Reinforced sports support pole
US7357738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/026
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a sports support pole, and more particularly to a reinforced support structure for supporting a pole such as a basketball pole or the like. The support structure may include a support bar positioned substantially in the center of the sports pole and may be held in position by one or more spacers. Cement may then be poured into the sports pole, with the spacers holding the support bar in position. Once the cement is cured, the support bar provides reinforcement to the sports pole against tension and shearing forces and the cement provides reinforcement against compression forces. An alternative embodiment provides for three or more support bars positioned at substantially equivalent intervals adjacent to the inner diameter of the sports pole.
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