Method and apparatus for carrying racquet balls
a technology for tennis and balls, applied in the field of methods and apparatus for carrying racquet balls, can solve the problems of not having a suitable carrying pouch or pocket for tennis or other racquet covers, occupying both hands, and the player being unable to easily perform other tasks,
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10
SCHULTZ MARCELLA J
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[0007] The inventor has appreciated the drawbacks of having to carry a racquet separately from one or more ball cans. Aspects of the invention allow a player to carry a racquet and / or racquet cover and one or more balls as a single unit, potentially freeing the player's hands for other purposes.
[0011] In another aspect of the invention, a racquet and ball combination includes a racquet or racquet cover that is intended to at least partially cover only a single racquet, and one or more racquet balls that are adapted for use in a game played with the racquet. A ball can carries the one or more balls and protects the racquet balls from external environmental conditions including moisture, dirt or ambient air pressure. A securing device removably secures the ball can to the racquet or racquet cover.
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Players commonly carry a ball can(s) in one hand and one or more racquets in another hand, thus leaving both hands occupied and the player unable to easily perform other tasks, such as carrying water or a towel.
Other than large tennis bags, most tennis or other racquet covers do not have suitable pockets or other carrying pouch to carry balls or ball cans.
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[0024] Various aspects of the invention are described below with reference to illustrative embodiments. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to those embodiments described below, but instead may be used in any suitable system or arrangement.
[0025] Aspects of the invention provide for the attachment of a plurality of racquet balls to a racquet or racquet cover. As used herein, a “racquet ball” is a ball suitable for use in a game in which the ball is hit with the racquet. “Racquet cover” refers to any suitable type of partial or complete covering for a racquet, including a tote bag, carry-all or other. A “ball can” is a type of container in which racquet balls may be housed and protected from external environmental conditions, including moisture, dirt or ambient air pressure. A ball can may have an approximately cylindrical shape or other suitable shape.
[0026]FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a container 2 carrying a plurality of balls 3 secured to a ra...
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A method and apparatus for securing a racquet ball container, such as a typical tennis ball can, to a racquet or racquet cover. The container may protect the balls from external environmental conditions, such as moisture, dirt or ambient air pressure. The racquet cover may be arranged to at least partially cover only a single racquet, yet have a ball can removably secured.
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[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 501,645, filed Sep. 10, 2003, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of Invention [0003] This invention relates to methods and apparatus for carrying racquet balls, such as tennis balls, in conjunction with a racquet and / or racquet cover. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Racquet balls, including tennis and racquetball balls, are generally sold in cans of two, three or more balls. Even in cases where the balls are particularly suited to a specific use, such as tennis balls intended for use on asphalt, grass or clay, the balls are usually sold in ball cans of generally the same shape. Such “ball cans” typically have a cylindrical shape, although other shapes are used. [0006] Players commonly carry a ball can(s) in one hand and one or more racquets in another hand, thus leaving both hands occupied and the player unable to easily perform other tasks, ...
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CPCA63B49/18A63B60/58
Inventor SCHULTZ, MARCELLA J.
Owner SCHULTZ MARCELLA J