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Tennis ball management system

US8435141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 2011
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2102/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus comprising a net, a set of lines, and a support system. The set of lines is associated with the net. The support system is configured to be connected to posts on a tennis court. The support system is further configured to be connected to the set of lines. The support system is further configured to change a tension in the set of lines. The net is configured to catch a tennis ball striking a tennis net on the tennis court when a desired amount of tension in the set of lines is present.

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