US PATENT SUBCLASS 473 / 481
.~.~.~.~ Backboard or support structure therefor

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473 /   HD   GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE

415  DF  PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE {14}
476  DF  .~ Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof {2}
478  DF  .~.~ Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) {1}
479  DF  .~.~.~ Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) {3}
481.~.~.~.~ Backboard or support structure therefor {2}
482  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> Suspended
483  DF  .~.~.~.~.~> With height adjustment feature {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 473/481

Backboard or support structure therefor:

(under subclass 479) Apertured or pocketed goal or target structure (a) comprising a generally vertically oriented rebound surface of determinate dimensions against which a projectile may be bounced to deflect the projectile through the entrance opening of the elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target, which rebound surface being further intended to have such apertured or pocketed goal or target attached or mounted adjacent thereto or (b) comprising a structure for mounting or supporting such rebound surface unless elsewhere provided for.

(1) Note. A backboard or the support structure therefor which is claimed in combination with a hoop structure, and in which combination such backboard or the support structure

therefor is recited in name only will be found as indicated in the Search note below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

485+, for a hoop type of goal or for the net, pocket, or support structure therefor in which a backboard or the support structure therefor may be recited in name only.