Patent · US Expired

Sports net

US5427381A · kind A · utility

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6References
3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1994
Grant dateJun 27, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2210/54
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A portable sports net has an elastic frame. A net support strapping is connected to the frame for supporting a net. The frame with the net attached thereto is foldable into a storage position where it is formed into a plurality of generally concentric rings. Unless the frame is constrained, elastic forces in the frame spontaneously open it to an erected position in which the frame has a base portion, an upper net support portion and a pair of side portions. A pouch is connected to a back surface of the net. A plurality of straps connected between portions of the frame hold it in a predetermined configuration suitable for a hockey goal or the like.

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