Athletic equipment storage device

a technology for sports equipment and storage devices, applied in the field of sports equipment storage devices, can solve the problems of pads and other equipment being sweaty, pads and other equipment are scattered or in a heap on the floor, and are not able to completely dry ou

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-10
EVANS DAVID +1
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[0009] The present invention provides an improved device and method for the storage, drying and display of sports equipment, such as football equipment uniforms. In addition, the invention provides a means for temporarily storing the washable items associated with the individual uniform. In a preferred embodiment, the equipment rack includes a frame having a ground-contacting base portion and an upper equipment support portion for supporting a helmet, and shoulder pads. In addition, the fra

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Children who play these games after school and on weekends tend to remove the remove the helmet and shoulder pads upon returning home and leave them scattered or in a heap on the floor.
Often the pads and other equipment are sweaty and may be wet from rain.
The pads are not able to completely dry out if left on the floor in this manner.
Because the athletic equipment is bulky and oddly-shaped, it is not easily stored in conventional hanging racks or storage areas.
Therefore, the various pads and other components of the uniform may become misplaced after use.
In homes where there are multiple children playing football, for example, the components may become mixed up with one another, so that one child ends up

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[0018]FIGS. 1-5 depict an exemplary equipment storage rack 10 that is constructed in accordance with the present invention. The storage rack 10 includes an upright frame 12 that is shown in FIGS. 1-3. In currently preferred embodiments, the frame 12 is fashioned from tubular PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe members and fittings, such as T-fittings and elbows, which are commercially available at hardware stores. PVC components may be easily cut to suitable lengths and secured to one another using pipe glue. Although construction of the frame from PVC components is currently preferred, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to such construction. If desired, the frame 12 may be constructed from pipe lengths of metal or another durable material.

[0019] The frame 12 includes a ground-contacting base portion 14 that is formed of a five-way T-fitting 16 and four leg members 18, 20, 22, 24 that extend outwardly from the T-fitting 16. End caps 26 are placed over the distal en...

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Abstract

An equipment rack for the storage, drying, and display of sports equipment, such as football equipment uniforms. The equipment rack includes a frame having a ground-contacting base portion and an upper equipment support portion for supporting a helmet, and shoulder pads. In addition, the frame includes a laundry bag support portion that is shaped and sized to receive and retain a laundry bag in a hanging relation proximate the frame. The laundry bag can be used to contain washable items related to an individual's sports uniform, including a jersey, pants, socks, gloves, and undergarments.

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[0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 729,701 filed Oct. 24, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates generally to devices and methods used to display, transport and store sports equipment. In particular aspects, the invention relates to devices and methods for storage, display and drying of football, hockey and / or lacrosse uniforms and equipment. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] American football, lacrosse, hockey and similar sports require the use of bulky pads and helmets that the players must wear to protect themselves during play. In the case of football, the typical uniform includes a helmet, shoulder pads, as well as a jersey and pants, and socks. The uniform may also include other components, such as gloves, shin guards, hip and thigh pads, mouthguard and the like. [0006] Children who play these games after school and on weekends tend to remove the re...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F7/00
CPCA47G25/0671
Inventor EVANS, DAVIDEVANS, JANE
Owner EVANS DAVID
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