Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1994-02-03
1994-12-27
Grieb, William H.
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
248407, 248519, 248910, A63B 6308
Patent
active
053758358
ABSTRACT:
A basketball assemblage capable of assembly into a basketball system includes an inner pole section and an outer pole section which mate in a telescoping manner. The inner pole section contains a plurality of depressions which are releasably engageable by a latch secured to the outer pole section, thereby making the pole movable among a plurality of predetermined positions. The latch includes a pivot arm pivotally mounted for movement between a position engaging a selected depression to prevent telescoping pole movement, and a releasing position which allows movement. A safety lock pin is releasably engageable to prevent movement of the pivot arm. A slider positioned adjacent the inner pole section reduces binding. The pole also includes a sealed chamber for damping movement of the inner pole section to prevent the backboard from moving suddenly downward when the latch is released. The pole is prolate in cross-section, thereby reducing the total material required as compared to a circular pole, while still providing adequate structural strength. In an embodiment for forming a portable basketball system, the assemblage includes a hollow ballast-receiving base for connection to the pole via braces. The portable system assemblage is capable of disposition within an outer relatively flat container in a manner that impedes shifting movement of the pole sections within the container during shipping.
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Adams Robert
Mower Barry D.
Taylor Kelly
van Nimwegen Edward G.
Grieb William H.
Lifetime Products, Inc.
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