For A Sport Implement, Exercise Device, Or Game Patents (Class 206/315.1)
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Patent number: 8807337Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: BarSix, LLCInventor: David H. Barcik
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Publication number: 20140209494Abstract: The present invention provides a powder bag. The powder bag having a top and a first mouth at the top includes a bag body configured to have an internal wall, a major space and a secondary space, wherein the major space and the secondary space is partitioned by a partition interface; and the secondary space configured to have a second mouth and a second switch element for opening and closing the second mouth, connected with the internal wall and used for containing a powdery substance, wherein the partition interface has a porous surface with a plurality of pores and each of the plurality of pores having a dimension which allows a part of the powder substance to transfer from the secondary space to the major space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Jang-Tian SHIEH
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Publication number: 20140202897Abstract: The present invention replaces the traditional steel and plastic construction primarily used in sports equipment bags to provide a novel sports equipment bag with flexibility, durability, strength, and a net weight reduction. The sports bag of the present invention integrates optionally removable composite rods into the frame structure of a sports bag to allow for significant flexibility and compression thereof for general transport, storage, shipping and handling purposes, and yet the sports bag is also capable of holding a semi-rigid exterior to a given volume and shape when in regular use. The present invention also discloses a sports equipment bag with a novel folding floor to assist with the flexible and collapsible nature of a sports equipment bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: GRIT INC.Inventors: Gregory James Collins, Matthew Gordon Thomas Hughson, Erin Dawn Dobo
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Publication number: 20140190851Abstract: An inventive case capable of transporting a sports board, such as a surfboard, snowboard or skate board or element thereof, is described. The case may include a top cushion designed to conform to a top surface of a sports board, a bottom cushion designed to conform to a bottom surface of the same sports board. Optionally or alternatively, each of the top and the bottom cushions may include a plurality of compartments which have varying cross-sectional dimensions along a length of the compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventor: PERRY SAMIOS
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Patent number: 8746063Abstract: Apparatus for utilizing food residue includes a base which has a connective member. A food residue-receiving container having a first end and an opposite second end is selectively connectable to the connective member, so that the food residue-receiving container is perpendicular to the base. Food residue is deposited into the food residue-receiving container, and the height of the food residue is measured.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: Anthony Paul Lumpkin, Jeffrey Gerard Gross
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Patent number: 8739970Abstract: A mechanism cooperable with the stand mechanism in a stand golf bag secures the clubs in position when the bag is not on the ground and releases the clubs when the bag is set on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Alan M. Kagen
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Patent number: 8726534Abstract: A ventilated portable container is a carrying case or sports equipment bag for storing, carrying and drying sports equipment. The portable container includes a ventilator for drawing fresh air into the container and for encouraging stale air out of the container through at least one filtered air outlet. The portable container includes an exterior pocket having at least one air inlet and at least one air vent.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventors: Murray Chappell, Roger Robinet, E. Marie Costello, Joe Frei
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Patent number: 8727114Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
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Patent number: 8727914Abstract: A baseball training apparatus includes a bat mounting portion mountable on a barrel of a baseball bat, and a glove mounting portion attachable to a baseball glove. The glove mounting portion is connected to the bat mounting portion. The bat mounting portion may include an elongated, flexible, mounting strap including a hook-and-loop fastener. The glove mounting portion may include at least one elongated, flexible connector strap extending outwardly from opposite edges of the mounting strap and including a hook-and-loop fastener. The baseball training apparatus mounts the baseball glove on the baseball bat.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Glynon T. Sells
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Publication number: 20140097109Abstract: A series of angled, collinear stitches or adhesive lines create parallel rows of slots which join a length of elastic material to a backing material, thus providing readily accessible storage for standard golf tees, in addition to housing a ring accessory assembly which is attached to a male coupling on the lower back side of the device which may be utilized for storage of any number of available accessories which would otherwise attach to a ring or a loop provided on a golf bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: James B. Hayes
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Publication number: 20140087897Abstract: A safety lawn dart game including safety lawn darts, a caddy and targets. The lawn dart includes an elongated shaft, a plurality of flights extending outwardly from the shaft and a head assembly having a weighted, spring biased head portion. The target may include a target hoop or electronic target. The caddy carries and stores the safety darts and targets in a convenient manner to keep all of the game components together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Eastpoint Sports Ltd., LLCInventor: Michael J. Nally
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Patent number: 8668148Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a chip tray for storing casino currency. By way of example, one chip tray is a dual chip tray having a lower housing assembly having an interior configured for receiving at least one removable chip tray for holding gaming currency. A top tray sub assembly is hinged relative to the lower housing assembly to pivot between a closed position and an open position. A chip tray lid is provided to cover the lower housing assembly in a covered position. In another example, RFID antennas are positioned within the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly. The RFID antennas are configured to read and communicate with RFID-enabled gaming currency in the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Gaming Partners International CorporationInventors: Gregory S. Gronau, Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Justin Woodard
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Patent number: 8668083Abstract: A flexible storage device is particularly well suited for use in dugouts, for holding equipment used in sports, such as baseball and softball is disclosed. An example of the device includes central pocket between front and back surfaces to use for storage, or for use in decorating. The device is flexible to allow it to be rolled up for quick and simple transport, and includes an elastic device for retaining bats. Additionally an arrangement that allows weight balance of items being held, bats on the sides, helmet, mitt and sunglasses pocket in center, which obviates the need for rigid structure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventors: John Meil, LeeAnn Staples, Herbert Riehl
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Patent number: 8657127Abstract: A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises a pair of stands mounted on a table. The stands can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Fred M. Diaz, Jr., Patrick T. Muldoon, Brian A. Rogos, James P. Sassorossi, Timothy B. Sikes, Andrew C. Mcginnis, Richard J. Galler, Thomas A. Daily
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Patent number: 8651289Abstract: A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises at least one stand mounted on a table. The at least one stand can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Chrysler Group LLCInventors: Fred M. Diaz, Jr., Patrick T. Muldoon, Brian A. Rogos, James P. Sassorossi, Timothy B. Sikes, Andrew C. McGinnis, Richard J. Galler, Thomas A. Dailey
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Publication number: 20140042046Abstract: A game having a plurality of triangles cards, in a triangle box with a plurality of accessories with different methods of playing a card game with the challenge to get to the best position in the Kingdom or in world countries dispute. Once the positions are determined, all players have the chance improve their positions next round.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Lilian Miranda Costa
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Publication number: 20140033660Abstract: A packing box for packaging of playing cards has, in an assembled state, a shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with six faces including front and rear faces, right and left side faces, and top and bottom faces. The packing box includes cut lines in two locations at a predetermined interval in parallel with a longitudinal direction of the rectangular parallelepiped, and a central band in a portion defined by the cut lines provided in the two locations. The right and left side faces of the packing box can be removed along the cut lines such that side edges of the playing cards within the packing box are exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ANGEL PLAYING CARDS CO., LTD.Inventor: Yasushi SHIGETA
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Patent number: 8640866Abstract: A golf club holding assembly includes a panel that has a perimeter edge including top edge, a bottom edge, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a front side and a back side. A plurality of club pockets is attached to the front side. Each of the club pockets is vertically orientated and is laterally aligned with each other. The club pockets each have an upper end form an access opening configured to receive a golf club handle. The plurality of club pockets includes at most four club pockets and at least two club pockets. A coupler is attached to the panel and is configured to releasably secure the panel to a golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: William S. Dow
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Publication number: 20140014540Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging for puzzles and board games, comprising: two co-acting box parts, a bottom part and a cover part, wherein at least one of the box parts is provided with a flat side and a plurality of side walls connecting to the periphery of the flat side, which side walls are pivotable. The invention further relates to an assembly of such a packaging and the objects forming part of a puzzle or board game.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: NOVA CARTA BEHEER B.V.Inventor: Nova Carta Beheer B.V.
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Patent number: 8622395Abstract: The present document describes games using darts or arrows. More particularly, this description relates to targets and accessories used for new games.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Jean Bouchard
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Publication number: 20130334081Abstract: Embodiments of a foldable travel bag and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. The foldable travel bag generally includes a plurality of reinforcement elements, at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements coupled to a hinge joint portion, and a flexible cover portion extending between the plurality of reinforcement elements. The flexible cover portion defines a sealable housing to store an elongate object, and is configured to contract in response to at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in a folded position. The flexible cover portion is also configured to expand in response to the at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in an unfolded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
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Patent number: 8608575Abstract: A container (100) is disclosed comprising a compartment (110); a controller (120) for controlling access to the compartment (110); a near-field communication device (130) for providing the controller (120) with identification information, said controller (120) being responsive to said identification information, wherein the near-field communication device (130) comprises a plurality of antennae (132), each of said antennae being accessible in a different surface area of the container (100). The container (100) may be used in games using near-field communication (NFC) technology, such as a NFC-based version of pass the parcel. An electronic game system (300) comprising such a container and a game controller (200) for use in such an electronic game system (100) are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventors: Ian Waldock, Nick Thorne
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Patent number: 8608168Abstract: A storage structure can be used as a target and bounce back for projectiles. The storage structure can include a fixed slightly angled wall (relative to the ground) or may include an adjustable angled wall. The face of the target may include markers to indicate desired projectile strike locations for one or more sports. These markers may be painted on, supplied as a tarp to place over a surface, or provided as colored building materials. For example, an 8 foot by 24 foot box may be indicated on the face of the target to mimic a soccer net. The storage structure may provide not only a storage facility, but also an invitation for users to play, practice and perfect their coordination, reaction time, and skill at various sports.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Marian Rowan
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Patent number: 8607985Abstract: A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Jet Imports LLCInventor: Lynne Tauchen
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Patent number: 8584846Abstract: A bow case is described that is flexibly configurable to accommodate bows such as crossbows including recurve crossbows, compound crossbows, pistol crossbows, or the like, which may have different configurations such as different shapes, lengths, widths, depths, heights, weights or the like. A bow case having an adjustable tail portion is provided that may be configurable to different lengths.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Plano Molding CompanyInventors: John Whalen, John Hagemann, Joseph F. Fiore
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Patent number: 8573393Abstract: The examples provided describe a golf bag with a legged stand, and a golf bag collar assembly, each having a spring loaded leg cap hinge constructed to provide improved strength, reduced weight, strong holding force when the legs are closed, and a reduced retraction force when the legs are opened.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Eric V. Cole, Douglas W. Anderson, Maximiliano A. Lopez, Greg J. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8561794Abstract: Devices for securing a junior golf bag to a golf cart and methods of use thereof are shown. A golf bag insert device and a tilted golf bag securing device each provide junior golfers to have better access to their clubs (both visually and physically) without worries of their clubs or bag becoming dislodged from the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventor: Fredy Mize
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Patent number: 8550243Abstract: Disclosed are exercise equipment carriers and methods providing a portable carrier for a variety of exercise and physical training equipment. An exemplary carrier includes a housing having a rear panel, a sidewall and an open front end defining an open interior region for receiving a plurality of dumbbells.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Tiffany Moore
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Patent number: 8544642Abstract: Provided is a multipurpose golf club container that can be used as a golf club travel container, a carrying container, pull along cart, or can be easily mounted onto a powered golf cart. The multipurpose golf club container is comprised of multiple compartments that can be closed to provide a rain proof enclosure. The multipurpose golf club container in some embodiments has a rain cover that can be easily deployed to keep the golf club grips dry during play in foul weather. In addition, in some embodiments the multipurpose golf club container is designed to retain the golf clubs in the head down position, and club restraints allow for quick and easy removal and replacement of the golf clubs from the container in a lateral motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventors: Frank Lytle, James B Eldon, III, David D McClanahan
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Patent number: 8534458Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: David H. Barcik
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Patent number: 8528729Abstract: A light weight golf bag fabricated from a sheet of low-cost polymer film or sheet is described. Although the bag may weigh as little as one pound, it is strong and durable, and sufficiently sturdy to be freestanding, self-supporting, and to contain golf clubs. Embodiments of the golf bag may readily be assembled and disassembled.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventors: Lars E. Juveland, Lee G. Weinland, III
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Publication number: 20130193014Abstract: A device for holding bath toys is provided that includes a flexible receptacle having a back panel and a front panel adjoined by opposing sides and a bottom of the receptacle. At least a portion of the bottom of the receptacle is formed of a mesh material. The top portion of the back panel and an upper edge of the front panel define an open end of the receptacle. The device can be attached to a bathroom wall, for example by using at least two posts which extend through a respective opening in the receptacle and at least two caps, each cap defining a bore for receiving the post and for secure attachment to the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: SKIP HOP, INCInventor: SKIP HOP, INC
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Publication number: 20130186790Abstract: A toy package assembly and product are disclosed. The package assembly configures a product within a package assembly so users can fully interact with the mechanical features of the product without removing the product from the package assembly. The package assembly contains a platform. The product comprises two toys, the first toy being fixedly attached to the platform and the second toy being movably attached to the platform. A tether connects the first and second toys which move or are movable with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: John W. Brandinelli
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Publication number: 20130134058Abstract: A collapsible protective case for surfboards, musical instruments, or other large asymmetrically shaped objects, including a housing having a rigid, impact-resistant outer surface, the housing being formed from a multiplicity of adjoining subsections that are selectively configurable between an expanded transport position and a collapsed storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: David A. Boyles
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Patent number: 8444513Abstract: A device for a Frisbee golf disc that indicate position when submerged underwater. The present invention is attached to the center of bottom of a Frisbee golf disc and comprises of a compartment with holes. The compartment holds an effervescent tablet that reacts with water to produce bubbles. The water is able to reach the effervescent tablet through the holes. The bubbles from the reaction of the effervescent tablet escape from the holes and rise to the surface of the water to indicate position for easy retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Andre Mario Cournoyer
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Publication number: 20130092571Abstract: Provided are protective covers for ski pole tips.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventor: Bradley L. Olson
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Patent number: 8403134Abstract: A portable storage device for athletic equipment is provided. The device includes a frame defining a floor and a plurality of walls extending from the floor, each of the plurality of walls having interior and exterior sides. The interior sides of the walls define a space therebetween. The device further includes an arm supported by the frame, the arm adjustable between a collapsed state and an extended state. The device further includes a flexible sheet adjustable between a first state in which the flexible sheet is collapsed and configured to be disposed within the space and a second state in which the flexible sheet is extended and configured to be supported by the arm when the arm is in the extended state. The flexible sheet includes a restraining member configured to receive a portion of an elongate item of athletic equipment extending between the floor and the restraining member.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: SDK 2011, LLCInventors: J. Christopher Kantgias, Dennis Miller Alderson, Dennis Steven Handy
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Patent number: 8387789Abstract: A protective apparatus for an article, the apparatus including a surrounding sidewall having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the sidewall also having a perpendicularly oriented first margin portion and an opposing second margin portion, also with a primary interior. The interior includes a plurality of first and second chambers that are intersticed in position to one another. In addition, included is a plurality of particulate items loosely disposed within each of the first and second chambers and a structure for removable engagement positioned adjacent to the first and second margins. The removable engagement structure facilitates the first and second margins to be removably engaged allowing the surrounding sidewall to envelope the article. The primary interior can be evacuated, thus removing the air spaces between the particulate items and in the interior resulting in rigidifying the surrounding sidewall, thus protecting the article.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Roger James Baker
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Publication number: 20130043152Abstract: [Object] Preventing surfboards bottom sliding surface to stick any surf wax. And to be able for surfboards bag that can be put away in compact style by rolling or folding. [Solving Means] Structure surfboards bag (10) with (12) the part to cover surfboards (20) deck surface (21) and (14) to cover sliding bottom surface (22). And to have removable layer (16) to the inside of the cover section (12). When to store Surfboards (20), deck surface (21) must be placed facing removable layer (16). When to remove surfboards (20) from the bag, removable layer (16) to remove from the cover (12) or folded inside of (12). Surf bag (10) can be folded to store.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventor: Naoto Muroki
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Patent number: 8337773Abstract: An article configured to be worn or carried by a human includes a body portion with a deodorant enclosure and a deodorant insert positioned within the deodorant enclosure. The body portion is comprised of a flexible material that defines an inside and an outside of the article. An opening is formed in the body portion which provides a passage between the inside and the outside of the article. The deodorant enclosure is secured to the body portion at the opening. The deodorant enclosure includes a chamber positioned between an air permeable inner wall and an air permeable outer wall. The deodorant insert is removably positioned within the chamber of the deodorant enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Berns, Stephen Cleary, Michael Meyer
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Patent number: 8302642Abstract: An invertible handbag. The invertible handbag has a handbag compartment defined by four sides, a handbag roof, and a handbag floor; a handbag roof mouth bordered by a handbag roof mouth closure in the handbag root and a handbag floor mouth bordered by a handbag floor mouth closure in the handbag floor. A strap is swivelably attached to strap bridges at opposite ends of the invertible handbag. Method steps are taught wherein the handbag closures may be closed, the invertible handbag inverted, and then the uppermost closure and mouth opened, to permit seeing and removing items which were formerly lost at the bottom of the handbag compartment. Means is disclosed to hold the closures closed. Optional sidebags may be mounted to the handbag sides, each including a sidebag roof mouth closure and a sidebag floor mouth closure.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Richard A. Lindholm
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Patent number: 8292073Abstract: A fitting system cart is provided for golf club heads and shafts which have releasable connections between the golf club head and the shaft. The fitting system cart includes a base with a back panel, two side panels, and a top panel which all define an interior portion, a shaft container, and a set of golf club head cases. The fitting system cart may include two door panels connected to the base and movable between an open and closed position. The fitting system cart may include a set of cases for carrying golf club heads. The cases may have a bottom portion for holding golf club heads and a top portion connected to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion rotates between an open and a closed position. The shaft container may have a configuration wherein the shaft container is closed, and a configuration wherein the shaft container is open.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James S. Thomas, Robert Lukasiewicz
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Publication number: 20120261043Abstract: A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: Jonathan Yanoff, Glenn Yanoff
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Publication number: 20120255879Abstract: Disclosed is a sports container apparatus including a rigid tube or shell with opposing open ends. First and second opposing ends having a first end cap and a second end cap, respectively. The first and second end caps are radially fluted and operably attached to the rigid tube in a sealed manner. The sports container is operative for use as a golf bag or transport container and configured to balance stored articles such as golf clubs. The sports container configured to carry golf clubs or other items while being protected from an exposed environment where collisions with other hard surfaced items or the elements could cause damage. The device easily and safely mounts golf clubs or other items to a motorcycle, bicycle, ATV, or other vehicle without the use of brackets or other mounting devices while maintaining a balanced equilibrium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Thomas E. Gillespie
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Publication number: 20120241344Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a chip tray for storing casino currency. By way of example, one chip tray is a dual chip tray having a lower housing assembly having an interior configured for receiving at least one removable chip tray for holding gaming currency. A top tray sub assembly is hinged relative to the lower housing assembly to pivot between a closed position and an open position. A chip tray lid is provided to cover the lower housing assembly in a covered position. In another example, RFID antennas are positioned within the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly. The RFID antennas are configured to read and communicate with RFID-enabled gaming currency in the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Gronau, Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Justin Woodard
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Publication number: 20120234706Abstract: A bag for transporting and storing skis, snowboards, and related accessories, such as helmets, boots, gloves, and goggles, where the bag has an elongated lower compartment for the storage and transport of skis and snowboards, and at least one separate upper compartment for the storage and transport of accessories. The lower compartment prevents the moisture on the skis and snowboards from reaching the helmets and gloves. The upper compartment may be divided into separate subcompartments, allowing boots to be kept separate from helmets and gloves, which can aid in keeping the moisture and/or odor of the boots from affecting the helmets and gloves. The bag is made of durable flexible material and is closed by zippers or other secure fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: John Edward Underfer
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Publication number: 20120228289Abstract: A collapsible protective case for surfboards, musical instruments, or other large asymmetrically shaped objects, including a housing having a rigid, impact-resistant outer surface, the housing being formed from a multiplicity of adjoining sections that are selectively configurable between an expanded transport position and a collapsed storage position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventor: David A. Boyles
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Publication number: 20120222989Abstract: A play construction kit includes modules, connector parts and a storage box. The modules may be sized so that a child or adult requires two hands to move a module while in another embodiment, the modules may be sized so a small child can play with the modules at a desk or somewhere inside a room. The modules are either primary modules or secondary modules. Primary modules have at least one full aperture or at least one half-aperture. The primary modules have an aperture diameter that ranges in size but is sufficient to allow the connector part to pass through. The connector part may fit in any aperture diameter with or without friction. Secondary modules serve to support or work with said primary modules or connector parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: ROCKWELL ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN, P.C.Inventors: Barry Richards, David Rockwell, Caroline Kim, Shunyi Wu, Cas Holman
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Publication number: 20120210596Abstract: A sport equipment bag with drying system incorporated therein has a flexible shell defining an environmentally controlled interior space having a bottom portion, side wall portions, and a top portion. A sealable opening within the top portion adapted to allow sports equipment to be placed within and taken out from the interior space. An opening within one of the side wall portions adapted to allow environmentally controlled air to be placed within and taken from the interior space. An opening cover attached adjacent to the side wall opening and adapted to cover and seal the side wall opening when not in use. A grid floor member attached to at least one of the side wall portions and suspended above the bottom portion forming a gap therebetween, and including a plurality of holes therein; and at least one elongated support member adapted to fit within any one of the holes of the grid floor member and is adapted to extend between the bottom portion and the top portion and thereby support the top portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Denis Lebel
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Patent number: RE43735Abstract: A quiver is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical body having an open upper end and an open lower end. The quiver has a stand with a closed position telescopically received within the body and an open position extending from the open lower end. The stand having three or more legs which provide support for the body in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Glenn Fickett