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Flexible ball for transporting laundry

a flexible ball and laundry technology, applied in the field of laundry containers, can solve the problems of hazardous, difficult, and difficult to transport laundry from a hamper to a laundry room for washing,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-10
PARRY DIANE L
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a laundry container that has two caged portions that fit together to create an open space between them. The two caged portions are connected by a hinge and can be closed with a flexible closure, preventing items from escaping. The container is made from flexible material, which allows for easy transportation and safe storage of laundry. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and secure way to transport and protect laundry during transportation.

Problems solved by technology

For people with a disability of mobility issues, transporting laundry from a hamper to a laundry room for washing can be difficult, especially when stairs or hallways are involved.
For example, if a person is carrying a laundry basket and needs to hold a handrail to get down stairs, this can be extremely difficult and hazardous.

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[0012]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0013]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a flexible ball for transporting laundry from one area to another. When laundry is placed into the flexible laundry ball and the flexible laundry ball is closed, the ball can easily be rolled down a hallway or even bounced or rolled down a staircase with little effort. The flexible laundry ball can be used by people of different ages and abilities in transporting laundry safely. The flexible laundry ball can be formed from two half-spherical shapes connected together with a hinge on one side thereof and with a latch on an opposite side thereof.

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Abstract

A laundry moving system includes a flexible ball for transporting laundry from one area to another. When laundry is placed into the flexible laundry ball and the flexible laundry ball is closed, the ball can easily be rolled down a hallway or even bounced or rolled down a staircase with little effort. The flexible laundry ball can be used by people of different ages and abilities in transporting laundry safely. The flexible laundry ball can be formed from two half-spherical shapes connected together with a hinge on one side thereof and with a latch on an opposite side thereof.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to laundry containers and, more particularly, to a flexible ball for transporting laundry and similar materials from one area to another.[0002]For people with a disability of mobility issues, transporting laundry from a hamper to a laundry room for washing can be difficult, especially when stairs or hallways are involved. For example, if a person is carrying a laundry basket and needs to hold a handrail to get down stairs, this can be extremely difficult and hazardous.[0003]As can be seen, there is a need for an improved laundry basket that can be easily and safely used to transport laundry.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In one aspect of the present invention, a laundry container comprises a first caged portion; a second caged portion fitting against the first caged portion to form an open space therewithin; a hinge interconnecting the first caged portion to the second caged portion; and a closure disposed opposite the hi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D8/04B65B5/00
CPCD06F95/002
Inventor PARRY, DIANE L.
Owner PARRY DIANE L
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