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Number: 473/479
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Playing field or court game; game element or accessory therefor other than projector or projectile, per se > Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof > Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) > Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.)
Description: Apertured or pocketed goal or target structure wherein the goal or target is located, during play of the game or sport, vertically above and spaced apart from the plane of the surface of the playing area and 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.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
473/481 Backboard or support structure therefor 160
473/485 Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor 65
473/480 With goal indicator 23


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7597635 Oversized basketball rim device Oct. 6, 2009
7549433 Vertically stacked collapsible structures Jun. 23, 2009
7510492 Basketball return net with pivot wings Mar. 31, 2009
7509695 Portable support assemblies Mar. 31, 2009
7431672 Portable basketball system Oct. 7, 2008
7429224 Basketball hoop and backboard for a trampoline Sep. 30, 2008
7413522 Transportable basketball system having wind-transmissive backboard structure and sand-anchorable post assembly for safely playing basketball-related games on beaches, shorelines and other sand Aug. 19, 2008
7413523 Foldable basketball stand Aug. 19, 2008
7407453 Self-storing basketball goal system Aug. 5, 2008
7393292 Apparatus and method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly Jul. 1, 2008
7374503 Wavable basketball backboard and rim May. 20, 2008
7357738 Reinforced sports support pole Apr. 15, 2008
7351168 Multiple sports device Apr. 1, 2008
7331882 No tools basketball system and assembly Feb. 19, 2008
7288034 Adjustable height, self-propelled basketball goal support Oct. 30, 2007
7247105 Convertible game apparatus Jul. 24, 2007
7219865 Rollable sports base May. 22, 2007
7195571 Collapsible basketball rim assembly Mar. 27, 2007
7118500 Portable basketball system Oct. 10, 2006
7094165 Apparatus and method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly Aug. 22, 2006
7052417 Inflatable basketball structure May. 30, 2006
7044867 Portable basketball system May. 16, 2006
7001291 Trailer hitch assembly for support of a basketball backboard or net assembly Feb. 21, 2006
6984129 Educational basketball game device and method Jan. 10, 2006
6958022 Transportable basketball system having a wind-transmissive mesh backboard structure and sand-anchorable post assembly Oct. 25, 2005
6949162 Method of making a backboard assembly Sep. 27, 2005
6929571 Basketball goal base pad Aug. 16, 2005
6918846 Inflatable basketball structure Jul. 19, 2005
6916257 Portable basketball goal system Jul. 12, 2005
6884189 Adjustable basketball goal system Apr. 26, 2005
6790151 Portable adjustable basketball hoop apparatus Sep. 14, 2004
6736741 Apparatus and method for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly May. 18, 2004
6572496 Basketball rebound trainer Jun. 3, 2003
6565460 Foldable basketball frame assembly May. 20, 2003
6554243 Rollable sports base Apr. 29, 2003
6537162 Direct mount telescopic adjustable backboard Mar. 25, 2003
6508730 Apparatus for a retractable basketball backboard and hoop assembly Jan. 21, 2003
6468373 Method of making a lighted backboard assembly Oct. 22, 2002
6432003 Adjustable wheel engagement assembly for basketball goal systems Aug. 13, 2002
6427963 Rollable sports base Aug. 6, 2002
6412746 Rollable sports base Jul. 2, 2002
6412747 Rollable sports base Jul. 2, 2002
6405989 Rollable sports base Jun. 18, 2002
6405990 Rollable sports base Jun. 18, 2002
6389368 Basketball goal sensor for detecting shots attempted and made May. 14, 2002
6367948 Illuminated basketball backboard Apr. 9, 2002
6348028 Multi-purpose training apparatus Feb. 19, 2002
6334822 Deflectable basketball hoop Jan. 1, 2002
6299555 Basketball goal sounding apparatus Oct. 9, 2001
6283878 Adjustable height basketball apparatus Sep. 4, 2001

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