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US3586324A
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Vertically adjustable basketball goal
Assignee: GOALS Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-14
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A basketball goal is carried by upper and lower pairs of parallel arms which are pivoted to a support so that the goal may be vertically adjusted by means of a flexible cable passing over a pulley carried at the top of the support. The goal is held in adjusted position by a lever which is pivotally carried by the upper arms and is spring biased so that the lower end of the lever is normally held against selected, spaced stop means carried by the support. The cable passes through an eyelet carried by the lever whereby the lever may be selectively moved out of engagement with the stop means.
Inventors
- 👤 Benhard M Bearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B2225/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A basketball goal comprising a fixed vertical support member, a front member, upper arm means and lower arm means extending between the two members, the end portions of the upper and lower arm means being pivotally connected to the respectively adjacent members, a backboard and attached hoop carried by the front member, means for raising and lowering the front member and the attached backboard and hoop comprising a pulley carried at the upPer portion of the support member, a flexible cable having one end secured to the front member and extending upwardly over the pulley and thence downwardly, means for selectively holding the front member and attached backboard in adjusted vertical position comprising vertically spaced stop means carried by the support member, a lever having an end portion pivotally carried by the upper arm means and extending downwardly and inwardly towards the support member, and biasing means normally urging a part carried by the lower end portion of the lever into operative engagement with said stop means, means carried by the lever for providing an opening, said cable extending downwardly from the pulley and through said opening whereby the part carried by the lower end portion of the lever may be selectively moved out of operative engagement with the stop means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A basketball goal comprising a fixed vertical support member, a front member, upper arm means and lower arm means extending between the two members, the end portions of the upper and lower arm means being pivotally connected to the respectively adjacent members, a backboard and attached hoop carried by the front member, means for raising and lowering the front member and the attached backboard and hoop comprising a pulley carried at the upPer portion of the support member, a flexible cable having one end secured to the front member and extending upwardly over the pulley and thence downwardly, means for selectively holding the front member and attached backboard in adjusted vertical position comprising vertically spaced stop means carried by the support member, a lever having an end portion pivotally carried by the upper arm means and extending downwardly and inwardly towards the support member, and biasing means normally urging a part carried by the lower end portion of the lever into operative engagement with said stop means, means carried by the lever for providing an opening, said cable extending downwardly from the pulley and through said opening whereby the part carried by the lower end portion of the lever may be selectively moved out of operative engagement with the stop means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure recited in claim 1 wherein the vertical support member is U-shaped in cross section, the stop means comprise spaced rods extending between the sides of the support member and the lower portion of the lever carries an eyelet down through which the flexible cable extends.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |