David Alexander Winter

US Patent:

6419597, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Oct 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/694620

Inventors:

Edward G. van Nimwegen - North Ogden UT
David C. Winter - Layton UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473484, 473483, 473482, 473481, 2482831, 24828011

Abstract:

The invention relates to a compression crank adjustment mechanism for a basketball goal assembly that allows for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal into a plurality of configurations above a playing surface. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure having a first end pivotally attached to a rigid support pole. A basketball goal is preferably attached at a second opposing end of the goal support structure. An extension arm may be connected between the goal support structure and a first adjustment member preferably positioned along the back side of the support pole. A second adjustment member may be connected to the support pole and configured for threaded engagement with the first adjustment member. Preferably, the first and second adjustment members are operably disposed in compression relative to each other under the forces acting on the basketball goal assembly. An electromechanical driver operably engages an end of the first adjustment member and is configured to selectively rotate the first adjustment member relative to the second adjustment member to facilitate movement of the first adjustment member relative to the second adjustment member and thereby selectively dispose the goal support structure into any one of the plurality of configurations of height in relation to said playing surface.

US Patent:

6419598, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Nov 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/707262

Inventors:

David C. Winter - Layton UT
Edward G. van Nimwegen - North Ogden UT
Coplan E. Vaughan - Syracuse UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473484, 473483, 473482, 473481, 2482831, 24828011

Abstract:

An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal system including a rigid support pole having a first end, a second opposing end, and an intermediate body portion disposed between the first and second ends. A first parallelogrammic structure configured to pivotally engage the first end of the rigid support. A basketball goal attached to the first parallelogrammic structure. The first deformable parallelogrammic structure may be deformed into a plurality of configurations resulting in an adjustment to the height of the basketball goal above the playing surface corresponding to each configuration. A second parallelogrammic structure, which may also be deformed into a plurality of configurations, includes a first end pivotally connected to the first parallelogrammic structure and a second opposing end configured to pivotally engage the rigid support pole. In operation, selective deformation of the second parallelogrammic structure results in selective deformation of the first parallelogrammic structure, thereby adjusting the height of the basketball goal above the playing surface. A locking mechanism may be operably disposed relative to the second parallelogrammic structure.

US Patent:

6422957, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Aug 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/929984

Inventors:

David C. Winter - Layton UT
S. Curtis Nye - South Ogden UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473484, 473483, 473482, 473481, 2482741, 24829511, 24829711

Abstract:

A basketball goal assembly having a quick-release, self-adjusting adjustable latch mechanism for adjusting the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface is disclosed. The basketball goal assembly includes a deformable goal support structure pivotally attached at a first end of a support pole. An extension arm includes a first end pivotally connected to the goal support structure and a second opposing end having a locking tab attached thereto for selective engagement with a plurality of slots associated with the support pole. An adjustment mechanism disposed in relation to the extension arm selectively deforms the goal support structure, thereby adjusting the height of the basketball goal in relation to the playing surface. A biasing member is operably disposed in relation to the goal support structure to assist in controlling adjustment in the height of the basketball goal assembly. The adjustment mechanism may comprise a locking key selectively engageable within a series of slots formed in a track rigidly attached to a portion of the support pole and a sliding member communicating with the engagement arm and the key.

US Patent:

6645095, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Jan 22, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/054412

Inventors:

S. Curtis Nye - South Ogden UT
David C. Winter - Layton UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473484, 473483, 473482, 473481, 2482741, 24829511, 24829711

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a basketball goal assembly with a basketball goal supported over a playing surface by a deformable goal support structure connected to a support pole. The deformable goal support structure may be connected to an adjustment collar configured to selectively slide over a series of holes arrayed along a portion of the length of the support pole. The adjustment collar may have a handle and a trigger, through which a user can retract an extension within the collar from a hole. The user can then slide the adjustment collar along the support pole until the extension is aligned over the desired hole and release the trigger, so that the adjustment collar locks in place, thereby locking the basketball goal at the desired height. The adjustment collar may be connected to the goal support structure by an adjustment arm pivotally attached to the goal support structure and the adjustment collar. The adjustment arm may be retained by the trigger, or by a housing of the adjustment collar.

US Patent:

D486190, Feb 3, 2004

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/175754

Inventors:

David C. Winter - Layton UT
L. Curtis Strong - Clearfield UT
S. Curtis Nye - Clinton UT
Kent Ashby - Logan UT
Robert A. Astle - Farmington UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

2101

US Classification:

D21397, D6511

US Patent:

6699146, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Jul 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/195645

Inventors:

David C. Winter - Layton UT
Edward G. van Nimwegen - North Ogden UT
Coplan E. Vaughan - Syracuse UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473484, 473483, 473482, 473481, 2482831, 24828011

Abstract:

An adjustable basketball goal system allowing for adjustment of the height of a basketball goal above a playing surface. The basketball goal system including a rigid support pole having a first end, a second opposing end, and an intermediate body portion disposed between the first and second ends. A first parallelogrammic structure configured to pivotally engage the first end of the rigid support. A basketball goal attached to the first parallelogrammic structure. The first deformable parallelogrammic structure may be deformed into a plurality of configurations resulting in an adjustment to the height of the basketball goal above the playing surface corresponding to each configuration. A second parallelogrammic structure, which may also be deformed into a plurality of configurations, includes a first end pivotally connected to the first parallelogrammic structure and a second opposing end configured to pivotally engage the rigid support pole. In operation, selective deformation of the second parallelogrammic structure results in selective deformation of the first parallelogrammic structure, thereby adjusting the height of the basketball goal above the playing surface. A locking mechanism may be operably disposed relative to the second parallelogrammic structure.

US Patent:

D490261, May 25, 2004

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/176962

Inventors:

Robert A. Astle - Farmington UT
David C. Winter - Layton UT
S. Curtis Nye - Clinton UT
Thayne B. Haney - Syracuse UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

0606

US Classification:

D 6511

US Patent:

D491233, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Feb 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/175753

Inventors:

David C. Winter - Layton UT
L. Curtis Strong - Clearfield UT
S. Curtis Nye - Clinton UT
Kent Ashby - Logan UT
Robert A. Astle - Farmington UT

Assignee:

Lifetime Products, Inc. - Clearfield UT

International Classification:

2101

US Classification:

D21397, D6511