Patents by Inventor Samuel U. Apo

Samuel U. Apo 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).

  • Patent number: 4905995
    Abstract: A basketball net assembly is provided which includes a circular collar having a flanged end to rest on the top inner half of a permanent basketball rim. In a first embodiment, a plurality of holes are equally spaced along the end of the circular collar opposite the flanged end. In a second embodiment a plurality of notches are equally spaced along the lower half to form tables wherein the holes are located above the tabs. In another embodiment, the basketball net assembly is adjustable in size and can include stabilizers. Through the use of the holes and slots, a basketball net is attached to the collar. The present invention provides for the quick and easy installation and removal of a basketball net on a permanent basketball rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventor: Samuel U. Apo