Abstract: A recording medium holder for accommodating a recording medium which records information is disclosed. The recording medium holder has an accommodating member which forms a first accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one sheet of the recording medium to be held and a second accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one recording device for recording relevant data generated in relation to the processing of information by an information processing apparatus. The accommodating member includes a recording medium holding portion for positioning and holding the recording medium to be held in the first accommodating region and a recording device holding portion for positioning and holding the recording device to be held in the second accommodating region.

Abstract: A tack box for storing objects by a person engaged in equestrian activities. The tack box has multiple detachable walls and at least one removable saddle rack mounted on one of the walls. The container may be broken down into multiple pieces for ease of transportation. The front of the tack box opens via two doors and a flip top panel on the lid to gain maximum access to the contents of the box.

Abstract: A baseball playing kit includes telescoping vertical supports mounted on a base plate. An intermediate support is adjustable in height for different sized users. A tapered support holds a foam covered ball at the upper end. The base is divided into segments that can be easily assembled. A lower threaded vertical support is secured to the base by a threaded base member and a locking member secures the base segments together. A foam covered bat is included. The various components are separable for packaging into a small container for shipping and storage and are easily assembled into a complete game unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container system that is adapted to be accessed by horse mounted users. The container system finds particular application in storing equestrian implements, such as riding crops. The container is mounted at an elevated height upon a fence and additionally includes rounded forward faces. Thus, the container is easy to access by riders and presents less of a danger to the horse and its rider. Furthermore, the container is advantageously formed from a weather resistant plastic material.

Abstract: A container apparatus for simultaneously housing a product and a premium, the apparatus comprising a carton and a premium item. The carton includes a front panel, a back panel and two opposing side panels defining an interior region, and a top closure and a bottom closure for enclosing a product within the carton. A recessing flap is formed in an originating panel selected from at least one of the front panel, back panel and two opposing side panels to form a recessed cell in the carton which is at least partially separated from the interior region of the carton. The recessed cell spans the originating panel and at least one adjacent access panel in the container which is positioned adjacent to the originating panel—to allow access to the recessed cell from outside the carton through at least two adjacent sides of the carton. The premium item is received in the recessed cell such that the premium item is likewise accessible from at least two sides of the carton.

Abstract: A neck strap attachable to the foldable side pieces of a pair of eyeglasses, making it possible for an individual to wear his glasses hanging from the neck, with a decorative locket of rigid material, joinable to the cable of the neck strap, and having a lens cleaner stored therein. The locket in combination with the neck strap creates a decoration located at the rear of the individual's neck, which complements the appearance of the eyeglasses.

Abstract: A tent-and-storing box assembly includes a flysheet and a skeleton frame. The skeleton frame includes a plurality of joints, a plurality of rafters, a plurality of beams and a plurality of posts. Each of the posts is hollow so as to receive a respective one of the rafters and beams therein. An inner box is snugly fitted in an outer box to receive the flysheet and the joints therein. The inner box has a peripheral wall contacting a peripheral wall of the outer box, and a top cover spaced apart from and cooperating with a top cover of the outer box to define a top storing space therebetween. The rafters, the beams and the posts are piled on the top cover of the inner box within the top storing space.

Abstract: The gurney is for lifting firearms, such as shotguns, rifles, archery bows and hunting equipment to an elevated hunting position. The gurney includes a molded urethane fixture or base member with slots longitudinally aligned along the longitudinal edges thereof. A lifting catch is provided on the rear surface of the fixture near the upper end portion thereof. The catch is centrally located. A pair of Velcro straps are provided which extend through pairs of laterally aligned slots that best fit each firearm. The Velcro straps are wrapped around the firearm and secured. A lifting cord with a snap hook on one end is attached to the lifting catch. The other end of the cord is attached to a tree limb or elevated platform or tree stand in a clear area and secured at a predetermined height that will prevents the firearm, archery bow or equipment from hitting the ground. Once the hook is attached to the catch on the fixture, the firearm, archery bow or equipment is ready to be safely hoisted.

Abstract: A recording medium holder for accommodating a recording medium which records information is disclosed. The recording medium holder has an accommodating member which forms a first accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one sheet of the recording medium to be held and a second accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one recording device for recording relevant data generated in relation to the processing of information by an information processing apparatus. The accommodating member includes a recording medium holding portion for positioning and holding the recording medium to be held in the first accommodating region and a recording device holding portion for positioning and holding the recording device to be held in the second accommodating region.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A sports container has a top and a bottom container portions, the two portions of approximately equal size and joined at a midline of the container forming abutting cutting plain surfaces. Each of the portions provides a cavity, the cavities formed in mirror image relationship. One of the cavities provides a peripheral lip extending from the cutting plane surface and has an outwardly convergent cross-section. The other of the cavities provides a peripheral groove extending into the cutting plain surface and has an inwardly convergent cross-section. The container is made of a pliable and resilient foam material having a skin. The lip has a girth exceeding that of the groove, wherein the lip is compressed upon entry into the groove when the portions are mated. The portions are secured together by the gripping of the lip by the groove.

Abstract: A dispenser for fibers for use by a sportsman and adapted to be attached to an article of clothing or gear worn by the sportsman. The dispenser is a capsule with a body and a cap with apertures that can be aligned. When the apertures are aligned, fibers can be reached and pulled out of the dispenser in wisps for use by the sportsman.

Abstract: A collapsible structure has a coiled wire supporting a covering which is attached to the wire to define an internal space, the coiled wire and its covering having a first end and a second end, and the first end having a first edge that defines an opening. The structure can have a lid that is coupled to the first end to completely cover the opening, or an amusement item that is positioned in the opening and coupled to the first end.

Abstract: A container apparatus for simultaneously housing a product and a premium, the apparatus comprising a carton and a premium item. The carton includes a front panel, a back panel and two opposing side panels defining an interior region, and a top closure and a bottom closure for enclosing a product within the carton. A recessing flap is formed in an originating panel selected from at least one of the front panel, back panel and two opposing side panels to form a recessed cell in the carton which is at least partially separated from the interior region of the carton. The recessed cell spans the originating panel and at least one adjacent access panel in the container which is positioned adjacent to the originating panel—to allow access to the recessed cell from outside the carton through at least two adjacent sides of the carton. The premium item is received in the recessed cell such that the premium item is likewise accessible from at least two sides of the carton.

Abstract: A recording medium holder for accommodating a recording medium which records information is disclosed. The recording medium holder has an accommodating member which forms a first accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one sheet of the recording medium to be held and a second accommodating region being capable of accommodating at least one recording device for recording relevant data generated in relation to the processing of information by an information processing apparatus. The accommodating member includes a recording medium holding portion for positioning and holding the recording medium to be held in the first accommodating region and a recording device holding portion for positioning and holding the recording device to be held in the second accommodating region.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second half portions connected for movement between open and closed positions. The first half portion includes a first wall defining a first interior recess and having a first mating rim. The first half portion further includes a plurality of first supports formed in the first wall, and located within the first interior recess. The second half portion includes a second wall defining a second interior recess and having a second mating rim. The second half portion further includes a plurality of second supports formed in the second wall and located within the second interior recess. Each first support has a first longitudinal axis and is aligned along a common first axis which intersects each first longitudinal axis normally within and defining a first common plane.

Abstract: A case for archery equipment includes, interengaging first and second half portions connected for movement between open and closed positions. The first half portion includes a first wall defining a first interior recess and having a first mating rim. The first half portion further includes a plurality of first supports formed in the first wall, and located within the first interior recess. The second half portion includes a second wall defining a second interior recess and having a second mating rim. The second half portion further includes a plurality of second supports formed in the second wall and located within the second interior recess. Each first support has a first longitudinal axis and is aligned along a common first axis which intersects each first longitudinal axis normally within and defining a first common plane.

Abstract: A modular educational implement structure comprises a plurality of component units of the standardized size, design, shape, etc. the component units can be arranged or fitted together in a variety of ways so as to make the implement structure adaptable to various uses and functions.

Abstract: Baseball bat and accessory bag with a hollow, open topped, semi-rigid rectangular case having a lower level that can retain a plurality of baseball bats and an upper level that can retain items such as baseball gloves and the like, the case having longitudinal partitions in the lower level to separate one bat from another, the case having a pair of wheels, each the wheel located at the bottom corner, the open topped case having a semi-rigid lid that is hinged at one end, said lid having a semi-rigid reinforcing lip about three sides of the perimeter, a locking mechanism that penetrates through said reinforcing lip and through the wall of said rectangular case thereby capable of locking the two together when said lock is in place, a heating device comprised of a series of resistive elements fastened to an aluminum heat dissipating plate, said plate positioned at the barrel end of one of said bat retaining sections, said heating element powered by a removably replaceable rechargeable battery, said battery provi

Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.

Abstract: A multi-purpose miniature golf bag is disclosed, in which the golf bag is attachable and detachable to and from a pocket of a golf player, and in which various golf articles can be accommodated such as a towel, a marker, a tee, a pencil, a scorecard and the like. The multi-purpose miniature golf bag includes the following parts. That is, an accommodating part accommodates various golf articles such as scorecard, marker, pencil, tees and the like. A Velcro tape part consists of two tapes, one of the tapes with numerous loops being attached on an upper edge of the accommodating part, and another with numerous hooks being attached on an upper edge of a towel. A foldable insertion part is foldably attached on the accommodating part so as to be inserted into a rear pocket of a golf player.

Abstract: A pair of complementary securement members are provided for securing an article of portable equipment, such as a laptop or palm held computer, within a portable carrying case. Since the thickness of the securement member attached to the base of the portable computer may interfere with the operation of non-slip frictional members which conventionally depend from the base of the portable computer, supplemental frictional members are provided in conjunction with the securement member. The supplemental frictional members project beyond the remaining portion of the securement member to engage a supporting surface (e.g., table or desk) when the portable computer is removed from its portable carrying case.

Abstract: Presented is a soft-sided sports case for carrying tools, accessories and equipment used in outdoor sports such as fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, and photography. The soft-sided sports case constitutes a main receptacle having a belt with fasteners and a strap belt with a loop which are used to attach the main receptacle to pants, shoulder straps, belts, or bulky items. Inside the main receptacle are removable inserts. The inserts are constructed to appeal to the needs of different outdoor sports enthusiasts. For fly fishermen there is a foam insert whereby flies and lures are attached to foam rubber. For the hunter there is an elastic insert, whereby ammunition is slipped under elastic strips and secured onto the insert. In addition to the interchangeable, removable, replaceable inserts are a system of internal pockets, a net zipper pouch, elastic strips, and an external tote bag.

Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. The insulated pack has an externally mounted receptacle for carrying a liquid containing vessel, in the nature of a drink bottle or a mister. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.

Abstract: Animated puzzle toys are disclosed ranging from simple flat panels having floating eyeballs, to clamshell packaging puzzles for animated display, to eyeball puzzle boxes, to multi-size and multi-number eyeballs, to 3D puzzle pieces, to stackable 3D eyeball containers.

Abstract: Presented is a soft-sided sports case for carrying tools, accessories and equipment used in outdoor sports such as fly-fishing, hunting, hiking, and photography. The soft-sided sports case constitutes a main receptacle having a belt with fasteners and a strap belt with a loop which are used to attach the main receptacle to pants, shoulder straps, belts, or bulky items. Inside the main receptacle are removable inserts. The inserts are constructed to appeal to the needs of different outdoor sports enthusiasts. For fly fishermen there is a foam insert whereby flies and lures are attached to foam rubber. For the hunter there is an elastic insert, whereby ammunition is slipped under elastic strips and secured onto the insert. In addition to the interchangeable, removable, replaceable inserts are a system of internal pockets, a net zipper pouch, elastic strips, and an external tote bag.

Abstract: A golf emergency kit that comprises a variety of articles stored in a case. The case, having a top compartment and a bottom compartment, is constructed of a durable plastic. It is compact to enable a user to store it in a standard golf bag. The bottom compartment is lined with a foam bed with cut outs that are specifically designed to fit a particular article. The top compartment of the case has a plurality of elastic bands that extend over the compartment. The remainder of the articles are secured under these bands in order to hold them in place when the case is closed. Some of the articles stored in the golf emergency kit are a water bottle, tissues, insect repellent, bandages and aspirin.

Abstract: My invention is a Student Traveling Kit. The kit is made up of a sturdy carrying case, divided into special compartments and including a lightweight plastic desk top. The kit is also decorated so it can be easily identified.

Abstract: A puzzle carrier for use in the assembly and transportation of jigsaw puzzles, including a base or assembly tray and a plurality of sorting trays. The plurality of sorting trays have in the aggregate the same dimensions as those of the assembly tray. Each tray has a peripheral edge extending ⅛″ to 1″ above the surface thereof and each is provided with a foam insert fitting within the peripheral edge and extending upwardly of the peripheral edge by ⅛″ to 1″. At least one edge of the assembly tray is removable to facilitate removal of a finished puzzle. When the sorting trays are placed on top of the assembly tray with the foam inserts in place, the assembly is inserted into a carrying case having a peripheral zipper closure. When closed, the carrying case holds the assembly and sorting trays, together under compression against the foam inserts, thus allowing transport of the puzzle, without shifting of the trays or the puzzle pieces.

Abstract: A clamp-on storage endboard for a sleeping cot (E1) comprises a generally rectangular. open-top rigid container (60) with a bottom (62) and extending upward therefrom a front wall (64), a back wall (66), a left wall (6 and a right wall (70). A plurality of interior sidewalls (120) within container (60) bounds a plurality of recessed storage compartments (122). A latchable and lockable mating lid (80) is pivotally connected to container (60), and a beverage holder (98) and a carrying handle (100) are recessed into the upper surface (88) of lid (80). An eternally-accessed storage compartment (72) is centrally disposed to the lower half of container (60). A plurality of mounting bolt apertures (124 and 125), and a plurality of cot siderail clearance housings (106) in bottom (62) of container (60) allow for attachment of endboard (E1) to a variety of sleeping cots (C1, C2, and C3) through the use of a correlating mounting bracket clamp assembly (160, 260, 360, or 460).

Abstract: A body paint and applicator kit includes a plurality of paint containers, each having body paint. The colors of body paint within the different containers are selected to match a selected sport team's colors or theme colors. Each container has associated therewith a body paint applicator, preferably made of sponge material, which covers an outlet of the container that is configured to selectively apply body paint to a skin surface. The kit may include containers that have lid-forming bases whereby the containers are stackable. The kit may also include body decorating accessories, including any combination of paint removal tissue, stencil, pencil for writing on skin, or sport-related or theme-based decals having an adhesive layer for placement on a skin surface. The kit includes a carrying case configured to hold the paint containers and accessories.

Abstract: A device to aid in study and learning including a fabric bag having external pockets with transparent outer panels for holding study materials, such as homework or other papers associated with a course of study, and accessories for writing on and working with the study materials. The bag is made to the size of a standard breakfast cereal box so that the box can be placed inside of the bag so as to provide both support for the bag—so that the study materials are displayed upright for ready viewing—and a writing surface, so that the study material may be worked with by marking on the transparent outer panels. Closing straps are provided such that the straps may be secured out of the way for unhampered pouring of the contents of the box. Methods of use facilitate assisted study, such as a parent assisting a child during the breakfast hour, as well as individual study and study by two individuals concurrently.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus which allows the facile carrying and storage of large equipment; more particularly, this invention relates to the use of a sports equipment bag for the facile carrying of large sports equipment; even more particularly, this invention relates to the use of a sports equipment bag for the facile carrying of fishing equipment, such as two fishing poles, as well as other related fishing equipment, such as tackle, knives, and other similar materials.

Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.

Abstract: A fixture, process and kit allow a user to construct game calls at home with little effort and at low cost. A kit that includes the fixture, call frames, and reeds provides the materials a person needs to construct game calls to custom specifications. The fixture includes a base block that is placed on a flat surface, such as a table. The base block includes a reed recess where one or more reeds are placed flat, one atop the other. Once the reed or reeds are in place, clamps are used to secure each end of the reed or reeds to the base block. Once the ends are secure, a tensioning rod is used to stretch the reed or reeds to the desired tension. Once the reed or reeds are to the desired tension, the bottom portion of a call frame is inserted into a frame recess in the base block by sliding the call frame under the reed or reeds.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preserving the color, texture and visual effect of sports related items enclosed within transparent material for purposes of ornamental display. In the preferred embodiment, the sports related item is preserved by vacuum sealing or freeze-drying and encased in transparent resin. The preserved sports item may be displayed alone or in combination with photographs, descriptions, other memorabilia and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory box that functions as a storage device for hair grooming articles and as a teaching aid. The box is constructed with a lid and bottom where the lid is provided prongs protruding form the inside. The prongs are adapted to prevent the entanglement of barrettes when the box is being carried or closed. Also provided on the lid is indicia in the form of colors, numbers and alphabets. In the bottom of the box compartments are provided to hold other accessories. Clear covers between the lid and bottom function as a work station when they are folded out and hold the contents in the bottom of the box when closed.

Abstract: A board game bag is made of non-transparent flexible material and includes a main body and a mouth. An elastic member is disposed within the mouth, allowing the mouth to open when the elastic member is stretched and causing the mouth to partially close when the elastic member is allowed to relax. The board game bag is designed to hold game pieces to be drawn during game play. To this end, the board game bag is placed in a cylindrical plastic sleeve that provides support for the bag so that the bag is held upright as players draw game pieces from the bag. Following game play, all game pieces placed on the board are easily removed from the board by stretching the mouth of the bag over all four corners of the game board and flipping the board over, thus causing the game pieces to fall into the bag. The mouth of the bag is then removed from the four corners of the board and the elastic member causes the mouth of the bag to constrict.

Abstract: The present invention includes a transparent dart case of one-piece design that is capable of securing darts, spare dart components and a tool for use in assembling darts. The present invention includes an integrally molded and removable hanging bracket that allows the dart case to be mounted on a rack for display without any additional packaging. The integrally molded bracket can be easily removed with minimal force after it is purchased. The present invention has a transparent first frame which is connected to a transparent second frame by a living hinge. Both the first frame and the second frame have a side wall which are mated together to form an enclosure which has sufficient integrity to protect and transport darts, dart components and dart assembly tools. The assembly is molded as an integral unit using a K-resin to provide ideal clarity.

Abstract: A bingo bag carrying case comprising a primary shell of weatherproof pliable material, the shell formed of at least two half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming at least two receptacles, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming the at least two receptacles, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the external facing side panel of one of the half shells and including a pleated or zig-zag folded panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a foldable closure panel that is secured along the hinging edge along the common side of one of the external half shells and folds over the plurality of pockets. The lower closure panel has multiple pockets for storing assorted items.

Abstract: A pair of complementary securement members are provided for securing an article of portable equipment, such as a laptop or palm held computer, within a portable carrying case. Since the thickness of the securement member attached to the base of the portable computer may interfere with the operation of non-slip frictional members which conventionally depend from the base of the portable computer, supplemental frictional members are provided in conjunction with the securement member. The supplemental frictional members project beyond the remaining portion of the securement member to engage a supporting surface (e.g., table or desk) when the portable computer is removed from its portable carrying case.

Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.

Abstract: A billiard accessories combination and package construction is disclosed which is used to effectively display billiard or pool accessories. The billiard accessories include a billiard ball, a billiard table brush and a billiard ball rack, all of which may be marked by an indicating indicia or sports logo. The package may also include such accessories as billiard chalk. The package is designed to fittingly accommodate each of the accessories. The package has an upper section and a lower section each having a mating outer edge to allow closure and retention of the package about a hinge. The package is transparent such that any identifying indicia or sport logos located on the accessories are visible through the package. The package includes a lip section having an aperture to hang the billiard accessory combination, such as in a point of purchase display. The contents of the billiard accessory combination are prominently displayed within the package.

Abstract: A Self-contained, portable therapy and game case assembly having sliding and opening sections and compartments and portions of the therapy assembly which can be utilized together or separately is disclosed. The therapy assembly is provided for use with various symbolized or illustrated inlay and sliding sheets, for testing and prompting selected skills and associative thinking. The invention is provided as a coupled and portably transportable first and second subassemblies.

Abstract: An animal carcass wrapping kit for use by hunters in the field to decrease the possibility of deer tick infection, the carcass wrapping kit having a wrap cloth positioned within a hermetically sealed housing member, the wrap cloth being impregnated with a deer tick repellant prior to its positioning within the hermetically sealed housing member or while in the hermetically sealed housing member immediately prior to use by way of a fracturable ampule of vial within the hermetically sealed housing member containing the deer tick repellant.

Abstract: A portable scoring apparatus is provided comprising a carrying case is formed of two half sections joined together by a flexible connecting section. The half sections are capable of being pivoted with respect to each other at least about 180 degrees. The two half sections can be open during use and closed during transport. A plurality of scoring elements having numeric indicia are secured to an inside surface of one of the half sections. The scoring elements are pivotable so that they can be supported by the inside surface of the second half section. The scoring elements have the same numeric indicia on both their top surfaces and their bottom surfaces so that different venues at a sporting event can view the correct score.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel and unique reusable flexible container for products wherein the container is made from a clear flexible material which permits the product to be totally visible to the consumer and also facilitates tactile feel of the product in view of the soft flexible material out of which the container is made. The nature of the design of the present invention container further permits the container to be reused for multiple purposes after the initial purpose for housing the product being sold is finished.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.