Randy R Schickert

US Patent:

56263392, May 6, 1997

Filed:

Feb 3, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/190914

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
James N. Fitzsimmons - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

A63B 7102

US Classification:

473481

Abstract:

A basketball backboard formed of a structural foam material such as structural foam polypropylene. The backboard is provided with an inmolded graphics sheet formed of the same material as that used to form the backboard. The graphics sheet of material is formed with pores to receive the printing inks whereby a desired visual graphics display is provided on an exposed facing surface of the graphics sheet. The backboard is formed as a high strength rigid structure having good rebound characteristics.

US Patent:

59514167, Sep 14, 1999

Filed:

Jun 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/874732

Inventors:

David A. Allen - Oconomowoc WI
Ronald A. White - N. Prairie WI
James N. Fitzsimmons - Aurora OH
Joseph K. Bohrman - Eagle WI
Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473489

Abstract:

A breakaway net attachment system for detachably mounting a basketball net to the rim of a basketball goal with resilient net clips. The net clips include a base portion attachable to the rim and a retainer portion for detachably retaining the net in association with the rim. The rim preferably includes a plurality of studs or apertures located along an undersurface thereof for engaging within apertures or projections provided on the clips, whereby the clips are retained in engagement with the rim. In some embodiments, the clips are provided with flexible fingers for retaining the net wherein the fingers will release the net in response to a predetermined force being applied to the net. In further embodiments, the clips are adapted to be pulled off of the rim when a predetermined force is applied to the net.

US Patent:

D3718131, Jul 16, 1996

Filed:

May 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

D/038705

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
Jon C. Gallun - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

US Classification:

D21201

US Patent:

D3628817, Oct 3, 1995

Filed:

May 9, 1994

Appl. No.:

D/022566

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
Jon C. Gallun - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

US Classification:

D21201

US Patent:

6007437, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Mar 11, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/814558

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
James N. Fitzsimmons - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473481

Abstract:

A basketball backboard formed of a structural foam material such as structural foam polypropylene. The backboard is provided with an inmolded graphics sheet formed of the same material as that used to form the backboard. The graphics sheet of material is formed with pores to receive the printing inks whereby a desired visual graphics display is provided on an exposed facing surface of the graphics sheet. The backboard is formed as a high strength rigid structure having good rebound characteristics.

US Patent:

D4112555, Jun 22, 1999

Filed:

Jul 16, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/057120

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
Jon C. Gallun - Waukesha WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

2199

US Classification:

D21201

US Patent:

60538252, Apr 25, 2000

Filed:

Mar 5, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/812011

Inventors:

David A. Allen - Oconomowoc WI
Mark Edward Davis - Wauwatosa WI
Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
Clement F. Hying - Menomonee Falls WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

A63B 6308

US Classification:

473479

Abstract:

The ballast system for a portable basketball system is composed of dual ballast fillable tanks, which together form the base for supporting the pole, backboard and goal. The dual tank system includes a primary tank and a secondary tank cooperatively configured such that the secondary tank may be disposed in one position for compact shipping/storage and in another position to ensure stability during play. In particular, the secondary tank is centrally disposed within the dimensions of the primary tank during shipping. During play, the secondary tank is repositioned in a manner that elongates the primary tank to increase the footprint of the portable basketball system and concentrate the ballast of the secondary tank at the rear of the base.

US Patent:

58815376, Mar 16, 1999

Filed:

May 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

/081946

Inventors:

Randy R. Schickert - Kewaskum WI
Ronald A. White - N. Prairie WI
Mark E. Davis - Wauwatosa WI

Assignee:

Huffy Corporation - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

B65B 508

US Classification:

53445

Abstract:

A method of packing a portable basketball goal support system having a base, a ballast tank, and an arm for supporting a basketball goal support pole which can be assembled in an expanded configuration for use and a compact configuration for shipping or storage. In the expanded configuration, the ballast tank extends at least partially behind the support pole providing stability for the base, while in the compact configuration, the ballast tank may be nested within a portion of the base, thereby occupying less space. The overall length, height, and thickness of the support assembly are thus reduced for storage, thus occupying less space when shipped or stored than would be possible in previous conventional designs providing comparable performance.