US3799543A
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Basket ball deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-24
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1991-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A suspendable deflector which can be readily attached and detached from a basketball goal rim and which is designed to deflect a successful ''''shot'''' back to the shooter. In a preferred embodiment the deflector is magnetically attached to the basketball rim and is designed so that as a ball passes through the net of the goal the deflector intercepts the path of the ball as the ball passes out of the bottom of the net.
Inventors
- 👤 J Steele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B63/08; A63B63/083; A63B2063/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A basketball deflector comprising an elongated downwardly extending and forwardly inclined member to be positioned below the rim of a basketball goal; means to detachably connect said member to basketball goal equipment; and means by which said elongated member is moved to engage a basketball as it passes through the rim and deflect such a basketball in the direction of incline of said elongated member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A basketball deflector comprising an elongated downwardly extending and forwardly inclined member to be positioned below the rim of a basketball goal; means to detachably connect said member to basketball goal equipment; and means by which said elongated member is moved to engage a basketball as it passes through the rim and deflect such a basketball in the direction of incline of said elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The deflector of claim 1 wherein said means by which said elongated member is moved comprises an electronic eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The deflector of claim 1 wherein said means to move comprises the resiliency of said elongated member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The deflector of claim 1 wherein said basketball goal equipment is the basketball goal net.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The deflector of claim 1 wherein said basketball goal equipment is the basketball goal rim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The deflector of claim 5 wherein said means to detachably connect said member comprises magnetic means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |