Portable basketball system

Details Portable basketball system Portable basketball system

2006-05-15

2008-10-07

Kim, Gene (Department: 3711)

Games using tangible projectile

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

Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof

C473S479000, C280S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431672

ABSTRACT:
A portable basketball goal system having an adjustable wheel assembly is disclosed. The portable basketball goal system may comprise a rigid pole, a support base, an adjustable wheel assembly, and an engaging member. The support base is configured to maintain the rigid pole in a generally elevated position. The adjustable wheel assembly is connected to the support base and has an engaged and disengaged position. In the engaged position, the wheel assembly supportably engages a playing surface. In the disengaged position, the wheel assembly may not supportably engage the playing surface. The adjustable wheel assembly may be slidably coupled to the support base. The adjustable wheel assembly may be operated by an engaging member coupled to a cam surface. The cam surface may interact with a follower to transition the adjustable wheel assembly between the supportable and unsupportable engagements.

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