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Is a volleyball net patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a volleyball net have been patented many times, but "a volleyball net" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 118 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “volleyball” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 65 best keyword matches we examined, 23 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: SUZHOU IKATI SPORTS EQUIPMENT CO LTD (3), SEAWAY PLASTICS LTD (2), KOLON INC (2), CARDOSO WAGNER DE AMORIM (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (61), F21V (3), D03D (2), G06Q (2).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a volleyball net
- Protective Net for Sports, and Protective Net for Golf, Protective Net for Soccer, Protective Net for Baseball, Protective Net for Tennis, and Protective Net for Volleyball Using the Same US-2021339109-A1 2021 · KOLON INC
The present invention forms meshes between intersections of synthetic fiber cords while the synthetic fiber cords having a form in which a plurality of synthetic fiber filaments are plied and twisted is crossed in a knotless type,…
View on Google Patents - Volleyball upright and associated assemblies with an extension pole or a net US-2020384326-A1 2020 · Sterling Volleyball Company LLC
An upright configured such that the widest portions of the upright are adapted to be in line with a net line tension. An upright may also be configured such that its flat inner sides are adapted to be substantially perpendicular t…
View on Google Patents - Protective net for sports , and golf protective net, soccer protective net, baseball protective net, tennis protective net, and volleyball protective net using same WO-2020130647-A1 2020 · KOLON INC
The present invention is characterized that synthetic fiber cords (Chord) having a form in which a plurality of synthetic fiber filaments are plied and twisted are crossed to each other in a knotless type (Knotless type) to form m…
View on Google Patents - Shallow water volleyball net anchoring system US-10286273-B1 2019 · CHOUINARD BRIAN
The shallow water volleyball net anchoring system may be inserted into the ground to hold a pole for a volleyball net. The shallow water volleyball net anchoring system will generally be used in pairs of two to hold each end of a …
View on Google Patents - Clamping mechanism for holding a volleyball net positional settings in place US-10294969-B2 2019 · MORTON KEIBU
A clamping device for holding an object in place comprising a female plate 10 with an exterior 11 and interior 12 surface and a bottom edge 15 with a plurality protrusions 16 wherein each of the protrusions has a opening…
View on Google Patents - Enhanced Net for Volleyball US-2016136493-A1 2016 · ALEU GERARDO
One aspect of the instant invention is an improved volleyball net or hardware used in conjunction with a volleyball net to allow a game net with portions of the net at different heights. Another aspect of the invention is rules fo…
View on Google Patents - Sportive device for portable beach volleyball and speed ball WO-2015074670-A1 2015 · EWAIS SAMY MOHAMED IBRAHIM
It's an invented sportive device for a portable beach volleyball court its metallic rods can be transferred into speed ball device which is used in any place containing sand. It consists of 3 metal bars with different diameter…
View on Google Patents - Menal volleyball net US-2009017947-A1 2009 · JONES CHARLES EDWARD
The design and ornamentation for a volleyball net as shown and described. A volleyball game net adapted by size and configuration to meet the requirements of play in the game of volleyball, said net having a micro mesh fabric that…
View on Google Patents - Portable volleyball net and supports US-2006237575-A1 2006 · VAN HIERDEN J E
A portable erectable support for volley balls nets has two net supporting uprights. The net is attached to a ratchet engaging reel on one support, which can be hand wound to tighten the net, and directly to the other. The supports…
View on Google Patents - Volleyball net support system US-7056241-B1 2006 · ISHINO EDMUND S
A volleyball practice system that includes a support frame with a pair of post supports. Each of the post supports being mounted on a base that is supported on wheels, and the pair of post supports being connected to one another b…
View on Google Patents - Height-adjustable volleyball net and standard system and method US-6800043-B1 2004 · AALCO MFG COMPANY
A method for adjusting the height of a volleyball net comprises operatively connecting a net-supporting cable, which supports a net, to upper post sections, tensioning the net-supporting cable to a net-supporting tension which is …
View on Google Patents - Volleyball net pretensioned with rigid side strips US-2004259669-A1 2004 · SEAWAY PLASTICS LTD
A volleyball game net or the like includes an elongate and rectangular net having rigid side marginal strips attached to its opposed sides. Each rigid side marginal strip includes a closed hollow body having a closed hollow cross-…
View on Google Patents - Net system for volleyball or the like US-6461258-B1 2002
A net system for volleyball, badminton, and the like includes first and second piers and a net with top and bottom supporting cables extending between the piers. The piers each include a base, net pole, and net tensioning spring. …
View on Google Patents - Cover for poolside basketball/volleyball pole hole US-2002132686-A1 2002
A cover for insertion into a poolside goal receiving hole is disclosed. The hole is the type for receiving basketball goal poles and/or volleyball net poles. The cover includes a table surface member having a generally flat top su…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a volleyball net been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.