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Ground anchor for sports support pole

US7462117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2006
Grant dateDec 9, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2210/50
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anchor to be used with a basketball support pole, and more particularly to an anchor that facilitates ease of assembly and mounting of a basketball support pole and a backboard/hoop assembly attached thereto. The anchor may include an anchoring base and a lifting system. In use, the lifting system may rotatably attach to the support pole and allow a user to conveniently assemble and raise the basketball backboard/hoop assembly and support pole into a position for playing basketball.

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