Breakaway basketball rim

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1995-06-05

1997-11-11

Shapiro, Paul E.

Games using tangible projectile

Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...

Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof

A63B 6308

Patent

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056857900

ABSTRACT:
A breakaway basketball goal is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention the goal includes rim structure which pivots about self-lubricating bearings when a predetermined force is applied to the rim.

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Pending U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 08/425,115, Filed Apr. 19, 1995, Inventor: Vaught.

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