Patents by Inventor Gerry Pettle

Gerry Pettle 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).

  • Method of lighting a basketball goal, an apparatus thereof, and a kit therefor
    Patent number: 5833558
    Abstract: A lighted basketball goal encompassing a lighted flexible member situated about the perimeter of the basketball rim. This lighted flexible member is situated at a predetermined position so as not to interfere with the basketball, and so as not to be jarred or damaged by said basketball. The power supply coupling to the flexible lighting element is further characterized by a quick connect mechanism. A method for lighting an existing basketball goal comprising the installation of a flexible lighted member about the perimeter of a basketball rim at a predetermined position as not to interfere with the basketball, or be jarred or damaged by said basketball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Inventor: Gerry Pettle