Patents by Inventor Byron C. Nolde

Byron C. Nolde 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).

  • Basketball return device
    Patent number: 5141224
    Abstract: A basketball deflection device is disclosed for a basketball goal assembly. The basketball deflection device comprises a mounting section and a deflection section. The mounting section has a first end which is attachable to the basketball goal assembly, and a second end having a preformed slot therethrough. The deflection section has a first end which is insertable through the performed slot of the second end of the mounting section to removably secure the deflector section to the mounting section. A second end of the deflector section is adapted to deflect the basketball away from the basketball goal assembly when a successful shot is made. Optionally, a bolt is provided to more permanently fasten the deflector and mounting sections together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Zingerback Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Bart D. Nolde, Byron C. Nolde, Patrick F. Miller