Having Game Element Combined With Or Convertible To Game Element Or Practice Or Training Device For Different Type Of Projectile Game Patents (Class 473/416)
  • Patent number: 5611539
    Abstract: A game system includes two uprights formed of three telescoping sections. The lower section extends into a base which is positioned into the supporting surface or related ground. A plurality of securing structures are positioned along the length of each upright to receive a net. The net has at least two elastically-deformable straps extending away therefrom for securing the net to the uprights for use at least two sports. Alternate game structure may be secured to the upright, including a tetherball, a soccer ball, a soccer net, a golf ball receiving net, and a baseball practice structure. Also, net-securing structure may be secured to one of the uprights to receive a net for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Watterson, William C. Lay, John Frodsham, John C. Heath, William T. Dalebout