Patent ID: 6113507
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A method for removably attaching a sports net to a sports goal frame, the frame having a construction of rigid frame members and adapted to be self-supporting on a generally horizontal surface, and having a front, top, rear, opposing sides and a bottom, said method including the steps of:a. providing a net having an expanse large enough to cover the top, rear, and opposing sides of said frame, and having a perimeter portion that extends by a predetermined distance beyond the expanse of said net;b. providing in said net perimeter a band of elastic material extending along said perimeter portion whereby said net has an elastically constricted opening; andc. draping said net over said frame top, rear and opposing sides and elastically expanding said perimeter portion so that it is positioned over and around said frame members on said frame bottom, front and rear whereby said net is held in place by resiliently embracing said frame.