Supports – Brackets – Specially mounted or attached
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Specially mounted or attached
C248S284100, C248S324000, C248S325000, C248S123110, C248S218400, C248S280110, C248S631000, C248S562000, C273S348100, C273S348100, C473S484000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10773205
ABSTRACT:
A breakaway basketball goal system is provided for absorbing shocks during playing conditions. In embodiments of the invention, the basketball goal system includes a base, a neck movably coupled to the base, a backboard attached to a distal end of the neck, and a shock-absorbing mechanism that permits a neck, backboard and rim to move downward to absorb severe shocks, and that may automatically return them to their playing position. The shock-absorbing mechanism can include a housing disposed on a rearward side of a mounting post, a shock absorber, a guide attached to a movable end of the shock absorber, and a cable connecting the guide to the neck. In embodiments of the invention, the backboard extends a horizontal distance from the base to provide a safe playing area.
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Epps Todd M.
Friedman Carl D.
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