US3233896A
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Basketball return device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-05-14
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1982-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 King Joseph Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0071; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083; A63B2063/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A DEVICE FOR RETURNING BASKETBALLS, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR CHUTE, SAID CHUTE HAVING A FIRST PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION, SAID FIRST PORTION BEING ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE NET AND RIM OF A CONVENTIONAL BASKETBALL BASKET ASSEMBLY, FIRST MEANS FOR ATTACHING SAID FIRST PORTION TO SAID BASKET ASSEMBLY SUCH THAT A BASKETBALL MAY PASS THROUGH SAID RIM AND SAID NET AND BE RECEIVED WITHIN SAID FLEXIBLE TUBULAR CHUTE, AND SECOND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY FIXING SAID SECOND PORTION OF SAID CHUTE TO ONE OF AN INFINITE NUMBER OF POSITIONS ON A CONVENTIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |