Patent · US Expired

Basketball goal with expanded rim and drain hole

US5728015A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1996
Grant dateMar 17, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B63/083
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A basketball goal for use in playing the game of basketball. The basketball goal includes a metal circular rim attached to a mounting bracket. The rim in configured with an inner rim perimeter with a diameter of about 18 inches and a centerline rim perimeter with a diameter of between about 18.5 inches and about 20 inches. A pair of support braces are disposed between the mounting bracket and the rim to support the rim. The basketball goal also includes net hooks for attaching a net to the rim.

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