US4153246A
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Sports net
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-25
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Granted: 1979-05-08
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Expires: 1997-07-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a sports net and the mounting structure therefor which are of some height and width used for play or practice of golf, tennis, basketball, baseball or the like and secured to a one or two car garage and mounted in the garage above the top frame. The netting is of scrim, i.e., a coarse, open weave fabric on a plastic roller with a reel and axle support means for storing and lowering the netting. The sports net may be used in the garage for golf or tennis practice in inclement weather or out of doors with the garage door open. The mounting is between the lower edge of the raised garage door and the frame when the garage is raised.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick J. Byrne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/022; A63B2063/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A sports net and mounting structure thereof for use in connection with ball games such as golf, tennis, baseball, basketball and the like, comprising: (a) an extensive main scrim-type netting; (b) a roller for storing and supporting said netting under the stress of a ball projected thereagainst when said netting is supported in a vertical plane when in use; (c) said roller comprising a rigid plastic tubing; (d) filler material in said tubing for further rigidifying said roller; (e) a high impact plastic material end cap attached at each end of said roller; (f) a tensile material extending longitudinally through said roller and having opposite ends attached to a respective cap for further rigidifying said roller; (g) means mounting said roller; (h) said mounting means being fastened to a garage inwardly of a garage door which is vertically movable on roller tracks and a door opening for said door; said opening having side and top framing members, said mounting means being above the level of the top and side framing members, said mounting means further being above said garage door when said door is raised on said roller tracks, said roller tracks and mounting means allowing said sports net to be lowered when said garage door is closed or open, whereby when said garage door is open said net can pass between said top frame member and said door when said door is in its raised position; and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A sports net and mounting structure thereof for use in connection with ball games such as golf, tennis, baseball, basketball and the like, comprising: (a) an extensive main scrim-type netting; (b) a roller for storing and supporting said netting under the stress of a ball projected thereagainst when said netting is supported in a vertical plane when in use; (c) said roller comprising a rigid plastic tubing; (d) filler material in said tubing for further rigidifying said roller; (e) a high impact plastic material end cap attached at each end of said roller; (f) a tensile material extending longitudinally through said roller and having opposite ends attached to a respective cap for further rigidifying said roller; (g) means mounting said roller; (h) said mounting means being fastened to a garage inwardly of a garage door which is vertically movable on roller tracks and a door opening for said door; said opening having side and top framing members, said mounting means being above the level of the top and side framing members, said mounting means further being above said garage door when said door is raised on said roller tracks, said roller tracks and mounting means allowing said sports net to be lowered when said garage door is closed or open, whereby when said garage door is open said net can pass between said top frame member and said door when said door is in its raised position; and
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
(i) fastening means for holding said net in a stored position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
(i) fastening means for holding said net in a stored position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said netting is nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said mounting means comprises a support bracket, each of said roller end caps has an axle projecting therefrom, and an eye bolt attached to said bracket and supporting said axle and roller for longitudinal and rotational movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a weighted rod is attached to the bottom of said netting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein triangular shaped netting wings are attached and extend outwardly and downwardly from the vertical sides of said main netting when in use, to control balls hit adjacent to said main netting.
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) | 1982-05-07 | 1982-11-06 | 1983-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-07 | 1986-11-06 | 1987-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-07 | 1990-11-06 | 1991-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |