Patent ID: 7399243
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A system for supporting a sports ball net, the system adapted to be mounted to a first floor support sleeve and a second floor support sleeve, the system comprising: a first support standard having a main body, a net tensioning assembly secured to the body, and an adjustable lower support assembly secured to the body for removably securing the first support standard with the first floor support sleeve; a second support standard having a main body and an adjustable lower support assembly secured to the body for removably securing the second support standard with the second floor support sleeve; a support line having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being removably attached to the tensioning assembly of the first support standard and the distal end being removably attached to the second support standard, the sports ball net being suspended from the support line; wherein the adjustable lower support assembly includes a drive member for driving a slide member, the slide member disposed within a slide member housing, and at least one expansion member operatively connected to the slide member for engaging the corresponding floor support sleeve.