# US 12,758,837 B2 · Floating basketball hoop > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,758,837 B2 - Document ID: US12758837B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/816,033 - Filed: 2024-08-27 - Published: 2025-03-13 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2023-09-11 - Applicants: Phillip Arnts - Inventors: Phillip Arnts - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12758837B2 ## CPC - A63B 63/083: {for basketball} - A63B 2063/002: {variable in size} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2225/605: Floating - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A stable and free-floating basketball hoop device for playing basketball in a pool with a basketball hoop that has the stability to withstand surrounding water movement. The stable and free-floating basketball hoop device comprises a base component that is configured in a rectangular or circular shape and comprises a rim, net, scoring board, carrying case, and foam sleeve(s) for support. Moreover, the score board component is electric, preferably manufactured with a durable plastic material and airtight feature for batteries or recharging. The net can be removed, and the plastic frame collapsed for storage. Further, the collapsed device can be inserted into the carrying case for ease of transportation and storage. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A stable and free-floating basketball hoop comprising: a base; a plurality of notch supports; a rim; a plurality of telescoping supports; a woven net; and a plurality of foam sleeves; wherein said base and said rim having a material selected from the group consisting of a PVC pipe and a plastic pipe; wherein said telescoping supports connect said rim and said base at a selectable height; wherein said plurality of notch supports extending orthogonally away from said base; wherein each of said plurality of notch supports having a pair of opposing legs; and further wherein each of said opposing legs having a foam sleeve wrapped therearound. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 1, wherein said rim having at least one bell end for telescoping selectively said rim to set a diameter of said rim between 10 inches and 24 inches. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 1, wherein said woven net having a material selected from the group consisting of a mold resistant fabric, a polyester, and a nylon. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 3, wherein said woven net selectively securable to said rim. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 1, wherein said plurality of notches spaced equidistant around said base. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 5, wherein each of said plurality of telescoping supports connected between said rim and said base with opposing t-shaped pipe connectors. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 5, wherein said plurality of notches form corners of a virtual triangle. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 1, wherein said base component form portions of a virtual rectangle. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 7, wherein said base component form portions of a virtual circle. ### Claim 10 A stable and free-floating basketball hoop comprising: a base; a plurality of notch supports; a rim; a plurality of telescoping supports; a woven net; and a plurality of foam sleeves; wherein said base and said rim having a material selected from the group consisting of a PVC pipe and a plastic pipe; wherein said telescoping supports connect said rim and said base at a selectable height; wherein said plurality of notch supports extending orthogonally away from said base; wherein each of said plurality of notch supports having a pair of opposing legs; wherein each of said opposing legs having a foam sleeve wrapped therearound; wherein said rim having at least one bell end for telescoping selectively said rim to set a diameter of said rim between 10 inches and 24 inches; wherein each of said plurality of telescoping supports connected between said rim and said base with opposing t-shaped pipe connectors; and further wherein said plurality of notches form corners of a virtual triangle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 10, wherein said woven net having a material selected from the group consisting of a mold resistant fabric, a polyester, and a nylon. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 10, wherein said woven net selectively securable to said rim. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 10, wherein said plurality of notches spaced equidistant around said base. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 10, wherein said base form portions of a virtual circle. ### Claim 15 A collapsible and portable free-floating basketball hoop comprising: a base; a plurality of notch supports; a telescoping rim; a plurality of telescoping supports; a woven net; and a plurality of foam sleeves; wherein said base and said telescoping rim having a material selected from the group consisting of a PVC pipe and a plastic pipe; wherein said telescoping supports connect said telescoping rim and said base at a selectable height; wherein said plurality of notch supports extending orthogonally away from said base; wherein each of said plurality of notch supports having a pair of opposing legs and a connecting arm between said pair of opposing legs; wherein each of said opposing legs having a foam sleeve wrapped therearound; wherein each of said plurality of telescoping supports connected between said rim and said base with opposing t-shaped pipe connectors; and further wherein said plurality of notches spaced equidistant around said base. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 15, wherein said woven net selectively securable to said rim. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 15, wherein said telescoping rim having a waterproof scoreboard connected thereto. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 15, wherein said telescoping rim having at least one bell end for telescoping selectively said telescoping rim to set a diameter of said rim between 10 inches and 24 inches. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The stable and free-floating basketball hoop of claim 15, wherein said base form portions of a virtual rectangle.