US3603588A
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Basketball goal
Assignee: CBS Broadcasting Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-15
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A basketball goal wherein spaced brace rods and a strut are fixed to a rim, and the strut and ends of the b race rods remote from the rim are fastened to a backboard by a unitary mounting plate. The upper portion of the mounting plate has a channel formed therein within which the strut is secured, and the lower portion of the mounting plate is formed with tabs, to which the brace rods are secured, when the goal is attached to a backboard.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Ebstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A basketball goal comprising a rim, brace rods secured to said rim at circumferentially spaced points thereon, said brace rods comprising respective leg portions of a unitary bail member, said bail member having a bight portion thereon, a strut fixedly secured to said rim and extending outwardly therefrom between said brace rods, said strut including a bight portion remote from said rim, and a mounting member for coupling said rim and said brace rods to a backboard, said mounting member having means thereon to facilitate securement of said member to a back board, an upper receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said strut, and a lower receptacle portion comprising an upwardly extending tab for receiving the bight portion of said bail member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A basketball goal comprising a rim, brace rods secured to said rim at circumferentially spaced points thereon, said brace rods comprising respective leg portions of a unitary bail member, said bail member having a bight portion thereon, a strut fixedly secured to said rim and extending outwardly therefrom between said brace rods, said strut including a bight portion remote from said rim, and a mounting member for coupling said rim and said brace rods to a backboard, said mounting member having means thereon to facilitate securement of said member to a back board, an upper receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said strut, and a lower receptacle portion comprising an upwardly extending tab for receiving the bight portion of said bail member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 1, wherein said strut is secured to the rim by a weld, and a reinforcing member overlying said weld and coupled to said strut and said rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 2, said means to facilitate securement of said mounting member to said backboard comprising holes above and below said upper receptacle portion and adapted to receive mounting bolts, and aligned holes in said tab and mounting member to receive a further mounting bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 1, said means to facilitate securement of said mounting members to said backboard comprising holes above and below said upper receptacle portion and adapted to receive mounting bolts, and aligned holes in said tab and mounting member to receive a further mounting bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
159 words
A basketball goal comprising a rim, brace rods secured to said rim at circumferentially spaced points thereon, said brace rods comprising respective leg portions of a unitary bail member, said bail member having a bight portion thereon, a strut fixedly secured to said rim and extending outwardly therefrom between said brace rods, said strut including a bight portion remote from said rim, and a mounting member for coupling said rim and said brace rods to a backboard, said mounting member haviNg means thereon to facilitate securement of said member to a backboard, an upper receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said strut, said upper receptacle portion comprising a channel extending transversely of said mounting member and having an opening facing said backboard when said mounting member is secured to said backboard, and a lower receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said bail member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
A basketball goal comprising a rim, brace rods secured to said rim at circumferentially spaced points thereon, said brace rods comprising respective leg portions of a unitary bail member, said bail member having a bight portion thereon, a strut fixedly secured to said rim and extending outwardly therefrom between said brace rods, said strut including a bight portion remote from said rim, and a mounting member for coupling said rim and said brace rods to a backboard, said mounting member haviNg means thereon to facilitate securement of said member to a backboard, an upper receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said strut, said upper receptacle portion comprising a channel extending transversely of said mounting member and having an opening facing said backboard when said mounting member is secured to said backboard, and a lower receptacle portion extending transversely of said mounting member for receiving the bight portion of said bail member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 5, wherein said strut is secured to the rim by a weld, and a reinforcing member overlying said weld and coupled to said strut and said rim, said mounting member extending between said reinforcing member and the bight portion of said strut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 6, said means to facilitate securement of said mounting member to said backboard comprising holes above and below said upper receptacle portion and adapted to receive mounting bolts, and holes adjacent said lower receptacle portion to receive further mounting bolts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A basketball goal in accordance with claim 5, said means to facilitate securement of said mounting member to said backboard comprising holes above and below said upper receptacle portion and adapted to receive mounting bolts, and holes adjacent said lower receptacle portion to receive further mounting bolts.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |