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Basketball return device

US12397212B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 9, 2025
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2045

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2210/50
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A basketball return device includes a mounting frame fixed to the basketball hoop support frame of a basketball stand via a mounting plate. A main frame fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and a movable plate of the main frame is slidably arranged on a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is provided with an opening for basketballs descent. A net-supporting rod whose mounting end is hinged to the movable plate. A flexible net detachably attached to the net-supporting rod, with the free end of the net-supporting rod supporting the flexible net to form an adjustable funnel-shaped guide structure that directs made basketballs toward the opening of the fixing plate. A basketball return mechanism, which is mounted on the main frame and provides multi-angle control of the basketball return direction through a rotating unit and a locking unit.

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