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Basketball goal structure
Assignee: EHRAT ARTHUR H
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Filing: 1979-04-27
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 1999-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A cantilever boom supports a padded basketball hoop above a specified area of a playing surface in a normal horizontal position. The arm can swing universally to permit substantial vertical and/or sideways deflection of the hoop by the application of corresponding forces thereto, such as during the practice of dunk shots. Resilient members bias the hoop to its normal position.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Dittrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0071; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083; A63B2063/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for normally supporting the hoop substantially stationary in a predetermined position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including deflection means separate from the hoop and mounting the hoop for substantial movement from the predetermined position by application of force to the hoop such as the force which may be applied to the hoop during execution of a dunk shot for preventing the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot and resilient means separate from the hoop for biasing the hoop to the predetermined position, said deflection means including pivot means mounting the hoop for tilting bodily downward about a generally horizontal axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for normally supporting the hoop substantially stationary in a predetermined position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including deflection means separate from the hoop and mounting the hoop for substantial movement from the predetermined position by application of force to the hoop such as the force which may be applied to the hoop during execution of a dunk shot for preventing the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot and resilient means separate from the hoop for biasing the hoop to the predetermined position, said deflection means including pivot means mounting the hoop for tilting bodily downward about a generally horizontal axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the basketball goal structure defined in claim 1, the pivot means mounting the hoop for tilting bodily downward about a generally horizontal axis located generally behind the hoop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the basketball goal structure defined in claim 1, the deflection means mounting the hoop for movement from the predetermined position in response to a force in excess of a predetermined force being applied to the hoop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for supporting the hoop in a normal horizontal position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including pivot means mounting the hoop for tilting bodily downward from such horizontal position about a generally horizontal axis located generally behind the hoop by the application of a downward force to the hoop such as the force which may be exerted on the hoop by a player during the execution of a dunk shot for protecting the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for supporting the hoop in a normal horizontal position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including pivot means mounting the hoop for tilting bodily downward from such horizontal position about a generally horizontal axis located generally behind the hoop by the application of a downward force to the hoop such as the force which may be exerted on the hoop by a player during the execution of a dunk shot for protecting the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the basketball goal structure defined in claim 2 or 4, the basketball hoop forming a closed ring and the generally horizontal axis being offset a substantial distance from the ring of the hoop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for normally supporting the hoop substantially stationary in a predetermined position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including deflection means separate from the hoop and mounting the hoop for substantial movement from the predetermined position by application of force to the hoop such as the force which may be applied to the hoop during execution of a dunk shot for preventing the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot and resilient means separate from the hoop for biasing the hoop to the predetermined position, and the improvement further comprising means for adjusting the force applied by said resilient means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a basketball goal structure including a basketball hoop and means for normally supporting the hoop substantially stationary in a predetermined position, the improvement comprising the supporting means including deflection means separate from the hoop and mounting the hoop for substantial movement from the predetermined position by application of force to the hoop such as the force which may be applied to the hoop during execution of a dunk shot for preventing the goal structure from being damaged by force exerted on the hoop during execution of such shot and resilient means separate from the hoop for biasing the hoop to the predetermined position, and the improvement further comprising means for adjusting the force applied by said resilient means.
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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) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |