US3565427A
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Basketball net antiwhip device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-22
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-07-22
Abstract
Abstract The combination of a basketball net support ring and a basketball net having a lower portion formed of cord and an upper portion formed of a flexible material stiffer than the cord connected to the lower portion and to the support ring to prevent the net from whipping over said support ring when a basketball passes through said net. The upper portion is of a V-shaped configuration and provides the only connection and support between the lower cord portion and the support ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry L Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In combination, a basketball net, a basketball net support ring, said net having a lower portion formed of cord, flexible means separate from and of a material stiffer than said cord connected to said lower portion of said net and connected to said support ring, said flexible means being the sole connection between said cord portion of said net and said support ring, said flexible means comprising a plurality of generally V-shaped members, each of said V-shaped members having a maximum combined spaced three point contact between said support ring and said lower portion of said net, said flexible means preventing said net from whipping over said support ring when a basketball Passes through said net.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In combination, a basketball net, a basketball net support ring, said net having a lower portion formed of cord, flexible means separate from and of a material stiffer than said cord connected to said lower portion of said net and connected to said support ring, said flexible means being the sole connection between said cord portion of said net and said support ring, said flexible means comprising a plurality of generally V-shaped members, each of said V-shaped members having a maximum combined spaced three point contact between said support ring and said lower portion of said net, said flexible means preventing said net from whipping over said support ring when a basketball Passes through said net.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said generally V-shaped members have retaining means to retain a part of said lower portion attached thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said retaining means comprises gripping means at the junction of the legs of said V-shaped members for engaging a part of said lower portion and retaining it at said junction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 2 in which said retaining means comprises a recess formed in said legs at the junction of said legs of said V-shaped members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein each of said legs is provided with a shoulder projecting inwardly toward the opposite leg and forming at least a partial closure for said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said flexible means comprises a single continuous member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2579312A
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US3313539A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |