Baseball glove organizer

Abstract

The baseball glove organizer provides a systematic location for players to store fielding gloves and / or other personal equipment while batting. The organizer comprises a relatively large backing sheet having a series of pockets attached to the front surface thereof, with the pockets each having a size and volume sufficient to contain at least a baseball or softball glove therein. The pockets also include schematic or graphical representations of the playing field, with the fielding position corresponding to each pocket being marked on the field representation. The name of the position may also be indicated, along with the scoring shorthand for the position as an aid to younger players. The organizer is secured to any suitable surface, e.g., backstop, fence, etc. for the game, with players removing their personal equipment when the game is over. The organizer is then rolled or folded for storage until needed for the next game.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to sports and athletic equipment. More specifically, the present invention comprises various embodiments of a portable storage device having a series of open pockets therein, and providing for the removable storage of the baseball or softball gloves and / or other equipment for a baseball or softball team. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] More and more people, both adults and younger persons, are becoming involved with various team sports. As interest has developed in these various sports, various articles of specialized equipment have been developed for players in order to facilitate their play of the game, and / or to provide some advantage or edge for the player during the game. Examples of such specialized equipment are specialized cleated shoes and special gloves in the sport of baseball, which equipment is also used in softball and is even finding its way down...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] The baseball glove organizer comprises a relatively large sheet of heavy-duty flexible material (e.g., canvas, vinyl-coated fabric, etc.) having a series of pockets attached to the front surface thereof. Each of the pockets has sufficient size and volume to contain at least a baseball or softball fielding mitt or glove therein, with one pocket being provided for each member of the team and including a coach position for a nine-player baseball team. Each pocket (possibly excepting the coaching position, where provided) also includes a description (graphic or schematic, as well as t

Problems solved by technology

With perhaps up to twenty players (in a softball game) simultaneously removing and donning gloves between each half inning of play, it can be difficult for players to keep track of their equipment.

Even at the lower levels of play, gloves are not an inexpensive item, and the loss of a glove can be financially painful to a player, particularly a younger player who may be financing his / her participation and equipment in the game through an allowance or low paying part-time job after school.

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