Patents by Inventor Jerry L. Best

Jerry L. Best has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Score-sensitive basketball hoop
    Patent number: 4858920
    Abstract: A score-sensitive basketball hoop apparatus is provided for sensing then announcing the by-passage of a basketball through the hoop. The sensor comprises a transmitting light and a photoelectric cell. When a ball passes through the hoop the transmitted beam of light is broken. A broken beam is detected and the by-passage of the ball through the hoop is signalled by lights fixed to the hoop and the score is registered on a scoreboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Jerry L. Best