Adjustable height toy basketball goal
US4793611A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32426
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Portable, lightweight-construction toy basketball set made of releasably interlocking plastic parts for ease of assembly and disassembly in which backboard structure and a base support are interconnected by an elongated upright standard. An elongated upright is provided which is divisible into separate columns which interfit telescopically and present helically-oriented interrupted threads for ease of selection of upright height and release for further adjustment or separation of the columns. A bracket interconnects a hoop flange to the backboard with the bracket and hoop flange having matching interfitting configurations for yieldably releasing the hoop for angular relative movement with respect to such backboard so as to prevent damage to interfitted parts during execution of a slam dunk play and to permit angular relative movement for manually returning such hoop to normal play position. Net attachment means unitary with the interior rim of the hoop provide for safe and secure attachment of net string loops to the hoop.
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