Games using tangible projectile – Playing field or court game; game element or accessory... – Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-04
2005-01-04
Vidovich, Gregory (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...
Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof
C248S281110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06837810
ABSTRACT:
A height adjustable basketball standard, including a fixed support pole configured to support a backboard assembly above a playing surface. A lifting link is provided which includes a base end, a traveling end, and a hollow section therebetween. The base end of the lifting link is pivotally coupled to the fixed support pole while the traveling end is pivotally coupled to the backboard assembly. A parallel link is also included and positioned within at least a portion of the hollow section of the lifting link, the parallel link including a parallel base end pivotally coupled to the fixed support pole and a parallel traveling end pivotally coupled to the backboard assembly. A drive mechanism, coupled to the support pole and engaging the lifting link is configured to provide a force which is sufficient to pivot the lifting link relative to the fixed support pole, thereby adjusting the height of the backboard assembly relative to the playing surface.
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Doman Bryce
McAllister Kevin
Chambers M.
Doman Sports, LLC
Thorpe North & Western
Vidovich Gregory
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