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Class Information
Number: 473/448
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Playing field or court game; game element or accessory therefor other than projector or projectile, per se > Practice or training device > For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) > For game using elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target (e.g., for basketball, etc.) > Hoop-opening reducer or means for improving arch of ball shot toward goal or target
Description: Practice or training device either (a) comprising a means to reduce the size of the opening of an elevated, apertured or pocketed goal or target, or (b) comprising a means adapted and intended to enable a practicing or training player to improve or perfect the action of impelling, propelling, throwing, or otherwise projecting a projectile into or through an elevated, apertured or pocketed goal or target by permitting the projectile to enter the goal or target only if it follows a course having a proper trajectory.


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7427244 Basketball training device Sep. 23, 2008
7229367 Quick connect basketball practice device Jun. 12, 2007
7201676 Game apparatus Apr. 10, 2007
7175549 Basketball training method to improve jump shooting Feb. 13, 2007
7094164 Trajectory detection and feedback system Aug. 22, 2006
7090598 Basketball training device Aug. 15, 2006
7077766 Basketball training device Jul. 18, 2006
6976927 Basketball training device Dec. 20, 2005
6932723 Basketball shooting accuracy aid Aug. 23, 2005
6913551 Basketball training aid Jul. 5, 2005
6881161 Basketball training apparatus Apr. 19, 2005
6843738 Sharp shooter basketball apparatus Jan. 18, 2005
6544132 Basketball practice system Apr. 8, 2003
6312349 Sports training device Nov. 6, 2001
6264572 Sports equipment Jul. 24, 2001
5842699 Basketball game apparatus Dec. 1, 1998
5833556 Game for perfecting basketball arc Nov. 10, 1998
5827136 Basketball backboard and hoop assembly including an enlarged secondary training rim Oct. 27, 1998
5823896 Basketball device Oct. 20, 1998
5813926 Method and means for practicing free throws Sep. 29, 1998
5803837 Basketball practice device Sep. 8, 1998
5738600 Basketball shooting improvement apparatus Apr. 14, 1998
5665016 Basketball training device Sep. 9, 1997
5642879 Sports practice apparatus Jul. 1, 1997
5599016 Muscle-memory method and basketball training aid Feb. 4, 1997
5558323 Basketball practice device Sep. 24, 1996
5527185 Athletic training device Jun. 18, 1996
5485993 Movable basketball training device Jan. 23, 1996
5433095 Basketball hoop security device Jul. 18, 1995
5390912 Basketball shooting target for game condition use Feb. 21, 1995
5365427 Method and apparatus for indicating the optimal shot path of a basketball Nov. 15, 1994
5364092 Basketball shooting accuracy practice rim Nov. 15, 1994
5308059 Basketball practice assembly May. 3, 1994
5207789 Basketball shooting aid May. 4, 1993
5195742 Basketball hoop guard Mar. 23, 1993
5125651 Basketball training system Jun. 30, 1992
4989862 Basketball game practice device Feb. 5, 1991
4226416 Basketball practice assembly Oct. 7, 1980
4213606 Device to improve shooting a basketball Jul. 22, 1980
4206915 Basketball practice device Jun. 10, 1980



 
 
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