Patents by Inventor Otto L. Hektor

Otto L. Hektor 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).

  • Apparatus for returning basketballs to freethrow line
    Patent number: 5507483
    Abstract: An apparatus for returning basketballs falling in front of the backboard to a shooter at the freethrow line. The apparatus may be mounted to the backboard, a free-standing post supporting the backboard, or to the hoop bracket. The apparatus contains a closed frame which bends down away from the backboard. The closed frame supports a return surface such as webbing or sheeting. Sidestops are rotatably and removably secured to the closed frame for the purpose of ensuring the return of more balls which fail to go through the hoop. The apparatus may be easily attached for use, detached following use or swung into an out-of-the way storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Otto L. Hektor
  • Apparatus for returning basketballs to freethrow line
    Patent number: 5333853
    Abstract: Art apparatus for returning basketballs falling in front of the backboard to a shooter at the freethrow line. The apparatus may be mounted to the backboard, a free-standing post supporting the backboard, or to the hoop bracket. The apparatus contains a closed frame which bends down and away from the backboard. The closed frame supports a return surface such as webbing or sheeting. The apparatus may be easily attached for use, detached following use or swung into an out-of-the-way storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Otto L. Hektor