Triggerless handle mechanism and shock absorbing elements for basketball system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9675859
SERIAL NO

14629153

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In one example, a basketball system a goal attached to a backboard assembly. A connecting structure connects the backboard assembly to a support structure. A height adjustment mechanism includes a handle assembly that is directly connected to the support structure, and the handle assembly is operable to change a height of the goal and backboard assembly. As well, a shock absorbing element is provided that includes a first portion directly connected to the handle assembly, and the shock absorbing element has a second portion directly connected to the support structure of the basketball system, and the shock absorbing element enables temporary displacement of the goal and the backboard in response to imposition of a load or force on the goal. Finally, a structure is provided that is directly connected to the handle assembly and directly connected to the connecting structure.

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  • LIFETIME PRODUCTS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Green, Danny Layton, US 15 108
Nye, S Curtis Clinton, US 85 1079

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