US PATENT SUBCLASS 473 / 486
.~.~.~.~.~ Breakaway hoop

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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}
485  DF  .~.~.~.~ Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor {4}
486.~.~.~.~.~ Breakaway hoop

DEFINITION

Classification: 473/486

Breakaway hoop:

(under subclass 485) Goal or target hoop structure comprising means to facilitate deflection of the hoop upon the application thereto of a force sufficient to inflict injury to a player or damage to the hoop or to the backboard or mounting or support structure to which the hoop is attached or mounted.