U.S. patent application number 09/942440 was filed with the patent office on 2003-03-06 for baseball bat and accessory bag.
Invention is credited to Mays, Joe N..
Application Number | 20030042157 09/942440 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25478069 |
Filed Date | 2003-03-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030042157 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mays, Joe N. |
March 6, 2003 |
Baseball bat and accessory bag
Abstract
Baseball bat and accessory bag with a hollow, open topped,
semi-rigid rectangular case having a lower level that can retain a
plurality of baseball bats and an upper level that can retain items
such as baseball gloves and the like, the case having longitudinal
partitions in the lower level to separate one bat from another, the
case having a pair of wheels, each the wheel located at the bottom
corner, the open topped case having a semi-rigid lid that is hinged
at one end, said lid having a semi-rigid reinforcing lip about
three sides of the perimeter, a locking mechanism that penetrates
through said reinforcing lip and through the wall of said
rectangular case thereby capable of locking the two together when
said lock is in place, a heating device comprised of a series of
resistive elements fastened to an aluminum heat dissipating plate,
said plate positioned at the barrel end of one of said bat
retaining sections, said heating element powered by a removably
replaceable rechargeable battery, said battery providing current
through an on-off switch located on the outside of said rectangular
case, a motion sensing alarm mounted inside said case, said alarm
having a disarm switch located on a portion of said case that is
not easily accessible to a potential thief, a plurality of
accessory bags removably retained on the outside walls of said
rectangular case, and one said accessory bag having a waterproof
insulated lining for the carrying of cold beverages or the
like.
Inventors: |
Mays, Joe N.; (Stockton,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JOE N. MAYS
4127 Trout Ct.
Stockton
CA
95206
US
|
Family ID: |
25478069 |
Appl. No.: |
09/942440 |
Filed: |
August 30, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/315.1 ;
206/315.9; 206/372; 206/373; 206/579 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2102/18 20151001;
A45C 13/10 20130101; A45C 15/00 20130101; A45C 13/02 20130101; A45C
5/06 20130101; A63B 60/60 20151001; A45C 5/14 20130101; A45C 13/24
20130101; A63B 71/0045 20130101; A45C 5/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/315.1 ;
206/579; 206/372; 206/373; 206/315.9 |
International
Class: |
B65D 085/28 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. Baseball bat and accessory bag comprising: a hollow, open
topped, semi-rigid rectangular case having a lower level that can
retain a plurality of baseball bats and an upper level that can
retain items such as baseball gloves and the like; said case having
longitudinal partitions in said lower level to separate one bat
from another; said case having a pair of wheels, each said wheel
located at the bottom corner; said open topped case having a
semi-rigid lid that is hinged at one end; said lid having a
semi-rigid reinforcing lip about three sides of the perimeter; a
locking mechanism that penetrates through said reinforcing lip and
through the wall of said rectangular case thereby capable of
locking the two together when said lock is in place; a heating
device comprised of a series of resistive elements fastened to an
aluminum heat dissipating plate; said plate positioned at the
barrel end of one of said bat retaining sections; said heating
element powered by a removably replaceable rechargable battery;
said battery providing current through an on-off switch located on
the outside of said rectangular case; a motion sensing alarm
mounted inside said case; said alarm having a disarm switch located
on a portion of said case that is not easily accessible to a
potential thief; a plurality of accessory bags removably retained
on the outside walls of said rectangular case; and one said
accessory bag having a waterproof insulated lining for the carrying
of cold beverages or the like.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to the field of sports
bags, and more particularly to a baseball bat and accessory
bag.
[0002] The game of baseball is well known in the United States and
many other parts of the world. The game requires the use of a bat,
a ball, and a glove for each player. Many serious players carry an
assortment of bats, gloves, balls and other related accessories.
Additionally, a team coach may carry a number of bats and other
related baseball paraphernalia for the whole team.
[0003] There are a number of bat bags and other sports related bags
on the market today. However, these bags do not adequately separate
the bats one from the other to avoid scuffing. Additionally, the
available bags are not on wheels so that they can be easily pulled
onto the field.
[0004] Still further, the current bags do not have adequate theft
deterrents such as a motion alarm or lid lock.
[0005] Additionally, current bags do not incorporate a means for
heating an aluminum bat, a feature necessary when the bat us to be
used on cold days.
[0006] Finally, current bags do not have additional removable and
replaceable accessory bags that attach to the sides of the main
bag.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The primary object of the invention is to provide a baseball
bat bag that holds a plurality of bats and related baseball
paraphernalia.
[0008] Another object of the invention is to provide a baseball bat
bag that includes wheels and pull handle so that it can be rolled
by the user.
[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide a baseball bat
bag that reduces the chance of scuffing on the bats carried inside
the bag.
[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a baseball bat
bag that provides a heat source for warming aluminum bats.
[0011] A further object of the invention is to provide a baseball
bat bag that includes a motion sensitive alarm to deter theft.
[0012] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a baseball
bat bag that includes removably replaceable side bags for storing
additional items such a canned or bottled drinks, first aid
supplies or the like.
[0013] Still yet another object of the invention is to provide a
baseball bat bag whose cover is lockable and unlockable.
[0014] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will
become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in
connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of
illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is
disclosed.
[0015] Baseball bat and accessory bag comprising: a hollow, open
topped, semi-rigid rectangular case having a lower level that can
retain a plurality of baseball bats and an upper level that can
retain items such as baseball gloves and the like, said case having
longitudinal partitions in said lower level to separate one bat
from another, said case having a pair of wheels, each said wheel
located at the bottom corner, said open topped case having a
semi-rigid lid that is hinged at one end, said lid having a
semi-rigid reinforcing lip about three sides of the perimeter, a
locking mechanism that penetrates through said reinforcing lip and
through the wall of said rectangular case thereby capable of
locking the two together when said lock is in place, a heating
device comprised of a series of resistive elements fastened to an
aluminum heat dissipating plate, said plate positioned at the
barrel end of one of said bat retaining sections, said heating
element powered by a removably replaceable rechargeable battery,
said battery providing current through an on-off switch located on
the outside of said rectangular case, a motion sensing alarm
mounted inside said case, said alarm having a disarm switch located
on a portion of said case that is not easily accessible to a
potential thief a plurality of accessory bags removably retained on
the outside walls of said rectangular case, and one said accessory
bag having a waterproof insulated lining for the carrying of cold
beverages or the like.
[0016] The drawings constitute a part of this specification and
include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be
embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some
instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated
or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Baseball bat bag of the
present invention in the closed, rolling position.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the Baseball bat bag of the
present invention in the open position.
[0019] FIG. 3 is a side section view of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a top partial section view of the present
invention.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the bat heating portion of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are
provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present
invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific
details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but
rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for
teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in
virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or
manner.
[0023] Referring now to FIG. 1 we see a perspective view of the bat
bag of the present invention 100. A persons hand 2 can be seen
pulling the extendable handle 4 that is known and can be seen in
standard rolling type luggage bags. Main case 26 is basically a
hollow rectangular structure having an open top that is covered by
hinged 66 lid 16. Wheels 12,14 help the case 26 roll on the ground
in a similar fashion to a standard rolling luggage case. Accessory
cases 8,10,22,24 are removable and replaceable from main case 26 by
means of snaps 52 or other known fastening devices. One or more of
the accessory cases can be insulated so that it can store bottles
or cans of beverages or the like and keep them cold. Key 20 and
lock 18 mechanism help keep the lid from being opened by
unauthorized persons. FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the
present invention 100 in the open mode. Lid 16 opens radially from
hinge member 66. Lip 28 acts to ridgidize flat lid portion 90.
hinged 62 locking panel 6 folds over so that holes 46,44 and 48
align thereby allowing a key and lock assembly to penetrate through
all three holes and thereby lock the lid 16 onto the main case 26.
The main case is divided into a top layer 92 that includes a
plurality of open topped compartments 30,32,34 that can retain a
variety of baseball associated items such as gloves, shoes,
uniforms, balls and the like. The view in FIG. 2 shows the snaps 52
that removably retain the side accessory bags 8,10,22,24 shown in
FIG. 1. The side panel of case 26 also includes removable,
replaceable battery 50, bat heater on-off switch 54, motion sensor
alarm activation switch 58 and motion sensor alarm deactivation
switch 56.
[0024] FIG. 3 shows a side section view of the bat bag 100. Key 20
and lock 18 interact with motion sensor and alarm electronics 60
that are known to the present art. When the motion sensor alarm 60
is activated, the alarm will sound when an unauthorized person
start to tamper with the bat bag 100. The entire bat bag assembly
100 is constructed of semi-rigid panels that are covered in a nylon
fabric or the like that are common to rolling luggage cases. The
section view in FIG. 3 clearly shows an upper level that includes
compartments 30,32,34 and a longitudinally disposed panel 36 that
separates the upper level from the lower bat retaining level 64.
Fabric hinge portions 66 and 52 can also be clearly seen. FIG. 4
shows a partial top view of case 26 where the top layer has been
removed to reveal bat compartment 64 that includes a plurality of
separator strips 40. One bat retaining space 92 includes a heat
generating assembly 70 that can warm the barrel of an aluminum bat
in cold weather. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the heater
assembly 70. Bat 42 is inserted into the assembly 70 when the user
slides the bat into the case 26. Resistance elements 80,82,84 are
affixed to the underside of aluminum tray 96. Wires 51,53 lead to
rechargeable battery 50 and switch 54 so that when switch 54 is
turned on, resistive elements 80,82,84 heat up aluminum tray 96 and
in turn warm bat barrel 42.
[0025] In the above described and illustrated way, the bat bag of
the present invention is ideal for dedicated baseball players or
coaches that need to carry a plurality of bats and other baseball
paraphernalia in an easy fashion. The bats are protected from being
scratched by being separated by partitions. The entire assembly is
protected from theft by a motion sensor alarm built into the case.
A heater assembly helps to warm aluminum bats on cold days.
Additional accessory bags can be attached to the sides of the case
as needed.
[0026] While the invention has been described in connection with a
preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the
invention to the particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it
is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and
equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the
invention as defined by the appended claims.
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