Basketball rim assembly

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1982-03-25

1984-02-28

Shapiro, Paul E.

Amusement devices: games

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

Target

A63B 6308

Patent

active

044338392

ABSTRACT:
A basketball rim assembly especially adapted to relieve forces which normally are imparted to the backboard of conventional basketball rim assemblies. There is a rim of conventional configuration mounted to a support plate which fits against the forward face of the backboard. There is a rear support plate on the backside of the backboard fixedly attached to the front plate. This rear plate in turn transmits loads exerted thereon into a base frame structure. Additionally, the rim is provided with a release mechanism which permits it to rotate downwardly from its horizontal position when an impact load of sufficient magnitude is exerted on the rim (such as those occurring in the execution of a dunk shot.)

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patent: 3025058 (1962-03-01), Brumfield
patent: 4285518 (1981-08-01), Pearo
patent: 4320896 (1982-03-01), Engle et al.
patent: 4348022 (1982-09-01), O'Donnell
patent: 4377283 (1983-03-01), Mahoney
Sports Illustrated 12-1981, Photograph & Exr's sketch thereof.
Slam Dunk Rim, Inc., Advertising & Sales Circular, 4-1978.

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