Recreational device
Patent 5810679 Issued on September 22, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 12, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 12, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 532132 2580799 3602505 Tip ball game Ball game goal Patent #: 4611812 InventorApplicationNo. 909784 filed on 08/12/1997US Classes:473/472, For game in which peripheral goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., basketball, etc.)473/479Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Grieb, William H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63B 063/08AbstractA recreational device which is designed for shooting baskets with a selected game ball includes a support structure consisting of a telescoping support column, four support arms which are assembled into the support column, an adapter for fixing the orientation of the support arms, and a base for positioning and stabilizing the support column relative to the ground. In addition to the support structure the recreational device includes a basket which is positioned at an elevated level and which includes an annular hoop and a net connected to the hoop in a conventional fashion. The four support arms are attached to the annular hoop for support. A manually operated adjustment ring is provided for changing the length of the support column and thereby enabling the user to set the desired height for the basket. The recreational device provides all the features of a basketball goal without the use of a backboard. Consequently, shots may be taken from a complete 360 degree pattern with the basket located at the center of that circular pattern and all shots are therefore unobstructed by any structure such as a backboard.Field of SearchFor game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.)For game in which peripheral goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., basketball, etc.) Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) Backboard or support structure therefor With height adjustment feature PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE Pocketed or apertured Closed-back or closed-bottom pocket Entrance opening is formed in laterally extending surface Target is aperture dimensioned to allow projectile to pass entirely therethrough | |
