transmitting light and a photoelectric cell. When a ball passes through the hoop the transmitted be... | 08/22/1989 |
