For A Sport Implement, Exercise Device, Or Game Patents (Class 206/315.1)
  • Publication number: 20120205268
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for use with a lacrosse stick that specifically interacts with the net of the lacrosse head to protect the net and the pocket from the environment and selectively maintain a certain shape or contour of the pocket. The pocket retainer is a component that may be selectively positioned within the cover and thereby retains the contour of the net particular to the lacrosse player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: COLBERTSON NORDSTROM KREGER, LYNN ELIZABETH NORSTROM, VERNE EDWARD KREGER, JR.
  • Patent number: 8235207
    Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle transporting system having a bottom part, a base plate and a lid is provided. An at least substantially vertically projecting frame is present on the bottom part for peripherally surrounding the base plate. A shoulder with a holding face fitting into the frame projects from the lid. Side faces, mutually facing in a closed position, of the shoulder and of the frame cooperate for releasably locking the shoulder in the frame. The shoulder in the closed position is positioned, relative to the base plate received in the frame, such that a distance between the holding face and an upper surface, facing the latter, of the base plate is less than a jigsaw puzzle piece height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH
    Inventor: Sabine Dietenberger
  • Patent number: 8225525
    Abstract: A wetsuit drying and transportation carrier includes a container having a wetsuit receiving interior. A reservoir is provided adjacent to the bottom of the container to receive liquid from the interior of the container. A first wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the container to pivot into and out of the container interior. A second wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the container in front of the first wetsuit support to pivot into and out of the interior of the container. A wetsuit shoulder support is connected to the container or to the first wetsuit support. A third wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the first and second wetsuit supports. The third wetsuit support desirably has a slot for receiving a wetsuit for drying and transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Inventor: R. Dennis Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8215465
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bag for protecting sports equipment, particularly golf clubs, from damage due to temperature variations. The bag can be comprised of several individual panels, each comprising an insulated material, which create an inner volume into which a golf bag can be inserted. When the top panel is sealed, the insulated material can protect the contents of the bag from damage due to temperature variations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Marc Iceberg, Daniel Lotz
  • Patent number: 8191712
    Abstract: An adjustable surfboard transporter that protects the most fragile parts of a surfboard whether in transit or for storage. The surfboard protector or transporter can be adjusted in size to accommodate several different surfboard lengths. The transporter may focus on the most vulnerable parts of the surfboard protecting the nose, tail, and rails. In particular, an adjustable protective cover for the fragile outer perimeter of a surfboard is described. The light and durable form of protection cushions the surfboard to prevent damage from impacts. The system may be easy to use, quick to assemble, and may be broken down to an easily-transportable or storable size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Surf Travel Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Jared Koett
  • Patent number: 8186507
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Alan M. Kagen
  • Patent number: 8181775
    Abstract: The sports equipment hanger is a receptacle for storing and transporting sports gear or equipment. The receptacle includes a member fabricated from duck cloth. The member has opposed planar surfaces. A plurality of pockets, each constructed from open mesh material, is disposed on the opposed surfaces. Barrel locks are provided to close the pockets. A structure is attached to the top of the receptacle for hanging the receptacle when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Joel W. Bunn
  • Publication number: 20120118767
    Abstract: An adjustable surfboard transporter that protects the most fragile parts of a surfboard whether in transit or for storage. The surfboard protector or transporter can be adjusted in size to accommodate several different surfboard lengths. The transporter may focus on the most vulnerable parts of the surfboard protecting the nose, tail, and rails. In particular, an adjustable protective cover for the fragile outer perimeter of a surfboard is described. The light and durable form of protection cushions the surfboard to prevent damage from impacts. The system may be easy to use, quick to assemble, and may be broken down to an easily-transportable or storable size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: SURF TRAVEL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jared Koett, William H. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20120122618
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-use product. Products in accordance with the present invention may be used in entertainment and physical conditioning. Devices in accordance with the present invention may also be collected and traded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Molson Laurent Hart
  • Publication number: 20120118766
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Roger James Baker
  • Patent number: 8177061
    Abstract: A cover for the ski of a snowmobile mountable to the ski portion thereby protecting the ski portion from damage due to exposure to the elements, especially damage from the sun during off-season storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kathy Sandberg
  • Publication number: 20120091019
    Abstract: A bag for emplacing a combinatorial billiard cue is used to emplace a disassembled combinatorial billiard cue, including a bag unit which contains a billiard cue bottom seat and a billiard cue upper rack. A dent at a bottom of the billiard cue bottom seat to emplace a cue segment includes an extension mechanism contracted vertically when being pressed at a first time and extended vertically when being pressed at a second time. Each cue segment of the combinatorial billiard cue is emplaced from a through-hole of the billiard cue upper rack, putting a bottom of the cue segment in a dent of the billiard cue bottom seat and above the extension mechanism. After the cue segment is pushed down to press the extension mechanism, the extension mechanism is extended vertically, protruding the top of the cue segment out of the billiard cue upper rack to facilitate removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Yu-Hung Lin
  • Publication number: 20120024729
    Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle transporting system (10) having a bottom part (12), a base plate (16) and a lid (14, 14?, 14?) is provided. An at least substantially vertically projecting frame (26) is present on the bottom part (12) for peripherally surrounding the base plate (16). A shoulder (38) with a holding lace (40) fitting into the frame (26) projects from the lid. Side faces (42, 30), mutually facing in a closed position, of the shoulder (38) and of the frame (26) cooperate for releasably locking the shoulder (38, 38?, 38?) in the frame (26). The shoulder (38, 38?, 38?) in the closed position is positioned, relative to the base plate (16) received in the frame (26), such that a distance (S) between the holding face (40; 40?; 40?) and an upper surface (74), facing the latter, of the base plate (16) is less than a jigsaw puzzle piece height (SP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: RAVENSBURGER SPIELEVERLAG GMBH
    Inventor: Sabine Dietenberger
  • Patent number: 8079451
    Abstract: Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: International Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Kevin McComb
  • Patent number: 8079470
    Abstract: A themolaminating film for receiving a blister portion in the construction of a reusable package is described. A base blister portion configured to receive some form of media or material is molded from a formable heat sealable polymer such as PETG. A film consisting of a first layer of an amorphous polyester such as APET for heat sealing to the PETG, a second layer of a polyester such as PET, and an adhesive layer is used to laminate a graphical paper based cover thereby allowing the laminated cover to be heat sealed to the blister portion. In a preferred embodiment, the PET and APET are preferably coextruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Trajkovich
  • Patent number: 8074853
    Abstract: The present invention is a bag or backpack with the addition of at least one mesh pouch affixed within the bag. The at least one pouch is preferably made of mesh fabric, and includes a top opening with a top hem to contain fasteners which are placed inside of the hem. The top opening of the at least one pouch can be tightened together so that personal belongings which are placed inside of the at least one pouch will not drop out of the pouch. With the aid of the at least one interior pouch, the bag or backpack of the present invention significantly improves convenience, ease for organizing personal belongings being placed inside of the bag or backpack, and efficient use of the internal volume of the bag or backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: JR286 Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Hirshberg
  • Patent number: 8070166
    Abstract: A score-keeping product for an anagram game that has a pouch for storing a plurality of anagram game cubes therein; a pair of slide members that each can be linearly moved between open and closed positions with each slide member, in an at least partially open position, enabling access to the interior of pouch so that the anagram game cubes can be stored or removed therefrom for the purpose of playing the game cubes with each of the slide members including a scoring pointer; and a pair of scoring indicia on the pouch and each disposed along a linear locus that extends respectively along side of a corresponding slide member with each scoring indicia provided with a series of score markers. The slide members are selectively movable so that the corresponding scoring pointer can be progressively moved to align with one of the series of score markers in scoring the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bananagrams Inc.
    Inventor: Abraham Nathanson
  • Patent number: 8056711
    Abstract: A display for a bicycle handlebar grip comprises a base element to which a receiving element is connected. The rod-shaped receiving element serves to be able to slip a bicycle handlebar thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: RTI Sports Vertrieb von Sportatikeln GmbH
    Inventor: Franc Arnold
  • Publication number: 20110221128
    Abstract: A score-keeping product for an anagram game that has a pouch for storing a plurality of anagram game cubes therein; a pair of slide members that each can be linearly moved between open and closed positions with each slide member, in an at least partially open position, enabling access to the interior of pouch so that the anagram game cubes can be stored or removed therefrom for the purpose of playing the game cubes with each of the slide members including a scoring pointer; and a pair of scoring indicia on the pouch and each disposed along a linear locus that extends respectively along side of a corresponding slide member with each scoring indicia provided with a series of score markers. The slide members are selectively movable so that the corresponding scoring pointer can be progressively moved to align with one of the series of score markers in scoring the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: BANANAGRAMS INC.
    Inventor: Abraham NATHANSON
  • Publication number: 20110168587
    Abstract: The sports equipment hanger is a receptacle for storing and transporting sports gear or equipment. The receptacle includes a member fabricated from duck cloth. The member has opposed planar surfaces. A plurality of pockets, each constructed from open mesh material, is disposed on the opposed surfaces. Barrel locks are provided to close the pockets. A structure is attached to the top of the receptacle for hanging the receptacle when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: JOEL W. BUNN
  • Patent number: 7971710
    Abstract: A workout aid including a beverage container, and a band secured about the beverage container, the band comprising a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is matingly engaged against the beverage container, a first end and a second end, a means for detachably securing the first end of the band to the second end of the band, and wherein the second surface of the band is opposite from the first surface and has a schedule printed thereon or viewable therethrough, wherein the schedule includes a plurality of cells arranged in at least one column and at least one row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Margo Zaher
  • Patent number: 7954639
    Abstract: A dugout organizer includes a plurality of compartments formed from a flexible material, wherein each of the compartments are sized to hold a player's glove, helmet and hat, a shelf for holding larger equipment coupled to the compartments, and a plurality of bat holders for holding bats. The compartments, shelf and bat holders can be folded into a relatively flat unit for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew Carney, Kenneth Buras, John A. Carpinelli
  • Publication number: 20110127724
    Abstract: The present document describes games using darts or arrows. More particularly, this description relates to targets and accessories used for new games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Jean BOUCHARD
  • Patent number: 7946970
    Abstract: A kit is provided so a person can exercise anywhere the person may be located. Body rockers have a handle to grip, which body rockers alone may be used by a user for many exercises. Elastic cords of varying lengths and strength may be attached to the body rockers with carabiners. By securing a part of the elastic cord to a stationary object, the limbs of the body can be exercised as well as abs and upper body. Door stops may be used to secure the elastic cords between a door and door frame. A rocker cover can be used for back and forth rocking motion of the user. All of these items may be loaded in a workout bag and carried with the user to exercise wherever the user may be located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gerardo Garza, Jr., Isaac M. Garza, Magdiel O. Garza, Ninfa M. Garza
  • Publication number: 20110073226
    Abstract: A lacrosse stick head cover is described comprising a bag open at one end made of waterproof material and having an interior and an exterior; a waterproof drawstring attached to the open end of the bag; a sliding and locking mechanism attached to the drawstring adapted to allow the drawstring to hold the open end of the bag closed; and a hanging mechanism attached to the exterior of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen Albert Cusa
  • Patent number: 7913839
    Abstract: A security bag for displaying items of merchandise includes a mesh bag formed of metal wire providing an internal storage chamber. A two-piece member locking device is attached to an open end of the bag. A magnetically attachable locking tine is mounted in one of the members and engages a locking projection on the second member which is slidably received into the first member to lock the bag in a closed position protecting the stored merchandise from theft. An EAS tag is secured within one of the locking members. A magnetic key moves the locking tine to an unlocked position when placed adjacent the locking tine enabling the two locking members to be separated into an unlocked position and the bag open end spread apart for removing items therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Fawcett, Ronald M. Marsilio
  • Publication number: 20110048984
    Abstract: An adjustable surfboard transporter that protects the most fragile parts of a surfboard whether in transit or for storage. The surfboard protector or transporter can be adjusted in size to accommodate several different surfboard lengths. The transporter may focus on the most vulnerable parts of the surfboard protecting the nose, tail, and rails. In particular, an adjustable protective cover for the fragile outer perimeter of a surfboard is described. The light and durable form of protection cushions the surfboard to prevent damage from impacts. The system may be easy to use, quick to assemble, and may be broken down to an easily-transportable or storable size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: SURF TRAVEL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Jared Koett
  • Publication number: 20110045927
    Abstract: A lacrosse product including a pocket for a lacrosse head. The lacrosse head includes a scoop, a throat, first and second sides, a front and a back. The pocket comprises a mesh material preformed to a desired shape so that when the pocket is placed on a stick, the location of the deepest or bulbous portion will be at an optimal location and a channel may also be formed. The mesh material is preformed using a mold and/or a heat source. A package is provided to maintain the shape of the pocket during shipment and inventory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC
    Inventor: Paul Gait
  • Patent number: 7891665
    Abstract: A score-keeping product for an anagram game that has a pouch for storing a plurality of anagram game cubes therein; a pair of slide members that each can be linearly moved between open and closed positions with each slide member, in an at least partially open position, enabling access to the interior of pouch so that the anagram game cubes can be stored or removed therefrom for the purpose of playing the game cubes with each of the slide members including a scoring pointer; and a pair of scoring indicia on the pouch and each disposed along a linear locus that extends respectively along side of a corresponding slide member with each scoring indicia provided with a series of score markers. The slide members are selectively movable so that the corresponding scoring pointer can be progressively moved to align with one of the series of score markers in scoring the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Bananagrams Inc.
    Inventor: Abraham Nathanson
  • Patent number: 7886901
    Abstract: A packaging device preferably including a clam shell, wherein the clam shell is adapted to at least partially encase a single wheel of a device with wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Division Six Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Singh, Jeffery Balaban, David Wroniak
  • Patent number: 7878331
    Abstract: A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Jet Imports LLC
    Inventor: Lynne Tauchen
  • Patent number: 7878325
    Abstract: A container for an elongated product having an irregular shape, especially, a hockey stick, wherein the container comprises a corrugated tube having sufficient flexibility to conform to the shape of said elongated product and end caps on one or both ends of said tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Richard Flock
  • Publication number: 20100320048
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bag that comprises two large compartments. The suitcase can be pulled by means of casters. The pouch can be removed, and all elements can be separated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Marie-Josee Clamy Boccard
  • Publication number: 20100300906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: TIFFANY MOORE
  • Patent number: 7841466
    Abstract: A surfboard separator for allowing a user to stack two surfboards on top of each other during the transport of the surfboards to a prescribed destination. The separator is operative to separate a first surfboard from a second surfboard stacked thereon, and to further create a padded interface therebetween. The separator is connectable to the first surfboard and comprises an elongate strap having opposed first and second ends. The separator further comprises at least one pad connected to the strap. The pad is disposed against a lower surface of the first surfboard when the separator is connected to the first surfboard. The separator also includes an attachment assembly connected to the strap. The attachment assembly comprises first and second connectors which are releasably attachable to each other to facilitate the engagement of the separator to the first surfboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Done Right, LLC
    Inventor: John J. Saucedo
  • Patent number: 7841467
    Abstract: A portable storage device having a storage device body including a generally resilient shelf and flexible material partially surrounding the shelf and a connector attached to the flexible material, the connector having a hook and being configured to connect the storage device body to a support member in a manner that supports the shelf in a generally horizontal orientation. The portable storage device may also include a collapsible compartment suspended from the shelf to provide additional storage accommodations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: John Slayton
  • Patent number: 7832561
    Abstract: Packaging apparatus for retaining a projectile launched from a launcher are disclosed. The packaging defining a chamber to receive the projectile and permit the visualization of the flight of the projectile after it is launched from the launcher. The launcher configured to impart a motive force to the projectile and to launch the projectile from the launcher. The launcher includes an actuator to permit a user to launch the projectile from the launcher and into the chamber while at least a portion of the launcher is secured within the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Inventor: Louis F. Polk, III
  • Patent number: 7828145
    Abstract: A bag for the storage and transport of golf equipment includes at least two sections, each including an upper and a lower edge, respectively, where the sections are pivotably interconnected in a hinge, where the bag is openable by folding the sections apart along the hinge, towards an open position in which the interior of the bag is uncovered. At least one section includes a fastening element for golf club shafts in its upper part, in that at least one section includes club head separating element in its lower part for receiving club heads of one or more golf clubs whose shafts are fastened to the fastening element, in that the hinge is arranged along the lower respective edge of each section, and in that the bag includes a support element so that the bag can stand in a stable manner on a supporting surface when in its opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: White Angel AB
    Inventor: Jonas Grandér
  • Patent number: 7819245
    Abstract: A packaging device preferably including a clam shell, wherein the clam shell is adapted to encase just a wheel of a wheeled toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Division Six Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Singh, Jeffery Balaban, David Wroniak
  • Patent number: 7815878
    Abstract: An air freshener device includes an open-cell, polyurethane foam body having a scent material interspersed in the foam body that is capable of diffusing out of the foam, and a flexible cover surrounding and conforming to the foam body having at least one hole in the cover to facilitate the release of scent. The foam body can be flexible and compressible, and also resilient and returnable to its original configuration. The flexible cover can have a fabric shell that is soothing to the touch, and may also have a non-porous inner liner to contain the scent material and prevent it from migrating out of the foam body. In addition, the air freshener can have a freestanding, self-supported, three-dimensional shape, and can be fashioned into the shape of a common sports ball, such as a baseball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: American Covers, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Wheatley
  • Publication number: 20100219089
    Abstract: Inventive case capable of transporting a surfboard is described. The surfboard includes a top cushion designed to conform to a top surface of a surfboard, a bottom cushion designed to conform to a bottom surface of the surfboard such that each of the top and the bottom cushions include a plurality of compartments which have varying cross-sectional dimensions along a length of the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventor: Perry Samios
  • Patent number: 7780355
    Abstract: A carry bag (10) intended to accommodate a surfboard, the bag (10) comprising a pair of major panels (11, 13) which have the general configuration of the surfboard to be accommodated by the bag (10), the major panels (11, 13) being interconnected around their perimeter by a side wall (15) formed of a flexible sheet material, a fold line (21) being formed for substantially the full extent of the side wall (15) substantially intermediate to the major panels (11, 13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Great Waves Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John Leo Malloy
  • Patent number: 7775353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Alan M. Kagen
  • Patent number: 7740135
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for transporting, using and storing golf clubs and related accessories required to play golf, with: a) a base that provides fifteen individual compartments lined with material to protect club heads; connected to b) a three-tiered top with rubberized slots for individual club shaft containment; with c) individual flexible material bags attached to each top tier providing storage; with d) the ability to be attached to a standard two person motorized golf cart; with e) attachable wheels and an attachable handle that converts the carrier to a pull cart; with f) front and back rings available to attach a shoulder strap for carrying. This new concept of having the golf clubs outside the storage compartments provides increased storage, while providing orderly club storage and protection for each club head and shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Frank Everett Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100151954
    Abstract: A bowling game kit suitable for use on a sand beach comprises a backstop and an elongated flexible rectangular sheet of material connected at one end of the backstop and having one or more target holes adjacent the backstop, which can be in register with buckets situated in depressions formed in the sand. The elongated sheet can be wrapped around the backstop, forming an elongated enclosure in which the buckets and other components can be stored and transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Chelak
  • Publication number: 20100147712
    Abstract: This invention refers to a carrier-like case to store and carry boards. Such case is adaptable to store different types of boards with or without keels, or both types together. The referred case features a plastic or rubber inner lining which can be inflated providing safe protection during transportation of boards, therefore avoiding risk of breaking or damaging the boards. Such inner lining can be removed to be used separated from the case shell. The case to store and carry boards also allow moving around as a travel suitcase, since it is provided with a pair of wheels and a supporting handle. Additionally, the case subject matter of this invention is provided with a fitting system to be used on car racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Francisco Jose Rocha Villaca Filho, Roberto De Abreu Martins
  • Patent number: 7699175
    Abstract: A puzzle storage and transport system including a puzzle including one or more puzzle pieces and a puzzle board and a container to store and transport one or more puzzle pieces. The container includes a pouch defining a cavity to contain the one or more puzzle pieces and including a closure to provide access to the cavity and one or more straps coupled to the pouch to bind the container to the puzzle board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Lobo Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Jon Lobiondo
  • Publication number: 20100078280
    Abstract: A sports equipment bag having two compartments, each compartment comprising a rear panel, a front panel, top and bottom panels, side panels, and pockets, a connector pivotally connecting the two compartments, to accommodate moving the compartments to and from each other between a transport configuration, in which the rear panels are disposed against one another and a hang-up configuration, in which the compartments extend from each other with rear panels substantially coplanar, at least two fasteners, to releasably secure the compartments in either the transport configuration or a stand-up configuration, in which the rear panels are disposed in angled relation and at an angle less than 180° to one another, at least one loop for hanging the bag in the hang-up configuration, a shoulder strap for carrying the bag in the transport configuration, wherein each of the compartments comprises a frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: CORE BRAND, INC.
    Inventor: SALVATORE MAURO
  • Publication number: 20100078338
    Abstract: This invention is a billiard cue case which incorporates a two section detachable base which can be removed and separated so that it can be stowed in the front standard jump cue pocket for transport. The case also has interior tubes which are self centering and maintain the two piece billiard cue sticks in a vertical position suspended above the bottom of the case for long term storage with no lateral stress to avoid the possibility of warping. The interior of the case also features a plastic perforated container with silica gel desiccant pillows to eliminate atmospheric humidity from the case interior. The base is attached by a threaded stud which screws into a female threaded anchor in the bottom of the case. This allows the case stand in a vertical position at a right angle to the plane of the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Carol Fae Ketel
  • Publication number: 20100065451
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a display package for an animated doll or similar toy product that facilitates demonstration of the toy's animated features. The display package provides an enclosure that houses the doll. The doll includes an animation mechanism that drives a portion of the toy from a first position to a second position. The display package may include a moveable display panel mounted within the enclosure. The display panel is selectively engaged by the toy when the animation mechanism is engaged. The display package may include a support member that supports the toy within the package and permits the animation mechanism to move the doll from a first display position to a second display position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventor: John Calendrille, JR.