Package making – Methods – Group forming of contents into a unit
Patent
1998-06-15
1999-11-16
Chiu, Raleigh W.
Package making
Methods
Group forming of contents into a unit
473479, B65B 508, A63B 6308
Patent
active
059836024
ABSTRACT:
The ballast system for a portable basketball system is composed of dual ballast fillable tanks, which together form the base for supporting the pole, backboard and goal. The dual tank system includes a primary tank and a secondary tank cooperatively configured such that the secondary tank may be disposed in one position for compact shipping/storage and in another position to ensure stability during play. In particular, the secondary tank is centrally disposed within the dimensions of the primary tank during shipping. During play, the secondary tank is repositioned in a manner that elongates the primary tank to increase the footprint of the portable basketball system and concentrate the ballast of the secondary tank at the rear of the base.
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Allen David A.
Davis Mark Edward
Hying Clement F.
Schickert Randy R.
Bell Michael J.
Chiu Raleigh W.
Huffy Corporation
Kopsidas Andrew R.
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