Pickup Hoops Asks How Do You Hide A Revolutionary Innovation/Invention? The Answer Is, You Don't Have To!

    WESTBLOOMFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 22, 2001--When true innovations come along they are by definition ahead of their time.
    A frame of reference does not exist for individuals to relate to. With this in mind the innovation can be shown, explained, demonstrated etc., and still not be recognized for its full impact. So, hiding it is unnecessary. This has been the historic nature of revolutionary innovations.
    The real difficulty lies not in hiding a revolutionary innovation/invention but, in exposing the innovation for what it is, or all that it can be.
    An analogy would be a picture puzzle that contains a hidden image. The image is there, it's right in front your eyes, but it requires some effort to study this picture, to look at it differently, then suddenly, all at once, you see a new image perfectly clear! This has been the historic challenge of the independent inventors throughout time.
    They have had to take what they have invented, then try to describe, explain, coach, etc., people into seeing a new image, in effect to see into the future.
    Now its time for a challenge, in the description below is a hidden image... Can you see it?
    Throughout time, inventions have come out of nowhere and caused a revolution: The hool-a-hoop, the frisbee, rollerblades... you never know when and where you'll find the next "big thing". Well we have found it. An ingenious way of combining the convenience of a pickup truck with the game of basketball.

    Pickup Hoops - Using Automobiles to change the Game of Basketball
    Forever

    Pickup Hoops is a patented basketball goal assembly that mounts in the bed of a pickup truck. It sets up and folds down in under 30 seconds by one person without the aid of a single tool. The assembly is similar to a convertible top in the sense the apparatus will neatly and compactly fold down into the pickup's bed when not in use.
    When set up for play, the height is adjustable from regulation down to 6 feet. Substantial overhang from the rear of the truck is achieved by the innovative design, supplying ample room for baseline play. A pad attaches to the tailgate protecting both players and truck. When the truck is needed for other purposes Pickup Hoops is easily removable.
    Pickup Hoops is the only truly portable Basketball goal because the base is actually a pickup truck. This means you determine when and where to play some hoops, without relying on the availability of a court.
    A revolution is in motion. Both basketball and pickup trucks are experiencing enormous popularity. Recreational basketball is being played like never before and has become a national passion. At the same time, pickup trucks are the best selling vehicles in America. Manufactures now like to advertise their trucks as an enhancement of a lifestyle.
    Its a vehicle to go camping with, to haul dirtbikes and mountainbikes, to tow jetskis and snowmobiles, etc. Basketball and pickups trucks have both been around over 100 years, but until Pickup Hoops no one has ever combined the two together.
    It just seems like the natural progression of things.
    Pickup Hoops promises to be a "Revolutionary Lifestyle Enhancement". It actually enables the basketball enthuses to set up a half or full court in a convenient location, at any time. When he's done it all folds up and he is on his way. Try that with any other sport. Additionally, the owners of pickups like to individualize their vehicles to reflect their personalities.
    In fact, pickup trucks are by far the most extensively customized vehicles on the road. What better way to illustrate your individual character that by adding this invention to your truck? Imagine this... the Michael Jordan edition pickup truck, fully equipped with Pickup Hoops. Its just obvious!
    The owners Jason Parr and Jon VarnHagen are looking to market their patent rights and partner up with a sporting goods, automotive, or aftermarket manufacture. If you are interested in their invention or would like more information they can be contacted at: pickuphoops@hotmail.com or by phone at (313) 534-8734 or visit the website at http://www.pickup-hoops.net.