Triggerless handle mechanism and shock absorbing elements for basketball system
US8992350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/093
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one example, a basketball system includes a backboard to which a goal is configured to be attached, a support structure, a connecting structure configured to connect the backboard to the support structure, a lockable height adjustment mechanism operably disposed with respect to the backboard, and a means for absorbing shock. When the height adjustment mechanism is locked, the means for absorbing shock enables temporary displacement of the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the backboard if the imposed load or force exceeds a threshold load or force, respectively.
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