Package making – Methods – Group forming of contents into a unit
Patent
1998-05-21
1999-03-16
Moon, Daniel B.
Package making
Methods
Group forming of contents into a unit
53474, B65B 508
Patent
active
058815376
ABSTRACT:
A method of packing a portable basketball goal support system having a base, a ballast tank, and an arm for supporting a basketball goal support pole which can be assembled in an expanded configuration for use and a compact configuration for shipping or storage. In the expanded configuration, the ballast tank extends at least partially behind the support pole providing stability for the base, while in the compact configuration, the ballast tank may be nested within a portion of the base, thereby occupying less space. The overall length, height, and thickness of the support assembly are thus reduced for storage, thus occupying less space when shipped or stored than would be possible in previous conventional designs providing comparable performance.
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Davis Mark E.
Schickert Randy R.
White Ronald A.
Bell Michael J.
Huffy Corporation
Kopsidas Andrew R.
Moon Daniel B.
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