Hoop Assembly

Abstract

A hoop assembly is provided. The hoop assembly is formed as a basketball hoop or similar having a plurality of items such as food, toys, treats, and the like attached the hoop and extending into an inside area defined by the hoop. The plurality of items are removably connected to the hoop such that, when a ball like a basketball is shot through the hoop or otherwise impacts the hoop, one or more of the plurality of items can be disconnected and fall from the hoop to the ground, allowing the player and nearby people to gather the items.

1 . A system comprising:
 a basketball hoop defining an inside of the hoop;   a sleeve having a partial circular shape, the sleeve connectable to the basketball hoop; and   a plurality of items connected to the sleeve and extending into an area defined by the inside of the hoop, wherein each of the plurality of items is connected to the sleeve by a connector having a flexible strap attached to the hoop and a clamp attached to the item and to the flexible strap;   wherein upon a passing of a ball through the hoop, one of the plurality of items is disconnected by a force applied to it by the ball, causing the item to fall from the hoop;   wherein the plurality of items comprise a plurality of packaged foods.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a base connected to the hoop, the base having a flat surface to connect the hoop to a surface. 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . (canceled) 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein each of the plurality of items is connected to the hoop by an adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein each of the plurality of items is connected to the hoop by a connector having a clip connected to the hoop and connected to a flexible strap, and a clamp attached to the item and to the flexible strap. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a net. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the hoop is positioned over a pool, and wherein the plurality of items are a plurality of pool toys. 
     
     
         10 . A sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly comprising:
 a sleeve having a partial circular shape, the sleeve connectable to a basketball hoop;   an item connected to the sleeve and extending into an area defined by an inside of the sleeve;   wherein upon a passing of a ball through the basketball hoop, the item may be disconnect by a force applied to it by the ball, causing the item to fall from the sleeve.   
     
     
         11 . The sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly of  claim 10  further comprising a plurality of items, wherein the plurality of items are food items. 
     
     
         12 . The sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly of  claim 10  further comprising a plurality of items, wherein each of the plurality of items is connected to the sleeve by an adhesive. 
     
     
         13 . The sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly of  claim 10  further comprising a plurality of items, wherein each of the plurality of items is connected to the sleeve by a connector having a flexible strap attached to the sleeve, and a clamp attached to the item and to the flexible strap. 
     
     
         14 . The sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly of  claim 10  wherein the sleeve defines a downward facing channel sized to receive the basketball hoop. 
     
     
         15 . The sleeve for connection to a basketball hoop to form a hoop assembly of  claim 10  further comprising a plurality of hooks extending from the sleeve, each of the plurality of hooks engagable with the hoop. 
     
     
         16 . A kit for forming a hoop assembly using a basketball hoop comprising the sleeve of  claim 10 , and a ball. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 16  wherein the plurality of items is a plurality of food items. 
     
     
         18 . (canceled) 
     
     
         19 . (canceled) 
     
     
         20 . (canceled)