Abstract: A golf souvenir holder for safe keeping and display of golf score cards, tees, and pencils. The holder includes a backing sheet and a thin cover sheet of clear plastic film attached to the backing sheet. The cover sheet overlays the backing sheet and forms a first pocket having an opening for removably receiving a golf score card. The souvenir holder also includes a second pocket attached to the cover sheet adjacent the first pocket and having an opening for receiving a golf pencil or a golf tee. Desirably, the souvenir holder includes a third pocket for holding a golf pencil or golf tee and is adapted for engaging the rings of a ring binder.

Abstract: A substantially pear-shaped case (30) for an audio device (20), such as a compact disc player, and headphone set (10), the case (30) formed of a base (32) with side walls (34) extending therefrom to form a compartment tapering inwardly terminating in a narrowed portion distal the base (32). In combination, the audio device (20) is disposed in substantially upright condition in the compartment of the case (30) while the headphones (10) lie in an inverted substantially upright position with the ear speakers (12) lying in an upper narrowed portion (37) of the case and the curved connecting member (14) arranged in a U-shaped configuration lying in cooperative nesting position with the audio device (20) adjacent the base (32) of the case (30).

Abstract: A method for packaging a full set of snorkel components and a resulting package. Swim fins are arranged in an overlapping configuration. A mask including its strap, surrounds the two overlapping fins with the mask positioned about halfway between the ends of the fins and facing in the same direction as the foot aperture of the front-facing fin. A snorkel tube is positioned on the edge of the overlapping fins in a direction generally parallel to the length of the fins. The snorkel tube may be attached to the mask strap and the mouthpiece of the snorkel tube is placed between the mask and the foot aperture. This assembled set of snorkel components is placed in a clear plastic, zippered bag having a narrow end and a wider end. An optional cover carton may be added to cap the respective ends of the zippered bag, provide added structural support and provide surfaces for some limited graphics.

Abstract: A portable, multigolf cleaner is provided having an enclosure which includes several fluid reservoirs for containing separate cleaning fluids for cleaning different types of golf equipment. The enclosure has three openings through which cleaning utensils are inserted into the cleaning fluids. The cleaning utensils have integral threaded caps for sealing respective ones of the three openings. Two of the cleaning utensils have integral cleaning brushes which are immersed in the cleaning fluids stored in respective ones of the reservoirs. The cleaning brushes have cleaning brush bristles of various stiffness and coarseness, for cleaning the different types of golf equipment. A third cleaning utensil is a ball washing fixture which is used for retaining a ball for reciprocation within a third one of the fluid reservoirs.

Abstract: A sports bag for housing and transporting the equipment of a baseball/softball team. The sports bag comprises a flexible container with side walls and a top cover, a plurality of inserts for housing bats, one or more inserts for housing balls, a plurality of compartments for storing gloves, helmets, catcher's equipment, scorebooks, and the like, a strap for carrying purposes, one or more openings for the easy dispensing of balls, and hooks for attaching the sports bag to a fence to allow the sports bag to serve as a bat rack.

Abstract: A partitioned storage tube for tip-ups and other ice fishing accessories including an elongated, cylindrical body partitioned into five separate tip-up storage compartments for storing and protecting tip-ups when not in use. A structure for protecting the tip-up reels is incorporated into the body. Elastic straps provide an adjustable means of securing a cover to the body. A cylindrical interior compartment is accessible through an access opening in the cover to store ice fishing accessories that may be longer than the tube. Drain apertures in the bottom of each tip-up storage compartment facilitate the removal of excess moisture. The storage tube is made of a durable plastic material so it could be used as a stool when standing upright with the cover on.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding and organizing small items, comprising storage bags having a bag portion and a closure portion. The apparatus further comprising at least one base member having a surface area with slots disposed therein. The slots are wider than the bag portion, but narrower than the closure portion of the bags. The slots receive the bag portions while the closure portion holds the bag within the slot.

Abstract: A cue stick holder is provided with at least one cue stick receiving aperture for maintaining a cue stick in an upright orientation. The cue stick receiving aperture may be either completely enclosed or partially enclosed. The cue stick holder is supported on a cue stick case for selective movement between a normally horizontal orientation wherein the cue stick receiving aperture is adapted to receive a cue stick therein and a storage orientation. Alternatively, the cue stick holder may comprise a cue stick receiving aperture and an adhesive layer or mechanical attachment for securing the cue stick holder at a desired location.

Abstract: A modular gun case (10) comprises an elongated bottom section (12) having a rim (28), an elongated lid section (16) having lid upper and lower brims (92, 94), and a top section (14) having a top section peripheral edge (70). The lid section matably engages and closes the bottom section. The top section can matably and removably engage either the lid or bottom sections. In one embodiment, the lid section is pivotally mounted to the bottom section. The sections at the respective rim, lid upper and lower brims, and top section peripheral edge utilize a combination of protrusions (104) and shoulders (102) to matingly engage one another. To secure the top section, lock recesses (72) are provided having juxtaposed lock brackets (74) capable of receiving a lock (76). Gas purge valves (51) are provided in the bottom and top sections. Straps (38) releasably retain the sections together.

Abstract: A packaging for golf balls that acts as a moisture barrier inhibiting moisture absorption by a golf ball during storage. In one embodiment, the packaging includes a sealing member that defines an internal closed volume that is configured to receive a golf ball. The sealing member preferably has a laminate structure that includes a moisture barrier layer, a sealing layer and a structural layer. Another aspect is a method of packaging golf balls to minimize moisture absorption during storage.

Abstract: An enclosed transparent display case for sports balls comprising a base section removably attached to rounded top section which incorporates rotatably affixed handle calipers to secure and suspend the sports ball within the display case. The display case provides the ability to suspend the ball within the interior of the display case and allow the ball to be rotatably controlled by a viewer and observe the ball with a clear view and a normal viewing angle without picking up the display or removing the ball.

Abstract: The present invention provides an athletic bag for conveniently carrying, storing and airing out athletic equipment. To accomplish this, the bag is positionable between an open mode preventing access to an interior volume thereof and an open mode permitting access to the interior volume. In the open mode, the bag is orientable to an upright position such that it may stand unaided providing access to the interior of the bag in a locker-type fashion. Further, specialized compartments are provided for stowing the athletic equipment such that itemized pieces thereof are not commingled within the interior volume of the bag. Further, the bag may be hung for enhancing air circulation around the athletic equipment such that it quickly dries out.

Abstract: A game box protector (210) which has a housing (212) having a housing top (212A) which has at least one housing top insert (212AA) extending in a downwardly direction functioning as a locking means. The housing (212) further has a housing middle (212B) having a housing middle front (212BAA) securely fastened to a housing middle back (212BBA) at an outer left side edge by a housing middle left side (212BLA). The housing middle front (212BAA) is securely fastened to The housing middle back (212BBA) at an outer right side edge by a housing middle right side (212BRA). A housing middle plate (212BC) is securely fastened an outer perimeter to an inner side edge of the housing middle back (212BBA) and the housing middle left side (212BLA) and the housing middle back (212BBA) and the housing middle right side (212BRA).

Abstract: A kit for creating artwork such as sand painting is provided having a front cover, a back cover, and an interposed spine. The spine spaces the front and back cover when folded into a book form. The back cover extends outwardly beyond the front cover when folded and has a container mounted thereon which retains a series of dispensers therein. A booklet is mounted to the inside of one of the covers and an envelope is mounted to the inside of the other cover. A plurality of drawing sheets are provided having a base and a cover sheet. The base has a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive which is removably covered by the cover sheet. The cover sheet has perforations to define a plurality of removable portions. Each dispenser has a plurality of small color particles of a pre-selected color.

Abstract: A traveling golf club kit which enables a user to easily transport a set of golf clubs. In its broadest context the present invention includes a collapsible golf bag and a set of clubs, wherein each of the clubs has an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. The carrying case has a case structure which holds the electronic device and a flexible top cover portion capable of forming a rolled portion that elevates the case structure when the case is supported in the wearer's lap and used when the wearer is sitting. The top cover, or a releasable bottom piece, may be rolled to form a rolled portion for use as an elevating device in sitting work platform position. A strap arrangement for the case permits a wearer to support the case over his shoulder to transport the device, or to position the case in a generally horizontal position in front of and against the abdominal area of the wearer.

Abstract: A holder for jigsaw puzzles, game pieces, pictures or the like that includes a stiff rectangular panel having an upper flat surface on which the pieces can be assembled, a flexible cover sheet that removably overlies the pieces on such upper flat surface of said member and a pouch for the panel. Each of the pouch and panel have a carrying handle and these are aligned with one another when the panel is fully inserted into the pouch. The handles are an integral part of the respective members associated therewith. The panel's side edges taper inwardly toward one another in a direction toward the bottom edge thereof and the pouch side edges have a corresponding taper. The upper surface of the panel has a matt non-slip surface as does also the flexible cover sheet.

Abstract: A protective display for a card-type item with a backing card includes a base and a frame assembly. The base includes a field portion generally surrounding the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a panel and a plurality of rails extending forwardly therefrom and generally forming the boundary of a view area for receiving the display item. The rails form notches for receiving the backing card edges whereby the display item is retained on the display.

Abstract: A product for use in creating sculpted shapes and features comprises a dry quantity of granular sand which is treated to retain its cohesiveness when submerged in water. A compressible receptacle contains the granular sand in a hollow interior thereof, and this receptacle includes a longitudinally extending sidewall surrounding the interior, a closure forming an upstream end of the receptacle and a dispensing nozzle disposed at a downstream end. The nozzle has a mouth sized to be larger than the granular size of the sand and in fluid communication with the interior. The sidewall is fabricated from a material having sufficient flexibility to allow the receptacle to be squeezed with enough force to cause a cohesive mass of the sand to be forcibly extruded out of the mouth when the nozzle is immersed within a volume of water.

Abstract: A storage and tote bag for baseball and softball bats and balls. The device is a soft, zippered bag which stores bats by allowing them to lay flat along the bag's length and stores balls in the bottom of the bag. Once filled with bats and balls, the bag can be closed for storage and transportation. The device is composed of a fabric casing, lined with padding, which is folded along the width and secured with a zipper so that a closed container is formed. This closed container, or bag, can hold a plurality of bats, when they are laid along the bag's length, and a plurality of balls, when placed in a stiffener in the region of the bag's fold. The padding has straps and pockets for securing the bats. The stiffener has indentations to secure the balls. When empty, the bag can easily be folded into a smaller size for easy storage of the device itself. The bag also has a handle and strap on the outside so that it can be carried easily when closed and filled.

Abstract: A golf training apparatus, comprising:an elongated tube having a first and second end, and a length sufficient to regulate a golfer's stance;a lower leg lateral restraint having a first and second end, said lower leg lateral restraint movably positioned within said first end of said elongated tube, said first end of said lower leg lateral restraint having a sharp point for facilitating the insertion of said lower leg lateral restraint into the ground;a lateral foot restraint having a first and second end, said lateral foot restraint movably positioned within said second end of said elongated tube, said first end of said lateral foot restraint having a sharp point for facilitating the insertion of said lateral foot restraint into the ground;a locking mechanism for locking said elongated tube, said lower leg lateral restraint, and said lateral foot restraint together; andwherein said elongated tube, said lower leg lateral restraint, and said lateral foot restraint can be disassembled into separate components fo

Abstract: A help-in-hand device that includes a housing member. The housing member has a base portion with four peripheral walls attached. The base has an upper surface that is accessible from within the housing member. Included are a pair of linear raised portions that are attached to the upper surface of the base portion. The pair of linear raised portion are spaced apart so as to define a channel. An extension pole with a bulbous end is coupled within the channel to the pair of linear raised portions. The extension pole is capable of rotating upward and downward within the housing. A clip is attached to the extension pole and capable of clasping a bingo card. Lastly, a lid is provided. The lid has a top portion with a front end, a back end and a pair of side ends. The lid is capable of being slidably positioned over the housing.

Abstract: An enclosure for protecting and carrying a golf scorecard is formed of a translucent or transparent material and takes the shape of a tubular member having a closed end and an open end. The tubular member is sized to receive a golf scorecard so that all the pertinent information regarding all 18 holes can be viewed through the walls of the enclosure. The closed end includes an aperture for receiving a writing device such as a pen or pencil. The enclosure is sized to be readily carried in a shirt or pants pocket of the golfer and serves to protect the card from the elements such as perspiration or precipitation.

Abstract: A foldable case is provided for golf gloves and other accessories wherein a pair of gloves, possibly in a damp condition, are interleaved between absorbent surfaces, without exposure to the open air, so as to be dried without risk of over-drying and the stiffening. The absorbent element placed between the gloves may comprise two layers of absorbent material, joined together along the edges to provide a storage pouch for small items.

Abstract: A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. In a preferred embodiment, the carrying case has a case structure which holds the electronic device and a flexible top cover portion capable of forming a rolled portion that elevates the case structure when the case is supported in the wearer's lap and used when the wearer is sitting or in a reclined position, or, when the wearer uses the case while in standing position, spaces the case at a distance away from the wearer's body and provides a cushion between the case and the abdominal area of the wearer. A strap arrangement for the case permits a wearer to support the case over his shoulder to transport the device, or to position the case in a generally horizontal position in front of and against the abdominal area of the wearer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combined portable scoring system and storage/carrier unit. There is disclosed a portable storage/carrier unit which is intended to be used for storing and carrying sporting equipment of any type when used or not used for scoring a game. Upon arrival at a game site, the equipment and first-aid supplies are removed as needed from the storage/carrier unit, closed and placed in an upright position. The storage/carrier unit includes a plurality of pockets formed in the outer planar surface of at least one side of the unit by a plurality of continuous tracks and accommodates scoring number packets, home team and guest team names as well as a sponsor's name. A centrally located rotary pointer dial is provided to indicate the inning or quarter of play. An out indicator is provided as well.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in-line skates. The in-line skates have blades that include at least two adjacent wheels. The apparatus comprises a base member having a front, back and bottom. The base member defines first and second slots, each open to the bottom and extending from the front to the back. The first and second slots are each sized to receive the blade of an in-line skate so that the base member is substantially perpendicular to the in-line skate blades.

Abstract: A lunchbox contains a multiplicity of compartments, some of which can contain items necessary to brush one's teeth. The lunchbox contains a compartment for storing a toothbrush in a closed compartment, a compartment for storing toothpaste and a compartment for storing a cup. The lunchbox also contains pockets for games and drawing equipment which makes the lunchbox attractive to a schoolchild.

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 combination book and package case assembly includes a book having front and back covers, pages disposed in between the front and back covers, and an external binding for joining the front and back covers and the pages together. The assembly further includes a hinge strip having a plurality of openings formed therein for attaching the hinge strip to the binding of the book, and a package case capable of receiving a premium related product therein for enhancing the marketability of the book. The package case has a base portion, a cover portion, and a hinge portion for hingedly connecting respective sides of the base and cover portions in such a manner that the cover portion is movable between a closed position in which it overlies the base portion and is in parallel relation thereto and an open position in which the cover portion is hingedly moved away from the base portion and is in angled relation thereto.

Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing jump ropes includes a container having a longitudinal slot that runs over a substantial length of the container. A handle and the rope of a jump rope are placed in the container, and the other handle of the jump rope is placed in the slot of the container.

Abstract: This invention consists of a flexible vinyl chess mat having two handles on opposite sides, both disposed in opposing positions to each other and centered on the perimeter of the square shaped chess mat, so that when the chess mat is folded in half, both handles line up with each other, making a doubled carrying handle. On one side of the chess mat a typical chess board is printed on the rubberized vinyl side. On the reverse side of the chess mat, when turned over, to expose the cloth backing side, a fastening means is positioned around the perimeter of the chess mat, and permanently attached, creating, when folded in half and fastened, an inside pocket area in which chess pieces and accessories may be carried and stored. The chess mat, when unfastened and emptied, and laid flat on a flat surface, is ready for chess play. The same mat can then be converted into a carrying case for convenient transportation and storage of chess pieces and accessories.

Abstract: A portable basketball system that in a preassembled state is capable of disposition within an outer relatively flat container to assist in shipping. The basketball system comprises a pole, a backboard, a basketball goal, and a hollow ballast-receiving base. The pole has a proximate end and a distal end and comprises a plurality of pole sections. The backboard may be connected to the pole near the distal end of the pole. The basketball goal may be connected to the backboard. The hollow ballast-receiving base supports the pole in a stationary, substantially upward disposition when connected to the pole near the proximate end of the pole. This provides a pole upon which the basketball goal may be suspended at an elevation above a playing surface and the base.

Abstract: A kit to outfit a stock motor vehicle with decorative features related to a sports team. Embodiments of the kit include one to accommodate any motor vehicle and make or model, a second tailored to a specific manufacturer's make and model of vehicle, a third to provide an after-market customizing kit. Each of the kit items are coordinated to display the colors, identifying features, mascots, playing implements, or other indicia related to a sports team or sports figure. Items include a wide adhesive tape decorated with a plurality of stripes for application to the exterior of a motor vehicle; a decorative hood ornament; wheel cover decals; stickers and signs displaying a team name or logo, for both permanent and temporary application; a string of decorative mini-lights; sunvisor decals; decorative floor mats; decorative seat covers; a decorative gear shift lever knob; and a decorative clock.

Abstract: A combination ski and boot bag including an elongated generally tubular shaped main portion for holding skis and ends on the main portion, a zipper along at least part of the length of the main portion allows access to the inside. A strap has ends attached to the main portion and has a support area near about one-half the length of the main portion. At least two satellite boot compartments are connected to the outside of the main portion and are spaced from each other and generally equally spaced from the support area of the strap along the length of the ski bag. The satellite boot compartments having closures which permit the boots to the placed therein and removed. The bottoms of the satellite boot compartments are generally on the same plane near the bottom side of the bag so that boots will stand up when in the satellite boot compartments and set on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A kit is provided which includes all the items necessary to enact the tooth fairy fable. Moreover, the kit includes a container for those items. Preferably, the container and the items are all marked with a tooth fairy emblem. The items include an electric lamp in the shape of a tooth fairy and preferably made of translucent material with the lamp light source within the body of the lamp. In addition, a string pouch or the like, preferably with a bell attached, is provided for placing a tooth therein and for receiving a coin in exchange for the tooth. A pillow case is also included, preferably with a tooth-receiving front pocket. The items further include a tooth receptacle for permanently retaining one or more teeth, preferably with date markers for the same. The receptacle preferably is in the form of a pair of hinged jaws, with tooth-receiving openings corresponding to the positions of baby teeth in the jaws.

Abstract: A game carrying and storage system is provided for enclosing, carrying, and maintaining games in an organized manner. A carrying case has a ring binder mounted within the case for retaining multiple game pages. The game pages hold all the pieces of a particular game. The game pages are removable from the carrying case permitting an individual to substitute different games within the system. The game pages additionally have a closure and securing means for keeping the pages closed and secured prohibiting the game pieces from spilling out.

Abstract: A beam of electromagnetic wave is suspended at an adjustable distance above a floor or an ice surface by a mechanism that generates electromagnetic wave energy and detects that same energy bounced back from a reflector plate placed a distance apart from the generator source. This beam of electromagnetic transmission suspended across the distance between the transceiver and reflector keeps an electric switch open and an electric alarm disabled or silent. Whenever the invisible beam is broken or cut by any obstruction, such as a skate's boot or leg, the alarm mechanism is energized and it will signal an interruption. The alarm signal indicates how high the skater did not reach, so that a practicing skater can be certain of step by step upward progress by constantly trying to keep the alarm off or silent.

Abstract: A sales promotion aid is a package including a tube having first and second ends and first and second compartments. The first compartment extends from the first end toward the second end and the second compartment extends from the second end toward the first end. A third compartment is located between the first and second compartments, and the compartments contain items related to or useful in pursuing or enjoying a common purpose, such as the game of golf. The compartments are aligned with each other.

Abstract: A bingo box (10) comprises substantially identical first and second relatively rigid containers (12, 14) each having a hinged angled panel (38) for providing a working angled surface (36) with clamps (48) at one end thereof. The first container includes a right hinge means at an intersection of its tapered right edge wall (20) and base sidewall (16) and the second container including a left hinge means at an intersection of its tapered left edge wall and base sidewall. The right and left complementary hinge elements are selectively engagable with one another for allowing the first and second containers to rotate relative to one another between a carrying configuration in which the base sidewalls are adjacent one another and a working configuration in which the base and work sidewalls (18) are approximately coplanar to one another. Storage spaces can be accessed via the hinged angled panels when the containers are in both the carrying configuration and the working configuration.

Abstract: A fishing implement storage apparatus 10 is provided. The fishing implement storage apparatus 10 includes a chest 12 having a seat and lid 24 pivotably coupled thereto. A handle 30 is pivotably coupled to the chest 12 to allow easy handling thereof. A storage compartment 32 for housing fishing accessories is coupled to the chest 12. The fishing implement storage apparatus 10 is also provided with an aerator 38 for oxygenating water 54 in the chest 12 so that live bait 56 can be stored therein. Additionally the fishing implement storage apparatus 10 is provided with a rod holder 60 to allow fishing without the fishing rod 70 being hand held by a user.

Abstract: A plastic preform for forming blow molded containers including at least one internal wall member for use in playing a game with the container. The internal wall member extends completely across the hollow space, wherein the internal wall member has edge portions which engage the body portion and are joined thereto. The internal wall member preferably has markings thereon or material void areas therein indicating the results of the game played with the container. The invention also discloses the blow molded plastic container for playing the game, having the internally extending inner wall with legible markings or material void areas.

Abstract: A waist belt having a variety of individual storage compartments within a single fabric pack supported by the belt. Within the pack is a number of variously sized generally rigid containers fitted removably within top or upper fabric storage compartments of the pack for holding fishing gear. The rigid containers are retained within the fabric compartments with the use of hook and loop fasteners mating between the bottom of the rigid containers and the bottom of the fabric compartments. The top edges of the rigid containers slope downward away from the belt or wearer to provide improved access to items therein. Exposed lids of the rigid containers are hingidly attached to the containers, and open or swing away from the wearer of the belt. The lids additionally include markings for specific items such as hooks, lures, swivels, and weights which may be contained in individual designated compartments for quick access thereto.

Abstract: A portable basketball system with a ballast-fillable base configured to house the component parts of the basketball system is disclosed. The basketball system includes a base, a backboard, a basketball goal, a pole, and means for affixing the backboard and goal to the pole. The base includes molded recesses for retaining the backboard, basketball goal, a plurality of pole sections, which are joined together to form the pole, and the means for affixing the backboard and goal to the pole, such as threaded fasteners. The backboard functions as a lid to retain the component parts within their respective recesses in the base. A handle is located on the exterior surface of the base for transporting the component parts of the basketball system, much like a suitcase.

Abstract: A combination ski and boot bag including an elongated generally tubular shaped main portion for holding skis and ends on the main portion, a zipper along at least part of the length of the main portion allows access to the inside. A strap has ends attached to the main portion and has a support area near about one-half the length of the main portion. At least two satellite boot compartments are connected to the outside of the main portion and are spaced from each other and generally equally spaced from the support area of the strap along the length of the ski bag. The satellite boot compartments having closures which permit the boots to the placed therein and removed. The bottoms of the satellite boot compartments are generally on the same plane near the bottom side of the bag so that boots will stand up when in the satellite boot compartments and set on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A portable basketball system that in a preassembled state is capable of disposition within an outer relatively flat container to assist in shipping. The basketball system comprises a pole, a backboard, a basketball goal, and a hollow ballast-receiving base. The pole has a proximate end and a distal end and comprises a plurality of pole sections. The backboard may be connected to the pole near the distal end of the pole. The basketball goal may be connected to the backboard. The hollow ballast-receiving base supports the pole in a stationary, substantially upward position when connected to the pole near the proximate end of the pole. This provides a pole upon which the basketball goal may be suspended at an elevation above a playing surface and the base.

Abstract: A doll has a body and an item that is sized to be releasably attached to the body. The item includes an attachment portion that is releasably engaged by engaging structure on the body. Covering structure is utilized to cover the engaging structure when the item is not attached to it. The engaging structure may include hook material and both the attachment structure and covering structure may include loop material. The doll may be outfitted with a uniform corresponding to a particular sport. The item may be a piece of sporting equipment proportionally sized relative to the doll and corresponding to the sport of the uniform. A kit may be provided for creating a sporting environment. The kit has an embodiment of the above-described doll, at least one item of sporting equipment proportionately sized relative to the doll, and a box for containing the doll and the sporting equipment. A uniform for the doll may also be included with the kit. The above-described attaching structure is on the sporting equipment.

Abstract: A palletized merchandising system comprises a pallet, a plurality of like containers stacked in layers on the pallet and a divider sheet interposed between the layers of like containers. The like containers comprise a unitary blow molded body of a generally parallelepiped shape. The like containers have a top face, bottom face, a front face and side walls and a diagonally extending parting line. A pour spout in the top face is spaced along the parting line towards one corner of the top face. A handle on the top face extends upwardly from the top face and is spaced along the parting line. A recess in the bottom face extends upwardly therefrom and is spaced along the parting line. The recess is sized to receive a handle of a like container in a stacking relation. The divider sheets have a plurality of apertures adapted to receive the handles of the like containers and to orient the front face of the like containers when an upper layer of like containers is stacked over a lower layer of like containers.

Abstract: A portable hollow upright container has a vertical exposed surface. A tossable saucer shaped disc having a circular outer periphery and a concentric inner periphery is detachably secured to a member integral with the container and projecting outward from the surface.

Abstract: A sports memorabilia authentication kit in which a collectable sports item is marked with an original thumbprint of the sports figure associated with the item and an authentication card having a duplicate original print together with other identifying indicia to identify the sports figure.