Basketball light raising and lowering apparatus and method
US7244046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/74
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved light raising and lowering apparatus and method for a basketball goal. In some improved embodiments, an extension arm with a light attaches to an adjustment mechanism and further attaches pivotally to a basketball goal support structure, where the light moves upward when the adjustment mechanism pulls on the extension arm. As a preferred feature, the extension arm rotates to a raised position where the extension arm may be secured without requiring manual adjustments. As another preferred feature, the light raising and lowering apparatus may be attached to a previously assembled basketball goal.
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