U.S. patent application number 14/167462 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-18 for dry-lift hockey bag.
The applicant listed for this patent is Marc Joly. Invention is credited to Marc Joly.
Application Number | 20140270591 14/167462 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51527377 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140270591 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Joly; Marc |
September 18, 2014 |
Dry-Lift Hockey Bag
Abstract
A sports bag device is disclosed that provides users with a
simple and hassle-free way to air-dry their sports equipment. The
sports bag device comprises a shell component and a mesh bag
secured to the shell component. The shell component comprises a
substantially rectangular base, first and second side walls
connected to side edges of the base, and first and second end walls
connected to end edges of the base. Additionally, the shell
component comprises a top closure component that releasably
connects the side walls, thereby enclosing an interior surface of
the shell component. Furthermore, a telescoping handle is secured
to an end wall, and an end of the mesh bag is releasably secured to
the telescoping handle. Thus, raising the telescoping handle causes
one side of the mesh bag to raise out of the shell component,
effectively allowing the contents of the mesh bag to air dry.
Inventors: |
Joly; Marc; (St. Albert,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Type |
Joly; Marc |
St. Albert |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
51527377 |
Appl. No.: |
14/167462 |
Filed: |
January 29, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61779963 |
Mar 13, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
383/102 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/26 20130101;
A45C 2003/007 20130101; A45C 3/00 20130101; A45C 2003/002 20130101;
A45C 7/0086 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
383/102 |
International
Class: |
A45C 13/02 20060101
A45C013/02 |
Claims
1. A sports bag device comprising: a shell component comprising a
substantially rectangular base, first and second side walls
connected to respective opposite side edges of the base, and first
and second end walls connected to respective opposite end edges of
the base; wherein the side walls and end walls are formed of a
flexible material and, the side walls and end walls extend upwardly
from the base, and edges of the end walls are joined to adjacent
edges of the side walls; a top closure component that releasably
connects distal edges of the side walls, thereby enclosing an
interior surface of the shell component; and a mesh bag releasably
secured to the interior surface of the shell component, comprising
a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposing ends.
2. The sports bag device of claim 1, further comprising a
telescoping handle secured to an edge of one of the end walls of
the shell component.
3. The sports bag device of claim 2, wherein one of the opposing
ends of the mesh bag is releasably secured to the telescoping
handle, such that extending the telescoping handle causes one side
of the mesh bag to raise out of the interior surface of the shell
component.
4. The sports bag device of claim 3, wherein the mesh bag is
releasably secured to the telescoping handle via metal clips.
5. The sports bag device of claim 4, wherein the opposing end of
the mesh bag is releasably secured to the interior surface of the
shell component via metal clips.
6. The sports bag device of claim 5, wherein the mesh bag comprises
a drawstring opening.
7. The sports bag device of claim 6, wherein the mesh bag is
manufactured of breathable material.
8. The sports bag device of claim 1, wherein the top closure
component is a zipper.
9. The sports bag device of claim 1, wherein an exterior surface of
the shell component comprises a shoulder strap.
10. The sports bag device of claim 9, wherein the exterior surface
of the shell component comprises a hand strap.
11. The sports bag device of claim 10, wherein the exterior surface
of the shell component comprises at least one zippered pocket.
12. A sports bag device comprising: a shell component comprising a
substantially rectangular base, first and second side walls
connected to respective opposite side edges of the base, and first
and second end walls connected to respective opposite end edges of
the base; wherein the side walls and end walls are formed of a
flexible material and, the side walls and end walls extend upwardly
from the base, and edges of the end walls are joined to adjacent
edges of the side walls; a top closure component that releasably
connects distal edges of the side walls, thereby enclosing an
interior surface of the shell component; a telescoping handle
secured to an edge of the first end wall of the shell component;
and a mesh bag releasably secured to an edge of the second end wall
of the shell component and releasably secured to the telescoping
handle, such that extending the telescoping handle causes one side
of the mesh bag to raise out of the interior surface of the shell
component.
13. The sports bag device of claim 12, wherein the top closure
component is a zippered flap.
14. The sports bag device of claim 12, wherein the mesh bag
comprises a drawstring opening.
15. The sports bag device of claim 14, wherein the mesh bag is
releasably secured to the telescoping handle via metal clips.
16. The sports bag device of claim 15, wherein the opposing end of
the mesh bag is releasably secured to the edge of the second end
wall of the shell component via metal clips.
17. The sports bag device of claim 12, wherein an exterior surface
of the shell component comprises a shoulder strap.
18. The sports bag device of claim 17, wherein the exterior surface
of the shell component comprises a hand strap.
19. The sports bag device of claim 18, wherein the exterior surface
of the shell component comprises at least one zippered pocket.
20. A sports bag device comprising: a shell component comprising a
substantially rectangular base, first and second side walls
connected to respective opposite side edges of the base, and first
and second end walls connected to respective opposite end edges of
the base; wherein the side walls and end walls are formed of a
flexible material and, the side walls and end walls extend upwardly
from the base, and edges of the end walls are joined to adjacent
edges of the side walls; a zippered flap that releasably connects
distal edges of the side walls, thereby enclosing an interior
surface of the shell component; a telescoping handle secured to an
edge of the first end wall of the shell component; and a mesh bag
comprising a drawstring opening, releasably secured via metal clips
to an edge of the second end wall of the shell component and
releasably secured via metal clips to the telescoping handle, such
that extending the telescoping handle causes one side of the mesh
bag to raise out of the interior surface of the shell component.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Patent
Application Ser. No. 61/779,963 filed Mar. 13, 2013.
BACKGROUND
[0002] It can be a hassle for hockey players and other sports
players to dry their equipment after playing, especially if they
play and/or practice four or more times a week. Typically, players
stuff their equipment inside a bag and then when they get home,
scatter it on the floor somewhere to dry, or simply leave it in the
hockey bag. If players forget to hang up the equipment or don't go
directly home, it may not completely dry before the next use and
can grow bacteria and develop strong, pungent odors. This can be
unpleasant and highly inconvenient. An effective solution is
necessary.
[0003] The present invention features an inner mesh bag and
telescoping handle to hold hockey equipment while drying, and
prevents players from losing or misplacing pieces of equipment. The
hockey bag device also maximizes space while air-drying equipment,
and encourages hockey players to air-out their equipment on a
regular basis. The device accommodates hockey players of all
ages.
SUMMARY
[0004] The following presents a simplified summary in order to
provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed
innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is
not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the
scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a
simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that
is presented later.
[0005] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one
aspect thereof, comprises a sports bag device that provides users
with a simple and hassle-free way to air-dry their equipment. The
sports bag device comprises a shell component and a mesh bag
releasably secured to the interior surface of the shell component.
The shell component comprises a substantially rectangular base,
first and second side walls connected to respective opposite side
edges of the base, and first and second end walls connected to
respective opposite end edges of the base. Furthermore, the side
walls, and the end walls are formed of a flexible material and, the
side walls and end walls extend upwardly from the base. The edges
of the end walls are joined to adjacent edges of the side walls and
are secured. Additionally, the shell component comprises a top
closure component that releasably connects distal edges of the side
walls, thereby enclosing an interior surface of the shell
component.
[0006] Furthermore, the sports bag device comprises a mesh bag
removably secured within the interior of the shell component, and a
telescoping handle secured to an edge of the end walls of the shell
component. Further, one of the opposing ends of the mesh bag is
releasably secured to the telescoping handle, such that raising (or
extending) the telescoping handle causes one side of the mesh bag
to raise out of the interior surface of the shell component,
effectively allowing the contents of the mesh bag to air dry.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the exterior surface of the shell
component comprises a shoulder strap and/or a hand strap, for
transporting the sports bag device. The exterior surface of the
shell component also comprises at least one zippered pocket, but
typically comprises a plurality of zippered pockets to accommodate
sports equipment and accessories, such as water bottles, towels,
skates, etc.
[0008] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends,
certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are
described herein in connection with the following description and
the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but
a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein
can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and
their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become
apparent from the following detailed description when considered in
conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the sports bag
device in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the mesh bag within
the sports bag device in accordance with the disclosed
architecture.
[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the mesh bag with
the drawstring opening open in accordance with the disclosed
architecture.
[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the mesh bag raised
from the sports bag device in accordance with the disclosed
architecture.
[0013] FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of the sports bag
device in use, with the mesh bag being removed from the sports bag
device in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
[0014] FIG. 5B illustrates a perspective view of the sports bag
device in use, with the mesh bag being placed in a washing machine
in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0015] The innovation is now described with reference to the
drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like
elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of
explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident,
however, that the innovation can be practiced without these
specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and
devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a
description thereof.
[0016] The present invention features an inner mesh bag and
telescoping handle to hold hockey equipment and other sports
equipment while drying, and prevents players from losing or
misplacing pieces of sports equipment. The hockey bag device also
maximizes space while air-drying equipment, and encourages hockey
players to air-out their sports equipment on a regular basis. The
device accommodates hockey players and other sports players of all
ages.
[0017] The disclosed sports bag device comprises a shell component
and a mesh bag releasably secured to the interior surface of the
shell component. The shell component comprises a substantially
rectangular base, first and second side walls connected to side
edges of the base, and first and second end walls connected to end
edges of the base. Additionally, the shell component comprises a
top closure component that releasably connects the side walls,
thereby enclosing an interior surface of the shell component.
Furthermore, a telescoping handle is secured to an end wall of the
shell component, and one of the opposing ends of the mesh bag is
releasably secured to the telescoping handle. Thus, raising the
telescoping handle causes one side of the mesh bag to raise out of
the interior surface of the shell component, effectively allowing
the contents of the mesh bag to air dry.
[0018] Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate
the sports bag device 100 that provides users with a simple and
hassle-free way to air-dry their equipment. The sports bag device
100 comprises a shell component 102 and a mesh bag 104 releasably
secured to the interior surface of the shell component (as shown in
FIG. 2).
[0019] The shell component 102 comprises a substantially
rectangular base 106, first 108 and second 110 side walls connected
to respective opposite side edges 112 of the base 106, and first
114 and second 116 end walls connected to respective opposite end
edges 118 of the base 106 (as shown in FIG. 1). Typically, the
first 108 and second 110 side walls are rectangular in shape but
can be any suitable shape as is known in the art without affecting
the overall concept of the invention, such as square, elliptical,
oval, etc. Further, the first 114 and second 116 end walls are
typically elliptical in shape but can be any suitable shape as is
known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the
invention, such as rectangular, square, etc.
[0020] The shell component 102 would generally be constructed of
nylon, canvas, plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), etc., or
composite polymers, though any other suitable material may be used
to manufacture the shell component 102 as is known in the art
without affecting the overall concept of the invention.
Furthermore, the side walls 108 and 110, and the end walls 114 and
116 are formed of a flexible material and, the side walls 108 and
110 and end walls 114 and 116 extend upwardly from the base 106.
The edges 120 of the end walls 114 and 116 are joined to adjacent
edges 122 of the side walls 108 and 110 and are secured. The edges
120 of the end walls 114 and 116 are secured to adjacent edges 122
of the side walls 108 and 110 via any suitable securing means as is
known in the art, such as sewing, gluing, welding, fasteners,
etc.
[0021] The shell component 102 can also comprise a variety of
colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference. While
the shape and size of the shell component 102 may vary greatly
depending on the wants and needs of a user, the shell component 102
is approximately between 30 and 32 inches in length as measured
from a first end wall 114 to a second end wall 116, and
approximately between 16 and 20 inches in width as measured from a
first side wall 108 to a second side wall 110, and approximately
between 14 and 15 inches high as measured from the base 106 to the
top 124 of the shell component 102.
[0022] Additionally, the shell component 102 comprises a top
closure component 126 that releasably connects distal edges of the
side walls 108 and 110, thereby enclosing an interior surface of
the shell component 102. The top closure component 126 is typically
a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a button, etc., or any other
suitable closure component as is known in the art. Typically, the
top closure component 126 comprises a zippered flap to cover a
substantial portion of the top 124 of the shell component 102 (as
shown in FIG. 2), and encloses an interior surface of the shell
component 102.
[0023] Further, the exterior surface 128 of the shell component 102
comprises a shoulder strap 130 and/or a hand strap 132, for
transporting the sports bag device 100. The exterior surface 128 of
the shell component 102 also comprises at least one zippered pocket
134, but typically comprises a plurality of zippered pockets 134 to
accommodate sports equipment and accessories, such as water
bottles, towels, skates, etc.
[0024] Furthermore, the sports bag device 100 comprises a mesh bag
104 removably secured within the interior of the shell component
102. The mesh bag 104 comprises a top surface 136, a bottom surface
138, and opposing ends 140. Typically, the mesh bag 104 is
manufactured of breathable material, such as nylon webbing or mesh,
or any other suitable material as is known in the art, as long as
the material allows the contents of the mesh bag 104 to be dried by
air. The mesh bag 104 typically has an opening 142 which is
releasably secured via a drawstring or other suitable securing
means, such as hook and loop fasteners, buttons, zippers, etc.
[0025] The mesh bag 104 can also comprise a variety of colors and
designs to suit user and manufacturing preference. While the shape
and size of the mesh bag 104 may vary greatly depending on the
wants and needs of a user, the mesh bag 104 is approximately
between 30 and 32 inches in length as measured from opposing ends
140, and approximately between 16 and 20 inches in width as
measured from opposing sides 141, and approximately between 14 and
15 inches high as measured from a top surface 136 to a bottom
surface 138.
[0026] The sports bag device 100 further comprises a telescoping
handle 144 secured to an edge 120 of the first 114 or second 116
end walls of the shell component 102. The handle 144 can be any
suitable handle as is known in the art as long as the handle
extends away from the sports bag device 100 and retracts back
toward the sports bag device 100. Typically, the telescoping handle
144 is approximately between 12 to 36 inches in height as measured
from opposing ends 143 of the handle 144. In a collapsed state, the
handle 144 would be approximately 12 to 16 inches in height, and
when fully extended, lifting the mesh bag 104, the handle 144 would
be approximately 12 to 36 inches in height. Further, one of the
opposing ends 140 of the mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to the
telescoping handle 144, such that raising (or extending) the
telescoping handle 144 causes one side of the mesh bag 104 to raise
out of the interior surface of the shell component 102. The
opposing end 140 of the mesh bag 104 not secured to the telescoping
handle 144, is releasably secured to an edge 120 of the end wall
114 or 116 of the shell component 102. Once in a raised position,
the telescoping handle 144 can be locked in place (similar to a
typical luggage handle), retaining one side of the mesh bag 104 out
of the shell component 102 of the sports bag device 100.
[0027] Thus, if the telescoping handle 144 is secured to an edge
120 of the first end wall 114 of the shell component 102, then the
mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to an edge 120 of the second end
wall 116 of the shell component 102, and releasably secured to the
telescoping handle 144, such that raising (or extending) the
telescoping handle 144 causes one side of the mesh bag 104 to raise
out of the interior surface of the shell component 102 (as shown in
FIG. 3). The mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to both the
telescoping handle 144 and to the edges 120 of the end walls 114 or
116 of the shell component 102 via any suitable securing means as
is known in the art, such as metal clips 145, hook and loop
fasteners, etc.
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates the mesh bag 104 raised (or elevated)
from the sports bag device 100. As stated supra, the sports bag
device 100 comprises a mesh bag 104 removably secured within the
interior of the shell component 102. The mesh bag 104 comprises a
top surface 136, a bottom surface 138, opposing ends 140, and an
opening 142 which is releasably secured via a drawstring or other
suitable securing means, such as hook and loop fasteners, buttons,
zippers, etc.
[0029] The sports bag device 100 further comprises a telescoping
handle 144 secured to an edge 120 of the first 114 or second 116
end walls of the shell component 102 for raising or lowering an end
140 of the mesh bag 104. Specifically, one of the opposing ends 140
of the mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to the telescoping handle
144, and the opposing end 140 of the mesh bag 104 not secured to
the telescoping handle 144, is releasably secured to an edge 120 of
the end wall 114 or 116 of the shell component 102.
[0030] Thus, if the telescoping handle 144 is secured to an edge
120 of the first end wall 114 of the shell component 102, then the
mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to an edge 120 of the second end
wall 116 of the shell component 102, and releasably secured to the
telescoping handle 144, such that raising (or extending) the
telescoping handle 144 causes one side of the mesh bag 104 to raise
out of the interior surface of the shell component 102 (as shown in
FIG. 4). Once in a raised position, the telescoping handle 144 can
be locked in place, retaining one side of the mesh bag 104 out of
the shell component 102 of the sports bag device 100.
[0031] FIGS. 5A-B illustrate the sports bag device 100 in use. As
stated supra, the sports bag device 100 comprises a shell component
102 and a mesh bag 104 secured to the shell component 102. The
shell component 102 comprises a substantially rectangular base 106,
first and second side walls 108 and 110 connected to side edges 112
of the base 106, and first and second end walls 114 and 116
connected to end edges 118 of the base 106. Additionally, the shell
component 102 comprises a top closure component 126 that releasably
connects the side walls 108 and 110, thereby enclosing an interior
surface of the shell component 102. Furthermore, a telescoping
handle 144 is secured to an end wall 114 or 116, and an end 140 of
the mesh bag 104 is releasably secured to the telescoping handle
144. Thus, raising the telescoping handle 144 causes one side of
the mesh bag 104 to raise out of the shell component 102,
effectively allowing the contents of the mesh bag 104 to air
dry.
[0032] In operation, a user 504 would choose the size and/or color
of the sports bag device 100 that meets the user's needs and/or
wants. The user 504 would then fill the mesh bag 104 with assorted
sports equipment that needs to be air-dried and/or washed. The user
504 would then secure the mesh bag 104 onto the telescoping handle
144 of the sports bag device 100, and would secure the other end
140 of the mesh bag 104 onto an end wall 114 or 116 of the shell
component 102 of the sports bag device 100. Thus, when the
telescoping handle 144 is retracted down towards the sports bag
device 100, the mesh bag 104 is secured within an interior of the
sports bag device 100. If the user 504 wants to air-dry the sports
equipment 500 within the mesh bag 104, the user extends the
telescoping handle 144 up in a vertical direction, away from the
sports bag device 100 and locks the telescoping handle 144 in
place.
[0033] Once in place, one side of the mesh bag 104 is suspended out
of the sports bag device 100, allowing the contents (the sports
equipment 500) of the mesh bag 104 to air-dry (as shown in FIG. 4).
If the user 504 wants to wash the sports equipment 500 within the
mesh bag 104, the user 504 would detach the mesh bag 104 from the
sports bag device 100 (i.e., from the telescoping handle 144 and
end wall 114 or 116), and would pull the draw-string on the opening
142 to cinch the mesh bag 104 closed (as shown in FIG. 5A), and
then would place the mesh bag 104 directly in a washing machine 502
to wash the contents of the mesh bag 104 (as shown in FIG. 5B).
Thus, the inner mesh bag 104 and telescoping handle 144 of the
sports bag device 100 allow a user 504 to hold hockey equipment and
other sports equipment while drying, and prevents players from
losing or misplacing pieces of sports equipment.
[0034] What has been described above includes examples of the
claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe
every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for
purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of
ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further
combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are
possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to
embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that
fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in
either the detailed description or the claims, such term is
intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a
transitional word in a claim.
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