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Basketball rebound dome
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-23
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Granted: 1974-03-05
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Expires: 1989-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A basketball rebound dome in the shape of a convex surface member having a plurality of raised hemispherical surfaces against which a basketball may strike to cause erratic bouncing is held within the rim of a basketball goal by a plurality of radially extending clamps.
Inventors
- 👤 B Voltz
- 👤 K Hayden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083; A63B69/00; A63B69/0053; A63B69/0097
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A basketball rebound dome device comprising a convex outer surface member having a plurality of individual unitary noncontinuous bumps which cause erratic bouncing of a basketball when contacted thereby, a plurality of clamp members carried by said device as securement means to a basketball hoop, said rebound dome device being convexed on the upper surface and concaved on the lower surface, said upper surface having raised hemispherical surfaces against which a basketball may strike to cause its erratic bouncing in order to develop a player''s skill at rebounding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A basketball rebound dome device comprising a convex outer surface member having a plurality of individual unitary noncontinuous bumps which cause erratic bouncing of a basketball when contacted thereby, a plurality of clamp members carried by said device as securement means to a basketball hoop, said rebound dome device being convexed on the upper surface and concaved on the lower surface, said upper surface having raised hemispherical surfaces against which a basketball may strike to cause its erratic bouncing in order to develop a player''s skill at rebounding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A combination according to claim 1, wherein said clamp members are provided on the outer periphery of said convex outer surface member, said clamp members serving to clampingly engage said hoop for supporting said rebound dome device in a staTionary manner, said clamp members having openings for slipping said convex outer surface member into said hoop which is secured to the backboard.
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) | 1977-03-04 | 1977-09-03 | 1978-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-04 | 1981-09-03 | 1982-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-04 | 1985-09-03 | 1986-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |