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US 11,305,166 B2Granted
Turf base
AssigneeWilson Hunt International, Ltd.
InventorsRyan Hunt, Matthew Klein
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Abstract
A base or similar structure utilized in playing a sport is provided including a top base structure including a number of bores formed therein and an insert including an upper surface having a number of studs thereon engageable with the bores, and a lower surface including a number of posts thereon. The posts extend outwardly from the insert to securely engage the ground against horizontal or lateral forces exerted on the base.
Claims8
A base comprising:
- a) a top structure including a recess and a number of bores extending from the recess into the top structure;
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- b) an insert including a body having an upper surface insertable into the recess and including a number of studs removably insertable within the bores in the top structure and a lower surface including a number of posts thereon adapted to engage a ground surface on which the insert is positioned,
- wherein the studs are directly engaged with the bores.
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A method for connecting a base to a desired location on a ground, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a base comprising:
- i) a top structure including a recess and a number of bores extending from the recess into the top structure;
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- ii) an insert including a body having an upper surface including a number of studs removably engageable within the bores, and a lower surface including a number of posts thereon;
- b) engaging the bores on the top base structure with studs on the insert;
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- c) engaging the posts on the insert with the ground.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.