Patent ID: 6027418
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A basketball goal system capable of being manually manipulated into an extended position for use in game play and into a retracted position for compacted storage, comprising:a pole having a base end and a backboard end, said pole being adjustable at variable heights;a base having an exterior contour forming a recess for receiving said pole, wherein said pole is pivotally connected to said base proximate the base end thereby allowing the movement of said pole between the extended position corresponding to said pole being disposed in a generally upward direction suitable for use in game play and the retracted position corresponding to said pole being disposed in said recess of the base for compacted storage; anda support arm pivotally connected to said base thereby allowing movement of said support arm between a first engaging position in relation to said pole and a second disengaging position for compacted storage.