Patents Assigned to Schutt Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • Breakaway basketball rim
    Patent number: 5685790
    Abstract: A breakaway basketball goal is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention the goal includes rim structure which pivots about self-lubricating bearings when a predetermined force is applied to the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Schutt Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Vaught
  • Breakaway basketball rim
    Patent number: 5106084
    Abstract: A breakaway basketball goal includes rim structure which pivots about self-lubricating bearings when a predetermined force is applied to the rim. The goal further includes a spring-held clamp which engages a shaft, and a rigid member having a looped end encircling the shaft. When the predetermined force is applied to the rim, the rigid member pivots about the shaft and the clamp pivots about a pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Schutt Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Vaught