Abstract: The unassembled puzzle pieces of a two-sided puzzle are stored in a right-triangular box to form a two-sided puzzle and box assembly. A representation of the image on one side of the two-sided puzzle when assembled is on one triangle-leg first side wall. And a representation of the image on the other side of the puzzle is on the triangle-leg second side wall. Thus, the person assembling the puzzle opens the box, dumps the puzzle pieces out and sets the box up generally with the right angle of the box facing her. She can easily then see both image representations by only moving her head slightly as she puts the puzzle together. She may then figure out which up-or-down way to flip the pieces, as she puts the puzzle together. The puzzle assembly method is also disclosed.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A surfboard case includes a body which has an interior that is structured to stretchably adapt to a surfboard having a predetermined shape and size. The body is further structured to substantially cushion an impact to the surfboard contained within the surfboard case. In at least one instance, a substantial portion of the surfboard case comprises a neoprene material of construction. The surfboard case also includes at least one reinforcement section disposed in protective relation to a predetermined portion of the surfboard. In addition, a stretchable, waterproof storage compartment is utilized to store surfboard related items and/or personal items.

Abstract: A sports equipment bag with an integrated stool for storing, carrying and transporting sporting equipment while providing a foot support to aide a user in donning their sporting equipment. The foot support can be utilized by a single person alone to aid in putting their own equipment on or the foot support can be used in combination with the integrated stool to assist a first person in aiding a second person in donning equipment. The stool and foot support are integrated into the bag and the foot support is positioned within the bag's internal compartment. Along the bottom portion of the bag are a pair of spaced apart ground engaging wheels rotatably and a telescopic handle may be extendable from the bag, thus making the bag, stool and foot support easily storable and transportable.

Abstract: Pool cue storage, display and transportation processes are provided which can include supporting a pool cue case in an upright longitudinal position with a member extendable from within the case. Pool cue cases are provided that may define a pool cue compartment having a member movably associated with the case, with the member configured to support the case when the case is in an open position.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A unique design for a portable kit for playing Tee Ball which provides the user a convenient, compact, and simple method to transport equipment for the game of Tee Ball. In one example, the device includes a five gallon bucket as a carrier, a lid that serves as home plate, and a batting post that secures to the lid. In other versions the bucket and lid are shaped in the form of a pentagon and the carrier may include additional optional equipment such as balls, gloves, and helmets.

Abstract: A gaming chip holder and cup holder in one integrally molded device. A generally cylindrical center cup holder section surrounded by semi cylindrical poker style chip holders placed about the circumference of the cup holder area. An area without the chip holders is replaced with an integrally molded handle to facilitate the transportation of the beverage and poker chips from table to table and about the casino in a controlled and organized manner. This handle is formed in such a way as to allow the chip and cup holder device to be slid under the typical poker table bumper pad as to further insure against spillage and to conserve space on the poker table. The chip and cup holder device is also stackable unto itself.

Abstract: A portable Frisbee Golf disc washing assembly includes a carrying case, which also houses extra discs. The carrying case is rectangular-shaped, has a flap cover, and has sidewalls that are zippered open or closed. The interior surface of the case is slightly padded, and the exterior surface has pockets monolithically formed there with. An adjustable carrying strap is included. The assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism stored within the carrying case that has a pair of interchangeable cleaning pads. A crank handle is attached to rotatable gears that rotate the pads. The handle is attached to a main center gear. There are additional gears on each side of the mechanism that assist in the movement of the pads.

Abstract: A transformable toy which can be instantly transformed by merely reversibly changing its state between a horizontal state and a vertical state, without operating the toy with an intention to carry out transformation, and surprises and excites users; and an accommodating case for accommodating the transformable toy. The transformable toy includes weight members swingably disposed therein and is reversibly transformed between first and second configurations by using a movement of the center of gravity of the weight members. The transformable toy assumes the first configuration in the horizontal state and the second configuration in the vertical state. The accommodating case includes a fixing device, for fixing a bottom surface of the transformable toy to a bottom plate of the accommodating case when the transformable toy is in the first configuration, and an abutment portion, which abuts with a rear portion of the transformable toy.

Abstract: A garment transportation and the drying device is provided with a transportation frame for carrying a container for garments, and a drying frame, the drying frame being deployable for supporting garments to be dried when the device is used in drying mode. The transportation frame provides support for a container such as a hockey bag and may be mounted on wheels to operate as a dolly. The drying frame includes a series of drying supports, preferably in the form of cantilevered arms extending from a central support post. Items to be dried such as gloves, etc., may be slid over the free ends of the cantilevered arms.

Abstract: An autograph board includes a removable cover so that the object to be autographed can be protected when not being autographed. The board is in a shape suggestive of the sport involved, for example, a home plate for a baseball. Removable frame supports allow the board to freely stand on a flat surface for display purposes. A clip holds a pen on the edge of the board.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf tee container and dispenser having an elastomeric body with a plurality of apertures through which golf tees can be dispensed. Also provided by the invention are ready-packs of dispensable golf tees, as well as methods for containing and dispensing golf tees.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bat access and storage device for baseball and softball bats. In an exemplary embodiment, the bat access and storage device includes an athletic equipment bag including a general periphery defining an interior. The athletic equipment bag includes an access communicating with the interior. The bat access and storage device also provides a bat sack including a general body and a bat receptacle carried by the general body. The bat sack is adapted to be received within the interior of the athletic equipment bag via the access for storing multiple bats within the interior. Additionally, the bat sack is adapted to be removed via the access to provide accessibility to multiple bats outside of the athletic equipment bag.

Abstract: This patent discloses a container for carrying jigsaw puzzle pieces. The container may include a main tray having a handle and a main tray cavity. The container also may include an outer lid, an inner lid, a puzzle support, a first tray, a second tray, a first foam pad, and a second foam pad. The outer lid may be secured to the main tray by fasteners to form a container interior with the main tray cavity. The inner lid may be positioned within the main tray cavity and the puzzle support may removeably reside between the main tray and the inner lid. Both the first tray and the second tray may be positioned within the inner lid cavity and may include the first foam pad and second foam pad, respectively.

Abstract: A racket bag has a body, at least one adjustable strap and a holding strap assembly. The body has a front panel, a rear panel, two side panels and a bottom panel. The side panels and the bottom panel are mounted between the front and rear panels and are collapsible. Each adjustable strap is mounted between the front and rear panels to adjust the distance between the front and rear panels to fit different quantities of rackets that are put between the front and rear panels. The holding strap assembly is attached to the rear panel to allow the user to hold, hang or carry the racket bag.

Abstract: At least one first poker chip case is provided which includes a case body having a cavity, an opening to the cavity, a bottom outer surface, and a case lid operative to close the opening. The case lid includes a top outer surface. The cavity includes at least one cavity wall and a plurality of divider accepting slots spaced apart along the at least one cavity wall. At least one divider is operative to slide into any one of the plurality of divider accepting slots. The cavity is operative to support a plurality of poker chips therein in stacked relation. The top outer surface and the bottom outer surface include interlocking features which are operative to co-operatively engage respectively with at least two bottom surfaces and at least two top outer surfaces of further cases placed above and under the at least one first case in stacked relation.

Abstract: A cue bag including a bag and at least two tubes is provided. Each of the tubes includes a tube body, a cushion and a front block. The tube body includes a penetrated hole defined along an axis, a front opening and a rear opening respectively defined in the two ends of the penetrated hole. The cushion is disposed in the penetrated hole and has a cushion body, a stitching formed along the axis and two folded portions respectively folded on an outer surface of the tube body from the front opening and the rear opening. The front block is mounted in the inner surface of the tube body and disposed adjacent to the front opening of the tube body to define a first diameter less than a second diameter of the front opening.

Abstract: The use of spot locations that are freely movable with respect to one another and that include different uses for each side is an improvement over the prior art. A basketball game includes at least one ball, a playing surface, a support structure, a backboard, a hoop, and a plurality of spot locations, and may further include a timekeeping device. Each spot location has a first surface with a first marking thereon and a second surface, in opposition to the first surface, with a second marking thereon. On at least one spot location, the first marking differs from the second marking. The different markings and the mobility of the spot locations relative to one another allow for a greater number of different, creative sets of rules using fewer spot locations. Additionally, a basketball game package and method of playing a basketball game utilize aspects of the basketball game.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying bag comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, separated from the first compartment. At least one of the first compartment and second compartment is configured to receive a sports product and contains an opening arranged for exposing a portion of said product to the outside world. The first compartment is arranged above said second compartment in a carrying position of the carrying bag. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a carrying bag.

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.

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.

Abstract: A method of displaying exercise weight components in a retail environment includes disposing a weight case in a retail environment, the weight case including a bottom member and a first side wall attached to the bottom member, the first side wall including a opening formed into an outer face of the first side wall and adapted to maintain an exercise weight component in a substantially upright manner with the bottom member resting on a support surface. A plurality of exercise weight components is maintained by the weight case, at least one of the plurality of weight components maintained in the opening of the first side wall. The exercise weight component maintained in the opening of the first side wall is presented to an observer.

Abstract: A case for carrying pole vault poles is made of an elongate flexible bag of a length approximately equal to the length of the pole vault pole or poles to be carried and a sheet of semi-rigid laterally bendable material generally coextensive with the bag and forming therewith a shell for protectively encircling the pole or poles contained within the bag. The bag is preferably of butterfly style foldable and unfoldable about a longitudinal fold line between a closed position and an open position. The sheet of semi-rigid material lies flat in the open position of the bag and is bendable about the longitudinal fold line to form a pole encircling protective shell in the closed position of the bag. The case facilitates convenient carrying of pole vault poles from place to place, for example, from track meet to track meet, and insures safe, damage free transport of pole vault poles when transported, for example, via commercial carriers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible utility bag which may, for example, be sized to fit within an athletic locker. The utility bag is generally rectangular in shape with a door that is hingedly attached to the front of the utility bag. Top and bottom rigid panels are provided, which are hinged or removable, and when in position support a top wall and a bottom wall. Removable side panels provide rigidity to side walls. Generally rectangular frames may be incorporated into the utility bag to provide further rigid support to the front and the rear of the bag. The utility bag can be collapsed for easy storage or shipping by removing the side panels, detaching the top and bottom panels, and collapsing the front of the bag towards the rear of the bag. A method for utilizing the present invention as a vehicle for advertising is also described.

Abstract: A mobile sports equipment storage caddy for storing, organizing and displaying sports equipment. The mobile storage caddy includes a housing and the housing includes a bottom, a top opposite the bottom, and a side member, which is disposed between the top and the bottom. The mobile storage caddy includes a plurality of indentations that are symmetrically disposed around a perimeter of the housing and are sized to receive sports equipment. The mobile storage caddy can further include a base element, a rotating element, and a moving element.

Abstract: A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment.

Abstract: A bag for carrying at least one hockey stick and at least one other item, the bag having an enclosure adapted to transport the at least one other item and at least a first closable opening in the enclosure to insert the at least one other item therein. A hockey stick pocket is located on and integral with an outer surface of the enclosure and is composed of a straight elongated section connected to a head section at an angle so as to mimic the shape of the at least one hockey stick. The hockey stick pocket has at least a second closable opening so as to allow insertion of the at least one hockey stick therein.

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.

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a golf accessory holder and a divot tool are disclosed. A golf accessory holder (1) has an opening (16) into which a divot repair tool (2) is at least partially inserted. The repair tool is held in the opening either by a magnetic or magnetized plate (24) and/or by friction. The holder may have a mounting hole (13) into which a clamp or clip is attached, or may have a clip (31, 32) which can be attached to a belt or a loop. The tool may have a magnetic or magnetized insert (2A) which is attracted to the plate. The holder can secure divot tools, ball markers, hat clips, and other items, used for or with golfing.

Abstract: The sports equipment bag of the present invention is capable of assuming three configurations: a hang-up, a stand-up, and a transport configuration. It comprises two compartments, with partitions and pockets for equipment and items of clothing. The compartments are connected by a connecting strip, to accommodate moving the compartments to and from each other between the transport configuration and the hang-up configuration. Fastening means on one compartment engage fastening means on the other compartment, to secure the compartments in either the transport configuration or the stand-up configuration. Each compartment comprises a frame, sufficiently rigid to render the bag stable in the stand-up configuration. Rear and front panels of the compartments, as well as partitions and pockets, are manufactured of open texture material, to facilitate ventilation and drying of items carried in the bag. In one embodiment, one of the compartments comprises a pair of wheels and a retractable handle.

Abstract: An equipment bag includes a body having a cavity with an opening for placement of items within the cavity and a rigid side opposite the opening. The rigid side is defined by opposite end edges and opposite side edges extending between the end edges, and the rigid side comprises an exterior recess therein located at a distance from each of the end edges and the side edges. A handle is pivotally mounted in the recess and movable between a stowed position substantially flush with an outer surface of the rigid side and a pulling position extending outward from the recess. By distancing the handle from the edges of the bag, an angle of inclination of the bag with respect to the ground is increased when the bag is pulled with the handle.

Abstract: A garment bag with an end opening and a flap for covering the end opening has an interior pad located within the end opening which pad may be deployed outwardly to provide a foot-changing surface. The interior pad is preferably of a size and dimension which is larger than the opening in the end of the garment bag. In cases where the flap is provided with a peripheral fastening means along its outer edge, the interior pad is preferably of a size and dimension which will allow it, when deployed, to overlie and cover not only the end flap but also the peripheral fasting means along the outer edge of the end flap. The changing surface may be either rubberized or carpeted, and a pad may sufficiently long as to be folded over to substantially cover the changing surface when the pad is stored within the end opening of the bag.

Abstract: A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment.

Abstract: A golf ball storage system is provided herein. The system may be configured on an exterior of a golf bag and generally includes an upper aperture and a lower aperture that may be substantially vertically aligned. The first and second apertures are connected by an internal sleeve. The sleeve may have a generally tubular configuration to contain golf balls within the storage system in a single file, stacked arrangement. The sleeve may be substantially vertical when the golf bag is in an upright position such that gravity will force balls inserted into the upper aperture to fall to a bottom portion of the sleeve, adjacent the lower aperture, for ease of removal.

Abstract: A sports memorabilia display stand includes a base having a motor operated rotatable drive mechanism for driving a display pillar assembly extending upwardly from the base. A support pedestal is mounted to the display pillar assembly for rotation therewith and a sports memorabilia item is placed on the support pedestal. A music box may be incorporated in the base to play songs or speeches or other information consistent with the theme of the particular sport. At least one auxiliary sports item may be mounted on the display pillar assembly.

Abstract: A storage and dispenser for propellers used with hobby planes is disclosed. The storage and dispensing device is securable to a tool box that contains parts and equipment for hobby planes. The storage and dispenser is an open slot that allows visual identification of the propellers that are stored within the dispenser and allows the user to remove the desired propeller from the caddy. The propeller caddy also provides protection to the propellers as well as reduced user harm from the sharp edges of the propellers. The propeller storage device can be integrated with the tool box, attachable onto a tool box or secured with magnets, Velcro or similar securing methods. Multiples propeller storage devices are securable together to provide for expanded storage or storage of propellers specific for each hobby plane.

Abstract: A display for an item of memorabilia includes a display stand, an item of memorabilia associated with an event mounted on the display stand, and a display device disposed proximate the display stand and configured to display the event.

Abstract: Pool cue case systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled, preferably releasably coupled, to the exterior of a pool cue case or the like, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive supports used for supporting the case in a nearly vertical position for use, for example, as a pool cue rack for assembled pool cues. Various re-closable enclosures are disclosed which enable convenient deployment of support legs while providing protection for the supports when stowed for transport.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in storing board games. The apparatus comprises a box member having a predetermined shape, a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material. The box member has a bottom portion, side walls, an open top and a central interior area for storing a playing board of such board game. There is at least one of a removable compartment and a removable divider engageable with the central interior portion of the box member for storage of additional game pieces. A lid member is engageable with the box member closely adjacent the open top for closing the open top and a closure means that is engageable with the box member and the lid member for securing the lid member to the box member in a closed position.

Abstract: A device for holding and drying apparel includes a foldable panel being convertible between an unfolded open arrangement or a folded closed arrangement, said foldable panel having at least one compartment disposed therefrom for receiving at least one item of said apparel, said foldable panel and compartment further including a series of open drying spaces for exposing said apparel to ambient air flow for drying thereof, and at least one support portion for carrying and/or hanging said apparel therefrom.

Abstract: A sports equipment bag includes a flexible elongated body defining an equipment storage region. The body includes at least one recloseable opening and an outwardly facing reflective barrier layer having a reflectivity of at least 80 percent. At least a portion of the barrier layer is viewable from outside of the bag.

Abstract: An exercise equipment pack is adapted to assist a user in performing one or more exercises. The equipment pack includes a base frame. The base frame includes: a front substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame and projecting therefrom; a rear substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame, and projecting therefrom in a direction opposite from the front canister portion; and a common wall, formed integrally with the base frame and forming a common inner base surface for both the front canister portion and the rear canister portion, the common wall having an opening. The front canister portion, the rear canister portion and the common wall together forming a cylindrical storage area divided by the common wall, the cylindrical storage area being adapted to securely maintain one or more weights on each side of the common wall.

Abstract: The invention comprises a portable weight set storage system and weight set kit. The weight set storage system comprises a portable and compact case that also functions as a display rack for the weight sets. The weight set can be stored in the lid portion and/or the bottom portion of the case. The case comprises identical lid and bottom halves each of which have vertical slots in their inner surfaces. These vertical slots are designed to hold adjustable weight discs in an upright or vertical position when the case is resting in a horizontal plane. The weight set storage system also comprises indentations for storing dumbbell bars and barbell bars. These indentations are smaller than the actual bar, hence the bar has to be forced or snap-locked into the indentation, thus securing the bar. When the case is in a closed position, the lid vertical slots overlap with the bottom vertical slots to form a compact enclosure that securely holds the discs in place.

Abstract: The invented modular, capacity-adjustable racquet tote bag device includes two or more individual container segments each configured to contain at least a head portion of a racquet and associated gear, each segment being substantially coextensive and congruent in dimension and shape on at least one face with another; cooperative fastening means extending at least part-way circumferentially around confronting ones of the faces, the fastening means configured to securely join the two or more individual container segments together; and tote means, e.g. a handle or a shoulder strap, associated with at least one of the segments for transporting the racquet tote bag device. Preferably, the cooperative fastening means includes one or more confronting loop and pile textile members configured to detachably affix to one another when pressed together.

Abstract: This is a sports equipment bag that can be heated to provide comfort for the user of various equipment, particularly those sports involved in extremely cold temperatures, such as hockey.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a player's bingo paraphernalia includes a carrying case including pivotally connected first and second members selectively movable between open and closed positions. The present invention preferably includes a mechanism for maintaining the carrying case at a substantially vertical position when the first and second members are adapted to the open position. The carrying case further includes a latching member having male and female portions secured to the first and second member respectively such that the carrying case can be effectively maintained at a closed position during transportation thereof. A storing mechanism includes a plurality of fold-out stands pivotally connected to the first and second members such that the fold-out stands can be respectively swiveled along selected arcuate paths between operating and non-operating positions.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a bag body, a stand mounted on a side of the bag body, a plurality of tees mounted on an upper portion of the stand, and a plurality of sleeves each mounted on the mounting seat of the stand to support a respective one of the tees. Thus, each of the tees is clamped by the clamping pieces of each of the sleeves so that each of the tees is supported on the mounting seat of the stand rigidly and stably, thereby preventing the tees from being detached from the bag body.

Abstract: A portable enclosure for storing and carrying baseball and other athletic equipment consists of six fabric-covered rigid panels which can be closed by means of a single continuous zipper to form a rigid rectangular parallelepiped that can be carted easily by means of wheels located at a lower edge. When the portable enclosure is unzipped into the open position, the back wall and side walls open up flat so that the pockets, shelves and pouches located on the interior surfaces thereof are accessible. Yet, since the portable enclosure is now flat, it can be located out of the way, secured against the back of the dugout where it will not create a trip hazard for the players.