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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2008
Filed:
May. 10, 2006
Timothy Schank, Boone, IA (US);
John Trucano, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy Mobley, Jefferson, IA (US);
Neal C. Squibb, Scranton, IA (US);
Timothy Schank, Boone, IA (US);
John Trucano, Ottumwa, IA (US);
Timothy Mobley, Jefferson, IA (US);
Neal C. Squibb, Scranton, IA (US);
Russell Corporation, Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and apparatus for supporting a sports ball net, such as a volleyball net. The system includes a first support standard and a second support standard. The first support standard includes a main body, a net tensioning assembly secured to the body, and an adjustable lower support assembly secured to the body for removably securing the first support standard with a first floor support sleeve. A second support standard includes a main body and an adjustable lower support assembly secured to the body for removably securing the second support standard with the second floor support sleeve. The system further includes a net support line removably attached to the tensioning assembly of the first support standard and to the second support standard. The adjustable lower support assembly includes a drive member for driving a slide member, a slide member housing, and at least one expansion member operatively connected to the slide member for engaging the corresponding floor support sleeve.