Recreational Equipment Patents (Class 211/85.7)
  • Patent number: 11206934
    Abstract: A skateboard-deck wall hanger includes a base that has a central portion and a plurality of legs connected to and extending away from the central portion. Each leg of the plurality of legs is oriented to extend toward a wall when the base is mounted on the wall. The skateboard-deck wall hanger also includes four posts to be inserted into four respective holes on a skateboard deck. The four posts extend outward from the base and have a spacing that corresponds to a spacing of the four holes. The four posts are oriented to extend away from the wall when the base is mounted on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Freeborn Publishing Incorporated
    Inventors: John Freeborn, Jack Marple
  • Patent number: 10220288
    Abstract: A stand for tennis balls and a towel provides a portable free-standing tripod-like structure for conveniently positioning such items as tennis balls and a towel upon a tennis court surface during a game of tennis. The stand provides a hinged construction which enables compact folding for storage when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventors: Rahul Anand, Kieran Anand, Rhiya Anand
  • Patent number: 10105582
    Abstract: The present application discloses and describes a dumbbell bench rack assembly having a tray, a post, and a support. The assembly provides a place for users to temporarily hold dumbbell weights while working out on a weight bench. The post is inserted into an existing rack stand to keep the assembly vertical. The assembly also includes a tray were the dumbbell is temporarily placed. The tray is composed of two plates, in communication with each other at one edge and which extend above a horizontal. The tray's configuration secures the dumbbell and minimizes the possibility of the dumbbell accidently falling out of the tray. Finally, the assembly includes a support piece which stabilizes the tray and minimizes excessive flexure of the tray when a weight is placed in it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Inventor: Taylor V. Jones
  • Publication number: 20150101525
    Abstract: A rack for holding water sports equipment includes a substantially upright surface, an arm, a pedal, and a linkage between the pedal and the arm. The arm is configured to hold a piece of water sports equipment between the arm and the substantially upright surface. The arm is movable away from the substantially upright surface, against a force biasing the arm toward the substantially upright surface, to allow the piece of water sports equipment to be inserted or removed from between the arm and the substantially upright surface. The pedal is positioned and configured to be moved from a closed position to an open position by a force applied by a human foot and to return to the closed position when that force is removed. The pedal is directly or indirectly connected to the arm in order to move the arm away from the substantially upright surface when the pedal is moved from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Chadrick Curts, James Schultz, Gregory Mackall
  • Patent number: 8998007
    Abstract: A snow ski, snow board and accessory storage device includes a backing plate; a hinge assembly carried by the backing plate, the hinge assembly including at least one hinge rotatable with respect to the backing plate; at least one backing arm carried by the at least one hinge of the hinge assembly, the at least one backing arm having an outer arm segment and an inner arm segment spaced-apart and parallel to the outer arm segment; the at least one backing arm adapted to receive a snow ski or snowboard between the outer arm segment and the inner arm segment; and a spreader and hanging bar carried by the backing plate, the at least one backing arm normally resting by gravity against the spreader and hanging bar and capable of being raised from the spreader and hanging bar as the at least one hinge rotates relative to the backing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Burns Grossmann
  • Publication number: 20150083680
    Abstract: A Portable Team Pool Cue Rack for supporting multiple billiard cues in a generally upright position. The Portable Team Pool Cue Rack includes a strap for removable attachment to a stool, chair, post or the like. A ridged resilient member is capable of surrounding the circumference of each player's pool cue shaft, so that the base end of the pool cue may be placed on the floor and the shaft of each player's pool cue may be inserted into the member for retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: James Robert Beckerich
  • Publication number: 20150083681
    Abstract: A support apparatus for removably connecting fitness equipment to an exercise frame. The support apparatus can include first and second rack sections configured to be fixed in a spaced arrangement to a frame member, each rack section including at least one receiving channel having an opening at one end, and a bracket for supporting the exercise equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Martin Childs
  • Publication number: 20150083678
    Abstract: A portable gear stand capable of storing and organizing protective motorcycle or ATV riding equipment is provided. The portable gear stand contains hinged and extendible elements that allow for the quick and easy folding of the stand into a space-saving portable configuration. The portable gear stand may be used by individuals, families, teams, clubs, groups, associations, companies, or any other plurality of persons that wish to store and organize their protective equipment. The portable gear stand may be capable of storing and organizing protective equipment that includes, but is not limited to, boots, goggles, heavy clothes such as a leather jacket and perhaps leather pants, heavy gloves, helmets, and chest protectors. The portable gear stand may also store food and beverages, and have an attachment area for attaching such accessories as signs, advertising, billboards, and umbrellas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Baughman
  • Patent number: 8985351
    Abstract: A display device is provided which may be used to display surfboard fins and related product literature. In one example, a display device includes a plurality of tubes and machined parts which may be assembled and configured as further disclosed herein. Such a display device may be used, for example, to hold and secure surfboard fins to facilitate display of the fins and permit the handling of the fins by consumers. Advantageously, the display device may also be implemented to prevent the fins from being completely detached from the display device without the use of an appropriate security device. The display device may also be implemented to hold and secure information (e.g., product literature) associated with the fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Todos Santos Surf, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Longo, Anthony Longo
  • Publication number: 20150076092
    Abstract: A modular upright for an exercise equipment superstructure has a base with a floor plate and a stub, a lower tubular upright portion, a connector and an upper tubular upright portion. The lower tubular upright portion and the upper tubular upright portion both have openings defined at regular intervals along their length for supporting exercise equipment accessories, as well as correspondingly positioned openings in the stub and the connector so fasteners can be used for connection of the components. The stub, the upright portions and the connector are all formed of tubing, sized so none of the columnar load stresses the connector or the stub or the fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Tambornino, Curt Tambornino
  • Publication number: 20150068994
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional, versatile solution to the problems associated with bicycle storage. The free-standing bicycle rack includes a base having at least two legs, a vertical support member projecting from the base, and a hook attached to the vertical support member for holding the wheel of a bicycle, such that the bicycle is stored in a vertical orientation. The bicycle rack is readily expandable to accommodate different numbers of bicycles, and the hook may be repositioned to different heights to accommodate bicycles of different sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: David Kerman
  • Patent number: 8966781
    Abstract: An equipment rack system includes a plurality of holders at least including a pair of first holders, a pair of second holders, a pair of third holders, a pair of fourth holders, and a pair of fifth holders, a base; a vertical column have a first end and a second end; a valve; and a powerer. Each pair of first holders, the pair of second holders, the pair of third holders, the pair of fourth holders, and the pair of fifth holders comprise fluid apertures about their lengths. The equipment is placed on the pair of first holders, the pair of second holders, the pair of third holders, the pair of fourth holders, and the pair of fifth holders on the equipment rack during an in-use condition to sanitize and air dry equipment to neutralize odors, and eliminate bacteria, and germs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce McKernan
  • Patent number: 8967397
    Abstract: A device for securing sports equipment comprises a supporting structure, a body for housing the sports equipment coupled to the supporting structure, and a securing mechanism for securing the sports equipment in the body, wherein a portion of the sports equipment protrudes from the body when it is secured within the body. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism is integrally coupled to the body and rotates between an open position and a closed position about a hinge. In some embodiments the device further comprises a lock hole for an external lock. In some embodiments, the device further comprises a lock integrally attached to the body. In some embodiments, the securing mechanism covers a protruding portion of the sports equipment. In some embodiments, the sports equipment comprises one or more of a skateboard, a long board skateboard, a snowboard, a scooter, and skis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Edward Greenwald
  • Patent number: 8955234
    Abstract: A transportable or hand carriable forced air dryer for boots, gloves and facepieces such as gas masks and other headpieces with attached drinking tubes. A pair of manifolds having spaced parallel tubes extend in opposite directions from a blower housing/plenum structure. Each manifold has plural spaced upstanding air discharge tubes. Each air discharge tube has attached thereto a form expander in looped form extending in spaced parallel arrangement and terminating beyond the air discharge to prevent air blockage by the article to be dried. One manifold is permanently connected and the other is quick connected and quick disconnected, without tools for field reassembly. For transport, the released manifold is inverted and nested on the permanently connected manifold for compact installation in a tote bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Williams Boot & Glove Dryers Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Williams
  • Publication number: 20150034578
    Abstract: A portable water sport board rack includes a pair of generally parallel forks each including a plurality of elongated prongs that define channels for receiving and storing water-sport boards. The forks are transversely connected via a support cross member, and an extension member connects the cross member to a rotational unit. An elongated rod is secured to the bottom of the rotational unit at an angle, and the device is secured to a boat through insertion of the angled rod into a rod holder. A portable water sport board rack also includes a unitary construction wherein the rod is affixed directly to the end of the extension member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: TIMOTHY WILHELM
  • Patent number: 8939297
    Abstract: A device for displaying a sport board, such as a skateboard, on a flat surface, such as a wall or an angled ceiling, wherein the board may be displayed at any angle to maximize the artistic impact of the design. The display device includes a mounting plate, a spacer to accommodate the curvature of the sport board, and a board mounting bracket designed to accept bolts that are screwed into the opposite ends of the existing holes on a sport board deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Berman, Clare Monteschio
  • Publication number: 20150021284
    Abstract: A hanging tray for use on a gaming table having a raised rail, a table top and a junction between the rail and the table top is described. The hanging tray includes a main tray, a vertical support section hingedly coupled to the main tray section and movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. A rail section is hingedly coupled to the vertical support section and is movable between a collapsed position and a deployed position. An engagement member extends from the end of the rail section for engagement with the junction, anchoring the rail section over the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Eugene B. Ashley
  • Patent number: 8919577
    Abstract: A bocce ball game caddy for removably retaining bocce ball game components. The caddy includes a plurality of racks supported by posts in vertically spaced relation. Each of the racks supporting at least one retainer adapted to removably support the bocce ball game components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: EastPoint Sports Ltd., LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nally, Adam B. Abramson, James P. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140367351
    Abstract: A weight rack having an elongated base is provided. The base may include a front side and a rear side. The base may include a height that is substantially greater than a width. Protruding from the front side of the base includes a plurality of U-shaped cradles. The U-shaped cradles may be oriented along the height of the elongated base. Each of the U-shaped cradles may be formed to receive and secure a dumbbell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew Kenneth Juen
  • Publication number: 20140360956
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wall mountable adjustable bow and arrow holder combination which comprises a wall mountable structure that can be adjusted to hold arrows of different lengths and a wall mountable structure that can be adjusted to hold bows of different lengths. The adjustable arrow holder and bow holder are connected through metal brackets. The orientation of the adjustable arrow holder on the wall may be changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Troy Draughn
  • Patent number: 8893899
    Abstract: A bicycle storage system for prominently displaying the features of a bicycle, the system including two or more ceiling-mounted swag hooks, disposed to detachably hold a load transfer bar, the load transfer bar being capable of holding two or more cable loops, which can be attached or detached, and which can descend vertically and hold a cradle in multiple locations. One or more of the cable loops can include a turnbuckle or other length-adjustor, so that the relative lengths of the cables can be adjusted, so that a rake of a bicycle part can be adjusted with respect to level. Adjusting the rake of the bicycle part can have the effect of allowing the bicycle front wheel to use gravity to maintain it aligned with the rest of the bicycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Frederick Hund
  • Publication number: 20140332484
    Abstract: A wall-mounted invention used for the display, storage and retrieval of table tennis paddles and balls. Using mounted tension clips for storing paddles across a faceplate attached at each end to cylindrical ball-dispensers. This is the first invention to allow for preferred paddle selection. The ability to pick your preferred paddle without having to sift through other paddles stored immediately in front of or in the same storage slot/insert. While some prior art have balls resting in individual circular impressions/dimples that are susceptible to dust, undesired ball-spills, and requiring individual placement and retrieval; while others contain balls within an elaborate box or mounted in a device attached directly on/to the table itself. This invention combines the benefits of prior art to store balls in proper holding position, eliminates ball jams, prevents collection of dust from vertical fall and deters balls from undesired ball-spills; and does not interfere with game play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Russell Durant
  • Patent number: 8881918
    Abstract: A horseshoe game caddy for removably retaining horseshoes and stakes for playing a horseshoe game. The caddy includes a plurality of horseshoe racks supported by posts in vertically spaced relation. Each of the horseshoe racks are adapted to removably support at least one of the plurality of horseshoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Eastpoint Sports Ltd., LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nally, Adam B. Abramson, James P. Burns
  • Publication number: 20140326692
    Abstract: The rack -1- is moveable on wheels and has a locking cage enclosure -8-, the rack consists of a frame -2- with a front part -3- for moving it. On the frame -2- there are several vertical poles -4-, which have hoops -5-, with respective supporting arms -6-. The cage enclosure -8- consists of lateral stretches -10-, a rear front part -11- and a top -12-, with its floor or base -8a- open, as well as its front part -8b which moves horizontally resting lower horizontal crossbars -9- on longitudinal side plate -2a- of the frame -2-. The rack -1- may comprise a longitudinal crossbar -18-, wherein at the ends there are vertical poles -19- and -20- that support two longitudinal crossbars -21-, and on which hoops -22- are fixed by means of arms -23-, further having supports -24- with wheels -25-. In the top part of the vertical foot -20- there is a handlebar -26- and side bars -27-, parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Jaime Puig Rofes
  • Patent number: 8869998
    Abstract: The present Disclosure is an apparatus for holding sporting equipment. The apparatus includes a pair of U-shaped tubular arms spaced apart from one another and in a generally equivalent horizontal position. The apparatus comprising an elongated part configured to fit inside a fishing rod holder. At least two lateral supports opposing parallel members and an extendable middle section, in combination, support the sporting equipment thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Antonio Luis Ferré Rangel, William Couvertier Vázquez
  • Publication number: 20140263119
    Abstract: A racquet display system wherein of the racquets includes a head portion and a handle portion and optionally a throat portion. The head portion of each of the racquets defines a string bed plane. The system includes a first horizontally extending support configured to engage the racquets at first contact points, a second horizontally extending support configured to engage the racquets at second contact points, and a first spacing assembly. The first and second contact points define first and second average heights. The first height is greater than the second height. The system supports the racquets such that the string bed planes are vertical, and parallel with respect to each other. The handle portions of the racquets extend in a direction perpendicular to the first and second supports. Each of the handle portions extends at an angle within the range of 0 to 80 degrees with respect to horizontal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO.
    Inventors: Thomas Gruger, Molly M. Wallace, Jake R. Vail
  • Patent number: 8833570
    Abstract: A mounting system includes a first wall mount and a second wall mount. The first wall mount includes a first protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. The second wall mount including a second protruding flange having a top edge, a bottom edge, a front edge and a slot defined by an upper edge that intersects with the top edge of the protruding flange, a lower edge that intersects with the front edge of the protruding flange, and a coupling edge that couples the upper edge to the lower edge. Sporting equipment can be deposited in the slots in at least two different configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam D. Hoppus
  • Publication number: 20140238946
    Abstract: A bocce ball game caddy for removably retaining bocce ball game components. The caddy includes a plurality of racks supported by posts in vertically spaced relation. Each of the racks supporting at least one retainer adapted to removably support the bocce ball game components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: EastPoint Sports Ltd., LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Nally, Adam B. Abramson, James P. Burns
  • Patent number: 8777021
    Abstract: An archery equipment holding assembly including an assembly base; an arrow support frame carried by the assembly base, the arrow support frame disposed within an arrow support frame plane; at least one arrow rest assembly carried by the arrow support frame; a bow support frame carried by the assembly base, the bow support frame disposed within a bow support frame plane, the bow support frame plane disposed in generally perpendicular relationship to the arrow support frame plane and bisecting the arrow support frame plane into approximately equal halves; and a bow rest assembly carried by the bow support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Gordon Smith
  • Publication number: 20140158652
    Abstract: The Catcher's Stand is an apparatus designed for the storage/stowage of baseball softball catcher's equipment. The apparatus has a place for each individual article of catcher's equipment. The equipment can be stored/stowed on a short-term or long-term basis. The apparatus can also be used to thoroughly clean and try the catcher's equipment, thus prolonging the life of the equipment. The Catcher's Stand can also perform the same functions for equipment of the following sports: Hockey/Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Jai-Alai, and Cricket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Dean O'Neil Dubose
  • Patent number: 8739983
    Abstract: The mounting system may be used to support a display on a support surface. The mounting system may include a top rail secured to the support surface. The mounting system may also include a mounting arm hung from the top rail and a support rail attached to the mounting arm that supports the whiteboard. The mounting system may provide permanent or removable attachment to the support surface that may interchangeably accommodate a variety of displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Tequipment, Inc.
    Inventor: Rob Sugarman
  • Publication number: 20140129485
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatus for mounting and/or displaying elongated sporting boards. Also described are methods of selling elongated sporting boards at self service retailers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Geoff Fisher
  • Publication number: 20140069881
    Abstract: A securement device for receiving a kayak to be inserted therein and held. The securement device may comprise a two-piece telescopic pole of adjustable length having a first loop fixed to one end of the pole and a second loop fixed to the opposed end of the pole. A lock enables locking of the pole to a length which effectively entraps a kayak which has been inserted into the two loops. The securement device may comprise a mount such as one or more legs which may bear holes for receiving fasteners. Each loop may be dimensioned and configured to receive one or more kayaks. The mount may comprise a plurality of first and second loops and a base enabling the securement device to stand vertically on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: John R. Hannan
  • Patent number: 8662321
    Abstract: An equipment rack is provided. In one embodiment the rack assembly includes a pair of gripping members that compress about opposing edges along the width of a side of the sports equipment being held within the rack assembly. In several preferred embodiments, the gripping members (or “talons”) are adjustable toward each other and/or apart from one another to aid in gripping various sizes and shapes of sports equipment. In a preferred embodiment, the rack is mountable to a wall or other surface via a mounting body associated with the pair of gripping members. In another embodiment, the pair of gripping members are adjustable toward each other and/or apart from each other via an adjustment rod assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: David W. Raper
  • Publication number: 20140032447
    Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses, systems and methods for displaying and selling elongated sporting boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Geoff Fisher
  • Patent number: 8636153
    Abstract: A dart shelf designed to safely store and display darts in an upright position along with accessories involved with playing the game of darts. The dart shelf is secured to a wall and has built in openings for darts, flights, and shafts. The shelf has a recessed cut-out for storage of chalk, dart wrench, chalk eraser and dart sharpening tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Dattilo
  • Publication number: 20140014604
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relates to an urban sports furniture (1) comprising a main structure (2), a media display panel (3), a single base (4), wherein the main structure (2) comprises a sports equipment for gymnastics, exercises and stretching, or any other type of urban leisure equipment. The media display panel (3) has at least two faces and the base (4) is common, single and easy to level. The urban sports furniture (1) is intended for installation in public areas with exploitation of publicity displayed on the faces of the media display panel (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: MARCULA EQUIPAMENTOS DE MUSCULACAO LTDA.
    Inventor: Marcus Vinicius Guedes de Moraes Correia
  • Patent number: 8621762
    Abstract: A multiple garment drying apparatus for drying garments that includes a hot air source and blower assembly attached to a garment hanging assembly that includes two upward extending hot air transfer tubes that connect to two hot air ports on the blower assembly. Attached to the ends of the two tubes is a hollow, transverse brace with two upward extending end brackets attached to its opposite ends. Attached to the two end brackets is an upper shoulder component used to support a jacket placed thereon. The upper shoulder component includes a plurality of air vents that enable air delivered below the upper shoulder component to travel upward and through the upper shoulder component. During operation, air from the hot air source and blower assembly is delivered to the two transfer tubes. The air from the two transfer tubes is then transmitted to the transverse brace and through the upper shoulder component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Joel Beckett
  • Publication number: 20140001133
    Abstract: A rack primarily for storage of snowboards or skis at an elevated position is formed generally as a triangle with an additional upstanding arm for hanging the rack from a rafter, beam, ceiling or other elevated structure. In one form at least one snowboard can be retained on hooked overhangs that extend beyond the base leg of the triangle, with two such racks being used in tandem to hang the snowboards. The rack can be formed of bent and welded metal rod and has a suspension connection such as a tapered screw thread or other connection at the upper end of the arm for attaching the rack to a selected structure, preferably wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Mohammad R. Shaghafi
  • Patent number: 8616385
    Abstract: The present invention features a dugout organization system for baseball or softball equipment for use by a participant in a dugout. The system features a generally planar chain link fence panel located in an erect position having a plurality of formed chain link fence wires intertwined to form a mesh chain link fence surface. The system features a base member having a top attachment tongue that projects out and away from a base posterior surface. The top attachment tongue features a top attachment tongue first groove located on a top attachment tongue first side and a top attachment tongue second groove located on an opposing top attachment tongue second side. The base member flares from the top attachment tongue forming a first side shoulder on a base first side and a second side shoulder on a base second side and then tapers approaching a base bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: John Doran
  • Patent number: 8523127
    Abstract: Apparatuses for holding sport's equipment or other articles to a chain link fence are described. The apparatuses provide sport's participants and spectators with a convenient place for holding articles. A hub of an apparatus is aligned within an opening of a chain link and thereafter rotated for securing the hub to wires of the chain link fence. The apparatus is removed when the hub is rotated in the reverse direction and pulled from the fence. A variety of article holders may extend from the hub so that there are apparatuses for holding a bat, a cup, or other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Monte W. Bennett
  • Patent number: 8511240
    Abstract: A baby valet assembly that is removably attachable to a tabletop comprising a base structure having a mounting bar removably coupled to a means for attaching the base to a tabletop such as a retractable C-clamp and a tray having a substantially planar eating surface with a raised lip removably coupled to the mounting bar. The mounting bar is removably coupled to the tabletop for the purpose of providing a security post for a toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: David Strock
  • Patent number: 8479930
    Abstract: An organizing system for weights and accessories having a base with a support bar extending upwardly from the base, a container with a lid on a top end of the support bar which has an inner cavity adapted to hold items, a weight rack shaft extending outwardly from a side of the support bar which is adapted to hold a weight, a cup holder and a hanger on the support bar, a speaker in the support bar, and either a universal serial bus (USB) port or a RCA connection port in the support bar operatively connected to the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Joshua C. Cohen
  • Patent number: 8453853
    Abstract: A multi-skateboard storage rack may include a rigid frame and a plurality of vertical rods statically connected to the frame. A plurality of horizontal peg extensions may be attached to the rods. A plurality of locking jaws may be pivotally connected to corresponding ones of the peg extensions such that associated pairs of the locking jaws may be selectively articulated between a closed locked position and an open unlocked position respectively. Each pair of locking jaws includes a top and a bottom hook which may be independently articulated along mutually exclusive arcuate paths oriented about the corresponding peg extensions. A plurality of locks may be removably fastened to the associated pairs of locking jaws for prohibiting the pairs of locking jaws from being articulated. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include a plurality of non-linear guide tracks attached to the frame. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include an optional flexible fenced closure formed from a mesh screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Othella Adams
  • Patent number: 8418860
    Abstract: A dive gear stand (10) comprising a frame (12) including a main shaft (16) supported vertically from a plurality of legs (18). A first set (30) of arm members (14) is pivotally connected relative to the frame (12) and arm supports (32) are pivotally connected to distal ends of the arm members (14). The arm members (14) are pivotable between a first position parallel to the main shaft (16) and a second position extending outwardly from the main shaft (16). Each of the arm supports (32) is pivotable between a first position in which it is parallel and adjacent the associated arm member (14) and a second position in which it extends at an angle to the associated arm member (14) such that a second end thereof engages with the frame (12) to support the arm member (14) in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: Nigel Geoffrey Rimmer, Daniel James Pryce, Edward Joseph Khoury
  • Publication number: 20130082016
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a system for improving triathlon transition area efficiency, comprising a main stand member comprising a base portion and a top portion, the base portion being configured to be supported by a ground surface; and a first shoe coupler fixedly coupled to the top portion of the main stand member and configured to removably couple a first shoe to the main stand member in a manner wherein a pose is established for the first shoe such that a foot of a standing athlete may be urged into the first shoe without the use of one or more hands of the athlete to stabilize the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Triathalon Scientific, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander Arrow
  • Patent number: 8393482
    Abstract: An improved sports equipment frame includes frame having a main vertical member including an upper end and a lower end, and a plurality of extensions projecting laterally from the main vertical member; and a bowed hanger extending from the main vertical member for draping an article of clothing, the hanger elevationally located between the upper and lower ends of the vertical member. In a preferred embodiment, the sports equipment rack includes pant leg restrainers for suppressing movement of the legs of pants during spray washing, and a headgear support plate having a generally flat upper surface that is larger than the cross sectional area of the vertical member. The sports equipment rack is lightweight, compact and portable, and is suitable for storing, organizing, washing and drying various types of sporting equipment and clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel L. Durham
  • Patent number: 8371457
    Abstract: A collapsible storage rack includes multiple rack members and a linkage assembly. At least one of the rack members includes a laterally extending body and a storage element that projects in a forward direction from the body. The rack members are shiftable along an upright extension direction and are shiftable relative to each other into and out of a collapsed condition. The linkage assembly shiftably interconnects the rack members and permits shifting movement of the rack members into and out of the collapsed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Next Inning, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael L. Entz
  • Publication number: 20130032557
    Abstract: A display assembly, that is easily transported to a presentation site and can quickly and easily be converted from carrying mode to a free standing exhibit display of a plurality of golf club shafts. The display assembly comprises a canvas backdrop serving also as a carrying case. The backdrop having defined on an inner side a plurality of longitudinally friction fitted, aligned sleeves which hold and display a corresponding number of golf club shafts. By inserting three thin rods, which can be metal, wood or hard plastic such as polyurethane, into corresponding compartments and then pulling upward on a cloth handle, a free standing display is created. The supporting structure of the display is provided by a combination of the rods and the golf club shafts. Hook and loop straps wrap around and tightly contain the assembly when it is transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventor: Brett C. Porath
  • Publication number: 20120318762
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a rack for storing floats. A float rack may comprise a vertical support post, a plurality of slip-T joints and a plurality of float support arms. The vertical support post may have a top end and a bottom end. The slip-T joints are connected to the vertical support post to provide a rotating joint about the vertical support post. The float support arms are attached to the slip-T joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert J. Schuetz, Richard C. Young