Apparatus and method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly

a basketball backboard and basketball assembly technology, applied in the field of apparatus and a method for a retractable basketball backboard and a hoop assembly, can solve the problems of limiting affecting the play of basketball,

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-24
PILE DELBERT CLARKE
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[0046] It is still another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and a method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly which can be deployed for use and/or retracted to a stored position by using an activation device.
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However, during snow, rain, ice, extreme hot and/or humid weather, and/or other inclement weather conditions, basketball playing can be curtailed due to the adverse effects these weather and/or environmental conditions may have on individuals.
Once installed, however, the basketball backboard and hoop assembly or assemblies can interfere with other uses of the court or facility, thereby rendering the court or facility unsuitable for use as a handball court, a racquetball court, or other court or facility which requires freedom from obstructions.
The need for providing a safe structure for deploying the basketball backboard and hoop assembly is yet another problem which can constrain the play of basketball.
These portable units, however, can be awkward to move or

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[0064]FIG. 1 illustrates a three-dimensional perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;

[0065]FIG. 2 illustrates the basketball backboard and hoop assembly of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in a preferred embodiment folded state;

[0066]FIG. 3 illustrates the apparatus of FIG. 1 in a preferred embodiment stored state;

[0067]FIG. 4 illustrates a three-dimensional perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;

[0068]FIG. 5 illustrates the basketball backboard and hoop assembly of the apparatus of FIG. 4 in a preferred embodiment folded state; and

[0069]FIG. 6 illustrates the apparatus of FIG. 4 in a preferred embodiment stored state;

[0070]FIG. 7 illustrates another preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention wherein the drive mechanism is positioned above the support arm as show...

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Abstract

A basketball backboard and hoop apparatus including a basketball backboard and hoop assembly, wherein the basketball backboard and hoop assembly, further includes a backboard, and a hoop, a support arm for supporting the basketball backboard and hoop assembly, and a guiding device. The support arm is moveable along the guiding device. At least one of the support arm and the guiding device is curved in shape. The basketball backboard and hoop assembly is moved from a first position inside the structure to a second position outside the structure.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 504,150, filed Sep. 19, 2003, and entitled “APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A RETRACTABLE BASKETBALL BACKBOARD AND HOOP ASSEMBLY”, the subject matter of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention pertains to an apparatus and a method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly and, in particular, to an apparatus for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly which can be deployed from a stored position or non-use position to an in-use position and which can also be retractable from an in-use position to a stored position or non-use position and a method of using same. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The game of basketball is a very popular game which is traditionally played with a backboard and hoop which can typically be mounted on a rigid structure, a building, and / or a pole, or other structure. Baske...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B63/08
CPCA63B63/083A63B2225/50A63B2210/56
Inventor PILE, DELBERT CLARKE
Owner PILE DELBERT CLARKE
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