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Class Information
Number: 473/472
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Playing field or court game; game element or accessory therefor other than projector or projectile, per se > Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game > For game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.) > For game in which goal or target is peripherally located aperture or pocket (e.g., hockey, soccer, lacrosse, polo, etc.) > For game in which peripheral goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., basketball, etc.)
Description: Playing field or court game wherein the peripheral, apertured, or pocketed goal or target is located vertically above and spaced apart from the plane of the surface of the playing area; and wherein the goal or target is so disposed such that the plane of the projectile entrance opening thereof is generally parallel to the plane of the surface of the playing area.


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7507170 21.sup.st century challenge America basketball game Mar. 24, 2009
7427100 Convertible article and method Sep. 23, 2008
7361104 Automated ball game training and playing system Apr. 22, 2008
7267625 Collapsible structures Sep. 11, 2007
7182704 Automated ball game training and playing system Feb. 27, 2007
7156762 Method and apparatus for playing a combination football/basketball game Jan. 2, 2007
RE39402 Inflatable hoop/basket/goal Nov. 14, 2006
6866596 Portable basketball system Mar. 15, 2005
6843738 Sharp shooter basketball apparatus Jan. 18, 2005
6758768 Sharp shooter basketball apparatus Jul. 6, 2004
6736740 Collapsible structures May. 18, 2004
6698441 Collapsible structures Mar. 2, 2004
6656096 Exercise method Dec. 2, 2003
6629899 Inflatable hoop/basket/goal Oct. 7, 2003
6579197 Basketball training device Jun. 17, 2003
6481451 Vertically stacked collapsible structures Nov. 19, 2002
6461257 Collapsible structures Oct. 8, 2002
6419596 Portable basketball apparatus Jul. 16, 2002
6416431 Basketball safety return II Jul. 9, 2002
6390940 Basketball game, apparatus and method of play May. 21, 2002
6280352 Apparatus and method for performing timed basketball drills Aug. 28, 2001
6264573 Collapsible structures basketball goal Jul. 24, 2001
6159111 Basketball shooting guide and defensive partner Dec. 12, 2000
6142890 Apparatus for circular court ball game Nov. 7, 2000
6030300 Collapsible structures Feb. 29, 2000
6001034 Basketball backboard support pole Dec. 14, 1999
5906554 Multi-zone basketball game May. 25, 1999
5882271 Basketball court Mar. 16, 1999
5836837 Apparatus for circular court ball game Nov. 17, 1998
5833557 Trampoline basketball game Nov. 10, 1998
5810679 Recreational device Sep. 22, 1998
5730668 Portable basketball goal assembly with storage base Mar. 24, 1998
5692979 Multi-purpose game device Dec. 2, 1997
5570879 Body supported sports target and method Nov. 5, 1996
5549293 Basketball game with playing board Aug. 27, 1996
5480147 Basketball game adjustment apparatus Jan. 2, 1996
5480140 Bath tub basketball game Jan. 2, 1996
5433432 Bed basketball Jul. 18, 1995
5402999 Basketball safety return Apr. 4, 1995
5390913 Basketball game with water spray system Feb. 21, 1995
4546973 Basketball apparatus Oct. 15, 1985
4474373 Provision for goaltender in basketball Oct. 2, 1984
4260154 Method of playing a ball game Apr. 7, 1981
4171808 Basketball method Oct. 23, 1979



 
 
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