Basketball Rim Attachment

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-06
COMPETITORS EDGE
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[0007]The above, as well as other, objects of the invention may surprisingly be achieved by a basketball practice device to be mounted on the rim of a standard basketball goal, said device comprising: a C-shaped ring capable of circumferential contraction from its normal unrestrained configuration; a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs affixed to said ring and adapted to engage the rim of the basketball goal; hook means for exerting a force on at least one of the tabs to contract the ring from its normal

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However, in the Marschalk patent, as well as the other prior art, there is no suggestion of how the application of the device can be accomplished, other than by utilizing a ladder and manually installing the device.

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[0013]Referring to the drawings, there is shown a basketball practice device incorporating the features of the present invention. The device includes a generally C-shaped ring 10 having end portions 12 and 14 defining a space in between. The C-shaped ring 10 is provided with a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24. While there are five tabs in the preferred embodiment, it will be understood that other combinations may be employed. The tabs 16 and 24 are disposed near the respective end portions 12 and 14, while the other tabs 18, 20 and 22 are disposed at spaced positions about the circumference of the ring 10.

[0014]The ring 10 is formed of a material which is capable of circumferential contraction from the normal position illustrated in the drawings. Then, upon release of the force tending to contract the ring 10, the ring 10 will return to its original unrestrained configuration as shown in the drawings. Typically, the ring 10 is formed of a ferrous ...

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Abstract

A basketball practice device including a C-shaped ring capable circumferential contraction from its normal unrestrained configuration to reduce the diameter of the rim of a basketball goal including means to facilitate the installation and removal of the same.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 655,304, filed on Feb. 22, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an attachment for a rim of a basketball goal capable of reducing the diameter thereof for teaching players the proper shooting techniques in the sport of basketball; and more particularly the invention relates to a device to facilitate the installation and removal of such attachment to and from the rim of a basketball goal.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is generally known in the prior art that devices can be employed to slightly reduce the diameter of a regulation rim of a basketball goal to assist in improving the shooting skill and accuracy of basketball athletes. Such devices are used during practice sessions and are adapted to be mounted on the rim of standard basketball goal prior to the practice session and removed therefrom upon the cessation of pract...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B63/083A63B69/0071A63B2063/002
InventorKRUEGER, CRAIG D.
OwnerCOMPETITORS EDGE