Multiple sports device

• US 7,351,168 B1
• Filed: 11/14/2006
• Issued: 04/01/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2006
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Brian E. Pannell
• Original Assignee: Brian E. Pannell
• Inventors: Pannell, Brian E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Graham; Mark S
• Application Number:
  US11/599,102
• Time in Patent Office: 504 Days
• Field of Search: 273398-402, 273/407, 473476-483
• US Class Current: 473/476
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2069/0006 for pitching
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/58 slideably retracted in a housing when not in use
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/004 Goals of the type used for football, handball, hockey or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/008 Goals for rugby or American football
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/083 for basketball
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0002 for baseball
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/002 for football American-football dummies A63B69/34

Abstract

This device is an all-in-one sports combination, which will allow an individual to play soccer, hockey, rollerblade driveway hockey, lacrosse, football, baseball, and basketball, as well as practice kicking a football. The frame structure will allow different height adjustments for a portion of the device so that the height of the device may be adjusted as deemed appropriate by the user.

Claims

1. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension members are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein the openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal member is secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts.

2. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension member are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for other horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal members are secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts;

f. a football hoop;

wherein said football hoop may be secured to a horizontal member;

wherein a means to connect is provided.

3. The device as described in claim 2 wherein the means to connect is a plurality of hooks.

4. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension member are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for other horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal members are secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts;

f. a baseball strike zone;

wherein said baseball strike zone may be secured to a horizontal member;

wherein a means to connect is provided.

5. The device as described in claim 4 wherein the means to connect is a plurality of hooks.

6. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension member are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for other horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal members are secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts;

f. a basketball rim;

wherein said basketball rim may be secured to a plurality of horizontal members;

wherein a means to connect is provided.

7. The device as described in claim 6 wherein the means to connect is a plurality of bolt and nuts.

8. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension member are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for other horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal members are secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts;

f. a pitch back netting;

wherein said pitch back netting in secured to the goalposts in the area of the opening;

wherein a means to secure is provided.

9. The device as described in claim 8 wherein the means to secure is a plurality of straps.

10. A sports combination device,

which is comprised of:

a. a frame;

wherein the frame has sides;

wherein the frame has a top;

wherein the frame has a bottom;

wherein the frame has a back;

wherein the frame has a front;

wherein the frame is open at the front;

b. netting;

wherein netting is placed on the sides and top of the frame;

c. goalposts;

wherein a pair of goalposts secure the front to provide a structure for the frame and provide the opening in the front;

d. extension members;

wherein extension members telescope within the goalposts;

wherein a flag is secured to the top of the extension members;

wherein a plurality of holes on the sides of the extension member are provided;

wherein a plurality of openings in the extension members are provided;

said openings allow for other horizontal members to be used;

said holes allow for height adjustment of the extension members;

e. horizontal members;

wherein an upper horizontal member may be placed between the extension members;

wherein openings are provided to secure the horizontal members;

said upper horizontal members are secured to the extension members;

wherein a plurality of horizontal members may be used;

wherein a lower horizontal member is placed on the top of the frame;

said lower horizontal member is secured to the goalposts;

f. a football netting;

wherein said football netting in secured to the extension members after the extension members are raised;

in the area of the opening;

wherein a means to secure is provided.

11. The device as described in claim 10 wherein the means to secure is a plurality of straps.