| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 206315900 | For a ball | 28 |
| 20080251400 | Golf ball warmer - A golf ball warming apparatus structured to retain up to six golf balls in a warming pouch with a flip-top closure having a configuration of dual vertical, parallel channels connected, at their respective distal ends, by a U-shaped channel and having a plurality of warming pockets for containing heating elements for warming and re-warming the golf balls, the warming pockets being located immediately adjacent to and in thermal conduction with the warming pouch. Additionally, the walls between the warming pouch and the warming pockets may contain a series of slots to augment the warming and re-warming of the golf balls. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080289982 | Ball storage bag - A novel storage bag for use with a sports ball and related equipment or clothing is disclosed, where the storage bag includes a storage portion for retaining the ball and a lower compartment portion for retaining shoes. The storage bag of the present invention has a defined footprint for the compatible insertion of the storage bag in a gym or school locker. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the footprint is approximately 14 inches in depth and approximately 9 inches in width. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090032418 | Carrying bag containing a separate compartment configured to carry a sports product - The invention relates to a carrying bag comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, separated from the first compartment. At least one of the first compartment and second compartment is configured to receive a sports product and contains an opening arranged for exposing a portion of said product to the outside world. The first compartment is arranged above said second compartment in a carrying position of the carrying bag. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a carrying bag. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090032419 | Ball carrier device - A ball carrier for transporting a plurality of balls. The ball carrier includes a sleeve having a diameter adapted to receive a golf ball. The ball carrier has a first open end and second frusticonical shaped end adapted to support one or more golf balls in the sleeve. A slotted opening is disposed in the second frusticonical shaped end and is adapted to secure various balls disposed within the carrier. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090321290 | Golf ball bag with temperature controlling device - A golf ball bag includes a main housing for receiving one or more golf balls in the receiving cavity, and a temperature controlling device. The temperature controlling device includes a heating plate disposed within the receiving cavity to substantially align with the hitting surface of the golf balls, and a power source supported by the main housing to electrically connect with the heating plate. When the power source is activated, the heating plate is arranged to generate heat and to transfer to the hitting surfaces of the golf balls so as to heat up and maintain the hitting surfaces of the golf balls at an elevated temperature for achieving an optimal performance. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100213087 | BALL DISPLAY CASE - A ball display case has base and a cover that is securable to the base. When the cover is secured to the base, the cover and base at least partially enclose a space for holding a ball. The case has a pedestal for supporting a ball in the enclosed space. The elevation of the pedestal relative to the base is optionally adjustable. An irreversible lock is adapted for selective application to at least one of the base and the cover such that the lock assumes a locking position that prevents non-destructive removal of the cover from the base. One suitable lock includes a plate having a plurality of recessed areas spaced radially about the plate and a plurality of posts extending away from the plate. Each post is in general radial alignment with one of the recessed areas of the plate and spaced radially inward from the recessed area. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100236954 | Ball Drying Pouch - A ball drying pouch for, e.g., a football or soccer ball has an absorbent interior liner, a water repellent exterior layer, and a water pervious drainage portion. Fasteners permit the pouch to be worn by an official. The top and bottom edges of the pouch are permanently closed. One or both side edges afford an opening for insertion of a ball for drying. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100326854 | BALL CARRIER - The ball carrier has a case and a strap. The case has a chamber, a connecting seat, a locking seat and a frame. The chamber is spherical and formed in the case. The connecting seat is formed on the case and has a pivoting recess. The locking seat has a locking assembly corresponding to the pivoting recess of the connecting seat. The frame is mounted between and connecting the connecting seat and the locking seat and has two fencing boards and a door board. The two fencing boards and the door board are formed around and shaped the chamber of the case. The door board is connected pivotally on the pivoting recess of the connecting seat and connected detachably on the locking assembly of the locking seat. The strap is connected to the case and provides a carrying effect. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110042250 | GOLF BALL PICKER BASKET AND METHOD - There is disclosed a method and a basket for use with a golf ball range picker having a support frame. The basket may include a pair of inwardly offset handles in the basket side walls for ease of lifting when a series of two or more like baskets are arranged in a closely spaced side by side configuration. A pair of front edges of front side wall sections are each tapered outwardly toward the front to minimize or at least greatly reduce the surface area formed by abutting vertical edges with a like basket, to help guide the golf balls being thrown by the range picker into the baskets, and not deflect them inadvertently away from entering the baskets by otherwise providing thick abutting vertical edges which could block the path of travel of the golf balls. A front flange is disposed substantially along the entire length of the front of the basket for resting securely on a front portion of the support frame, and a rear flange is adapted for resting securely on a back portion of the support frame | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110168588 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF PACKAGING GOLF BALLS - Embodiments include a golf ball packaging box that can be converted into a putting aid. The golf ball packaging box is configurable to be positioned in a first configuration to package golf balls for sale and is configurable to be positioned in a second configuration to present a putting aid. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120024731 | Open Packaging - A packaging for at least one ball includes at least one opening that is configured to expose a portion of the ball. The openings are configured to restrict movement of the ball by engaging a surface of the ball. This packaging reduces the amount of the packaging material needed to produce the packaging while maximizing the amount of shelf space needed to display the packaging to increase visibility of the packaging. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120091020 | PACKAGING AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - A packaging is provided for the transport, storage and display of rounded articles. The packaging may include an elongated arm, a gripping portion and a mounting portion. The packaging may be configured to be stacked onto other packagings of like structure. The packaging may also be configured for mounting to a vertical surface. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120152775 | PACKAGING INCORPORATING COLOR GOLF BALLS IN A COLOR PROGRESSION - A set of golf balls and package assembly, comprising: a package defining at least one cavity for housing a golf ball set; the golf ball set comprising a series comprising n golf balls, each having an overall color appearance of one of n different colors expressed in the CIE CIECAM color system wherein n>1; the series being ordered in a color progression such that at least one of the a b, h, J and C values, as defined in the CIE CIECAM color system, is different. The invention is also directed to a method of making the set of golf balls and package assembly. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120292211 | Basketball storage system - A container for equipment, particularly basketballs, being an open box comprising a rigid frame covered by a fitted cloth cover. In one embodiment, the container is open. In another embodiment, the container has a lid that covers the top opening to the container and may be locked in that position. The frame has means for bolting the frame to a vertical wall. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120298537 | BASEBALL BUCKET STAND - A baseball bucket stand. A bottom section has a horizontal bottom plate and a vertical tube connected to the top of the horizontal bottom plate. An upper section for extending the height of the bottom section is positioned above the bottom section. A ball bucket is positioned above the upper section. The upper section extends into the ball bucket balancing the ball bucket and supporting the weight of the ball bucket and its contents. In a preferred embodiment, the upper section and lower section can be placed inside the ball bucket so that the user can carry the ball bucket, the upper section and lower section to a desired location for easy assembly. Preferably baseballs are placed in the ball bucket. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130175190 | GOLF-BALL RETAINING PLATE - A portable golf-ball retaining plate includes a retaining plate provided with multiple grooves, wherein two opposite adjusting portions are arranged at an upper side of each of the grooves, wherein the opposite adjusting portions at adjacent ones of the grooves are alternatingly arranged longitudinally and transversely. Thereby, the grooves can expand for receiving golf balls. When the golf ball is being retained in one of the grooves, the corresponding adjusting portions expand first and then contract such that the golf ball is retained. When the golf ball is being taken, the corresponding adjusting portions first expand to the surrounding space and then contract to the original state. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130186791 | CONTAINER OR CAN FOR BALLS OR THE LIKE FOR A RACKET SPORT - A container or can- for balls or the like for a racket sport, in particular for tennis balls or badminton shuttlecocks, is provided. The container or can includes a hollow tube containing the balls or shuttlecocks, to which a cap is fastened. The cap includes a ring suitable for being secured to the hollow tube and a cover that hinged relative to the ring. The joint between the cover and the ring includes at least one hinge and a return member suitable for moving the cover into a position oriented at an angle of more than 90° relative to the ring when opening the cover. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130220853 | BALL DISPLAY CASE - A ball display case has base and a cover that is securable to the base. The cover and base at least partially enclose a space for holding a ball when the cover is secured to the base. The cover can be moved to a position in which the cover cannot be non-destructively removed from the base without moving the cover relative to the base away from this position. A lock is adapted for selective application to at least one of the base and the cover. The lock prevents non-destructive movement of the cover away from the position. The lock is adapted for selectively and irreversibly converting the display case from an unlocked condition in which the cover is releasably secured to the base to a locked condition in which the cover cannot be non-destructively removed from the base. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130228483 | Sport ball bag for containing a plurality of balls in a small interior space - A ball bag having an interior formed of a stretchable material that pulls the bag exterior towards its own center, shaping the bag and locking the balls in place. This technique enables the bag to be used as a ball backpack. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130299370 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONFORMING GLOBAL CARRIER - A multi-dimensional conforming global carrier including a primary panel bidirectionally bonded a secondary panel. Bidirectional bonding allows the expansion in any direction around the carrier contents allowing the carrier to conform closely to the outside surface of the contents. The carrier itself may be made of an expansible material, and be sized to have an inner volume that is slightly smaller than the proposed contents when empty, such that when the content are placed in the inner volume of the carrier, the material of the carrier will stretch around the contents, in some cases resembling a “second skin” around such contents. In various embodiments, the carrier may have cooperating panel enlargements and recesses, may include an opening which may further be closed with various fastening devices, may be formed of panels of differing sizes and materials, may have bidirectionally elastic panels, and may be at least partially water resistant. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140299495 | DEVICE FOR STORING SPORTING GOODS - The general purpose of the disclosed device is to ergonomically store athletic and sports equipment in a vertical, space-friendly way. The device is adjustable, in that it can be raised and lowered, allowing for people of all ages and sizes to be able to access its various storage components. The main system includes a base at the top allowing attachment to a ceiling. It then extends vertically down with straps with enough tension to be used to secure various sports balls. The straps come together at a bottom base. The bottom base has slots allowing for items to be hung there. Along the straps are various slots allowing different types of sports items to hang. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140353186 | RECONFIGURABLE GOLF BALL CONTAINER - A reconfigurable golf ball container includes a sleeve that is formed from a paperboard material and that defines an interior volume configured to hold a plurality of golf balls. The sleeve includes a perforated line disposed between a tool portion of the sleeve and a remainder of the sleeve. The tool portion of the sleeve is configured to be separated from the remainder of the sleeve along the perforated line to form a golf tool. The golf tool includes a first end configured to be inserted into a soil media, and includes a second end that is capable of supporting a golf ball more than 2.0 cm away from a surface of the soil media. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150101946 | GOLF BALL PACKAGING AND METHOD OF MARKING A GOLF BALL - A package for golf balls, commonly known as a “sleeve”, includes a body having a plurality of side walls and end walls that define a hollow interior for receiving and containing the golf balls. The end walls close off ends of the body. At least one of the side walls contains a plurality of openings spaced apart from one another along a length of the side wall, Each opening is formed at a location that corresponds to and is in registration with a portion of one golf ball that is in closest proximity to the inner surface of the side wall, so as to allow each golf ball to be marked individually (by stencil or otherwise), from the outside of the body, or sleeve, by the user (golfer) by accessing the surface of the ball through the corresponding opening in the side wall. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150297956 | LACROSSE BALL CONTAINER AND RESURFACER - A sports ball container suitable for resurfacing, storing, and carrying sports balls by abrading a surface of one or more sports balls by applying a reciprocating motion. The ball container includes a bottom wall, a cylindrical side, an open end top portion with screw threads thereon, and a cap. The inner surface of the cylindrical side wall is an abrasive surface configured to abrade one or more balls. A lanyard attached to the top portion of the container may be used for the efficient and convenient transportation and storage of sports balls. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150321068 | Diminishable and Distensible Ball Net Bag Structure - A diminishable and distensible ball net bag structure includes a net bag bottom portion, a net bag mouth rim portion, a net bag peripheral side which adjoin the net bag bottom portion and the net bag mouth rim portion, and at least four resilient elements spaced apart and disposed at four portions or at the four portions and junctions of every two adjacent said portions of the net bag peripheral side, respectively. Hence a ball net bag for holding balls is formed. In case of few balls, the resilient elements contract while keeping the balls close to a mouth of the ball net bag. In case of plenty balls, the resilient elements not only stretch and thus distend the ball net bag but also keep the balls close to the mouth to ensure easy access thereto even when the balls are removed from the ball net bag one by one. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150352409 | Golf ball holder and method thereof - An apparatus has a golf ball holder including a receiver assembly having a resilient wall. The resilient wall is configured to: (A) form a stressed shape in response to the application of a stressing force to the resilient wall of the receiver assembly, and in the stressed shape, a golf ball is releasable from the receiver assembly; and (B) form an unstressed shape in response to the removal of the stressing force from the resilient wall of the receiver assembly, and in the unstressed shape, the receiver assembly is ready to receive and to hold the golf ball. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160045789 | CARRIER FOR SPORTS BALLS - According to one embodiment, a structure for storing a plurality of sport balls comprises top and bottom portions connected to a plurality of elongated mesh panels and a plurality of stretchable material panels attached in an alternating manner forming a generally elongated structure, a closure component creating a closable opening, and a rigid center tubular component including a plurality of sockets, wherein each socket is configured to hold a sport ball. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160159422 | Original Ball & Sports Rack - Rory Davis, 40, has worked in retail since he was 15 and is currently a Manager Assistant at Walgreen's. He loves to be outdoors and enjoys fishing, basketball, racquetball, hiking and tennis. | 06-09-2016 |
