Patents by Inventor Russell L. Vaught

Russell L. Vaught 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).

  • 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: 5628506
    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: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Schutt Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Vaught
  • Breakaway basketball rim
    Patent number: 5348289
    Abstract: A breakaway basketball goal is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention the goal includes a rim structure which employs a shock absorber. A rim support assembly moves the rim structure from a horizontal position to a nonhorizontal position upon application of a predetermined force to the rim. The shock absorber minimizes the vibrations that the rim support assembly encounters when the rim structure is in the horizontal position and when the rim structure returns to the horizontal position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Schutt Manufacturing Company
    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