Retrieval and storage apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-03-17
MILIKOVSKY ROMAN
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[0012]In further embodiments, a transportable retrieval and storage apparatus capable of storing objects of different dimensions is provided that may include a coupling apparatus for coupling multiple storage compartment

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Complicated retrieval systems have been devised, however, because of a large number of courts or fields both inside and outside, these comple

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[0026]FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a retrieval and storage apparatus 10. The retrieval and storage system 10 comprises a tubular member 15 having an inner diameter slightly greater than the diameter of different sized objects to be stored in retrieval and storage apparatus 10. The objects can be of different diameters and sizes, and thus, the diameter may be adapted to be selected to accommodate objects of multiple objects of different sizes. In some embodiments, the objects may be golf balls, tennis balls, hockey pucks, lacrosse balls, or one or more combinations of these or other objects.

[0027]As discussed above, one advantage of one or more embodiments of the retrieval and storage apparatus 10 is the ability to pick-up and store objects having different sizes. For example, a standard tennis ball has a diameter of approximately between 2.57 in. and 2.7 in., and a mass of approximately 56.7 g to 58.5 g, while a baseball has a diameter...

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A transportable universal object retrieval and holding apparatus is provided. It includes, a receiving component to allow pick up objects. In some aspects, the receiving components may include one or more spring mechanisms located at a first end. The objects may include tennis balls, baseballs, lacrosse balls, hockey pucks, and/or other objects. In other aspects, the compartments for storage of the objects may be modularly coupled to each to vary the storage capability of the apparatus.

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CROSS-REFERENCE[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 275,965, filed Sep. 4, 2009, and entitled “RETRIEVAL AND STORAGE APPARATUS,” the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure relates to a retrieval and storage system and, amongst other things, to a retrieval and dispensing system in which the device is capable of retrieving objects of different types, storing the objects, and subsequently removing the objects for use.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]During a typical tennis, golf, baseball and other sport practice session it is not unusual to have a plurality of balls positioned on locations about the court or field as a result of practice. There is a need for a means for easily retrieving these balls for reuse or for storage or for re-dispensing during the practice session or when the practice session is complete. There is ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B47/02
CPCA63B71/0036A63B47/02
Inventor MILIKOVSKY, ROMAN
Owner MILIKOVSKY ROMAN
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