US5413356A
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Set up method for a soccer net
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-04
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Granted: 1995-05-09
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Expires: 2014-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A two frame enclosure serving as a compartment for a soccer net stored therebetween which unlocks from the rear of the goal and is lowered onto ground level behind the goal and only one frame is then raised with the attached net into position against the goal which simultaneously unfolds the net and stretches it open against the weight of the stationary frame into its goal-tending condition behind the goal.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Bigelow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of setting up a soccer net for a soccer game comprising the steps of providing as support for said soccer net a goal having an opening bounded by vertically oriented opposite side posts and a horizontally oriented top post connected in spanning relation therebetween, placing in facing relation an inner and outer cooperating pair of U-shaped frames disposed at ground level behind said goal, connecting a folded soccer net having a peripheral edge in between said frames with an upper peripheral length portion being connected to said inner frame and a lower peripheral length portion being connected to said outer frame, and raising only said inner frame into a supported position onto said goal, whereby said soccer net is simultaneously unfolded and stretched open against the weight of the stationary outer frame to thereby provide goal-tending service behind said goal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method of setting up a soccer net for a soccer game comprising the steps of providing as support for said soccer net a goal having an opening bounded by vertically oriented opposite side posts and a horizontally oriented top post connected in spanning relation therebetween, placing in facing relation an inner and outer cooperating pair of U-shaped frames disposed at ground level behind said goal, connecting a folded soccer net having a peripheral edge in between said frames with an upper peripheral length portion being connected to said inner frame and a lower peripheral length portion being connected to said outer frame, and raising only said inner frame into a supported position onto said goal, whereby said soccer net is simultaneously unfolded and stretched open against the weight of the stationary outer frame to thereby provide goal-tending service behind said goal.
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) | 1998-05-08 | 1998-11-07 | 1999-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-05-08 | 2002-11-07 | 2003-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-05-08 | 2006-11-07 | 2007-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |