Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof
Patent
1995-12-19
1997-01-28
Shapiro, Paul E.
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof
D21201, A63B 6308
Patent
active
055971580
ABSTRACT:
An improved basketball goal assembly that combines buttressed side support arms, an L-brace, and at least one center plate brace to provide greater structural integrity to the goal. A horizontal section of the L-brace is attached at one end to the hoop, and a vertical section extends from the opposite end. Each side support is attached to the hoop on one end and to the vertical section of the L-brace on the other end. Each arm may have a bend proximate its attachment end to the hoop, allowing the arms to avoid obstruction of the aperture defined by the hoop. The basketball goal is mounted to a backboard along a back side of the vertical section of the L-brace. Each part of the goal provides enhanced support to the others for overall synergistic integrity. Deformation and failure of the goal as a whole is drastically reduced under conditions of strenuous use.
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Litman Richard C.
Shapiro Paul E.
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