Adaptive Sports Goal Backstop Systems for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857856_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Sports Goal Backstop Systems for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857856_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857856_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,856.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel backstop system designed for specific, high-demand environments, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief areas, extreme weather conditions, and remote or rural areas, providing enhanced functionality and performance tailored to these unique settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original sports goal backstop system patent addressed the issue of retrieving missed sport projectiles, but it lacked adaptability to accommodate diverse operational environments. This new inventive concept solves the problem of limited applicability by introducing specialized backstop systems that cater to specific, high-demand environments, ensuring optimal performance and safety in these settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive sports goal backstop systems comprise a material implement with a reinforced edge, having embedded sensors for detecting projectile velocity and direction in high-security facilities, a waterproof and wind-resistant design for disaster relief areas, a temperature-resistant and UV-resistant design for extreme weather conditions, and a portable and lightweight design for remote or rural areas. The material implement includes at least one of a single and a multi-piece system of fabric or fabric sections, with attachment mechanisms tailored to each environment.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel features such as embedded sensors, waterproof and wind-resistant designs, temperature-resistant and UV-resistant materials, and portable and lightweight constructions, which are non-obvious and provide a significant improvement over the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments could include adjustable material implements for accommodating different goal sizes, modular designs for easy assembly and disassembly, and integration with other safety features such as impact-absorbing materials or projectile-tracking systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive sports goal backstop systems have significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports equipment manufacturing, disaster relief and emergency response, high-security facility management, and rural or remote community development.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B63/004
A A63 A63B71/022

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,856
TitleSports goal backstop system