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Cam tensioned volleyball net support system

US5951417A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 1998
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2243/0095
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A volleyball net support system for supporting a volleyball net having upper attachment lines and lower attachment lines. The support system comprises two support towers, each support tower having a base that rests upon a ground surface. A body is attached to the base with a pair of legs, the legs and the body angularly adjustable, and normally form an s-curve. A cam blade is attached to the body, and is secured to the ground with anchoring ropes. The lower attachment lines are attached to the body of each of the support towers. A worm support is pivotally attached to the cam blade on each support tower, and is secured to the body with a worm rope. The upper attachment lines are attached to the worm supports on each of the support towers.

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