Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1992-02-18
1994-09-20
Shapiro, Paul E.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
16380, 403362, A63B 6308
Patent
active
053482891
ABSTRACT:
A breakaway basketball goal is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention the goal includes a rim structure which employs a shock absorber. A rim support assembly moves the rim structure from a horizontal position to a nonhorizontal position upon application of a predetermined force to the rim. The shock absorber minimizes the vibrations that the rim support assembly encounters when the rim structure is in the horizontal position and when the rim structure returns to the horizontal position.
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Schutt Manufacturing Company
Shapiro Paul E.
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