Basketball goal with expanded rim and drain hole
US5728015A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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