Sports container system
A sports container system that resembles a sports ball, or other sports related object, easily carried or comfortably attached to a user, providing convenient access to the items contained, and displaying indicia representative of advertisers, sports governing bodies, teams, players, and other entities.
This invention relates to providing a system for improved apparatus and methods for providing sports representation containers. Typically, people need to carry with them smaller personal effects such as money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items. For several reasons, such a task can be difficult. Setting these items down at each destination creates the risk of forgetting about them and leaving them behind, or even having them stolen. In addition, such items may be too many or too large for placing in the pockets of one's clothing. Furthermore, keeping these items in a person's hands, at all times, obviously prevents them from having their hands free for completing tasks.
For example, a fan attending a sporting event may wish to carry and have with them, during the game, money, ID's, keys, and suntan lotion. The fan encounters the problems of not having enough pocket space, and risks having such items lost or stolen if they are placed under stadium seats.
Furthermore, most sports fans have a great interest in displaying the sports and teams of their liking. Typical sports fans tend to wear hats, t-shirts, and jerseys representative of their preferred sports and teams. For example, New York Yankees fan and Mayor of New York, Rudolph Giuliani, has been notably photographed attending New York baseball games wearing a Yankees jacket and a Yankees hat.
In the past, if sports fans have wanted to carry their items, they have had to resort to regular shaped backpacks, etc.
Further, there has not been a convenient way to allow local regional advertisers, for example within a particular city, to advertise by providing a highly desirable officially licensed (such as by an international governing sports authority) promotional product to users for free that assists fans in carrying their personal items. Typically local regional advertisers have not had the capability to procure official licensing from national and international sports organizations and governing bodies, etc.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTIONA primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide an improved sports representation container. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of containing a user's personal effects. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system providing sports-related item representation. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system conveniently carried. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system conveniently attachable to a user. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system providing a convenient attachment between the container and the attacher.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of being worn comfortably when attached to a user. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of adjusting such that it fits different size users. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system providing convenient access to personal items within the container. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system providing tensioned access means to personal items within the container.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system that is retractable when attached to the leg of a user. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of displaying advertiser indicia. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of displaying a sport governing association's indicia. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of appearing to have the manufacturing indicia of the characterized sports-related item.
It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of displaying indicia on a tab attached to the access portion of the container. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system capable of displaying indicia on the attacher portions of the system. A further primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following descriptions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination: at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, adapted to containing the items; at least one access to provide access to such at least one interior portion of such at least one container; wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion; and wherein such at least one back portion comprises elements structured and arranged to provide (comfortable) wearability along the human form of the user. Moreover, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one strap, attachable to such at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user. Additionally, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one attachment to attach such at least one strap to such at least one container. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one adjuster adapted to adjust the length of such at least one strap. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one connector structured and arranged to assist in securing such at least one strap to the user. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation consists essentially of about one-half of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. Further, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one strap, attachable to such at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user. Even further, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one attachment to attach such at least one strap to such at least one container. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one adjuster adapted to adjust the length of such at least one strap. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one connector structured and arranged to assist in securing such at least one strap to the user. Also, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one racing wheel. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one hockey-puck. And, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one sports ball. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one football. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one basketball. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one soccer ball. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one tennis-ball. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one baseball. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one volleyball. And, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. And, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. And, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one fanny-pack. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one backpack. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such container system comprises at least one leg-pack. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially at least one scaled-size of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one indicia adapted to assist user-recognizable sport representation. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises advertising indicia to assist advertising. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one indicia comprises association indicia representing at least one sports governing association. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one access comprises at least one closure adapted to provide closure of such at least one interior portion of such at least one container. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one closure comprises at least one zipper. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one closure comprises at least one tensioned closure structured and arranged to tensionably close such at least one interior portion. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one scaled-size is selected from the group consisting essentially of: at least one adult size; at least one child size; at least one miniature size. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially at least one scaled-size of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one scaled-size is selected from the group consisting essentially of: at least one adult size; at least one child size; at least one miniature size. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one indicia to assist user-recognizable sport representation. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia to assist advertising. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one indicia to assist user-recognizable sport representation. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one advertising indicia to assist advertising. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one zipper comprises at least one zipper tag.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination: at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, adapted to containing the items; at least one access opening to provide access to such at least one interior portion of such at least one container; wherein such at least one front portion and such at least one back consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion; wherein such at least one access opening comprises at least one tensioned opener to provide opening of such at least one interior portion of such at least one container; wherein such at least one tensioned opener comprises at least one tensioned closure structured and arranged to tensionably close such at least one access opening. And, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one strap, attachable to such at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user. Further, it provides such a container system further comprising at least one attachment to attach such at least one strap to such at least one container. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one connection adapted to assist in securing such at least one strap to the user. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially about one-whole of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole racing wheel. Also, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole hockey puck. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole sports ball. And, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole of at least one football. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole basketball. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole soccer ball. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole tennis-ball. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole baseball. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole volleyball. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container is a tote-bag. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one indicia adapted to assist user-recognizable sport representation. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia adapted to assist advertising. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association. Further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia adapted to assist advertising. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination: container means, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, for containing the items; access means for providing access to such at least one interior portion of such container means; wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion; and wherein such at least one back portion comprises means for (comfortable) wearability along the human form of the user. Moreover, it provides such a container system further comprising strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user. Additionally, it provides such a container system further comprising attachment means for attaching such strap means to such container means. Also, it provides such a container system wherein such strap means comprises adjuster means for adjusting the length of such strap means. In addition, it provides such a container system wherein such strap means comprises connection means for assisting in securing such strap means to the user. And, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. Further, it provides such a container system further comprising strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user. Even further, it provides such a container system further comprising attachment means for attaching such strap means to such container means. Moreover, it provides such a container system wherein such strap means comprises adjuster means for adjusting the length of such strap means. Additionally, it provides such a container system wherein such strap means comprises connection means for assisting in securing such strap means to the user.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a method of marketing a plurality of container systems for containing items of a user, each such container system comprising at least one container comprising at least one front portion and at least one back portion, access means for providing access to such at least one interior portion of such container means, wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport, wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion, and wherein such at least one back portion comprises means for assisting wearability adjacent the user's body, and strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user, comprising, in combination, the steps of: specifying at least one design for at least one container system; securing at least one order from at least one advertiser, having at least one marketing indicia, for such at least one container system; specifying at least one location, on such at least one container system, for placement of such at least one marketing indicia; providing for delivery of such at least one container system to at least one destination provided by such at least one advertiser. receiving from the at least one advertiser at least one payment for the at least one indicia displaying container system delivered to the at least one advertiser; and paying the at least one manufacturer for the shipped at least one indicia displaying container system. Also, it provides such a method further comprising the steps of: obtaining at least one license from at least one sports indicia owner in respect to at least one sports indicia related to such at least one chief item used in performing such at least one sport; and placing such at least one sports indicia on such at least one container system. In addition, it provides such a method wherein such at least one sports indicia owner comprises at least one of the group consisting essentially of: sport governing associations; advertisers; manufacturers; teams; players; racers; sport participants; and crews. And, it provides such a method wherein such placing step comprises the steps of: placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of, fanny packs; backpacks; leg packs; and tote bags. Further, it provides such a method wherein such placing step comprises the steps of: placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of, containers; straps; and zipper tags. Even further, it provides such a method wherein such placing step further comprises the steps of: placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of, fanny packs; backpacks; leg packs; and tote bags.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a method of marketing a plurality of container systems for containing items of a user, each such container system comprising at least one container comprising at least one front portion and at least one back portion, access means for providing access to such at least one interior portion of such container means, wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport, wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion, and wherein such at least one back portion comprises means for assisting wearability adjacent the user's body, and strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user, comprising, in combination, the steps of: obtaining at least one license from at least one sports indicia owner in respect to at least one sports indicia related to such at least one chief item used in performing such at least one sport; placing such at least one sports indicia on such at least one container system; and placing at least one marketing indicia of at least one advertiser on such at least one container system; the method further comprising the steps of: selling such at least one container system to such advertiser. Even further, it provides such a method further comprising the steps of: providing such at least one container system to at least one end user for free. Even further, it provides such a method wherein such sports indicia owner is an international governing organization for at least one sport. Even further, it provides such a method wherein: such at least one advertiser has a substantially local regional market. Even further, it provides such a method wherein such substantially local regional market is primarily within one state. Even further, it provides such a method wherein at least one such advertiser comprises a radio station.
In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a container system, for containing items of a user adjacent a leg of the user, comprising, in combination: at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, for containing the items; at least one access to provide access to such at least one interior portion of such at least one container; at least one leg support, attachable to such at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support adjacent the leg; at least one first attachment to attach such at least one leg strap to such at least one container; wherein such at least one leg support comprises at least one first connector structured and arranged to assisting in securing such at least one leg support to the user; wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion; wherein such at least one back portion comprises at least one wearability element to assist wearability along the human form of the user. Even further, it provides such a container system comprising: at least one waist support, attachable to such at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support adjacent the leg; at least one second attachment to attach such at least one waist support to such at least one container; wherein such at least one waist support comprises at least one second connector adapted to assist in securing such at least one waist support to the user's waist. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one waist support comprises at least one tensioner adapted to maintaining tension between such at least one waist support and such at least one container. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one leg support comprises at least one strap adapted to strap such at least one container to the leg. Even further, it provides such a container system6 wherein such at least one strap comprises at least one strap adjuster adapted to adjust the length of such at least one strap. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one strap comprises such at least one first connector. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; and such at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one access comprises a zipper. Even further, it provides such a container system wherein such at least one tensioner comprises at least one retractable cord structured and arranged to maintain tension between such at least one waist support and such at least one container.
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Preferably, the sports container system 1000 comprises fanny pack sports containers system 100, backpack sports container system 200, leg pack sports container system 300, tote bag sports container systems 400 and 400*, and container system and method 600.
Preferably, front portion 112 comprises a representation of a sports related item, or simulation thereof, (embodying herein wherein said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; and embodying herein essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport). Preferably, container 102 comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion represented, projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion of the sports item represented. For example, a football related sports item, such as the football itself, would preferably comprise a portion of a football, with a size relative to the size of the user, shaped identical to a football, made of a material which looks like leather, brown in color, with a dimpled texture (as shown), having about eight white laces in parallel (as shown), where container 102 is horizontally and vertically symmetric to the user (as shown), with football related indicia (such as “NFL”), and a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson™). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, a vertical representation rather than the horizontal representation shown in
Preferably, about a half portion of a football is the sports item represented by container 102. Preferably, as shown, a football representation 191 is made of material similar to the material from which official National Football League (NFL) footballs are made, preferably leather, preferably cowhide leather. Preferably, the football representation 191 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NFL footballs (for example, brown leather and white lacing). Preferably, the football representation 191 is textured similarly to the dimpled or “pebbled” texture of an official NFL football. Preferably, the football representation 191 comprises seams 180 that appear similar to the seams of an official NFL football, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with brown threading. Preferably, the football representation 191 comprises lacing 181, preferably white lacing, and seams 180 that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official NFL football, as shown. Preferably, other football marks and lines, such as lacing line 179, are painted on, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, football manufacturer's preference, etc., other football representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, football representation 191 comprises at least one strap 104, as shown, which facilitates attaching football representation 191 to a user. Preferably, strap 104 comprises attacher 105, which provides for attachment of container 102, to strap 104 (embodying herein attachment means for attaching said strap means to said container means). Preferably, attacher 105 is a stitching arrangement, such that strap 104 is stitched to football representation 191 (embodying herein strap means, attachable to said container means, for assisting wearable support by the user). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises a connector 107. Preferably, connector 107 comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, strap 104 comprises clasp portion 116 which fits into clasp portion 118, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 116 comprises a loop for assisting adjuster 120, as discussed below (embodying herein connection means for assisting in securing said strap means to the user; and embodying herein adjuster means for adjusting the length of said strap means). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the 3-dimensional portion is about a half portion of a football, projecting away from the plane of straps 104, as shown in
Preferably, front portion 112 comprises container indicia 108. Preferably, strap 104 comprises strap indicia 110. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise basketball related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-NBA indicia, consistent with other basketball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, players, and teams, such as the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the phrase “Phi-Slamma-Jamma”, Nike, Reebok, Converse, Sprite, Gatorade, McDonalds, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Los Angeles Lakers, Duke Blue devils, Houston Comets, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, back portion 114 is substantially flat, as shown in
Preferably, accessor 106 is located at the top of basketball representation 192, as shown, such that items stored within basketball representation 192 do not fall out when accessor 106 is opened. Preferably, accessor 106 is located between the front portion 112 and the back portion 114, as shown. Preferably, accessor 106 is a zipper comprising zipper handle 109, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, other locations for accessor 106, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, soccerball representation 193 comprises at least one strap 104, as shown, which facilitates attaching soccerball representation 193 to a user (not shown). Preferably, strap 104 comprises attacher 105, which provides for attachment of soccerball representation 193, to strap 104. Preferably, attacher 105 is a stitching arrangement, such that strap 104 is stitched to soccerball representation 193. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises a connector 107. Preferably, connector 107 comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, strap 104 comprises clasp portion 116 which fits into clasp portion 118, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 116 comprises a loop for assisting adjuster 120 (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the racing wheel representation 194 comprises tire body 156, preferably smooth, and tire surface 150, preferably treadless, as shown in
Preferably, front portion 112 comprises container indicia 108. Preferably, strap 104 comprises strap indicia 110. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise racing related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-NASCAR indicia, consistent with other racing associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, racers, and racing crews, such as Formula One, Monster Truck Racing Association (MTRA), National Hotrod Racing Association (NHRA), American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA), the phrase “rubbin's racin'”, Goodyear, Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Pennzoil, Penske, Budweiser, Molson, 7-up, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, clasp portion 187 comprises a loop for providing adjustability of strap 104, as shown in
Preferably, back portion 114 is substantially flat, as shown in
Preferably, accessor 106 is located at the top of racing wheel representation 194, as shown, such that items stored within racing wheel representation 194 do not fall out when accessor 106 is opened. Preferably, accessor 106 is located between the front portion 112 and the back portion 114, as shown. Preferably, accessor 106 is a zipper comprising zipper handle 109, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, other locations for accessor 106, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the hockey puck representation 195 comprises a puck body 160, preferably smooth black rubber, with a circular indicia region 161, as shown in
Preferably, hockey puck representation 195 comprises at least one strap 104, as shown, which facilitates attaching hockey puck representation 195 to a user. Preferably, strap 104 comprises attacher 105, which provides for attachment of hockey puck representation 195, to strap 104. Preferably, attacher 105 is a stitching arrangement, such that strap 104 is stitched to hockey puck representation 195. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises a connector 107. Preferably, connector 107 comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, strap 104 comprises clasp portion 116 which fits into clasp portion 118, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 116 comprises a loop for assisting adjuster 120 (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, hockey puck representation 195 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, hockey puck representation 195 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside hockey puck representation 195 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within hockey puck representation 195.
Preferably, front portion 112 comprises container indicia 108. Preferably, strap 104 comprises strap indicia 110. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise tennis related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-USTA indicia, consistent with other tennis ball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, and players, such as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), Canadian tennis Association (CTA), Nike, Reebok, Wilson, Prince, Gatorade, Dunlop, Slazenger, Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, back portion 114 is substantially flat, as shown in
Preferably, accessor 106 is located at the top of tennis ball representation 196, as shown, such that items stored within tennis ball representation 196 do not fall out when accessor 106 is opened. Preferably, accessor 106 is located between the front portion 112 and the back portion 114, as shown. Preferably, accessor 106 is a zipper comprising zipper handle 109, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, other locations for accessor 106, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, as shown, a baseball representation 197 is made of material similar to the material from which official Major League Baseball (MLB) baseballs are made, preferably leather, preferably rawhide leather. Preferably, the baseball representation 197 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official MLB baseballs (for example, white leather and red stitching). Preferably, the baseball representation 197 is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official MLB baseball. Preferably, the baseball representation 197 comprises stitches 166, preferably red thread, and baseball surface 165, preferably white leather, that appears similar to an official MLB baseball, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, baseball manufacturer's preference, etc., other baseball representations, such as softballs, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, baseball representation 197 comprises at least one strap 104, as shown, which facilitates attaching baseball representation 197 to a user. Preferably, strap 104 comprises attacher 105, which provides for attachment of baseball representation 197, to strap 104. Preferably, attacher 105 is a stitching arrangement, such that strap 104 is stitched to baseball representation 197. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises a connector 107. Preferably, connector 107 comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, strap 104 comprises clasp portion 116 which fits into clasp portion 118, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 116 comprises a loop for assisting adjuster 120 (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 112 comprises container indicia 108. Preferably, strap 104 comprises strap indicia 110. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 108 and/or strap indicia 110 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise volleyball related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-FIVB indicia, consistent with other volleyball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, players, and teams, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), USA Volleyball, Pro Beach Volleyball, Tachikara, Baden, Molten, Mazda, Southwest Airlines, Karch Kiraly, Misty May, UCLA Bruins, Team USA, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 104 comprises adjuster 120, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 104. Preferably, adjuster 120 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 104, pulling strap 104 along itself using connector 107 as a wrap around. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, back portion 114 is substantially flat, as shown in
Preferably, accessor 106 is located at the top of volleyball representation 198, as shown, such that items stored within volleyball representation 198 do not fall out when accessor 106 is opened. Preferably, accessor 106 is located between the front portion 112 and the back portion 114, as shown. Preferably, accessor 106 is a zipper comprising zipper handle 109, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, other locations for accessor 106, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 212 comprises a representation of a sports related item (embodying herein wherein said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport). Preferably, container 202 comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion represented, projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion of the sports item represented. For example, a football related sports item, such as the football itself, would preferably comprise a portion of a football, with a size relative to the size of the user, shaped identical to a football (as shown), made of a material which looks like leather, brown in color, with a dimpled texture (as shown), having about eight white laces in parallel (as shown), where container 202 is horizontally and vertically symmetric to the user (as shown), with football related indicia (such as “NFL”), and a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson™). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, a vertical representation rather than the horizontal representation shown in
Preferably, about a three quarters portion of a football is the sports item represented by container 202. Preferably, as shown, a football representation 291 is made of material similar to the material from which official National Football League (NFL) footballs are made, preferably leather, preferably cowhide leather. Preferably, the football representation 291 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NFL footballs (for example, brown leather and white lacing). Preferably, the football representation 291 is textured similarly to the dimpled or “pebbled” texture of an official NFL football. Preferably, the football representation 291 comprises seams 280 that appear similar to the seams of an official NFL football, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with brown threading. Preferably, the football representation 291 comprises lacing 281 and seams 280 that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official NFL football, as shown. Preferably, other football marks and lines, such as lacing line 279, are painted on, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, football manufacturer's preference, etc., other football representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, football representation 291 comprises straps 204, as shown, which facilitates attaching football representation 291 to a user. Preferably, straps 204 and small strap 211 comprise attachers 205, which provides for attachment of football representation 291, to straps 204 and small strap 211, as best shown in
Preferably, straps 204 comprise adjusters 220 and loops 213, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of straps 204 (embodying herein adjuster means for adjusting the length of said strap means). Preferably, adjusters 220 are traditional adjusters, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 204, where straps 204 loop through loops 213, as best shown in
Preferably, front portion 212 comprises container indicia 208. Preferably, strap 204 comprises strap indicia 210. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise basketball related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-NBA indicia, consistent with other basketball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, players, and teams, such as the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), the phrase “Phi-Slamma-Jamma”, Nike, Reebok, Converse, Sprite, Gatorade, McDonalds, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Los Angeles Lakers, Duke Blue devils, Houston Comets, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, straps 204 comprise adjusters 220 and loops 213, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of straps 204. Preferably, adjusters 220 are traditional adjusters, comprising a bracket which slides along strap 204, where straps 204 loop through loops 213, as best shown in
Preferably, soccer ball representation 293 comprises straps 204, as shown, which facilitates attaching soccer ball representation 293 to a user. Preferably, straps 204 and small strap 211 comprise attachers 205, which provides for attachment of soccer ball representation 293, to straps 204 and small strap 211, as best shown in
Preferably, front portion 212 comprises container indicia 208. Preferably, strap 204 comprises strap indicia 210. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise racing related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-NASCAR indicia, consistent with other racing associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, racers, and racing crews, such as Formula One, Monster Truck Racing Association (MTRA), National Hotrod Racing Association (NHRA), American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA), the phrase “rubbin's racin'”, Goodyear, Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Pennzoil, Penske, Budweiser, Molson, 7-up, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, hockey puck representation 295 comprises straps 204, as shown, which facilitates attaching hockey puck representation 295 to a user. Preferably, straps 204 and small strap 211 comprise attachers 205, which provides for attachment of hockey puck representation 295, to straps 204 and small strap 211, as best shown in
Preferably, front portion 212 comprises container indicia 208. Preferably, strap 204 comprises strap indicia 210. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise tennis related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-USTA indicia, consistent with other tennis ball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, and players, such as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), Canadian tennis Association (CTA), Nike, Reebok, Wilson, Prince, Gatorade, Dunlop, Slazenger, Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, baseball representation 297 comprises straps 204, as shown, which facilitates attaching baseball representation 297 to a user. Preferably, straps 204 and small strap 211 comprise attachers 205, which provides for attachment of baseball representation 297, to straps 204 and small strap 211, as best shown in
Preferably, front portion 212 comprises container indicia 208. Preferably, strap 204 comprises strap indicia 210. Preferably, zipper tag 950 comprises zipper tag indicia 952 (not shown). Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise advertising indicia for an advertiser. Preferably, container indicia 208 and/or strap indicia 210 and/or zipper tag indicia 952 comprise volleyball related indicia. Upon reading this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, considering issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity, business benefits, etc., other non-FIVB indicia, consistent with other volleyball associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, players, and teams, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), USA Volleyball, Pro Beach Volleyball, Tachikara, Baden, Molten, Mazda, Southwest Airlines, Karch Kiraly, Misty May, UCLA Bruins, Team USA, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the leg-pack also comprises a length adjuster, preferably a retractable extender 310 for providing automatic adjustment for various-sized users between the waist 305 and the leg strap 308, as shown (embodying herein wherein said at least one waist support comprises at least one length adjuster to adjust length of support between said at least one waist support and said at least one container; and embodying herein wherein said at least one waist support comprises at least one tensioner adapted to maintaining tension between said at least one waist support and said at least one container; and embodying herein wherein said at least one tensioner comprises at least one retractable cord structured and arranged to maintain tension between said at least one waist support and said at least one container). In addition, the retractable extender 310 provides additional security against theft of the leg-pack 302
The following descriptions of the leg-pack 302 (herein referred to as leg-packs 302a through 302h) will provide additional detail for the system 300 and individual embodiments, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312a comprises a container 307a resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional football representation 315a (or simulation thereof) of an actual football (embodying herein wherein said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; and embodying herein essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport). Preferably, football representation 315a comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312a projects away from the body user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the football is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat 314a, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion football. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314a provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314a comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material (embodying herein wherein said at least one back portion comprises means for (comfortable) wearability along the human form of the user).
Preferably, the front portion 312a is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, a football related sports item, such as the illustrated embodiment, preferably comprises a half-portion of a football, with a size relative to the size of the user, shaped identical to a typical football, made of a material which looks like leather, brown in color, with a dimpled texture, having about eight white laces in parallel. Most preferably, the front portion 312a of the football-representation 315a is made of material similar to the material from which official National Football League (NFL) footballs are made, preferably leather, preferably cowhide leather. Preferably, the football representation 315a comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NFL footballs (for example, brown leather and white lacing). Preferably, the football representation 315a is textured similarly to the dimpled or “pebbled” texture of an official NFL football. Preferably, the football representation 315a comprises lacing 326a and seams 325a that appear similar to the seams of an official NFL football, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with brown threading, as shown. Preferably, other football marks and lines, such as lacing line 327a, are painted on, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, football manufacturer's preference, etc., other football representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the container 307a of the football representation 315a further comprises football related indicia (such as “NFL”), and a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson™).
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, non-brown colors, non-dimpled, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various football leg-pack 302a sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra-large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the football representation 315a is oriented longitudinally along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307a comprises an access assembly 316a (embodying herein access means for providing access to said at least one interior portion of said container means). Preferably, access assembly 316a comprises a zipper 328a and zipper handle 329a, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329a (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316a opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307a. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307a, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316a is located at the portion of the container 307a nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307a do not fall out when access assembly 316a is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316a is located equidistant between the front portion 312a and the back portion 314a, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320a is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320a comprises a retractable length adjuster 324a. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324 is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320a at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322a at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324a, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342a, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the football leg-pack 302a onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322a comprises a strap 330a, as shown, which facilitates attaching the football leg-pack 302a to the leg of a user. Preferably, leg attacher 322a comprises attachment 333a, which provides for attachment of the container 307a, to strap 330a, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333a is sewn to both the strap 330a and the container 307a, as shown (embodying herein attachment means for attaching said strap means to said container means). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330a comprises a connector 334a. Preferably, connector 334a comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, strap 330a comprises clasp portion 336a that fits into clasp portion 338a, as shown (Preferably, strap 204 comprises seatbelt strap material 289, such as to resemble an automobile seat belt.). Preferably, clasp portion 336a comprises a loop 337a for assisting adjuster 340a (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330a comprises adjuster 340a, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330a. Preferably, adjuster 340a is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339a that slides along strap 330a, pulling strap 330a tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 312b comprises a container 307b resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional basketball representation 315b (or simulation thereof) of an actual basketball. Preferably, basketball leg-pack 302b comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312b projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the basketball is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314b, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion basketball. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314b provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314b comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312b is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, a basketball related sports item, such as the illustrated embodiment, preferably comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NBA basketballs (for example, brownish-orange leather and black seams). Preferably, the basketball representation 315b is textured similarly to the dimpled or pebbled texture of an official NBA basketball. Preferably, the basketball representation 315b comprises seams 325b that appear similar, in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official NBA basketball, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with black threading and sealed with black rubber. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, basketball manufacturer's preference, etc., other basketball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the container 307b of the basketball representation 315b further comprises basketball related indicia (such as “NBA”), and a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson™).
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, non-brown colors, non-dimpled, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various basketball leg-pack 302b sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the basketball representation 315b is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307b comprises an access assembly 316b (embodying herein access means for providing access to said at least one interior portion of said container means). Preferably, access assembly 316b comprises a zipper 328b and zipper handle 329b, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329b (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316b opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307b. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307b, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316b is located at the portion of the container 307b nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307b do not fall out when access assembly 316b is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316b is located equidistant between the front portion 312b and the back portion 314b, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320b is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320b comprises a retractable length adjuster 324b. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324b is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 KEY-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320b at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322b at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324b, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342b, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the basketball leg-pack 302b onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322b comprises a strap 330b, as shown, which facilitates attaching the basketball leg-pack 302b to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330b comprises attachment 333b, which provides for attachment of the container 307b, to strap 330b, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333b is sewn to both the strap 330b and the container 307b, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330b comprises a connector 334b. Preferably, connector 334b comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334b comprises clasp portion 336b that fits into clasp portion 338b, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336b comprises a loop 337b for assisting adjuster 340b (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330b comprises adjuster 340b, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330b. Preferably, adjuster 340b is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339b that slides along strap 330b, pulling strap 330b tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the soccer ball leg-pack 302c comprises a front portion 312c, a back portion 314c, an access assembly 316c, a waist attacher 320c, a leg attacher 322c and a retractable length adjuster 324c, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312c comprises a container 307c resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional soccer ball representation 315c (or simulation thereof) of an actual soccer ball. Preferably, soccer ball leg-pack 302c comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312c projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the soccer ball is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314c, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion soccer ball. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314c provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314c comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312c is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, soccer ball representation 315c is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official Federal International Football (referred to as soccer in the US) Association (FIFA) soccer balls are made, preferably leather or synthetic leather. Preferably, soccer ball representation 315c comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIFA soccer balls (for example, white leather optionally comprising colorful abstract or geometric shapes). Preferably, the soccer ball representation 315c is textured similarly to the slick and glossy texture of an official FIFA soccer ball. Preferably, the soccer ball representation 315c comprises stitched seams 325c that appear similar to the seams of an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown, preferably stitched with small white threading. Preferably, the soccer ball representation 315c comprises laced seams 325c that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, soccer ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other soccer ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the container 307c of the soccer ball representation 315c further comprises soccer ball related indicia (such as “FIFA”) etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, non-white colors, different patters, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various soccer ball representation 315c sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the soccer ball representation 315c is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307c comprises an access assembly 316c. Preferably, access assembly 316c comprises a zipper 328c and zipper handle 329c, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329c (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316c opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307c. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307c, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316 is located at the portion of the container 307c nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307c do not fall out when access assembly 316c is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316c is located equidistant between the front portion 312c and the back portion 314c, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320c is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320c comprises a retractable length adjuster 324c. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324c is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320c at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322c at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324c, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342c, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the soccer ball representation 315c onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322c comprises a strap 330c, as shown, which facilitates attaching the soccer ball representation 315c to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330c comprises attachment 333c, which provides for attachment of the container 307c to strap 330c, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333c is sewn to both the strap 330c and the container 307c, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330c comprises a connector 334c. Preferably, connector 334c comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334c comprises clasp portion 336c that fits into clasp portion 338c, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336c comprises a loop 337c for assisting adjuster 340c (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330c comprises adjuster 340c, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330c. Preferably, adjuster 340c is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339c that slides along strap 330c, pulling strap 330c tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the racing wheel leg-pack 302d comprises a front portion 312d, a back portion 314d, an access assembly 316d, a waist attacher 320d, a leg attacher 322d and a retractable length adjuster 324d, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312d comprises a container 307d resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional racing wheel representation 315d (or simulation thereof) of an actual racing wheel. Preferably, racing wheel leg-pack 302d comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312d projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, a one-half portion of a racing wheel is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314d, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion racing wheel. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314d provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314d comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312d is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, racing wheel representation 315d is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official NASCAR racing wheels are made, preferably a rubber-like material, preferably treadless. Preferably, the racing wheel representation 315d comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official racing wheels (for example, black rubber, and black or chrome rims). Preferably, the racing wheel representation 315d is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NASCAR racing wheel.
Preferably, the racing wheel representation 315d comprises tire body 360d, preferably smooth, and tire surface 363d, preferably treadless, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307d of the racing wheel representation 315d further comprises racing related indicia (such as “NHRA”) and manufacturing indicia such as Goodyear®, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, wheel manufacturer's preference, racer's preference, etc., other racing wheel representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different treads, different sizes, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various racing wheel representation 315d sizes, such as scaled sizes, miniature sizes, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-wheel materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the racing wheel representation 315d is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307d comprises an access assembly 316d. Preferably, access assembly 316d comprises a zipper 328d and zipper handle 329d, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329d (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316d opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307d. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307d, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316d is located at the portion of the container 307d nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307d do not fall out when access assembly 316d is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316d is located equidistant between the front portion 312d and the back portion 314d, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320d is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320d comprises a retractable length adjuster 324d. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324d is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320d at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322d at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324d, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342d, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the racing wheel representation 315d onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322d comprises a strap 330d, as shown, which facilitates attaching the racing wheel representation 315d to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330d comprises attachment 333d, which provides for attachment of the container 307d, to strap 330d, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333d is sewn to both the strap 330d and the container 307d, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330d comprises a connector 334d. Preferably, connector 334d comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334d comprises clasp portion 336d that fits into clasp portion 338d, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336d comprises a loop 337d for assisting adjuster 340d (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330d comprises adjuster 340d, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330d. Preferably, adjuster 340d is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339d that slides along strap 330d, pulling strap 330d tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the hockey-puck leg-pack 302e comprises a front portion 312e, a back portion 314e, an access assembly 316e, a waist attacher 320e, a leg attacher 322e and a retractable length adjuster 324e, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312e comprises a container 307e resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional hockey-puck representation 315e (or simulation thereof) of an actual hockey-puck. Preferably, hockey-puck leg-pack 302e comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312e projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, a one-half portion of a hockey-puck is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314e, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion hockey-puck. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314e provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314e comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312e is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, hockey puck representation 315e is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official National Hockey League (NHL) hockey pucks are made, preferably rubber, preferably hard rubber. Preferably, the hockey puck representation 315e comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official hockey pucks (for example, black rubber, with multicolor indicia). Preferably, the hockey puck representation 315e is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NHL hockey puck, with optional dimpling in locations where additional stick and ice gripping may be desired.
Preferably, the hockey puck representation 315e comprises a puck body 370e, preferably smooth black rubber, with a circular indicia region 371e, as shown in
Preferably, the hockey-puck representation 315e is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307e comprises an access assembly 316e. Preferably, access assembly 316e comprises a zipper 328e and zipper handle 329e, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329e (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316e opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307e. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307d, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316e is located at the portion of the container 307e nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307e do not fall out when access assembly 316e is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316e is located equidistant between the front portion 312e and the back portion 314e, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320e is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320e comprises a retractable length adjuster 324e. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324e is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320e at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322e at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324e, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342e, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the hockey-puck representation 315e onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322e comprises a strap 330., as shown, which facilitates attaching the hockey-puck representation 315e to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330e comprises attachment 333e, which provides for attachment of the container 307e, to strap 330e, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333e is sewn to both the strap 330e and the container 307e, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330e comprises a connector 334e. Preferably, connector 334e comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334e comprises clasp portion 336e that fits into clasp portion 338., as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336e comprises a loop 337e for assisting adjuster 340e (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330e comprises adjuster 340e, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330e. Preferably, adjuster 340e is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339e that slides along strap 330e, pulling strap 330e tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the tennis ball leg-pack 302f comprises a front portion 312f, a back portion 314f, an access assembly 316f, a waist attacher 320f, a leg attacher 322f and a retractable length adjuster 324f, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312f comprises a container 307f resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional tennis ball representation 315f (or simulation thereof) of an actual tennis ball. Preferably, tennis ball leg-pack 302f comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312f projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the tennis ball is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314f, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion tennis ball. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314f provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314f comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312f is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, tennis ball representation 315f is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official United States Tennis Association (USTA) tennis balls are made, preferably felt. Preferably, the tennis ball representation 315f comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official USTA tennis balls (for example, yellow felt). Preferably, the tennis ball representation 315f is textured similarly to furry felt texture of an official USTA tennis ball. Preferably, the tennis ball representation 315f comprises seams 362f and tennis ball surface 373f, preferably yellow felt, appearing similar in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official USTA tennis ball, as shown, preferably a white rubber seal. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, tennis ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other tennis ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the container 307f of the tennis ball representation 315f further comprises tennis ball related indicia (such as “USTA”) etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, non-yellow-felt-colors, non-felt, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various tennis ball representation 315f sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the tennis ball representation 315f is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307f comprises an access assembly 316f. Preferably, access assembly 316f comprises a zipper 328f and zipper handle 329f, as shown. Preferably, as described above, a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329f (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316f opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307f. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307f, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316f is located at the portion of the container 307f nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307f do not fall out when access assembly 316f is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316f is located equidistant between the front portion 312f and the back portion 314f, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320f is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320f comprises a retractable length adjuster 324f. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324f is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320f at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322f at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324f, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342f, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the tennis ball representation 315f onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322f comprises a strap 330f, as shown, which facilitates attaching the tennis ball representation 315f to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330f comprises attachment 333f, which provides for attachment of the container 307f, to strap 330f, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333f is sewn to both the strap 330f and the container 307f, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330f comprises a connector 334f. Preferably, connector 334f comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334f comprises clasp portion 336f that fits into clasp portion 338f, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336f comprises a loop 337f for assisting adjuster 340f (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330f comprises adjuster 340f, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330f. Preferably, adjuster 340f is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339f that slides along strap 330f, pulling strap 330f tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the baseball leg-pack 302g comprises a front portion 312g, a back portion 314g, an access assembly 316g, a waist attacher 320g, a leg attacher 322g and a retractable length adjuster 324g, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312g comprises a container 307g resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional baseball representation 315g (or simulation thereof) of an actual baseball. Preferably, baseball leg-pack 302g comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312g projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the baseball is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314g, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion baseball. Preferably, a substantially flat back portion 314g provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314g comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312g is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, baseball representation 315g is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official Major League Baseball (MLB) baseballs are made, preferably leather, preferably rawhide leather. Preferably, the baseball representation 315g comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official MLB baseballs (for example, white leather and red stitching). Preferably, the baseball representation 315g is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official MLB baseball. Preferably, the baseball representation 315g comprises stitches 366g, preferably red thread, and baseball surface 365g, preferably white leather, which appears similar to an official MLB baseball, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, baseball manufacturer's preference, etc., other baseball representations, such as softballs, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the container 307g of the baseball representation 315g further comprises baseball related indicia (such as “MLB”) etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, colors, non-rawhide, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various baseball representation 315g sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the baseball representation 315g is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307g comprises an access assembly 316g. Preferably, access assembly 316g comprises a zipper 328g and zipper handle 329g, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329g (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316g opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307g. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307g, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316g is located at the portion of the container 307g nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307g do not fall out when access assembly 316g is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316g is located equidistant between the front portion 312g and the back portion 314g, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320g is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320g comprises a retractable length adjuster 324g. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324g is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320g at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322g at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324g, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342g, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the baseball representation 315g onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322g comprises a strap 330g, as shown, which facilitates attaching the baseball representation 315g to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330g comprises attachment 333g, which provides for attachment of the container 307g, to strap 330g, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333g is sewn to both the strap 330g and the container 307g, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330g comprises a connector 334g. Preferably, connector 334g comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334g comprises clasp portion 336g that fits into clasp portion 338g, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336g comprises a loop 337g for assisting adjuster 340g (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330g comprises adjuster 340g, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330g. Preferably, adjuster 340g is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339g that slides along strap 330g, pulling strap 330g tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the volleyball leg-pack 302h comprises a front portion 312h, a back portion 314h, an access assembly 316h, a waist attacher 320h, a leg attacher 322h and a retractable length adjuster 324h, as shown.
Preferably, front portion 312h comprises a container 307h resembling, in this embodiment, a 3-dimensional volleyball representation 315h (or simulation thereof) of an actual volleyball. Preferably, volleyball leg-pack 302h comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the front portion 312h projects away from the body of the user. Preferably, only a non-full portion of the volleyball is used, using a circumferentially cut plane, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a substantially flat back portion 314h, which contours to the user's body better than a non-body contoured full portion volleyball. Preferably, substantially flat back portion 314h provides contour and comfort against the side of the user. Preferably, back portion 314h comprises an inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, the front portion 312h is the most recognizable portion of the sports item represented. For example, volleyball representation 315h is preferably made of material similar to the material from which official Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) volleyballs are made, preferably leather, preferably white leather. Preferably, the volleyball representation 315h comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIVB volleyballs (for example, white leather and black seams). Preferably, the volleyball representation 315h is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official FIVB volleyball. Preferably, the volleyball representation 315h comprises seams 368h and volleyball surface 367h, preferably white leather, which appears similar to an official FIVB volleyball, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307h of the volleyball representation 315h further comprises volleyball related indicia (such as “FIVB”) etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials, etc., other representation arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, colors, non-leather, non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia, etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item represented need not be about a half-portion. For example, various volleyball representation 315h sizes, such as child size, junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice. In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the volleyball representation 315h is oriented symmetrically along the leg of a user, as shown in
Preferably, the container 307h comprises an access assembly 316h. Preferably, access assembly 316h comprises a zipper 328h and zipper handle 329h, as shown. Preferably, as described above a zipper tag 950 is attached to zipper handle 329h (not shown). Preferably, the access assembly 316h opens and closes access to the interior of the container 307h. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preference, economic considerations, etc., other methods of opening and closing access to the container 307h, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, it is preferable that the access assembly 316h is located at the portion of the container 307h nearest the users waist, most preferably along an upper portion, as shown, such that items stored within the container 307h do not fall out when access assembly 316h is opened. Preferably, access assembly 316h is located equidistant between the front portion 312h and the back portion 314h, as shown.
Preferably, the waist attacher 320h is a belt clip, preferably a simple U-shaped clip, as shown in
Preferably, the waist attacher 320h comprises a retractable length adjuster 324h. Preferably, the retractable length adjuster 324h is similar to a retractable key chain such as, for example, a model 15 key-BAC® key retractor (such as available from Key-BAK company, P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, Calif. 91762, USA; Phone (909) 923-7800). Preferably, a user can attach the waist attacher 320h at or about the waist; then attach the leg attacher 322h at or along the leg, and the retractable length adjuster 324h, preferably comprising an internal retractor, preferably a cable 342h, preferably a light-duty steel cable, will extend to provide a comfortable and secured attachment of the volleyball representation 315h onto the user, as shown (see
Preferably, leg attacher 322h comprises a strap 330h, as shown, which facilitates attaching the volleyball ball representation 315h to the leg of a user. Preferably, strap 330h comprises attachment 333h, which provides for attachment of the container 307h, to strap 330h, as shown. Preferably, attachment 333h is sewn to both the strap 330h and the container 307h, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330h comprises a connector 334h. Preferably, connector 334h comprises a clasping mechanism. Preferably, connector 334h comprises clasp portion 336h that fits into clasp portion 338h, as shown. Preferably, clasp portion 336h comprises a loop 337h for assisting adjuster 340h (as discussed below). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other connector arrangements, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-clasps, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, strap 330h comprises adjuster 340h, as shown, for tightening or loosening by adjusting the length of strap 330h. Preferably, adjuster 340h is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket 339h that slides along strap 330h, pulling strap 330h tight against the leg. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters, such as pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro™, hooks, non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, all the tote-bags 404 of the sports container system 400 comprises an opening, such as opening 406, for accessing the interior of the tote-bag 404, as shown. Preferably, every opening comprises a tensioned closure 408, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure is attached to the tote-bag 404 using stitching 409 (as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 404 comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the tote-bag 404, as shown (embodying herein strap means, attachable to said container means, for assisting wearable support by the user). Preferably, the tote-bag 404 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the tote-bag 404, preferably by stitching 442 (embodying herein attachment means for attaching said strap means to said container means; and embodying herein connection means for assisting in securing said strap means to the user). Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the tote-bag 404, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 410 and a back portion 412 of the tote-bag 404 make up an entire football or football-like representation. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 comprises the specific details of a typical football including size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the football tote-bag, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 is made of material similar to the material from which official footballs are made, such as National Football League (NFL) footballs, preferably leather, preferably cowhide leather. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official footballs (for example, NFL brown leather, black seams, white lacing). Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 is textured similarly to the dimpled or “pebbled” texture of an official football (NFL, for example). Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 comprises seams 416 and 418 that appear similar to the seams of an official NFL football, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with brown threading. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404 comprises lacing 420 that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official NFL football, as shown. Preferably, other football marks and lines, such as lacing line 422, are painted on, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, football manufacturer's preference, etc., other football tote-bag 404 representations, such as college, high school, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 406 and tensioned closure 408 are located at the top of the tote-bag 404, as shown, such that items stored within the tote-bag 404 do not fall out when the closure 408 is opened. Preferably, the opening 406 and tensioned closure 408 are located between the front portion 410 and the back portion 412, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 406 and tensioned closure 408 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 406 and tensioned closure 408, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, tote-bag 404 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, tote-bag 404 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside tote-bag 404 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within the tote-bag 404.
Preferably, opening 456 comprises a tensioned closure 458, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure is attached to the basketball tote-bag 454 using stitching 409 (as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the basketball tote-bag 454 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the basketball tote-bag 454, as shown. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the basketball tote-bag 454, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the basketball tote-bag 454, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 460 and a back portion 462 of the basketball tote-bag 454 make up an entire (full-portion) basketball or basketball-like representation. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 comprises the specific details of a typical basketball including size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the football tote-bag, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 is made of material similar to the material from which official basketballs are made, such as official National Basketball Association (NBA) basketballs are made, preferably leather. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NBA basketballs (for example, brownish-orange leather and black seams). Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 is textured similarly to the dimpled or pebbled texture of an official NBA basketball. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454 comprises seams 468 that appear similar, in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official NBA basketball, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with black threading and sealed with black rubber. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, basketball manufacturer's preference, etc., other basketball tote-bag 454 representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 456 and tensioned closure 458 are located at the top of the basketball tote-bag 454, as shown, such that items stored within the basketball tote-bag 454 do not fall out when the closure 458 is opened. Preferably, the opening 456 and tensioned closure 458 are located between the front portion 460 and the back portion 462, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 456 and tensioned closure 458 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 456 and tensioned closure 458, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, basketball tote-bag 454 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, basketball tote-bag 454 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside basketball tote-bag 454 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within basketball tote-bag 454.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a soccer ball tote-bag 484, as shown in embodiment 482. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises a front portion 490 and a back portion 492, as shown. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises an opening 486 for accessing the interior of the soccer ball tote-bag 484, as shown.
Preferably, opening 486 comprises a tensioned closure 488, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 488 is attached to the soccer ball tote-bag 484 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the soccer ball tote-bag 484, as shown. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the soccer ball tote-bag 484, preferably by stitching 442 (embodying herein connection means for assisting in securing said strap means to the user). Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the soccer ball tote-bag 484, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 490 and a back portion 492 of the soccer ball tote-bag 484 make up an entire (full-portion) soccer ball or soccer-ball-like representation. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises material similar to the material from which official Federal International Football (referred to as soccer in the US) Association (FIFA) soccer balls are made, preferably leather or synthetic leather. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIFA soccer balls (for example, white leather optionally comprising colorful abstract or geometric shapes). Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 is textured similarly to the slick and glossy texture of an official FIFA soccer ball. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises seams 498 that appear similar to the seams of an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown, preferably stitched with small white threading. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484 comprises seams 498 that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, soccer ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other soccer ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the soccer ball tote-bag 484, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 486 and tensioned closure 488 are located at the top of the soccer ball tote-bag 484, as shown, such that items stored within the soccer ball tote-bag 484 do not fall out when the closure 488 is opened. Preferably, the opening 486 and tensioned closure 488 are located between the front portion 490 and the back portion 492, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 486 and tensioned closure 488 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 486 and tensioned closure 488, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside soccer ball tote-bag 484 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within soccer ball tote-bag 484.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a racing wheel tote bag 504, as shown in embodiment 502. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises a front portion 510 and a back portion 512, as shown. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises an opening 506 for accessing the interior of the racing wheel tote bag 504, as shown.
Preferably, opening 506 comprises a tensioned closure 508, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 508 is attached to the racing wheel tote bag 504 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the racing wheel tote bag 504 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the racing wheel tote bag 504, as shown. Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the racing wheel tote bag 504, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the racing wheel tote bag 504, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 510 and a back portion 512 of the racing wheel tote bag 504 make up an entire (full-portion) racing wheel or racing wheel-like representation. Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises material similar to the material from which official NASCAR racing wheels are made, preferably a rubber-like material, preferably treadless. Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official racing wheels (for example, black rubber, and black or chrome rims). Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504 is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NASCAR racing wheel.
Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504 comprises treadless tire surface 518 and smooth tire body 516, as shown in
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the racing wheel tote bag 504, such as scaled sizes to represent the racing industry, for example quarter-sized, HO-racing size, miniature size, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, rim arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical wheel colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 506 and tensioned closure 508 are located at the top of the racing wheel tote bag 504, as shown, such that items stored within the racing wheel tote bag 504 do not fall out when the closure 508 is opened. Preferably, the opening 506 and tensioned closure 508 are located between the front portion 510 and the back portion 512, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 506 and tensioned closure 508 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 506 and tensioned closure 508, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside racing wheel tote bag 504 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within racing wheel tote bag 504.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a hockey-puck tote bag 524, as shown in embodiment 522. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises a front portion 530 and a back portion 532, as shown. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises an opening 526 for accessing the interior of the hockey-puck tote bag 524, as shown.
Preferably, opening 526 comprises a tensioned closure 528, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 528 is attached to the hockey-puck tote bag 524 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the hockey-puck tote bag 524 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the hockey-puck tote bag 524, as shown. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the hockey-puck tote bag 524, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the hockey-puck tote bag 524, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 530 and a back portion 532 of the hockey-puck tote bag 524 make up an entire (full-portion) hockey puck or hockey-puck-like representation. Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises of material similar to the material from which official National Hockey League (NHL) hockey pucks are made, preferably rubber, preferably hard rubber. Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official hockey pucks (for example, black rubber, with multicolor indicia). Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524 is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NHL hockey puck, with optional dimpling in locations where additional stick and ice gripping may be desired.
Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524 comprises a smooth black rubber puck body 540, with a circular indicia region 541, as shown in
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the hockey-puck tote bag 524, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the hockey puck, for example ten-times normal hockey puck sized, twenty times normal hockey puck sized, miniature size, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 526 and tensioned closure 528 are located at the top 531 of the hockey-puck tote bag 524, as shown, such that items stored within the hockey-puck tote bag 524 do not fall out when the closure 528 is opened. Preferably, the opening 526 and tensioned closure 528 are located between the front portion 530 and the back portion 532, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 526 and tensioned closure 528 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 526 and tensioned closure 528, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside hockey-puck tote bag 524 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within hockey-puck tote bag 524.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a tennis ball tote bag 544, as shown in embodiment 542. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises a front portion 550 and a back portion 552, as shown. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises an opening 556 for accessing the interior of the tennis ball tote bag 544, as shown.
Preferably, opening 556 comprises a tensioned closure 558, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 558 is attached to the tennis ball tote bag 544 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the tennis ball tote bag 544 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the tennis ball tote bag 544, as shown. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the tennis ball tote bag 544, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the tennis ball tote bag 544, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 550 and a back portion 552 of the tennis ball tote bag 544 make up an entire (full-portion) tennis ball or tennis-ball-like representation. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises of material similar to the material from which official United States Tennis Association (USTA) tennis balls are made, preferably felt. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official USTA tennis balls (for example, yellow felt). Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544 is textured similarly to furry felt texture of an official USTA tennis ball. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544 comprises seams 562 and yellow felt 563, appearing similar in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official USTA tennis ball, as shown, preferably a white rubber seal. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, tennis ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other tennis ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the tennis ball tote bag 544, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the tennis ball, for example ten-times normal tennis ball sized, twenty times normal tennis ball sized, normal size, miniature size, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 556 and tensioned closure 558 are located at the top 561 of the tennis ball tote bag 544, as shown, such that items stored within the tennis ball tote bag 544 do not fall out when the closure 558 is opened. Preferably, the opening 556 and tensioned closure 558 are located between the front portion 550 and the back portion 552, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 556 and tensioned closure 558 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 556 and tensioned closure 558, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside tennis ball tote bag 544 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within tennis ball tote bag 544.
Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544 is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual tennis ball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a tennis ball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 552, as shown. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544 is arranged to so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other tennis ball tote bag 544 configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a baseball tote bag 574, as shown in embodiment 572. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 comprises a front portion 580 and a back portion 582, as shown. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 comprises an opening 576 for accessing the interior of the baseball tote bag 574, as shown.
Preferably, opening 576 comprises a tensioned closure 578, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 578 is attached to the baseball tote bag 574 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the baseball tote bag 574 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the baseball tote bag 574, as shown. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the baseball tote bag 574, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the baseball tote bag 574, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors, may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 580 and a back portion 582 of the baseball tote bag 574 make up an entire (full-portion) baseball or baseball-like representation. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574 is comprised of material similar to the material from which official Major League Baseball (MLB) baseballs are made, preferably leather, preferably, rawhide leather. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official MLB baseballs (for example, white leather and red stitching). Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574 is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official MLB baseball. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574 comprises stitches 586 and white leather 585 that appears similar to an official MLB baseball, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with red thread. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, baseball manufacturer's preference, etc., other baseball representations, such as softballs, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the baseball tote bag 574, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the baseball, for example ten-times normal baseball sized, twenty times normal baseball sized, normal sized, miniature sized, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 576 and tensioned closure 578 are located at the top 571 of the baseball tote bag 574, as shown, such that items stored within the baseball tote bag 574 do not fall out when the closure 578 is opened. Preferably, the opening 576 and tensioned closure 578 are located between the front portion 580 and the back portion 582, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 576 and tensioned closure 578 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 556 and tensioned closure 558, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside baseball tote bag 574 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within baseball tote bag 574.
Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574 is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual baseball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a baseball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 582, as shown. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574 is arranged to so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other baseball tote bag 574 configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the sports container system 400 comprises a volleyball tote bag 604, as shown in embodiment 602. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 comprises a front portion 610 and a back portion 612, as shown. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 comprises an opening 606 for accessing the interior of the volleyball tote bag 604, as shown.
Preferably, opening 606 comprises a tensioned closure 608, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com). Preferably, the closure 578 is attached to the volleyball tote bag 604 using stitching 409, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, the volleyball tote bag 604 also preferably comprises at least one removable strap 414, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414 comprises an attacher 430 and 432, preferably quick-connectors as shown, that are preferably permanently connected to the strap 414, preferably by a looped portion of the strap 438, preferably riveted 440, to provide for removable attachment of the strap 414 to the volleyball tote bag 604, as shown. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 comprises two connectors 434 and 436, preferably rings, preferably metal rings, preferably permanently attached to the volleyball tote bag 604, preferably by stitching 442. Preferably, the attacher 430 and 432 will couple to the respective connectors 434 and 436 such that the strap will connect to the volleyball tote bag 604, as shown.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other attachers, such as buckles, Velcro™, hooks, non-stitch attachers, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other connectors may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 610 and a back portion 612 of the volleyball tote bag 604 make up an entire (full-portion) volleyball or volleyball-like representation. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604 is comprised of material similar to the material from which official Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) volleyballs are made, preferably leather, preferably white leather. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604 comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIVB volleyballs (for example, white leather and black seams). Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604 is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official FIVB volleyball. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604 comprises black seams 616 and white leather 618 that appears similar to an official FIVB volleyball, as shown in
Preferably, opening 606 and tensioned closure 608 are located at the top 617 of the volleyball tote bag 604, as shown, such that items stored within the volleyball tote bag 604 do not fall out when the closure 608 is opened. Preferably, the opening 606 and tensioned closure 608 are located between the front portion 610 and the back portion 612, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 606 and tensioned closure 608 arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 606 and tensioned closure 608, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside volleyball tote bag 604 (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within volleyball tote bag 604.
Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604 is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual volleyball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a volleyball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 612, as shown. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604 is arranged to so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other volleyball tote bag 604 configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, all the tote-bags 404* of the sports container system 400* comprises an opening, such as opening 406*, for accessing the interior of the tote-bag 404*, as shown. Preferably, every opening comprises a tensioned closure 408*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 404* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 404*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, no straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 410* and a back portion 412* of the tote-bag 404* make up an entire football or football-like representation. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* comprises the specific details of a typical football including size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the football tote-bag, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, ‘zebra’ stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* is made of material similar to the material from which official footballs are made, such as National Football League (NFL) footballs, preferably leather, preferably cowhide leather. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official footballs (for example, NFL brown leather, black seams, white lacing). Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* is textured similarly to the dimpled or “pebbled” texture of an official football (NFL, for example). Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* comprises seams 416* and 418* that appear similar to the seams of an official NFL football, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with brown threading. Preferably, the football tote-bag 404* comprises lacing 420* that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official NFL football, as shown. Preferably, other football marks and lines, such as lacing line 422*, are painted on, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, football manufacturer's preference, etc., other football tote-bag 404* representations, such as college, high school, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 406* and tensioned closure 408* are located at the top of the tote-bag 404*, as shown, such that items stored within the tote-bag 404* do not fall out when the closure 408* is opened. Preferably, the opening 406* and tensioned closure 408* are located between the front portion 412* and the back portion 410*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 406* and tensioned closure 408* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 406* and tensioned closure 408*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, tote-bag 404* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, tote-bag 404* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside tote-bag 404* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within tote-bag 404*.
Preferably, opening 456* comprises a tensioned closure 458*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 454* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 454*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 460* and a back portion 462* of the basketball tote-bag 454* make up an entire (full-portion) basketball or basketball-like representation. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454* comprises the specific details of a typical basketball including size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the football tote-bag, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454* is made of material similar to the material from which official basketballs are made, such as official National Basketball Association (NBA) basketballs are made, preferably leather. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official NBA basketballs (for example, brownish-orange leather and black seams). Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454* is textured similarly to the dimpled or pebbled texture of an official NBA basketball. Preferably, the basketball tote-bag 454* comprises seams 468* that appear similar, in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official NBA basketball, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with black threading and sealed with black rubber. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, basketball manufacturer's preference, etc., other basketball tote-bag 454* representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 456* and tensioned closure 458* are located at the top of the basketball tote-bag 454*, as shown, such that items stored within the basketball tote-bag 454* do not fall out when the closure 458* is opened. Preferably, the opening 456* and tensioned closure 458* are located between the front portion 460* and the back portion 462*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 456* and tensioned closure 458* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 456* and tensioned closure 458*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, basketball tote-bag 454* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, basketball tote-bag 454* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside basketball tote-bag 454* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within basketball tote-bag 454*.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a soccer ball tote-bag 484*, as shown in embodiment 482*. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises a front portion 490* and a back portion 492*, as shown. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises an opening 486* for accessing the interior of the soccer ball tote-bag 484*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 486* comprises a tensioned closure 488*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 484* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 484*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 490* and a back portion 492* of the soccer ball tote-bag 484* make up an entire (full-portion) soccer ball or soccer-ball-like representation. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises material similar to the material from which official Federal International Football (referred to as soccer in the US) Association (FIFA) soccer balls are made, preferably leather or synthetic leather. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIFA soccer balls (for example, white leather optionally comprising colorful abstract or geometric shapes). Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484* is textured similarly to the slick and glossy texture of an official FIFA soccer ball. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises seams 498* that appear similar to the seams of an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown, preferably stitched with small white threading. Preferably, the soccer ball tote-bag 484* comprises seams 498* that are similar in pattern and appearance to an official FIFA soccer ball, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, soccer ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other soccer ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the soccer ball tote-bag 484*, such as adult, child, miniature, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, seam arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 486* and tensioned closure 488* are located at the top of the soccer ball tote-bag 484*, as shown, such that items stored within the soccer ball tote-bag 484* do not fall out when the closure 488* is opened. Preferably, the opening 486* and tensioned closure 488* are located between the front portion 490* and the back portion 492*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 486* and tensioned closure 488* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 486* and tensioned closure 488*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, soccer ball tote-bag 484* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside soccer ball tote-bag 484* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within soccer ball tote-bag 484*.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a racing wheel tote bag 504*, as shown in embodiment 502*. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504* comprises a front portion 510* and a back portion 512*, as shown. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504* comprises an opening 506* for accessing the interior of the racing wheel tote bag 504*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 506* comprises a tensioned closure 508*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 504* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 504*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 510* and a back portion 512* of the racing wheel tote bag 504* make up an entire (full-portion) racing wheel or racing wheel-like representation. Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504* comprises material similar to the material from which official NASCAR racing wheels are made, preferably a rubber-like material, preferably treadless. Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official racing wheels (for example, black rubber, and black or chrome rims). Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504* is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NASCAR racing wheel.
Preferably, the racing wheel tote bag 504* comprises treadless tire surface 518* and smooth tire body 516*, as shown in
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the racing wheel tote bag 504*, such as scaled sizes to represent the racing industry, for example quarter-sized, HO-racing size, miniature size, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as user preferences, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other shapes, materials, colors, textures, rim arrangements, symmetry, common indicia, etc., may suffice. For example, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt, non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro™, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, stripes, theme-specific colors, non-typical wheel colors, glittered, iridescent, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 506* and tensioned closure 508* are located at the top of the racing wheel tote bag 504*, as shown, such that items stored within the racing wheel tote bag 504* do not fall out when the closure 508* is opened. Preferably, the opening 506* and tensioned closure 508* are located between the front portion 510* and the back portion 512*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 506* and tensioned closure 508* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 506* and tensioned closure 508*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, racing wheel tote bag 504* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside racing wheel tote bag 504* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within racing wheel tote bag 504*.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a hockey-puck tote bag 524*, as shown in embodiment 522*. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524* comprises a front portion 530* and a back portion 532*, as shown. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524* comprises an opening 526* for accessing the interior of the hockey-puck tote bag 524*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 526* comprises a tensioned closure 528*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, preferably, tote-bag 524* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 524*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 530* and a back portion 532* of the hockey-puck tote bag 524* make up an entire (full-portion) hockey puck or hockey-puck-like representation. Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524* comprises of material similar to the material from which official National Hockey League (NHL) hockey pucks are made, preferably rubber, preferably hard rubber. Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official hockey pucks (for example, black rubber, with multicolor indicia). Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524* is textured similarly to the smooth processed rubber texture of an official NHL hockey puck, with optional dimpling in locations where additional stick and ice gripping may be desired.
Preferably, the hockey-puck tote bag 524* comprises a smooth black rubber puck body 540*, with a circular indicia region 541*, as shown in
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the hockey-puck tote bag 524*, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the hockey puck, for example ten-times normal hockey puck sized, twenty times normal hockey puck sized, miniature size, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 526* and tensioned closure 528* are located at the top 531* of the hockey-puck tote bag 524*, as shown, such that items stored within the hockey-puck tote bag 524* do not fall out when the closure 528* is opened. Preferably, the opening 526* and tensioned closure 528* are located between the front portion 530* and the back portion 532*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 526* and tensioned closure 528* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 526* and tensioned closure 528*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, hockey-puck tote bag 524* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside hockey-puck tote bag 524* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within hockey-puck tote bag 524*.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a tennis ball tote bag 544*, as shown in embodiment 542*. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544* comprises a front portion 550* and a back portion 552*, as shown. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544* comprises an opening 556* for accessing the interior of the tennis ball tote bag 544*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 556* comprises a tensioned closure 558*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 544* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 544*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, no straps four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 550* and a back portion 552* of the tennis ball tote bag 544* make up an entire (full-portion) tennis ball or tennis-ball-like representation. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544* comprises of material similar to the material from which official United States Tennis Association (USTA) tennis balls are made, preferably felt. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official USTA tennis balls (for example, yellow felt). Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544* is textured similarly to furry felt texture of an official USTA tennis ball. Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544* comprises seams 562* and yellow felt 563*, appearing similar in pattern and appearance, to the seams of an official USTA tennis ball, as shown, preferably a white rubber seal. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, tennis ball manufacturer's preference, etc., other tennis ball representations, such as plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the tennis ball tote bag 544*, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the tennis ball, for example ten-times normal tennis ball sized, twenty times normal tennis ball sized, normal size, miniature size, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 556* and tensioned closure 558* are located at the top 561* of the tennis ball tote bag 544*, as shown, such that items stored within the tennis ball tote bag 544* do not fall out when the closure 558* is opened. Preferably, the opening 556* and tensioned closure 558* are located between the front portion 550* and the back portion 552*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 556* and tensioned closure 558* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 556* and tensioned closure 558*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside tennis ball tote bag 544* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within tennis ball tote bag 544*.
Preferably, the tennis ball tote bag 544* is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual tennis ball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a tennis ball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 552*, as shown. Preferably, tennis ball tote bag 544* is arranged so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other tennis ball tote bag 544* configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a baseball tote bag 574*, as shown in embodiment 572*. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574* comprises a front portion 580* and a back portion 582*, as shown. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574* comprises an opening 576* for accessing the interior of the baseball tote bag 574*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 576* comprises a tensioned closure 578*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Furthermore, as described above, preferably, tote-bag 574* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 574*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 580* and a back portion 582* of the baseball tote bag 574* make up an entire (full-portion) baseball or baseball-like representation. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574* is comprised of material similar to the material from which official Major League Baseball (MLB) baseballs are made, preferably leather, preferably rawhide leather. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official MLB baseballs (for example, white leather and red stitching). Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574* is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official MLB baseball. Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574* comprises stitches 586* and white leather 585* that appears similar to an official MLB baseball, as shown, preferably tightly stitched with red thread. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, cost, baseball manufacturer's preference, etc., other baseball representations, such as softballs, plastic material, different color schemes, different textures, different sizes, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as use, economic consideration, advertising, etc., other sizes of the baseball tote bag 574*, such as oversized and scaled sizes to represent the baseball, for example ten-times normal baseball sized, twenty times normal baseball sized, normal sized, miniature sized, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, opening 576* and tensioned closure 578* are located at the top 571* of the baseball tote bag 574*, as shown, such that items stored within the baseball tote bag 574* do not fall out when the closure 578* is opened. Preferably, the opening 576* and tensioned closure 578* are located between the front portion 580* and the back portion 582*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 576* and tensioned closure 578* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 556* and tensioned closure 558*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, baseball tote bag 574* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside baseball tote bag 574* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within baseball tote bag 574*.
Preferably, the baseball tote bag 574* is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual baseball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a baseball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 582*, as shown. Preferably, baseball tote bag 574* is arranged to so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other baseball tote bag 574* configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, the sports container system 400* comprises a volleyball tote bag 604*, as shown in embodiment 602*. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604* comprises a front portion 610* and a back portion 612*, as shown. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604* comprises an opening 606* for accessing the interior of the volleyball tote bag 604*, as shown.
Preferably, opening 606* comprises a tensioned closure 608*, preferably a purse closure such as a coin type purse closure (such as available from www.kingskountry.com, as shown in
Preferably, tote-bag 604* has a permanently attached strap 414*, as shown, preferably long enough to facilitate carrying by a user. Preferably, strap 414* is permanently attached to the tote-bag 604*, preferably by stitching 442*.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, container attachability, etc., other permanent attachments, such as rivets, staples, chemical welds, heat welds, etc., may suffice. Furthermore, Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as economics, manufacturing, container detachability, durability, etc., other permanent connectors, may suffice. Furthermore, upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as weight distribution, user preferences, economic considerations, etc., more than one strap, such as two straps, four straps etc., may suffice.
Preferably, front portion 610* and a back portion 612* of the volleyball tote bag 604* make up an entire (full-portion) volleyball or volleyball-like representation. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604* is comprised of material similar to the material from which official Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) volleyballs are made, preferably leather, preferably white leather. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604* comprises a color scheme similar to the color scheme of official FIVB volleyballs (for example, white leather and black seams). Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604* is textured similarly to the smooth leather texture of an official FIVB volleyball. Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604* comprises black seams 616* and white leather 618* that appears similar to an official FIVB volleyball, as shown in
Preferably, opening 606* and tensioned closure 608* are located at the top 617* of the volleyball tote bag 604*, as shown, such that items stored within the volleyball tote bag 604* do not fall out when the closure 608* is opened. Preferably, the opening 606* and tensioned closure 608* are located between the front portion 610* and the back portion 612*, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other opening 606* and tensioned closure 608* arrangements, such as snaps, buckles, tension brackets, Velcro™, and other locations for the opening 606* and tensioned closure 608*, multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604* can be used to contain a variety of objects, such as wallets, money, credit cards, makeup, keys, papers, identification, consumables, and other personal, portable items, etc. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604* has pockets, dividers, or additional container devices, concealed inside volleyball tote bag 604* (not shown), to assist a user in organizing and arranging objects within volleyball tote bag 604*.
Preferably, the volleyball tote bag 604* is a 3-dimensional hollow representation of an actual volleyball. Preferably, only a full-portion-representation of a volleyball is used, so as to optimize potential personal item containment space and provide for a fully 3-dimensional back portion 612*, as shown. Preferably, volleyball tote bag 604* is arranged to so as to appear symmetric. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other volleyball tote bag 604* configurations, such as non-symmetric portions, non-symmetric arrangements, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, each closure assembly 411 provides access and closure to an opening 413 to each respective tote-bag 419 of the sports container system 400 as previously described and shown. Preferably, each respective closure assembly 411 is tensioned such that pressing along an end 415 actuates the closure assembly to open and pressing along a side 417 actuates the closure assembly 411 to close. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as closure arrangement, operating preferences, dimensions, economics, user preferences, etc., other methods of opening and closing the closure assembly 411, such as spring-loaded buttons, button releases, locks, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, each closure assembly 411* provides access and closure to an opening 413* to each respective tote-bag 419* of the sports container system 400* as previously described and shown. Preferably, each respective closure assembly 411* is tensioned such that pressing along an end 415* actuates the closure assembly to open and pressing along a side 417* actuates the closure assembly 411* to close. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art, will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as closure arrangement, operating preferences, dimensions, economics, user preferences, etc., other methods of opening and closing the closure assembly 411*, such as spring-loaded buttons, button releases, locks, etc., may suffice.
Preferably, businessperson 801 selects indicia to be applied to sport container systems. Preferably, businessperson 801 contacts international indicia owners 805 (preferably international indicia owners related to at least one sport) and contracts for a licensing agreement 807 whereby indicia owner 805 agrees to allow businessperson 801 to provide end users 802 with sport container systems displaying the indicia of indicia owner 805 (embodying herein obtaining at least one license from at least one sports indicia owner in respect to at least one sports indicia related to such at least one chief item used in performing such at least one sport; and embodying herein wherein such sports indicia owner is an international governing organization for at least one sport). Preferably, businessperson 801 also contacts indicia owners 805 and contracts for a licensing agreement 807 whereby indicia owner 805 agrees to allow businessperson 801 to sell sport container systems, comprising indicia, to international advertisers 804, or directly to end users 802. Preferably, businessperson 801 makes royalty payments 816 to indicia owners 805, as shown, according to licensing agreement 807.
Preferably, businessperson 801 determines the preferred specifications 808 (embodying herein specifying at least one design for at least one container system) of each container system (preferably suited to the desires of advertisers 804), such as dimensions, color, materials, and location of indicia on the container system, etc. Preferably, container systems comprise fanny packs, and/or backpacks, and/or leg packs, and/or tote bags. Preferably, indicia is placed on the front of the container systems. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, advertiser request, etc., other indicia arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, placing indicia anywhere on any container, anywhere on any strap, anywhere on any accessory, and/or anywhere on any zipper tag, etc.
Preferably, businessperson 801 identifies and negotiates a contract 806 with at least one manufacturer 803 capable of producing container systems. Preferably businessperson 801 places orders 809 for container systems, provides the specifications and designs 808 (hereinafter referred to as “specifications 808”), and makes payments 810 for container systems which are manufactured and delivered by manufacturer 803 according to contract 806, as shown. According to an alternate preferred embodiment, businessperson 801 may manufacture the sport container systems.
Preferably, specifications 808 include indicia sizes, colors, and text. Preferably, at the conclusion of contract negotiations, businessperson 801 provides manufacturer 803 specifications 808 and estimated production quantities. Preferably, estimated delivery dates of the container systems are provided to advertiser 804 by business person 801 who receives such information from manufacturer 803. Preferably, businessperson 801 solicits orders from advertisers 804 for container systems. Preferably, businessperson 801 solicits advertisers 804 that are related to sports. Preferably, businessperson 801 solicits advertisers 804 in local regional markets (such as, for example, a city, state, etc.), preferably regional markets with a large market for the associated sport and/or team/sport indicia, etc. Preferably, businessperson 801 solicits radio stations. Businessperson 801 preferably receives purchase orders 820, followed by payments 822, from advertisers 804, specifying quantities of particular container systems and indicia, with desired delivery dates (embodying herein securing at least one order from the at least one advertiser, having at least one marketing indicia, for such at least one container system). Preferably, on receipt of purchase orders 820, and/or upon reaching a retail agreement 818 with advertiser 804, businessperson 801 preferably orders from manufacturer 803 specific production quantities of particular container systems, indicia, and desired delivery dates of finished product 824. Preferably, manufactured container systems are delivered to advertisers 804 (embodying herein providing for delivery of such at least one container system to at least one destination provided by such at least one advertiser). Preferably, following delivery, advertisers 804 supply container systems to end users 802, preferably for free as a promotion (embodying herein providing such at least one container system to at least one end user for free). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, advertising strategy, etc., other distribution arrangements may suffice, such as, for example, selling container systems etc.
Preferably, advertisers 804 preferably remit payment to businessperson 801 according to agreement 818 (embodying herein receiving from the at least one advertiser at least one payment for the at least one indicia displaying container system delivered to the at least one advertiser). Preferably, businessperson 801 preferably remit payments 810 to manufacturer 803 on confirmation of delivery to advertiser 804 (embodying herein paying the at least one manufacturer for the shipped at least one indicia displaying container system). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, credit, marketing, distance, etc., alternate ordering methods, payment methods, sequences of steps, etc., may suffice. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as cost, convenience, efficiency, etc., alternate preferred forms of marketing distribution including, but not limited to, e-commerce through the Internet, television-based home shopping, catalog orders, mail orders, etc., may suffice.
Although applicant has described applicant's preferred embodiments of this invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of this invention includes such modifications as diverse shapes and sizes and materials. Such scope is limited only by the below claims as read in connection with the above specification. Further, many other advantages of applicant's invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the above descriptions and the below claims.
Claims
1) A container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination:
- a) at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, adapted to containing the items;
- b) at least one access to provide access to said at least one interior portion of said at least one container;
- c) wherein said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport;
- d) wherein said at least one back portion encloses said at least one front portion; and
- e) wherein said at least one back portion comprises elements structured and arranged to provide comfortable wearability along the form of the user.
2) The container system according to claim 1 further comprising at least one strap, attachable to said at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user.
3) The container system according to claim 2 further comprising at least one attachment to attach said at least one strap to said at least one container.
4) The container system according to claim 2 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one adjuster adapted to adjust the length of said at least one strap.
5) The container system according to claim 2 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one connector structured and arranged to assist in securing said at least one strap to the user.
6) The container system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one three-dimensional representation consists essentially of about one-half of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
7) The container system according to claim 6 further comprising at least one strap, attachable to said at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user.
8) The container system according to claim 7 further comprising at least one attachment to attach said at least one strap to said at least one container.
9) The container system according to claim 8 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one adjuster adapted to adjust the length of said at least one strap.
10) The container system according to claim 9 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one connector structured and arranged to assist in securing said at least one strap to the user.
11) The container system according to claim 10 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one racing wheel.
12) The container system according to claim 10 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one hockey puck.
13) The container system according to claim 10 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-half of at least one sports ball.
14) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one football.
15) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one basketball.
16) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one soccer ball.
17) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one tennis-ball.
18) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one baseball.
19) The container system according to claim 13 wherein said about one-half of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-half of at least one volleyball.
20) The container system according to claim 14 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
21) The container system according to claim 14 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
22) The container system according to claim 14 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
23) The container system according to claim 15 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
24) The container system according to claim 15 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
25) The container system according to claim 15 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
26) The container system according to claim 16 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
27) The container system according to claim 16 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
28) The container system according to claim 16 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
29) The container system according to claim 17 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
30) The container system according to claim 17 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
31) The container system according to claim 17 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
32) The container system according to claim 18 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
33) The container system according to claim 18 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
34) The container system according to claim 18 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
35) The container system according to claim 19 wherein said container system comprises at least one fanny-pack.
36) The container system according to claim 19 wherein said container system comprises at least one backpack.
37) The container system according to claim 19 wherein said container system comprises at least one leg-pack.
38) The container system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially at least one scaled-size of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
39) The container system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one indicia adapted to assist user-recognizable sport representation.
40) The container system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one container comprises advertising indicia to assist advertising.
41) The container system according to claim 10 wherein said at least one indicia comprises association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
42) The container system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one access comprises at least one closure adapted to provide closure of said at least one interior portion of said at least one container.
43) The container system according to claim 42 wherein said at least one closure comprises at least one zipper.
44) The container system according to claim 42 wherein said at least one closure comprises at least one tensioned closure structured and arranged to tensionably close said at least one interior portion.
45) The container system according to claim 38 wherein said at least one scaled-size is selected from the group consisting essentially of:
- a) at least one adult size;
- b) at least one child size;
- c) at least one miniature size.
46) The container system according to claim 6 wherein said at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially at least one scaled-size of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
47) The container system according to claim 46 wherein said at least one scaled-size is selected from the group consisting essentially of:
- a) at least one adult size;
- b) at least one child size;
- c) at least one miniature size.
48) The container system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one indicia to assist user-recognizable sport representation.
49) The container system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia to assist advertising.
50) The container system according to claim 48 wherein said at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
51) The container system according to claim 5 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one indicia to assist user-recognizable sport representation.
52) The container system according to claim 5 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one advertising indicia to assist advertising.
53) The container system according to claim 51 wherein said at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
54) The container system according to claim 43 wherein said at least one zipper comprises at least one zipper tag.
55) A container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination:
- a) at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, adapted to containing the items; and
- b) at least one access opening to provide access to said at least one interior portion of said at least one container;
- c) wherein said at least one front portion and said at least one back portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport;
- d) wherein said at least one back portion encloses said at least one front portion;
- e) wherein said at least one access opening comprises at least one tensioned opener to provide opening of said at least one interior portion of said at least one container; and
- f) wherein said at least one tensioned opener comprises at least one tensioned closure structured and arranged to tensionably close said at least one access opening.
56) The container system according to claim 55 further comprising at least one strap, attachable to said at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support by the user.
57) The container system according to claim 56 further comprising at least one attachment to attach said at least one strap to said at least one container.
58) The container system according to claim 57 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one connection adapted to assist in securing said at least one strap to the user.
59) The container system according to claim 58 wherein said at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially about one-whole of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
60) The container system according to claim 59 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole racing wheel.
61) The container system according to claim 59 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole hockey puck.
62) The container system according to claim 59 wherein the at least one chief item consists essentially of about one-whole sports ball.
63) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole of at least one football.
64) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole basketball.
65) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole soccer ball.
66) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole tennis-ball.
67) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole baseball.
68) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said about one-whole of at least one sports ball consists essentially of about one-whole volleyball.
69) The container system according to claim 63 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
70) The container system according to claim 64 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
71) The container system according to claim 65 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
72) The container system according to claim 66 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
73) The container system according to claim 67 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
74) The container system according to claim 68 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one tote-bag.
75) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one indicia adapted to assist user-recognizable sport representation.
76) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia adapted to assist advertising.
77) The container system according to claim 62 wherein said at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
78) The container system according to claim 77 wherein said at least one container comprises at least one advertising indicia adapted to assist advertising.
79) The container system according to claim 78 wherein said at least one indicia comprises at least one association indicia representing at least one sports governing association.
80) A container system, having at least one sport representation, for containing items of a user, comprising, in combination:
- a) container means, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, for containing the items;
- b) access means for providing access to said at least one interior portion of said container means;
- c) wherein said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport;
- d) wherein said at least one back portion encloses said at least one front portion; and
- e) wherein said at least one back portion comprises means for comfortable wearability along the human form of the user.
81) The container system according to claim 80 further comprising strap means, attachable to said container means, for assisting wearable support by the user.
82) The container system according to claim 81 further comprising attachment means for attaching said strap means to said container means.
83) The container system according to claim 81 wherein said strap means comprises adjuster means for adjusting the length of said strap means.
84) The container system according to claim 81 wherein said strap means comprises connection means for assisting in securing said strap means to the user.
85) The container system according to claim 80 wherein said at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
86) The container system according to claim 85 further comprising strap means, attachable to said container means, for assisting wearable support by the user.
87) The container system according to claim 86 further comprising attachment means for attaching said strap means to said container means.
88) The container system according to claim 87 wherein said strap means comprises adjuster means for adjusting the length of said strap means.
89) The container system according to claim 88 wherein said strap means comprises connection means for assisting in securing said strap means to the user.
90) A method of marketing a plurality of container systems for containing items of a user, each such container system comprising at least one container comprising at least one front portion and at least one back portion, access means for providing access to such at least one interior portion of such container means, wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport, wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion, and wherein such at least one back portion comprises means for assisting wearability adjacent the user's body, and strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user, comprising, in combination, the steps of:
- a) specifying at least one design for at least one container system;
- b) securing at least one order from at least one advertiser, having at least one marketing indicia, for such at least one container system;
- c) specifying at least one location, on such at least one container system, for placement of such at least one marketing indicia;
- d) providing for delivery of such at least one container system to at least one destination provided by such at least one advertiser; and
- e) receiving from the at least one advertiser at least one payment for the at least one indicia-displaying container system delivered to the at least one advertiser; and
- f) paying the at least one manufacturer for the shipped at least one indicia-displaying container system.
91) The method according to claim 90 further comprising the steps of:
- a) obtaining at least one license from at least one sports indicia owner in respect to at least one sports indicia related to such at least one chief item used in performing such at least one sport; and
- b) placing such at least one sports indicia on such at least one container system.
92) The method according to claim 91 wherein such at least one sports indicia owner comprises at least one of the group consisting essentially of:
- a) sport governing associations;
- b) advertisers;
- c) manufacturers;
- d) teams;
- e) players;
- f) racers;
- g) sport participants; and
- h) crews.
93) The method according to claim 91 wherein such placing step comprises the steps of:
- a) placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of i) fanny packs ii) backpacks iii) leg packs iv) tote bags.
94) The method according to claim 91 wherein such placing step comprises the steps of:
- a) placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of i) containers ii) straps iii) zipper tags.
95) The method according to claim 94 wherein such placing step further comprises the steps of:
- a) placing such at least one sports indicia on at least one of the group consisting essentially of i) fanny packs ii) backpacks iii) leg packs iv) tote bags.
96) A method of marketing a plurality of container systems for containing items of a user, each such container system comprising at least one container comprising at least one front portion and at least one back portion, access means for providing access to such at least one interior portion of such container means, wherein such at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport, wherein such at least one back portion encloses such at least one front portion, and wherein such at least one back portion comprises means for assisting wearability adjacent the user's body, and strap means, attachable to such container means, for assisting wearable support by the user, comprising, in combination, the steps of:
- a) obtaining at least one license from at least one sports indicia owner in respect to at least one sports indicia related to such at least one chief item used in performing such at least one sport;
- b) placing such at least one sports indicia on such at least one container system; and
- c) placing at least one marketing indicia of at least one advertiser on such at least one container system.
97) The method according to claim 96 further comprising the steps of:
- a) selling such at least one container system to such advertiser.
98) The method according to claim 96 further comprising the steps of:
- a) providing such at least one container system to at least one end user for free.
99) The method according to claim 96 wherein such sports indicia owner is an international governing organization for at least one sport.
100) The method according to claim 99 wherein:
- a) such at least one advertiser has a substantially local regional market.
101) The method according to claim 100 wherein
- a) such substantially local regional market is primarily within one state.
102) The method according to claim 96 wherein at least one such advertiser comprises a radio station.
103) A container system, for containing items of a user adjacent a leg of the user, comprising, in combination:
- a) at least one container, comprising at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one interior portion, and at least one exterior portion, for containing the items;
- b) at least one access to provide access to said at least one interior portion of said at least one container;
- c) at least one leg support, attachable to said at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support adjacent the leg;
- d) at least one first attachment to attach said at least one leg support to said at least one container;
- e) wherein said at least one leg support comprises at least one first connector structured and arranged to assisting in securing said at least one leg support to the user;
- f) wherein said at least one back portion encloses said at least one front portion;
- g) wherein said at least one back portion comprises at least one wearability element to assist wearability along the human form of the user.
104) The container system according to claim 103 comprising:
- a) at least one waist support, attachable to said at least one container, structured and arranged to assist wearable support adjacent the leg; and
- b) at least one second attachment to attach said at least one waist support to said at least one container;
- c) wherein said at least one waist support comprises at least one second connector adapted to assist in securing said at least one waist support to the user's waist.
105) The container system according to claim 104 wherein said at least one waist support comprises at least one length adjuster to adjust length of support between said at least one waist support and said at least one container.
106) The container system according to claim 103 wherein said at least one leg support comprises at least one strap adapted to strap said at least one container to the leg.
107) The container system according to claim 106 wherein said at least one strap comprises at least one strap adjuster adapted to adjust the length of said at least one strap.
108) The container system according to claim 107 wherein said at least one strap comprises said at least one first connector.
109) The container system according to claim 103 wherein
- a) said at least one front portion consists essentially of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one portion of at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport; and
- b) said at least one three-dimensional representation comprises essentially one-half of the at least one chief item used in performing at least one sport.
110) The container system according to claim 103 wherein said at least one access comprises a zipper.
111) The container system according to claim 105 wherein:
- a) said at least one adjuster comprises at least one tensioner; and
- b) said at least one tensioner comprises at least one retractable cord structured and arranged to maintain tension between said at least one waist support and said at least one container.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 25, 2003
Publication Date: Jan 27, 2005
Inventor: Robert Friou (Tempe, AZ)
Application Number: 10/628,096
