Abstract: A sports ball rack connectable to a wall, the support member having an upper side, a lower side, an outer periphery which defines the upper side and lower side of the support member, and a plurality of concave areas formed in the upper side of the support member. Each of the concave areas are sized and shaped to receive a portion of at least one ball corresponding to the size and shape of the concave area. A mounting bracket is attached to the support member and extends along a portion of the back side thereof for connecting the sports ball rack to the wall.

Abstract: An egg server for cooked eggsin the shell. The server includes a bottom wall from which a sidewall extends, to form an interior which partially receives an egg. An inclined support face is formed within the interior to accommodate a wide variety of egg sizes, increasing the usefulness of the server. The lower outer face of the server may be of reduced size to nest within the interior of another of the egg servers, permitting multiple egg servers to be placed in a stacked position for storage. An upper rim of the sidewall may have a shape which mates with itself in an inverted position, permitting the upper rims of two egg servers to abut when the upper of the two egg servers rest upon the other egg server in an inverted relationship referred to as an insulating position. In this insulating position the two egg servers combine to encase an egg, retaining its heat prior to serving.

Abstract: A display device including a base, first and second arms extending from the base, first and second retainers attached respectively to the first and the second arms, and wherein one of the arms and the retainers are flexible such that the retainers can be spread apart to receive a ball and then released to hold the ball therebetween. The display device also includes sports memorabilia held between the first and the second retainers.

Abstract: An integrally-formed coin holder formed of plastic material has a generally V-shaped structure, in end view, and resiliently flexible arms to permit coins to be packaged in and removed from the coin holders. The coin holder has a series of open pockets, which provide a multiple-point support for the coins in the holder and a perfect coin count every time. The coin holder may also comprise a plurality of coin holders preformed or joined to form a composite unit. A coin collecting tray having a plurality of fins extending upwards from a trough spaced in correspondence with the pockets of the coin holder provides a fast efficient way to collect and sort coins for insertion into the coin holder.

Abstract: An egg holder toy for containing and supporting an egg and depicting with the egg a character of interest includes a support base or a pedestal that includes the lower body and feet of said character of interest and having an open hollow upper recess for receiving a first end of an egg nested therein and a pair of forelimbs of the character attached to the support base and an upper member that includes features of the top of the character of interest selected from the group including hats and upper head features, the upper member having an open hollow lower recess for receiving a second end of said egg.

Abstract: A ball holding device for holding at least one ball has a flexible support member. The flexible support member has a top hook attached to a rigid suspension rib at the top of the flexible support member. When the device is hanging from a structure, the rigid suspension rib functions to hold the flexible support member in an open configuration, thereby exposing a face of the flexible support member for use. The face has at least one ball support web, and preferably includes five ball support webs, allowing the device to store up to five balls of varying sizes. Each ball support web includes a rigid support rib positioned laterally across the flexible support member. A lateral ball retaining strap hangs from the flexible support member and is laterally spaced by the rigid support rib. A lateral base strap is sewn to the flexible support member.

Abstract: A sports equipment rack for supporting sports equipment in an angular manner. A pair of side frame members having an elongate main body section and a plurality of support arms projecting outwardly and upwardly from each main body section. Pairs of retaining bars are positioned on said support arms and are aligned in a plane forming an acute angle with respect to vertical, to thereby support thereon sports equipment in an angular manner, with the equipment directed downwardly toward a vertical surface upon which the shoe rack is placed. The support arms, upon opposite side frames, traverse side sections of the equipment to form a barrier against lateral movement of the equipment. Additionally, each side frame member includes a unique prong for hanging the rack on an upright surface such as a door. A pair of cross bars are positioned between the opposing side members. A plurality of outwardly opening hooks are slidably attached to said pair of cross bars.

Abstract: A pool accessory storage unit is provided including a frame having an upper portion and a lower portion each with a rectilinear configuration. The upper portion and lower portion of the frame each are defined by a plurality of interconnected horizontally oriented bars. Each frame each further includes a plurality of stanchions for maintaining the bars of the upper portion and lower portion fixed with respect to each other. A panel assembly is provided including a plurality of flexible panels for encompassing sides and a bottom of the frame, thereby defining an interior space.

Abstract: A multiple use storage shelf for efficiently organizing and storing a variety of different sized items such as balls, ranging from golf balls to basketballs, and containers, ranging from a small box of nails to a larger paint can. The shelf, being of a one-piece construction; includes a first shelf supporting area located at the rearward portion of the shelf for supporting larger and heavier items and a reduced front area for supporting smaller items. The rear and front shelf areas are located at sufficiently different horizontal planes.

Abstract: A new expandable egg supporting device for stabilizing boiled eggs while removing their tops. The inventive device includes a base portion having a central aperture therethrough. The central aperture has a cylindrical flange extending upwardly therefrom. A plurality of flexible tabs are positioned circumferentially in a spaced relationship around a periphery of an upper end of the base portion. The flexible tabs are positioned for receiving an egg therewithin.

Abstract: A rotatable sports ball display mechanism that utilizes a pair of pressure applying, aligned adjustment members, secured to a C-configured bracket, and mounting hook and pile type fastening members. By the use of such fastening members, only limited pressure is needed to rotatably secure a sports ball to the bracket.

Abstract: A display stand for displaying an ornament, the stand being assembled with a single plain bar and five bars having recesses dimensioned and shaped to match the contours of portions of bars so as to engage or receive the bars within corresponding recesses.

Abstract: A decorative ball display rack is formed of alphabetic characters, shaped and assembled in a self supporting array visibly displaying an abbreviated indicia identifying an institution sponsoring an athletic team, or the like, to present at least three upper receptacle tips formed by the letters and spaced to form a cradle for nestling and supporting a ball, typically a basketball, soccer ball or football.

Abstract: A golf ball holder for displaying golf balls. The golf ball holder is manufactured from a thermoplas tic material. The holder is manufactured to accommodate from a single golf ball to an infinite number. A base portion supports the holder and the golf ball holder terminates in a top portion that seats a single golf ball. A side display portion extends from the base portion to the top portion and has a plurality of openings formed therein for receiving and retaining golf balls therein.

Abstract: A golf equipment organizing device for use at a golf range. The device provides organized storage of items used during a practice session. The device operates as a storage unit for over two hundred golf balls. Release of the golf balls is controlled by a sliding cover shield connected to a spring-loaded handle. A water storage tank is located adjacent to the golf ball storage area and contained within the device housing. The device also includes a golf tee holder, a towel-holding hook, a club cleaner, a drink cup dispenser, and a waste receptacle.

Abstract: A golf ball stacking and dispensing apparatus is disclosed herein comprising: a) a substantially rectangular base frame; b) a plurality of rails substantially parallel to one pair of opposing sides of the rectangular base frame and secured at each end to the other pair of opposing faces of the rectangular base frame; and c) a hopper having an open-bottomed pyramidal lower section. The top edges of the sides of the base frame may extend above the tops of the rails. The rails are substantially uniformly spaced apart, with spacing and transverse dimensions such that a golf ball may not pass between adjacent rails, but rather is constrained to lie on each of two adjacent rails and roll along their lengths in a groove formed therebetween. The spacing between centerlines of adjacent rails must be larger than a ball diameter and less than about 1.414 times the ball diameter.

Abstract: A carrying case for tennis equipment, in the form of a flat panel mounted to the front legs of a foldable tripod. Pockets for tennis racquets, tennis balls and tennis shoes are affixed to the front surface of the panel for easy viewing and easy access. The tripod construction can be folded into a flat panel configuration for carrying in suitcase fashion.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for holding a large variety of sports paraphernalia has rod members between opposing frame members. Upper and middle shelves are formed by upper and middle rod members with some of the rod members adjustable in a horizontal plane to hold and keep various sized balls or other sporting goods away from the wall of which the frame members are secured. A lower shelf is formed from a tray having a front support rod with hooks to hold roller skates, baseball bats, etc. between the frame members. Each frame member can include an L-shaped notch and hook that can hold hockey sticks, baseball gloves, baseball hats, etc.

Abstract: A pole storage system includes a support stand supporting an upright pole with a plurality of equipment storage and support devices coupled with the pole. In preferred forms, the devices are configured for conveniently supporting and storing athletic equipment such as balls and bats.

Abstract: A device (10) for holding items, such as sports equipment, beverage containers, clothing, jewelry and etc., includes a support member (27). The support member includes a connector (28) at its upper end for connecting the device to another structure, such as a chain link fence (25), and supporting the device from this structure. The device additionally includes a first receptacle (23) connected to the support member for receiving and retaining a beverage container (12). The device further includes a second receptacle (16), (38) or (64) connected to the support member for receiving and retaining a ball or balls (14), (40) or (66). In one embodiment, a pair of prongs (72) and (74) cantilever from the lower end of the support member for holding sports equipment, such as a bat (76).

Abstract: A tubular table tennis ball storage and discharge magazine formed with a lateral discharge opening and positioned gravitationally to feed the balls to the opening, the magazine having elastic retainers at the opening to hold the advance ball poised for selection.

Abstract: This invention relates to the manufacture of a structure designed for the purpose of displaying eggs individually. The use of a durable plyable material formed in three basic sections molded into one continuous unit comprise the complete said invention. The said invention embodiment will hold a single egg in an upright position for display purposes. Adults or children that artistically decorate eggs will find said invention particularly useful and entertaining as a method of display. The invention may also advantageously encourage individuals in developing their own artistic abilities by providing a unique display form.

Abstract: A shelf for use in a display assembly for displaying one or more objects, such as sports balls, wherein the display assembly includes a main panel with a front face having one or more horizontal grooves formed therein. The shelf is formed of a transparent plastic material and includes dish-like cradles disposed at spaced intervals along the top side for holding the objects on the shelf. Transverse reinforcing ribs on opposite sides of each cradle provide strength and rigidity to the shelf. The ribs further provide an increased thickness to the shelf, creating a snug friction fit of a rear peripheral zone within the groove in the back panel, so that the shelf is held in perpendicular relation to the front face of the panel, defining an installed position, whereby the objects are supported within the cradles in a preferred viewing orientation for display.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a display case for storing and displaying golf balls. The display case is in the shape of a pyramid. When displayed with golf balls, the inside structure, which is the upper support surface that is connected to the support base and mounts the golf balls, also has the appearance of a pyramid thereon.The upper support surface that is attached to the support base of the storage and display case, includes a plurality of members of different lengths separately arranged and mounted in a vertical fashion representing a pyramid, each member supports each golf ball. The upper support surface is enclosed by a transparent cover that is also the shape of a pyramid and is removable from the top, to place or retrieve the golf balls therein. The support base is the bottom that supports the storage and display case.The storage and display case, by its simple design and attractive appearance, is considered a sculptured work of art and collectors item by the golf ball collection that it displays.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stacking golf balls in an aesthetically pleasing manner includes the use of a invertible form having a cavity therein. By placing golf balls within the cavity, the form may be inverted and the balls therein allowed to assume a stacked configuration atop a supporting base, which can be maintained after the form is lifted upwardly and away from the stack/base combination.

Abstract: A ball package that includes a bottom member and a top member connected together by a plurality of columnar members is described. The top and bottom members each have a substantially planar base for resting on a surface, front and rear panels, side panels and inner panels. The front, rear and inner panels form a cavity or cavities for receiving one or more balls therein. The package firmly grips the ball or balls, and permits a consumer to view and to touch the surface without removing the ball from the package.

Abstract: A bat suspension device (10) for suspending a plurality of bats (50) and/or balls (60) from a chain link fence (100); wherein, the device (10) comprises an elongated hollow body member (20) provided with a plurality of contoured apertures (30) each dimensioned to receive selected portions of a bat (50), and wherein the body member (20) is provided with fastening means (40) for releasably securing the device (10) to a chain link fence (100).

Abstract: An elongated body having front and rear sides and upper and lower margins as well as opposite end margins. The body defines endwise outwardly opening slots between the front and rear sides thereof and the slots also open upwardly and downwardly through the upper and lower margins, respectively. The slots include wide upper end portions and narrow lower end portions and downwardly receive the handles of a pair of inverted table tennis paddles therein with the handles projecting upwardly from the upper margin and the head panels of the paddles projecting downwardly from the lower margin. The opposite end slots are spaced apart longitudinally of the body and the latter defines a pair of upwardly opening ball receiving recesses spaced between the slots. A pair of forwardly and upwardly opening access slots are defined by the body in registry with and opening rearwardly into the recesses and through the front side of the holder.

Abstract: A rigid golf club organizer assembly adapted for being carried individually or in pairs on the rear deck of a golf cart for carrying irons and wedges in a logical sequence and for carrying woods separate and apart from the irons and wedges is disclosed. In the illustrated example, the assembly includes five hollow tubes disposed next to one another in a first row and five additional hollow tubes disposed next to one another in a second row. The first and second rows of tubes are disposed at a right angle to one another and meet at an apex. Each of the tubes in both contain a notched upper end for holding the head of an iron or wedge therein and each tube is of a different height than all of the other tubes in the two rows and is adapted to loosely confine the shaft of a different iron or wedge of a golf club set therein. The two rows of tubes are reinforced by a pair of rectangularly shaped reinforcing members.

Abstract: A portable container for golf balls including three elongated elements, each of the three elongated elements having a top end and a bottom end. The container includes a base having a top face, a bottom face, a front side, and a rear side; the base being secured to the bottom end of each of the three elongated elements. A top element having a top face, a bottom face, a front side, and a rear side is secured to the top end of each of the three elongated elements. A plurality of dimples and corresponding cavities are used for securing together a plurality of the portable containers for golf balls. A clip for fastening to a belt or other object may be secured to one of the three elongated elements for detachably securing the portable container for golf bails to an animate or inanimate object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stacking golf balls in an aesthetically pleasing manner includes the use of a invertible form having a cavity therein. By placing golf balls within the cavity, the form may be inverted and the balls therein allowed to assume a stacked configuration atop a supporting base, which can be maintained after the form is lifted upwardly and away from the stack/base combination.

Abstract: A bocci ball caddy including a pair of similarly shaped halves, each half having a top rail, an opposed aligned bottom rail, and a plurality of coplanar and parallel cylindrical spaced bars extended therebetween; a hinge mechanism secured between the bottom rails of the halves for allowing the halves to be folded into an orientation with the top rails placed in opposition, the bottom rails placed in opposition, and each bar of one half positioned in a spaced and symmetrically aligned offset relation to a corresponding bar of the other half to define a coupling bar pair and with adjacently positioned coupling bar pairs defining a holding space therebetween for holding a plurality of bocci balls in a linear stacked sequence; and a coupling mechanism for coupling the halves together.

Abstract: A cone cupcake baker comprising a housing having large parallel front and rear walls in a rectangular configuration with long horizontal edges and short vertical edges, the housing having essentially square shaped side panels with horizontal edges and vertical edges coupled to the vertical edges of the front and rear panels, a support plate or a rectangular configuration in a horizontal orientation positioned within the walls adjacent to the upper edges thereof, the support plate having a plurality of rows of apertures with a plurality of apertures in each row, the apertures adapted to support objects with their bases spaced separately from the lower edges of the panels; and support rods extending outwardly from the support panels and extending downwardly therefrom to a common elevational orientation beneath the lower edges of the panel.

Abstract: A golf club rack includes an elongate rod, an extensible rod extensibly provided in a lower end portion of the elongate rod to be pulled out thereof to insert in the ground to secure the club rack on the ground for use, a support base having a plurality of club holes for the tops of golf clubs to fit therein, a locating disc fixed firmly on the upper portion of the elongate rod and having club holes and a notch formed by a long and a short projection extending outward from each club hole for the lower slender portion of a club to slide therein for holding golf clubs, and a bent section provided in the elongate rod for a ball holder to by fixed beside the section for keeping balls therein, and a carrying band fixed on the elongate rod for carrying this rack on a shoulder.

Abstract: There is provided a storage rack for storing sports equipment including a portion for storing hand held sports equipment, a portion for storing the object affected by the hand held storage equipment, and a portion for storing equipment worn on the hands or head, the improvement including a member for a fixing a sports figurine such as a statue of baseball player, football player, hockey player, tennis player, basketball player or the like to said storage rack thereby providing a rack for functionally storing the said sports equipment and doubling as an award to be given out to members of little league teams or the like. In a preferred embodiment the sports rack may include a device for displaying a flat planer object such as a card photograph or the like for easy removal of said item being displayed and replacement thereof with a second item to be displayed at the whim of the user.

Abstract: A formed unitary display device includes at least two concentric and stepped arcuate ledges for receiving and holding various fruits, nuts and other articles. The unitary display device also includes a rupturable top planar surface, which prior to rupture serves as an additional display surface. Upon rupturing of the panel, a lip surrounding the ruptured area serves as a support for various containers fitting therewithin.

Abstract: A stacking and carrying device for spherical objects such as golf balls wherein a tray member supports the spherical objects in the form of a pyramid and has strap members for carrying the tray. A filling device is also provided which stacks the balls on the tray member in a pyramidal fashion automatically and without any orientation. The filling device and method disclosed afford use in an automated dispensing machine such as for use on a golf practice range.

Abstract: A football display case comprising a base in a rectangular configuration having an upper surface and a lower surface, the base being sanded, stained and finished with polyurethane; a piece of plywood in a rectangular configuration having an upper and lower surface and glued at its lower surface to the upper surface of the base; a piece of artificial turf in a rectangular configuration having an upper surface and a lower surface and glued at its lower surface to the upper surface of the plywood, the piece of turf having a length and width essentially the same as that of the plywood; four apertures formed in the base, plywood and turf in a rectangular configuration, the four dowels located in the apertures to an extent upwardly for holding a football on the dowels; and an oak frame resting on the base, the frame having a rectangular upper section with an external periphery greater than the plywood and turf but less than the base, the frame also including four vertical posts coupled at their upper ends to the re

Abstract: A carrier for circular articles such as hockey pucks, baseballs, softballs, golf balls, tennis balls, and the like, of integral construction in resilient material comprises an elongated hollow body having two side walls, a rear wall, and a partially open front wall. The rear wall has holes regularly spaced of a dimension to receive a portion of the circular object. Narrow flanges which define the partial front wall have notches associated with cooperating holes in the rear wall. The notches define a space to receive a portion of the circular object. The object is held in place secured by the hole in the rear wall and the notches in the front wall. Objects can be introduced or removed by spreading the side walls to permit the object to pass through the partial front wall. The resiliency of the material will then close the carrier securely around the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and advantageous device for storing athletic equipment, especially the equipment associated with the games of baseball and softball. The sports equipment holder of the present invention includes a pair of U-shaped brackets joined to form four upwardly pointing fingers which are spaced to hold baseballs or softballs stacked one on top of the other. A brace extends across and above the ends of one of the U-shaped brackets from which a pair of crossbars extend. The crossbars are spaced to engage the narrow end of baseball bats, at least one on each side of the brace. The distal ends of the brace crossbars curve upward to form hooks for hanging a glove, baseball shoes, batting gloves, batting doughnuts, or other such paraphernalia.

Abstract: An ovoid container which has two concave halves each with an open end and a closed end. As the open ends of the two halves are connected, the closed container takes on an egg or ovoid shape. The open ends are connected by combining an annular rib of one open end with an annular groove of the other open end. The two closed ends of the concave halves are joined by a press fit of protruding stubs from one closed end into corresponding depressions of the other closed end to form an egg cup that can also be used in a container for collecting eggs.

Abstract: Provided is a golfing equipment carrier having a housing constructed from a cover member mated to a base member. A rotatable supporting foot is included in the housing. Within the base member is an internal storage volume for retaining golf balls and other small golfing items. Associated with the housing are clamps for reversibly securing golf club shafts.

Abstract: A sports ball storage device includes a frame assembly comprised of at least two U-shaped members joined at their base portions and attached to a support ring having an insertion and removal opening formed therein, a cover, and a bracket for mounting the device to a pole or other stationary member.

Abstract: A golf ball carrier is disclosed comprised of an elongated inner carrier sleeve open at either end and slotted for its full length, configured to receive a number of golf balls inserted one at a time into either end and grip the same. The inner carrier sleeve is substantially completely received into an elongated approximately equal length carrier sleeve closed at one end. The golf balls can be removed by being pulled through the slot, after the carrier sleeve is withdrawn from the casing tube sufficiently to expose the ball to be removed.

Abstract: A tennis equipment support rack has a fixed frame in combination with a basket. The fixed frame includes a single wire element that is bent to form a basket support rack. The basket has a front, a back, and two opposite side walls. At the upper edges of the side walls there is a continuous peripheral wire that functions as a flange portion by which the basket is supported on the basket support rack. The basket is for containing accessories of the game like balls, towels, sweatbands, and so on, and is easily freed from the basket support rack for transport. The fixed frame has another single wire element that is bent to form a tennis racket support rack. The tennis racket support rack can removably support one or several tennis rackets. The forms of both the fixed frame and the basket permit them to be nested with additional fixed frames and baskets.

Abstract: A sports equipment rack is disclosed comprising a ball holder having an arcuate region and a balancing leg extending from each end of the arcuate region and a means for securing the ball holder to a wall.

Abstract: A bicycle basket is arranged for convenience of transport of various components, such as a football and the like therewithn, utilizing a framework formed with a plurality of rigid legs, each rigid leg including a "C" shaped hook mounted to each distal end of each rigid leg projecting downwardly for securement about handlebars of an associated bicycle, with an intermediate lock leg utilizing a hook to provide for locking engagement with the handlebars in association with the "C" shaped hooks. The basket structure includes a plurality of concave frame legs projecting rearwardly of the rigid legs, with an elastomeric mesh web in surrounding relationship relative to the frame legs, with the mesh web including a plurality of straps mounted to a forward distal end of the mesh web in an opening thereof, with each strap including a hook and loop fastener structure for securement about an associated portion of the framework.

Abstract: A display for holding a golf ball for viewing includes a pair of body members, including a front body member having an opening for viewing a portion of the golf ball surface, and an internal opening behind the viewing opening for accommodating the ball such that it is trapped between the two body members.

Abstract: A golf ball display rack (2) includes a generally vertically oriented body (4), a base (6) at the bottom (8) of the body and a plurality of vertical dividers (14) mounted to the body to define a plurality of vertical ball slots (16). Each of the ball slots is sized to support a number of golf balls (20) in a vertical column, one golf ball on top of the other. The outer sides (18) of the ball slots are open to permit the golf balls within the slots to be viewed. The ball slots are arranged in outwardly bowed configuration so as to provide enhanced viewing. Enhanced viewing is also aided by the use of transparent dividers. The display rack can be supported by a horizontal support surface or it can be hung on a wall.

Abstract: The subject apparatus is a ball holder adapted and constructed for display purposes, as used to hold within the confines of the holder a baseball, or other type of ball, to be displayed inside a transparent cover, so as to be viewable from the outside, with the device comprising a base member adapted to rest on a horizontal surface with the upper part of the base member having integrally affixed thereto a transparent globular hollow member in which a ball is inserted for storage and viewing purposes. The base has further means adapted to connect the base, in a fixed manner, to the surface upon which it is adapted to rest.