Adjustable basketball system and method

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Blau, Stephen (Department: 3711)

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

Simulated game

C273S371000, C473S481000, C473S433000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06918591

ABSTRACT:
A basketball system that includes a movable platform and a pole rotatably mounted to the movable platform. The pole has either a curved or an angled region, and also has an axis of rotation. The basketball system also includes a backboard mounted to the pole and a rim mounted to the backboard. The rim has a vertical central axis that is coaxial with the axis of rotation of the pole. In addition, the movable platform is horizontally adjustably mounted to a base. A controller may be employed to control the operation of the system, such as by adjusting the distance and rotation of the pole in accordance with a stored program or a user defined preference, by starting and stopping a ball return system in accordance with the player pace of shooting, etc.

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