Hockey puck receiver and storage bag

Abstract

A hockey puck receiver and carrier comprises a container having an open end, a closed end, three or more substantially flat sides, each side terminating in a side edge at the open end, and a ramp hingedly affixed to each side edge. In the preferred embodiment, the enclosure is three-sided, and the sides are at least semi-rigid. A carrying handle attached to the container is preferably provided. The enclosure is preferably constructed from a rigid frame covered with an inner or outer skin of material. A flap of material is adjoined at each edge, each flap having a first edge co-extensive with a respective one of the side edges, and an opposing, second edge including a draw-string tunnel. The carrying handle comprises a drawstring dressed through the tunnels. A plurality of dump handles are preferably provided, each having a first end and a second end, each first end being attached to a respective one of the flaps, and wherein all the second ends are joined at a point proximate to the closed end. Advertising or informational indicia are optionally imprinted on one or more of the sides. Methods of collecting hockey pucks according to the invention are also disclosed.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to sports equipment and, in particular, to an article that may be placed on an ice surface to receive hockey pucks, then picked up by one or more handles for transport. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Particularly during hockey practice, it may be the case that dozens of hockey pucks are used on the ice. Collecting these at the end of a practice session may be very inconvenient, since the process must be carried out manually. Although there are hockey puck carrying bags available, none of them allow the players to shoot a puck into the bag. This capability would certainly make puck collection much more convenient. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention is directed to a hockey puck receiver and carrier. Broadly according to the invention the article comprises a container having an open end, a closed end, three or more substantially flat sides, each side terminating in a side edge at the open end, and a ramp hin...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] A plurality of dump handles are preferably provided, each having a first end and a second end, each first end being attached to a respective one of the flaps, and wherein all the second ends are joined at a point proximate to the closed end. Advertising or informational indicia are optionally imprinted on one or more of the sides.

[0006] A method of collecting hockey pucks according to the invention comprises the step of providing a container having an open end, a closed end, three or more substantially flat sides, each side terminating in a side edge at the open end, and a ramp hingedly affixed to each

Problems solved by technology

Collecting these at the end of a practice session may be very inconvenient, since the process must be carried out manually.

Although there are hockey puck carrying bags available, none of them allow the players to shoot a puck into the bag.

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