Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-12
2003-04-08
Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
C248S346010, C248S176100, C040S606040, C273S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06543777
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The subject invention relates to a base for supporting a game standard such as a pole or a hoop.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
People skilled with gym equipment and sporting goods are familiar with the use of various bases for supporting upright standards such as poles and hoops. These standards can be used by themselves for a variety of purposes, or they can be used to support nets, flags, and horizontal bars. Until recently, separate bases were used to support pole-shaped standards, on the one hand, and hoops on the other. In fact, hoops occasionally require two bases for support—especially if the bases are made from light-weight foam.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES
A base for a game standard comprises: a body defining an elongated standard hole for receiving an elongated standard, the standard hole being oriented substantially in a vertical direction through the body. The body also defines a slot adapted to support a hoop, with the slot having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and spaced-apart vertical surfaces extending away from the horizontal surface.
This new arrangement provides a durable multi-function product that results in versatility and lower cost.
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Graham Mark S.
Pull-Buoy, Inc.
Reising Ethington Barnes Kisselle Learman & McCulloch PC
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