Appeal No. 97-0740
Application 08/144,818
the assembly is folded and collapsed into a storage position,
it forms a compact package which accommodates easy concealment
in a minimum of space, as for instance in a closet or under a
platform (column 1, lines 13-17). Gross does not disclose
that the backboard and basket assembly is mounted in the bed
of a pickup truck or that the folded and collapsible assembly
form a package that fits within the cavity of that pickup
truck as recited in claim 11.
The examiner has cited D’Annunzio, Gordin, Koether and
Haubert to supply the teachings of a backboard basket assembly
which is mounted to a pickup truck and sized to fit within the
confines of the cavity of the pickup truck. Haubert discloses
a foldable and collapsible backboard and basket assembly which
is affixed to and disposed within a trailer. Gordin discloses
a lighting system which is foldable and collapsible to fit on
the bed of a truck. D’Annunzio discloses a portable backboard
and basket assembly which is attached to the bumper of a
pickup truck and is disassembled so as to be transported
within the truck. Koether discloses portable floodlighting
equipment which is foldable and collapsible and is mounted on
vehicle wheels.
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