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| United States Patent Application |
20080047863
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| Kind Code
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A1
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Friou; Robert L.
; et al.
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February 28, 2008
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Sports Ball Bag Systems
Abstract
A system and related manufacturing and business methods based on bags
comprising three-dimensional representations of items necessary to sports
contests.
| Inventors: |
Friou; Robert L.; (Phoenix, AZ)
; Fulce; Rudi M.; (Phoenix, AZ)
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| Correspondence Name and Address:
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STONEMAN LAW OFFICES, LTD
3113 NORTH 3RD STREET
PHOENIX
AZ
85012
US
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| Serial No.:
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844273 |
| Series Code:
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11
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| Filed:
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August 23, 2007 |
| U.S. Current Class: |
206/457; 206/459.5; 224/153; 493/186 |
| U.S. Class at Publication: |
206/457; 206/459.5; 224/153; 493/186 |
| Intern'l Class: |
B65D 79/00 20060101 B65D079/00; B31B 41/00 20060101 B31B041/00 |
Claims
1) A method of manufacturing a bag, such bag comprising at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest, said method comprising the steps of:a) holding
at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest;b) cutting, while being held,
such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest; andc) creating at least one bag
from such cut at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest.
2) The method, according to claim 1, wherein the at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises essentially about one-half of a
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest, so as to provide two of the essentially about
one-half of a three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest for every whole
three-dimensional representation of an item necessary to a sports
contest.
3) A product manufactured according to the method of claim 1, such product
comprisinga) at least one bag structured and arranged to bag at least one
containable item;b) wherein said at least one bag comprisesi) at least
one front portion,ii) at least one back portion,iii) at least one primary
interior portion,iv) at least one primary exterior portion, andv) at
least one accessor structured and arranged to provide accessibility to
said at least one primary interior portion of said at least one bag;c)
wherein said at least one front portion comprises at least one portion of
at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest;d) wherein said at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose said at least one
front portion; ande) wherein said at least one bag comprises at least one
form maintainer structured and arranged to maintain at least one form of
said at least one bag.
4) The product, according to claim 3,a) wherein said at least one form
maintainer comprisesi) at least one connector structured and arranged to
connect said at least one bag to at least one user,ii) at least one
distributor structured and arranged to distribute tension uniformly along
at least one edge of said at least one bag,iii) at least one reinforcer
structured and arranged to reinforce the at least one form of said at
least one bag, andiv) at least one protector structured and arranged to
protect the at least one containable item;b) wherein said at least one
connector comprisesi) at least one adjuster structured and arranged to
provide adjustability of position of said at least one bag on the
user;ii) at least one strap structured and arranged to secure said at
least one bag to the user; andiii) at least one buckle; andc) at least
one limiter structured and arranged to limit at least one opening ability
of said at least one bag;d) wherein said at least one limiter comprises
at least one zipper structured and arranged to limit the at least one
opening ability of said at least one bag.
5) The product according to claim 4 wherein said at least one protector
comprises foam material having a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
6) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag consists
essentially of about one whole at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest.
7) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises essentially about one-half of at least
one item resembling at least one sports ball.
8) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one sports ball.
9) The product according to claim 8 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one football.
10) The product according to claim 8, wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one basketball.
11) The product according to claim 8 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one soccer ball.
12) The product according to claim 8 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one baseball.
13) The product according to claim 8 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one tennis ball.
14) The product according to claim 8 wherein said at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one volleyball.
15) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag
comprises at least one fanny pack.
16) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag
comprises at least one backpack.
17) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag
comprises at least one leg pack.
18) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag
comprises at least one tote pack.
19) The product according to claim 3 further comprising at least one
indicia.
20) The product according to claim 3 wherein said at least one bag
comprises at least one secondary interior portion structured and arranged
to contain the at least one containable item.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001]The present application is related to and claims priority from prior
provisional application Ser. No. 60/840,251, filed Aug. 25, 2006,
entitled "Sports Ball Bag Systems", the contents of which are
incorporated herein by this reference and are not admitted to be prior
art with respect to the present invention by the mention in this
cross-reference section.
BACKGROUND
[0002]This invention relates to providing a system for improved apparatus
and methods for providing bags configured as three-dimensional sports
ball representations. Generally, people travel with personal effects
(e.g., money, identification cards, credit or debit cards, lipstick,
keys, documents, snack food, other personal items, etc.). For several
reasons, effectively containing such items may be difficult. Setting
these items down at a destination creates the risk of forgetting about
such items and leaving them behind, or even having them stolen. In
addition, such items may be too many or too large for placement within
the pockets of one's clothing. Furthermore, keeping these items in a
person's hands, at all times, clearly prevents them from having their
hands free for completing tasks. For example, a fan attending a sporting
event may wish to carry and have with their person, during such sporting
event, money, identification cards, keys, and suntan lotion. The fan will
inevitably encounter the problems of not having enough pocket space, and
risks having such items lost or stolen if they are placed under stadium
seats.
[0003]It is typical of sports fans that they generally have a great
interest in displaying for others to view the sports and teams of their
liking. Typical sports fans tend to wear hats, t-shirts, and jerseys
comprising logos or trademarks representative of their preferred sports
and teams. For example, New York Yankees fan and Mayor of New York,
Rudolph Giuliani, has been notably photographed attending New York
baseball games wearing a Yankees jacket and a Yankees hat. Historically,
when sports fans have wanted to carry items with them to a game, they
have had to resort to bulky and cumbersome backpacks, purses, and other
bags, such bags having no sports-related representation or imagery.
Further, there has not been a convenient way to allow local regional
advertisers, for example within a particular city, to advertise by
providing a sports-ball representation bag that assists fans in carrying
their personal items.
OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION
[0004]A primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide
an improved sports representation bag. It is a further object and feature
of the present invention to provide such a system capable of containing a
user's personal effects and other containable items. It is a further
object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system
providing three-dimensional sports item representation. It is a further
object and feature of the present invention to provide such a system that
maintains the form of the sports item represented, when the system is in
tension or compression. It is a further object and feature of the present
invention to provide such a system conveniently connectable to a user. It
is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such
a system that limits how much it opens, in order to prevent personal
effects and other containable items from falling out.
[0005]It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system capable of being worn comfortably when attached to
a user. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system capable of adjusting such that it fits different
size users. It is a further object and feature of the present invention
to provide such a system providing convenient access to personal items
within the bag. It is a further object and feature of the present
invention to provide such a system having a secondary containment portion
inside of a primary containment portion.
[0006]It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system that is retractable when attached to the leg of a
user. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system capable of displaying advertiser indicia. It is a
further object and feature of the present invention to provide such a
system capable of displaying association indicia. It is a further object
and feature of the present invention to provide a system having two
zipper tabs or more.
[0007]It is a further object and feature of the present invention to
provide such a system capable of substantially protecting personable
items when traveling. It is a further object and feature of the present
invention to provide such a system capable of providing thermal and
fluid-resistant protection to contained items. A further primary object
and feature of the present invention is to provide such a system that is
efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Other objects and features of this
invention will become apparent with reference to the following
descriptions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008]In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention
provides a method of manufacturing a bag, such bag comprising at least
one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest, such method comprising the steps of: holding at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; cutting, while being held, such at least
one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest; and creating at least one bag from such cut at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest. Moreover, it provides such a method
wherein the at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises essentially about
one-half of a three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest, so as to provide two of the
essentially about one-half of a three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest for every whole
three-dimensional representation of an item necessary to a sports
contest.
[0009]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a product manufactured according to the above method,
such product comprising at least one bag structured and arranged to bag
at least one containable item; wherein such at least one bag comprises at
least one front portion, at least one back portion, at least one primary
interior portion, at least one primary exterior portion, and at least one
accessor structured and arranged to provide accessibility to such at
least one primary interior portion of such at least one bag; wherein such
at least one front portion comprises at least one portion of at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one form maintainer
structured and arranged to maintain at least one form of such at least
one bag. Additionally, it provides such a product, wherein such at least
one form maintainer comprises at least one connector structured and
arranged to connect such at least one bag to at least one user, at least
one distributor structured and arranged to distribute tension uniformly
along at least one edge of such at least one bag, at least one reinforcer
structured and arranged to reinforce the at least one form of such at
least one bag, and at least one protector structured and arranged to
protect the at least one containable item; wherein such at least one
connector comprises at least one adjuster structured and arranged to
provide adjustability of position of such at least one bag on the user;
at least one strap structured and arranged to secure such at least one
bag to the user; and at least one buckle; and at least one limiter
structured and arranged to limit at least one opening ability of such at
least one bag; wherein such at least one limiter comprises at least one
zipper structured and arranged to limit the at least one opening ability
of such at least one bag. Also, it provides such a product wherein such
at least one protector comprises foam material having a thickness of
about 1/4 inch. In addition, it provides such a product wherein such at
least one bag consists essentially of about one whole at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest. And, it provides such a product wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises essentially about one-half of at
least one item resembling at least one sports ball. Further, it provides
such a product wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation
of at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises
at least one item resembling at least one sports ball. Even further, it
provides such a product wherein such at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest comprises at least one item resembling at least one football.
Even further, it provides such a product, wherein such at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one basketball. Even further, it provides such a product wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at
least one soccer ball. Even further, it provides such a product wherein
such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at least one item
resembling at least one baseball. Even further, it provides such a
product wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at
least one item resembling at least one tennis ball. Even further, it
provides such a product wherein such at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest comprises at least one item resembling at least one volleyball.
Even further, it provides such a product wherein such at least one bag
comprises at least one fanny pack. Even further, it provides such a
product wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one backpack.
Even further, it provides such a product wherein such at least one bag
comprises at least one leg pack. Even further, it provides such a product
wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one tote pack. Even
further, it provides such a product further comprising at least one
indicia. Even further, it provides such a product wherein such at least
one bag comprises at least one secondary interior portion structured and
arranged to contain the at least one containable item.
[0010]In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention
provides a method comprising the steps of: providing licensing to at
least one manufacturer to use at least one culturally recognizable
proprietary indicia; providing manufacturing by such at least one
manufacturer of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest; and providing at least
one sale of such at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises at least one bag; and wherein
such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest comprises such at least one
culturally recognizable proprietary indicia. Moreover, it provides such a
method wherein the step of providing licensing to at least one
manufacturer comprises providing at least one culturally recognizable
proprietary indicia licensing agreement, wherein such at least one
culturally recognizable proprietary indicia comprises at least one sports
related indicia.
[0011]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such at least
one primary interior portion of such bag means; wherein such at least one
front portion comprises at least one sports item structured and arranged
to represent at least one portion of at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest; wherein such at least one back portion is structured and
arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and wherein such bag
means comprises form maintainer means for maintaining at least one form
of such bag means.
[0012]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
form maintainer structured and arranged to maintain at least one form of
such at least one bag. Additionally, it provides such a system wherein
such at least one form maintainer comprises at least one connector
structured and arranged to connect such at least one bag to at least one
user. Also, it provides such a system wherein such at least one connector
comprises at least one adjuster structured and arranged to provide
adjustability of position of such at least one bag on the user. In
addition, it provides such a system wherein such at least one connector
comprises at least one strap structured and arranged to secure such at
least one bag to the user. And, it provides such a system wherein such at
least one connector comprises at least one buckle. Further, it provides
such a system wherein such at least one form maintainer comprises at
least one distributor structured and arranged to distribute tension
uniformly along at least one edge of such at least one bag. Even further,
it provides such a system wherein such at least one form maintainer
comprises at least one elastic material structured and arranged to
maintain the form of such at least one bag under tension. Moreover, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one form maintainer
comprises at least one leather structured and arranged to maintain the at
least one form of such at least one bag under tension. Additionally, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one form maintainer
comprises at least one reinforcer structured and arranged to reinforce
the at least one form of such at least one bag. Also, it provides such a
system wherein such at least one form maintainer comprises at least one
distributor structured and arranged to distribute tension uniformly
across at least one portion of such at least one bag. In addition, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one form maintainer
comprises at least one protector structured and arranged to protect the
at least one containable item. And, it provides such a system wherein
such at least one form maintainer comprises at least one padding
material. Further, it provides such a system wherein such at least one
form maintainer comprises at least one foam material. Even further, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one foam material is about
one-quarter of an inch thick. Moreover, it provides such a system wherein
such at least one bag comprises at least one limiter structured and
arranged to limit at least one opening ability of such at least one bag.
Additionally, it provides such a system wherein such at least one limiter
comprises at least one zipper structured and arranged to limit the at
least one opening ability of such at least one bag. Also, it provides
such a system wherein such at least one limiter comprises at least one
elastic material. In addition, it provides such a system wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises essentially about one-half of at
least one item resembling at least one sports ball. And, it provides such
a system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at
least one item resembling at least one racing wheel. Further, it provides
such a system wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation
of at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises
at least one item resembling at least one hockey puck. Even further, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest comprises at least one item resembling at least one sports ball.
Moreover, it provides such a system wherein such at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at least
one football. Additionally, it provides such a system, wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at
least one basketball. Also, it provides such a system wherein such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest comprises at least one item resembling at
least one soccer ball. In addition, it provides such a system wherein
such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at least one item
resembling at least one tennis ball. And, it provides such a system
wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at least one
item resembling at least one baseball. Further, it provides such a system
wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at least one
item resembling at least one volleyball. Even further, it provides such a
system wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one fanny pack.
Moreover, it provides such a system wherein such at least one bag
comprises at least one backpack. Additionally, it provides such a system
wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one leg pack. Also, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one bag comprises at least
one tote pack. In addition, it provides such a system wherein such at
least one bag consists essentially of about one whole at least one
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest. And, it provides such a system further
comprising at least one indicia. Further, it provides such a system
further comprising at least one advertising indicia. Even further, it
provides such a system further comprising at least one association
indicia. Moreover, it provides such a system wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one zipper. Additionally, it provides such a
system wherein such at least one zipper comprises at least one indicia.
Also, it provides such a system wherein such at least one accessor
comprises at least two zipper tabs. In addition, it provides such a
system wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one secondary
interior portion structured and arranged to contain the at least one
containable item. And, it provides such a system wherein such at least
one bag comprises at least one secondary exterior portion structured and
arranged to contain the at least one containable item. Further, it
provides such a system wherein such at least one bag comprises: at least
one connector structured and arranged to connect such at least one bag to
at least one user; and at least one limiter structured and arranged to
limit at least one opening ability of such at least one bag; wherein such
at least one connector comprises at least one adjuster structured and
arranged to provide adjustability of position of such at least one bag on
the at least one user; wherein such at least one connector comprises at
least one strap structured and arranged to strap such at least one bag to
the at least one user; wherein such at least one connector is structured
and arranged to distribute tension uniformly along at least one edge of
such at least one bag; wherein such at least one connector comprises at
least one buckle; wherein such at least one form maintainer comprises at
least one leather structured and arranged to maintain at least one form
of such at least one bag under tension; wherein such at least one form
maintainer comprises at least one foam material; wherein such at least
one foam material is about one-quarter of an inch thick; wherein such at
least one bag comprises at least one indicia; wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least two zippers; and wherein such at least one bag
comprises at least one secondary interior portion structured and arranged
to contain the at least one containable item.
[0013]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such interior
portion means of such bag means; wherein such at least one front portion
comprises sports item means for representing at least one portion of at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such bag means comprises reinforcer means for reinforcing at
least one form of such bag means.
[0014]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
reinforcer structured and arranged to reinforce at least one form of such
at least one bag.
[0015]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such interior
portion means of such bag means; wherein such at least one front portion
comprises sports item means for representing at least one portion of at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such bag means comprises distributor means for distributing at
least one force uniformly across at least one portion of such bag means.
[0016]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
distributor structured and arranged to distribute at least one force
across at least one portion of such at least one bag.
[0017]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such interior
portion means of such bag means; wherein such at least one front portion
comprises sports item means for representing at least one portion of at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such bag means comprises protector means for protecting the at
least one containable item.
[0018]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
protector structured and arranged to protect the at least one containable
item.
[0019]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such interior
portion means of such bag means; wherein such at least one front portion
comprises sports item means for representing at least one portion of at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such bag means comprises limiter means for limiting at least one
opening ability of such bag means.
[0020]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
limiter structured and arranged to limit at least one opening ability of
such at least one bag.
[0021]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: bag means for bagging at least
one bagable item, comprising at least one front portion, at least one
back portion, at least one primary interior portion, and at least one
primary exterior portion; and accessor means for accessing such interior
portion means of such bag means; wherein such at least one front portion
comprises sports item means for representing at least one portion of at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one back portion is
structured and arranged to enclose such at least one front portion; and
wherein such bag means comprises secondary interior portion means for
providing at least one secondary interior portion of such bag means.
[0022]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one bag structured and
arranged to bag at least one containable item, wherein such at least one
bag comprises at least one front portion, at least one back portion, at
least one primary interior portion, and at least one primary exterior
portion; and at least one accessor structured and arranged to provide
accessibility to such at least one interior portion of such at least one
bag; wherein such at least one front portion comprises at least one
portion of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest; wherein such at least one
back portion is structured and arranged to enclose such at least one
front portion; and wherein such at least one bag comprises at least one
secondary interior portion structured and arranged to contain the at
least one containable item.
[0023]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: holder means for holding at least
one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest; and cutter means for cutting, while being held
by such holder means, the at least one three-dimensional representation
of at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest.
[0024]In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this
invention provides a system comprising: at least one holder structured
and arranged to hold at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest; and at least one
cutter structured and arranged to cut, while being held by such at least
one holder, the at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest. Even further, it
provides such a system wherein the at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest comprises essentially about one-half of a three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest, so as to provide two of the essentially about one-half of a
three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary to at
least one sports contest for every whole three-dimensional representation
of an item necessary to a sports contest. Even further, it provides such
a system wherein the at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at
least one sports ball. In accordance with another preferred embodiment
hereof, this invention provides a method comprising the steps of: holding
at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest; and cutting, while being held,
such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest. Even further, it provides such
a method further comprising creating at least one bag utilizing such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest. Even further, it provides such a method
wherein such at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest comprises at least one
sports ball. Still further, it provides each and every novel feature,
element, combination, step and/or method disclosed or suggested by this
provisional patent application.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025]FIG. 1A is a diagrammatic view of a sports ball bag method according
to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0026]FIG. 1B is a blown-up cross-section of a sports ball bag system, a
racing wheel fanny pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the
present invention.
[0027]FIG. 1C is a cut-away view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG.
1B.
[0028]FIG. 1D is a back view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG. 1B.
[0029]FIG. 1E is a top view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG. 1B.
[0030]FIG. 1F is a side view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG. 1B.
[0031]FIG. 1G is a perspective view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG.
1B.
[0032]FIG. 1H is a front view of the racing wheel fanny pack of FIG. 1B.
[0033]FIG. 2A is a perspective view of the sports ball bag system, a
soccer ball fanny pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the
present invention.
[0034]FIG. 2B is a front view of the soccer ball fanny pack of FIG. 2A.
[0035]FIG. 3A is a perspective view of a sports ball bag system, a
baseball fanny pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0036]FIG. 3B is a front view of the baseball fanny pack of FIG. 3A.
[0037]FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a sports ball bag system, a
volleyball fanny pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0038]FIG. 4B is a front view of the volleyball fanny pack of FIG. 4A.
[0039]FIG. 5A is a perspective view of a sports ball bag system, a
football fanny pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0040]FIG. 5B is a front view of the football fanny pack of FIG. 5A.
[0041]FIG. 5C is a top view of the football fanny pack of FIG. 5A.
[0042]FIG. 5D is a side view of the football fanny pack of FIG. 5A.
[0043]FIG. 6A is a blown-up cross-section view of a football tote bag,
having detachable handles, of the sports ball bag system according to a
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0044]FIG. 6B is a cut-away view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0045]FIG. 6C is a back view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0046]FIG. 6D is a top view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0047]FIG. 6E is a side view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0048]FIG. 6F is a perspective view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0049]FIG. 6G is a front view of the football tote bag of FIG. 6A.
[0050]FIG. 7A is a blown-up cross-section view of a sports ball bag
system, a football leg pack, according to a preferred embodiment of the
present invention.
[0051]FIG. 7B is a cut-away view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0052]FIG. 7C is a back view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0053]FIG. 7D is a top view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0054]FIG. 7E is a perspective view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0055]FIG. 7F is a front view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0056]FIG. 7G is a side view of the football leg pack of FIG. 7A.
[0057]FIG. 8A is a cross-section view of a sports ball bag system, a
football backpack, according to a preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0058]FIG. 8B is a cut-away view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0059]FIG. 8C is a back view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0060]FIG. 8D is a top view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0061]FIG. 8E is a side view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0062]FIG. 8F is a perspective view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0063]FIG. 8G is a front view of the football backpack of FIG. 8A.
[0064]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a holder and cutter according to a
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0065]FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic view of a manufacturing method according
to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODES AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE
INVENTION
[0066]Sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises method 1001, fanny
pack system 1100, backpack system 1200, leg pack system 1300, tote pack
system 1400, manufacturing system 1500, and method 1002.
[0067]FIG. 1A is a diagrammatic view of a sports ball bag method according
to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. AS shown in FIG. 1A,
sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises method 1001. Preferably,
method 1001 comprises the steps of: providing licensing to at least one
manufacturer to use at least one culturally recognizable proprietary
indicia (step 2102); providing manufacturing by the at least one
manufacturer of at least one three-dimensional representation of at least
one item necessary to at least one sports contest (step 2104); and
providing at least one sale of the at least one three-dimensional
representation of at least one item necessary to at least one sports
contest (step 2106), as shown.
[0068]Preferably, step 2102 comprises completing licensing between
Entrepreneur 2108 and Indicia Owner 2112, preferably proprietary indicia
licensing, preferably culturally recognizable proprietary indicia
licensing. Preferably, step 2102 comprises completing licensing between
Entrepreneur 2108 and Manufacturer 2110, preferably manufacturing
licensing. Preferably, step 2102 comprises completing licensing between
Indicia Owner 2112 and Manufacturer 2110, preferably proprietary indicia
licensing, preferably culturally recognizable proprietary indicia
licensing. Preferably, the at least one three-dimensional representation
of at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest 1030
comprises at least one bag structured and arranged to bag or contain
items. Preferably, the at least one three-dimensional representation of
at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest 1030 comprises
licensed, preferably by the above methods, culturally recognizable
proprietary indicia. Preferably, step 2102 comprises Licensors
(preferably Indicia Owner 2112, as shown) receiving licensing fees from
Licensees (preferably Entrepeneur 2108, as shown).
[0069]Preferably, step 2104 comprises the ordering of product from
Manufacturer 2110, preferably the ordering of product by Entrepreneur
2108 from Manufacturer 2110. Preferably, step 2104 comprises Manufacturer
2110 providing for product transfer, preferably product transfer from
Manufacturer 2110 directly to a Purchaser 2118.
[0070]Preferably, step 2106 comprises wholesale product purchases from
Manufacturer 2110, preferably purchases by a Retailer 2114 from
Manufacturer 2110, with product preferably being retailed by Retailer
2114 to a Purchaser 2118. Preferably, step 2106 comprises the use of an
Internet Medium 2116 by Entrepreneur 2108, preferably to sell product by
receiving orders and payments by way of the Internet Medium 2116,
preferably for selling product directly to a Purchaser 2118.
[0071]Preferably, the at least one three-dimensional representation of at
least one item necessary to at least one sports contest 1030 comprises
culturally recognizable proprietary indicia, such as sports indicia,
governing association indicia, advertiser indicia, manufacturer indicia,
and/or other proprietary indicia. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understand
that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as
marketing, technology, cost, popular culture, etc., other culturally
recognizable proprietary indicia, such as, for example, names, faces,
companies, logos, other proprietary indicia, etc., may suffice.
[0072]As shown in FIG. 5C, system 1000 preferably comprises bag 1002 and
accessor 1004. Bag 1002 preferably comprises front portion 1010, back
portion 1012, primary interior portion 1014, and primary exterior portion
1016. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, system 1000 preferably comprises
secondary interior portion 1031. Furthermore, as shown is FIG. 5C, system
1000 preferably comprises limiter 1028.
[0073]As shown in FIG. 1C, system 1000 preferably comprises form
maintainer 1018. Form maintainer 1018 preferably comprises reinforcer
1025. Form maintainer 1018 preferably comprises distributor 1027. Form
maintainer 1018 preferably comprises protector 1029. System 1000
preferably comprises at least a portion of a three-dimensional
representation of an item necessary to a sports contest 1030 (herein
referred to as sports item 1030). In one preferred embodiment, sports
item 1030 preferably comprises essentially about one-half of an item
resembling a sports ball.
[0074]Sports item 1030 preferably comprises racing wheel 1032 (as shown in
FIGS. 1B through 1H), soccer ball 1033 (as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B),
baseball 1034 (as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B), volleyball 1035 (as shown in
FIGS. 4A and 4B), and football 1036 (as shown in FIGS. 5A through 5D).
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill
in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as market demand, technology, cost, etc., other
sports items 1030, such as, for example, pucks, balls, other projectiles,
sticks, bats, gloves, tees, other instruments, helmets, other protective
apparatus, bases, other field marking apparatus, etc., may suffice.
[0075]System 1000 preferably comprises the specific details of the sports
item 1030 represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture,
seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion
represented, projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion
of the sports item 1030 represented, as shown in FIG. 5A.
[0076]For example, a sports item 1030, such as a football, would
preferably comprise a portion of a football, preferably with a size
relative to the utility and size of the user, preferably one-half of a
football, preferably shaped substantially identical to a football,
preferably made of a material which looks like leather (or more
preferably leather), preferably brown in color, preferably with a dimpled
texture (as shown in FIG. 5A), preferably having about eight white laces
in parallel (as shown in FIG. 5A), where bag 1012 is preferably
horizontally and vertically symmetric to the user (as shown in FIG. 5A),
preferably with football related indicia (such as "NFL"), and preferably
with a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson.TM.).
[0077]Preferably, sports item 1030 comprises an appearance similar in
pattern and appearance to actual items necessary to a sports contest.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as manufacturing, cost, materials,
etc., other arrangements, such as fewer seams, extra seams, a vertical
representation rather than the horizontal representation shown in FIG. 1B
(capable of holding beverages), non-brown colors, non-dimpled,
non-symmetric, abnormally sized, abnormally shaped, alternative indicia,
etc., may suffice. Additionally, the portion of the sports item
represented need not be about half its actual size. For example,
utilizing almost the entire portion of a hockey puck, basketball hoop, or
racing wheel, or some other non-half portion of the sports related item,
may suffice. Furthermore, various bag 1012 sizes, such as child size,
junior, adult, extra large, non-life size, miniature, etc., may suffice.
In addition, alternate materials, such as rubber, plastic, felt,
non-leather, suede, metal, non-ball materials, Velcro.TM., other
textures, etc., may suffice. Also, alternative color configurations, such
as bright colors, advertiser-specific colors, `zebra` stripes,
theme-specific colors, non-typical ball colors, glittered, iridescent,
etc., may suffice.
[0078]System 1000 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Indicia 1040
preferably comprise sports related indicia. Indicia 1040 preferably
comprise advertising indicia. Indicia 1040 preferably comprise
association indicia.
[0079]Racing wheel 1032 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Racing wheel
1032 preferably comprises professional racing indicia 1040. Upon reading
the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art
will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity,
business benefits, technology, etc., other non-professional racing
indicia, such as, for example, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers,
racers, and racing crews, such as Formula One, Monster Truck Racing
Association (MTRA), National Hotrod Racing Association (NHRA), American
Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA), the phrase "c'", Goodyear, Ford,
Chevrolet, Toyota, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, Pennzoil,
Penske, Budweiser, Molson, 7-Up, etc., may suffice.
[0080]Soccer ball 1033 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Soccer ball 1033
preferably comprises professional soccer indicia 1040. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity,
business benefits, etc., other non-professional soccer indicia, such as,
for example, associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers, players,
and teams, such as Major League Soccer (MLS), Union of European Football
Associations (UEFA), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA),
the phrase "GOOOOOOAAAAAAL . . . ", Umbro, Adidas, Mizuno, Nike, Coke,
Gatorade, IBM, Renaldo, David Beckham, Mia Hamm, Team USA Soccer, San
Jose Earthquakes, North Carolina Tarheels, etc., may suffice.
[0081]Baseball 1034 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Baseball 1034
preferably comprises professional baseball indicia 1040. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity,
business benefits, etc., other non-professional baseball and softball
indicia, such as, for example, associations, manufacturers, slogans,
advertisers, players, and teams, such as the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), International Baseball Association (IBA), National
Softball Association (NSA), Little League Baseball, the phrase "Holy
Cow", Mizuno, Nike, Reebok, Rawlings, Randy Johnson, Barry Bonds, Lisa
Fernandez, New York Yankees, Rice Owls, Team USA, etc., may suffice.
[0082]Volleyball 1035 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Volleyball 1035
preferably comprises professional volleyball indicia 1040. Upon reading
the teachings of this specification, persons of ordinary skill in the art
will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity,
business benefits, etc., other non-professional volleyball indicia, such
as, for example, associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers,
players, and teams, such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA), USA Volleyball, Pro Beach Volleyball, Tachikara, Baden, Molten,
Mazda, Southwest Airlines, Karch Kiraly, Misty May, UCLA Bruins, Team
USA, etc., may suffice.
[0083]Football 1036 preferably comprises indicia 1040. Football 1036
preferably comprises professional football indicia 1040. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as marketing, advertising, cost, team and player popularity,
business benefits, etc., other non-professional football indicia, such
as, for example, associations, manufacturers, slogans, advertisers,
players, and teams, such as Canadian Football League (CFL), Arena
Football League (AFL), National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA),
the phrase "raise the roof", Wilson, Nike, Reebok, Coke, EA Sports,
Outback Steakhouse, Tostitos, Nokia, FedEx, Marshall Faulk, Michael Vick,
Eddie George, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State Buckeyes, Arizona Rattlers,
etc., may suffice.
[0084]Preferably, sports item 1030 sports contest related sports items
comprising sports contests other than racing, baseball, volleyball, and
football. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as popularity, cost, market
demand, etc., other sports contests, such as golf, track & field, ping
pong, swimming, shooting, chess, hockey, spelling bees, game shows,
reality shows, other competitions, etc., may suffice.
[0085]Sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises fanny pack system
1100. System 1100 preferably comprises bag 1102 and accessor 1104. Bag
1102 preferably comprises front portion 1110, back portion 1112, primary
interior portion 1114, and primary exterior portion 1116 (embodying
herein, bag means for containing the at least one containable item). Bag
1102 preferably comprises fanny pack 2001, as shown in FIGS. 5A through
5D. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as utility, fashion, technology,
cost, etc., other packs and orientations, such as, for example, front
packs, carriers, holders, other packs, clothing, packs on other parts of
the body, etc., may suffice.
[0086]Front portion 1110 preferably comprises at least one portion of
sports item 1030 (embodying herein, front portion means for providing at
least one front portion of said bag means). Preferably, system 1000
comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented,
such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement,
symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion represented,
projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion of the sports
item represented, as shown.
[0087]For example, a football-related sports item 1030, such as a
football, would preferably comprise a portion of an actual football, or
replica of a football, preferably of various sizes, preferably dependent
on the size of the user in light of usability, preferably shaped
substantially identical to a football, preferably made of a material
which looks like leather, preferably brown in color, preferably with a
dimpled texture, preferably having about eight white laces in parallel,
where bag 1102 is preferably horizontally and vertically symmetric to the
user, with football related indicia (such as "NFL"), and a manufacturer
emblem (such as Wilson.TM.).
[0088]Back portion 1112 preferably encloses front portion 1110, resulting
in bag 1102 (embodying herein, back portion means for providing at least
one back portion of said bag means). Preferably, back portion 1112 is
substantially flat, as shown, contoured to provide comfort and ease of
use. A substantially flat back portion 1112 provides contour and comfort
against the user. Preferably, back portion 1112 comprises an inexpensive,
non-aggravating material. Preferably, back portion 1112 provides for
comfortable wearability by the user.
[0089]System 1000 preferably comprises primary interior portion 1114,
which is capable of holding containable items (embodying herein, primary
interior portion means for providing at least one interior portion of
said bag means). Interior portion 1114 preferably comprises liner 1119,
which lines the interior of bag 1102. Liner 1119 preferably comprises a
fluid blocker, preferably creating a waterproof bag 1102, which prevents
saturation of containable items contained within bag 1102. Liner 1119
preferably comprises a thermal blocker, preferably creating a thermally
consistent interior portion 1114, maintaining a consistent temperature
for containable items. Liner 1119 preferably comprises vinyl.
[0090]System 1000 preferably comprises primary exterior portion 1116
(embodying herein, primary exterior portion means for providing at least
one exterior portion of said bag means). System 1000 preferably comprises
secondary interior portion 1131, which is capable of holding containable
items (embodying herein, secondary interior portion means for providing
at least one secondary interior portion of said bag means). Secondary
interior portion 1131 preferably comprises a pocket with zipper 1150.
Secondary interior portion 1131 preferably comprises a pocket having a
closeable hook and loop fastener system (also commonly referred to as
Velcro.TM.), as shown. System 1000 preferably comprises a pocket with a
zipper 1150 and a Velcro.TM. pocket, as shown in FIG. 5C. System 1000 may
also comprise secondary exterior portion, which may also contain
containable items. Upon reading the teachings of this specification,
those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market demand,
manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other secondary interior portion
1131 arrangements, such as, for example, pockets, folders, snaps,
buckles, tension brackets, Velcro.TM., multiple openings, etc., may
suffice.
[0091]Accessor 1104 is preferably located between front portion 1110 and
back portion 1112, as shown (embodying herein, accessor means for
accessing said interior portion means of said bag means). Accessor 1104
preferably comprises zipper 1150, as shown. Preferably, accessor 1104
comprises zipper tab 1152, as shown. Preferably, system 1000 comprises a
zipper 1150 that extends about 50% or more around the circumference (or
perimeter) of bag 1012, as shown in FIG. 5C. Upon reading the teachings
of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such
as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor
arrangements, such as, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets,
Velcro.TM., other locations for accessor 1104, zippers that extend about
50% or less around the circumference of the bag, multiple openings, etc.,
may suffice.
[0092]System 1000 preferably comprises form maintainer 1118 (embodying
herein, form maintainer means for maintaining the form of said bag
means), as shown. Form maintainer 1118 preferably comprises an actual
sports item 1030, where the material of sports item 1030 sufficiently
maintains the form of sports item 1030. Form maintainer 1118 preferably
comprises reinforcer 1125, which reinforces the form of bag 1102, which
sometimes occurs when, for example, bag 1102 is under compression
(embodying herein, reinforcer means for reinforcing the form of said bag
means). Reinforcer 1125 preferably comprises foam. Reinforcer 1125
preferably comprises padding. Reinforcer 1125 preferably comprises a
uniform foam padding having a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Form
maintainer 1118 preferably comprises distributor 1127, which distributes
tension uniformly across bag 1102, which sometimes occurs, for example,
when bag 1102 is under tension due to forces on connector 1120 (embodying
herein, distributor means for distributing force uniformly across said
bag means). Distributor 1127 preferably comprises leather, preferably
leather portions which attach connector 1120 to bag 1102. Distributor
1127 preferably comprises a widening portion of leather, where the
portion attaching to bag 1102 is wider than the portion attaching to
connector 1120, as shown. Form maintainer 1118 preferably comprises
protector 1129, which protects the containable items inside bag 1102
(embodying herein, protector means for protecting the at least one
containable item). Protector 1129 preferably comprises foam. Protector
1129 preferably comprises padding. Protector 1129 preferably comprises a
uniform foam padding having a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Upon reading
the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art
will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
such issues as materials, market demand, technology, cost, etc., other
form maintainers, such as, for example, metal, cotton, composite,
plastic, rubber, other fabrics, other materials, other reinforcers, other
tension distributors, thermal blockers, fluid blockers, other compression
preventers, other shapes, other elastic objects, etc., may suffice.
[0093]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1120. Connector 1120
preferably comprises strap 1124. Connector 1120 preferably comprises
buckle 1126. Connector 1120 preferably comprises elastic material.
Connector 1120 preferably comprises some leather, where connector 1120
connects to bag 1102. More preferably, connector 1120 comprises a
substantial amount of leather where connector 1120 connects to bag 1102,
as shown. Connector 1120 preferably comprises distributor 1127, which
distributes tension uniformly across bag 1102. Alternatively, bag 1102 is
sufficient to function with or without a connector 1120. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other
connectors, such as, for example, Velcro.TM., hooks, stitched and
non-stitched attachers, clothing articles, etc., may suffice.
[0094]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1120. Connector 1120
preferably comprises adjuster 1122, for tightening or loosening by
adjusting, preferably, the length of straps 1124. Preferably, adjuster
1122 comprises a bracket that slides along straps 1124. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art
will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters
1122, such as, for example, pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with
greater elasticity, Velcro.TM., hooks, other adjusters, etc., may
suffice.
[0095]System 1000 preferably comprises limiter 1128 (embodying herein,
limiter means for limiting the opening ability of said bag means).
Limiter 1128 preferably comprises a zipper 1150 arranged so as to prevent
containable items from falling out of bag 1102, as shown in FIGS. 5C and
5D. Limiter 1128 preferably comprises a zipper 1150 located across the
top half of bag 1102, as shown. Limiter 1128 preferably comprises elastic
material. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as usability, market demand,
technology, cost, etc., other limiter 1128 arrangements, such as, for
example, elastic material connecting front portion 1110 to back portion
1112 via primary interior portion 1114, clips, Velcro.TM., etc., may
suffice.
[0096]System 1000 preferably comprises zippers 1150. Zipper 1150
preferably comprises zipper tab 1152. Zipper 1150 preferably comprises
two zipper tabs 1152 where zipper 1150 comprises accessor 1104. Zipper
1150 preferably comprises limiter 1128. Zipper 1150 preferably is
structured and arranged so as to prevent containable items from falling
out of bag 1102.
[0097]Sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises backpack system
1200. System 1200 preferably comprises bag 1202 and accessor 1204. Bag
1202 preferably comprises front portion 1210, back portion 1212, primary
interior portion 1214, and primary exterior portion 1216 (embodying
herein, bag means for containing the at least one containable item). Bag
1202 preferably comprises backpack 2004, as shown in FIGS. 8A through 8G.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill
in the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as utility, fashion, technology, cost, etc.,
other packs and orientations, such as, for example, front packs,
carriers, holders, other packs, clothing, packs on other parts of the
body, etc., may suffice.
[0098]Front portion 1210 preferably comprises at least one portion of
sports item 1030 (embodying herein, front portion means for providing at
least one front portion of said bag means). Preferably, system 1000
comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented,
such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement,
symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion represented,
projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion of the sports
item represented, as shown.
[0099]For example, a football-related sports item 1030, such as a
football, would preferably comprise a portion of an actual football or
replica of a football, preferably of various sizes, preferably dependent
on the size of the user in light of usability, preferably shaped
substantially identical to a football, preferably made of a material
which looks like leather, preferably brown in color, preferably with a
dimpled texture, preferably having about eight white laces in parallel,
where bag 1202 is preferably horizontally and vertically symmetric to the
user, with football related indicia (such as "NFL"), and a manufacturer
emblem (such as Wilson.TM.).
[0100]Back portion 1212 preferably encloses front portion 1210, resulting
in bag 1202 (embodying herein, back portion means for providing at least
one back portion of said bag means). Preferably, back portion 1212 is
substantially flat, as shown, contoured to provide comfort and ease of
use. A substantially flat back portion 1212 provides contour and comfort
against the user. Preferably, back portion 1212 comprises an inexpensive,
non-aggravating material. Preferably, back portion 1212 provides for
comfortable wearability by the user.
[0101]System 1000 preferably comprises primary interior portion 1214,
which is capable of holding containable items (embodying herein, primary
interior portion means for providing at least one interior portion of
said bag means). Interior portion 1214 preferably comprises liner 1219,
which lines the interior of bag 1202. Liner 1219 preferably comprises a
fluid blocker, preferably creating a waterproof bag 1202, which prevents
saturation of containable items. Liner 1219 preferably comprises a
thermal blocker, preferably creating a thermally consistent interior
portion 1214, maintaining a consistent temperature for containable items.
Liner 1219 preferably comprises vinyl.
[0102]System 1000 preferably comprises primary exterior portion 1216
(embodying herein, primary exterior portion means for providing at least
one exterior portion of said bag means). System 1000 preferably comprises
secondary interior portion 1231, which is capable of holding containable
items (embodying herein, secondary interior portion means for providing
at least one secondary interior portion of said bag means). Secondary
interior portion 1231 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1250.
Secondary interior portion 1231 preferably comprises a Velcro.TM. pocket.
System 1000 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1250 and a
Velcro.TM. pocket, as shown in FIG. 5C. System 1000 may also comprise
secondary exterior portion, which may also contain containable items.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing,
materials, cost, etc., other secondary interior portion 1231
arrangements, such as, for example, pockets, folders, snaps, buckles,
tension brackets, Velcro.TM., multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
[0103]Accessor 1204 is preferably located between the front portion 1210
and the back portion 1212, as shown (embodying herein, accessor means for
accessing said interior portion means of said bag means). Accessor 1204
preferably comprises zipper 1250, as shown. Preferably, accessor 1204
comprises zipper tab 1252, as shown. Preferably, system 1000 comprises a
zipper 1250 that extends about 50% or more around the circumference (or
perimeter) of bag 1012, as shown in FIG. 5C. Upon reading the teachings
of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such
as market demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor
arrangements, such as, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets,
Velcro.TM., other locations for accessor 1204, zippers that extend about
50% or less around the circumference of the bag, multiple openings, etc.,
may suffice.
[0104]System 1000 preferably comprises form maintainer 1218 (embodying
herein, form maintainer means for maintaining the form of said bag
means), as shown. Form maintainer 1218 preferably comprises an actual
sports item 1030, where the material sports item 1030 is made out of
sufficiently maintains the form of sports item 1030. Form maintainer 1218
preferably comprises reinforcer 1225, which reinforces the form of bag
1202, which sometimes occurs when, for example, bag 1202 is under
compression (embodying herein, reinforcer means for reinforcing the form
of said bag means). Reinforcer 1225 preferably comprises foam. Reinforcer
1225 preferably comprises padding. Reinforcer 1225 preferably comprises a
uniform foam padding having a thickness of preferably about 1/4 inch.
Form maintainer 1218 preferably comprises distributor 1227, which
distributes tension uniformly across bag 1202, which sometimes occurs,
for example, when bag 1202 is under tension due to forces on connector
1220 (embodying herein, distributor means for distributing force
uniformly across said bag means). Distributor 1227 preferably comprises
leather, preferably leather portions which attach connector 1220 to bag
1202. Distributor 1227 preferably comprises a widening portion of
leather, where the portion attaching to bag 1202 is wider than the
portion attaching to connector 1220, as shown. Form maintainer 1218
preferably comprises protector 1229, which protects the containable items
inside bag 1202 (embodying herein, protector means for protecting the at
least one containable item). Protector 1229 preferably comprises foam.
Protector 1229 preferably comprises padding. Protector 1229 preferably
comprises a uniform foam padding having a thickness of preferably about
1/4 inch. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as materials, market demand,
technology, cost, etc., other form maintainers, such as, for example,
metal, cotton, composite, plastic, rubber, other fabrics, other
materials, other reinforcers, other tension distributors, thermal
blockers, fluid blockers, other compression preventers, other shapes,
other elastic objects, etc., may suffice.
[0105]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1220. Connector 1220
preferably comprises strap 1224. Connector 1220 preferably comprises
elastic material. Connector 1220 preferably comprises some leather, where
connector 1220 connects to bag 1202. More preferably, connector 1220
comprises a substantial amount of leather where connector 1220 connects
to bag 1202, as shown. The use of leather provides added strength to bag
1202. Connector 1220 preferably comprises distributor 1227, which
distributes tension uniformly across bag 1202. Alternatively, bag 1202 is
sufficient to function with or without a connector 1220. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other
connectors, such as, for example, Velcro.TM., hooks, stitched and
non-stitched attachers, clothing articles, etc., may suffice.
[0106]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1220. Connector 1220
preferably comprises adjuster 1222, for tightening or loosening by
adjusting, preferably, the length of straps 1224. Preferably, adjuster
1222 comprises a bracket that slides along straps 1224. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those with ordinary skill in the art
will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering
issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials, etc., other adjusters
1222, such as, for example, pinching adjusters, spacers, straps with
greater elasticity, Velcro.TM., hooks, other adjusters, etc., may
suffice.
[0107]System 1000 preferably comprises limiter 1228 (embodying herein,
limiter means for limiting the opening ability of said bag means).
Limiter 1228 preferably comprises a zipper 1250 arranged so as to prevent
containable items from falling out of bag 1202. Limiter 1228 preferably
comprises a zipper 1250 located across the top half of bag 1202. Limiter
1228 preferably comprises elastic material. Upon reading the teachings of
this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues
as usability, market demand, technology, cost, etc., other limiter 1228
arrangements, such as, for example, elastic material connecting front
portion 1210 to back portion 1212 via primary interior portion 1214,
clips, Velcro.TM., etc., may suffice.
[0108]System 1000 preferably comprises zippers 1250. Zipper 1250
preferably comprises zipper tab 1252. Zipper 1250 preferably comprises
two zipper tabs 1252 where zipper 1250 comprises accessor 1204. Zipper
1250 preferably comprises limiter 1228. Zipper 1250 preferably is
structured and arranged so as to prevent containable items from falling
out of bag 1202.
[0109]Sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises leg pack system
1300. Leg pack system 1300 preferably comprises leg pack bag 1302 and
accessor 1304. Leg pack bag 1302 preferably comprises front portion 1310,
back portion 1312, primary interior portion 1314, and primary exterior
portion 1316 (embodying herein, bag means for containing the at least one
containable item). Leg pack bag 1302 preferably comprises leg pack 2003,
as shown in FIGS. 7A through 7G. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understand
that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as
utility, fashion, technology, cost, etc., other packs and orientations,
such as, for example, front packs, carriers, holders, other packs,
clothing, packs on other parts of the body, etc., may suffice.
[0110]Front portion 1310 of leg pack bag 1302 preferably comprises at
least one portion of sports item 1030 (embodying herein, front portion
means for providing at least one front portion of said bag means).
Preferably, system 1000 comprises the specific details of the sports
related item represented, such as size, shape, material, color, texture,
seam arrangement, symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion
represented, projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion
of the sports item represented, as shown.
[0111]For example, a football-related sports item 1030, such as a
football, would preferably comprise a portion of an actual football or
replica of a football, preferably of various sizes, preferably dependent
on the size of the user in light of usability, preferably shaped
substantially identical to a football, preferably made of a material
which looks like leather, preferably brown in color, preferably with a
dimpled texture, preferably having about eight white laces in parallel,
where leg pack bag 1302 is preferably horizontally and vertically
symmetric to the user, with football related indicia (such as "NFL"), and
a manufacturer emblem (such as Wilson.TM.).
[0112]Back portion 1312 preferably encloses front portion 1310, resulting
in leg pack bag 1302 (embodying herein, back portion means for providing
at least one back portion of said bag means). Preferably, back portion
1312 is substantially flat, as shown, contoured to provide comfort and
ease of use. A substantially flat back portion 1312 provides contour and
comfort against the user. Preferably, back portion 1312 comprises an
inexpensive, non-aggravating material. Preferably, back portion 1312
provides for comfortable wearability by the user.
[0113]System 1000 preferably comprises primary interior portion 1314,
which is capable of holding containable items (embodying herein, primary
interior portion means for providing at least one interior portion of
said bag means). Interior portion 1314 preferably comprises liner 1319,
which lines the interior of leg pack bag 1302. Liner 1319 preferably
comprises a fluid blocker, preferably creating a waterproof leg pack bag
1302, which prevents saturation of containable items. Liner 1319
preferably comprises a thermal blocker, preferably creating a thermally
consistent interior portion 1314, maintaining a consistent temperature
for containable items. Liner 1319 preferably comprises vinyl.
[0114]System 1000 preferably comprises primary exterior portion 1316
(embodying herein, primary exterior portion means for providing at least
one exterior portion of said bag means). System 1000 preferably comprises
secondary interior portion 1331, which is capable of holding containable
items (embodying herein, secondary interior portion means for providing
at least one secondary interior portion of said bag means). Secondary
interior portion 1331 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1350.
Secondary interior portion 1331 preferably comprises a Velcro.TM. pocket.
System 1000 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1350 and a
Velcro.TM. pocket, as shown in FIG. 5C. System 1000 may also comprise
secondary exterior portion, which may also contain containable items.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing,
materials, cost, etc., other secondary interior portion 1331
arrangements, such as, for example, pockets, folders, snaps, buckles,
tension brackets, Velcro.TM., multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
[0115]Accessor 1304 is preferably located between the front portion 1310
and the back portion 1312, as shown (embodying herein, accessor means for
accessing said interior portion means of said bag means). Accessor 1304
preferably comprises zipper 1350, as shown. Preferably, accessor 1304
comprises zipper tab 1352, as shown. Preferably, system 1000 comprises a
zipper 1350 that extends about 50% or more around the circumference of
bag 1012, as shown in FIG. 5C. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand
that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market
demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor
arrangements, such as, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets,
Velcro.TM., other locations for accessor 1304, zippers that extend about
50% or less around the circumference of the bag, multiple openings, etc.,
may suffice.
[0116]System 1000 preferably comprises form maintainer 1318 (embodying
herein, form maintainer means for maintaining the form of said bag
means), as shown. Form maintainer 1318 preferably comprises an actual
sports item 1030, where the material sports item 1030 is made out of
sufficiently maintains the form of sports item 1030. Form maintainer 1318
preferably comprises reinforcer 1325, which reinforces the form of bag
1302, which sometimes occurs when, for example, bag 1302 is under
compression (embodying herein, reinforcer means for reinforcing the form
of said bag means). Reinforcer 1325 preferably comprises foam. Reinforcer
1325 preferably comprises padding. Reinforcer 1325 preferably comprises a
uniform foam padding having a thickness of preferably about 1/4 inch.
Form maintainer 1318 preferably comprises distributor 1327, which
distributes tension uniformly across bag 1302, which sometimes occurs,
for example, when bag 1302 is under tension due to forces on connector
1320 (embodying herein, distributor means for distributing force
uniformly across said bag means). Distributor 1327 preferably comprises
leather, preferably leather portions which attach connector 1320 to leg
pack bag 1302. Distributor 1327 preferably comprises a widening portion
of leather, where the portion attaching to bag 1302 is wider than the
portion attaching to connector 1320, as shown. Form maintainer 1318
preferably comprises protector 1329, which protects the containable items
inside bag 1302 (embodying herein, protector means for protecting the at
least one containable item). Protector 1329 preferably comprises foam.
Protector 1329 preferably comprises padding. Protector 1329 preferably
comprises a uniformly one-quarter of an inch thick foam padding, as
shown. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as materials, market demand,
technology, cost, etc., other form maintainers, such as, for example,
metal, cotton, composite, plastic, rubber, other fabrics, other
materials, other reinforcers, other tension distributors, thermal
blockers, fluid blockers, other compression preventers, other shapes,
other elastic objects, etc., may suffice.
[0117]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1320. Connector 1320
preferably comprises strap 1324. Connector 1320 preferably comprises
buckle 1326. Connector 1320 preferably comprises elastic material.
Connector 1320 preferably comprises some leather, where connector 1320
connects to bag 1302. Preferably, connector 1320 comprises leather where
connector 1320 connects to leg pack bag 1302, as shown. Connector 1320
preferably comprises distributor 1327, which distributes tension
uniformly across bag 1302. Alternatively, leg pack bag 1302 is sufficient
to function with or without a connector 1320. Upon reading the teachings
of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now
understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such
as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other connectors,
such as, for example, Velcro.TM., hooks, stitched and non-stitched
attachers, clothing articles, etc., may suffice.
[0118]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1320. Connector 1320
preferably comprises adjuster 1322, for tightening or loosening by
adjusting, preferably, the length of straps 1324. Preferably, adjuster
1322 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket that slides along
straps 1324. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials,
etc., other adjusters 1322, such as, for example, pinching adjusters,
spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro.TM., hooks,
non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
[0119]System 1000 preferably comprises limiter 1328 (embodying herein,
limiter means for limiting the opening ability of said bag means).
Limiter 1328 preferably comprises a zipper 1350 arranged so as to prevent
containable items from falling out of bag 1302. Limiter 1328 preferably
comprises a zipper 1350 located across the top half of leg pack bag 1302.
Limiter 1328 preferably comprises elastic material. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such
issues as usability, market demand, technology, cost, etc., other limiter
1328 arrangements, such as, for example, elastic material connecting
front portion 1310 to back portion 1312 via primary interior portion
1314, clips, Velcro.TM., etc., may suffice.
[0120]System 1000 preferably comprises zippers 1350. Zipper 1350
preferably comprises zipper tab 1352. Zipper 1350 preferably comprises
two zipper tabs 1352 where zipper 1350 comprises accessor 1304. Zipper
1350 is preferably comprises limiter 1328. Zipper 1350 preferably is
structured and arranged so as to prevent containable items from falling
out of leg pack bag 1302.
[0121]FIG. 6A is a blown-up cross-section view of a football tote bag,
having detachable handles, of the sports ball bag system according to a
preferred embodiment of the present invention. Sports ball bag system
1000 preferably comprises tote pack system 1400. System 1400 preferably
comprises tote pack bag 1402 and accessor 1404. Tote pack bag 1402
preferably comprises front portion 1410, back portion 1412, primary
interior portion 1414, and primary exterior portion 1416 (embodying
herein, bag means for containing the at least one containable item). Tote
pack bag 1402 preferably comprises tote pack 2002, as shown in FIGS. 6A
through 6G. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as utility, fashion, technology,
cost, etc., other packs and orientations, such as, for example, front
packs, carriers, holders, other packs, clothing, packs on other parts of
the body, etc., may suffice.
[0122]Front portion 1410 preferably comprises at least one portion of
sports item 1030 (embodying herein, front portion means for providing at
least one front portion of said bag means). Preferably, system 1000
comprises the specific details of the sports related item represented,
such as size, shape, material, color, texture, seam arrangement,
symmetry, common indicia, etc. Preferably, the portion represented,
projecting away from the user, is the most detailed portion of the sports
item represented, as shown.
[0123]For example, a football-related sports item 1030, such as a
football, would preferably comprise a portion of an actual football or
replica of a football, preferably of various sizes, preferably dependent
on the size of the user in light of usability, preferably shaped
substantially identical to a football, preferably made of a material
which looks like leather, preferably brown in color, preferably with a
dimpled texture, preferably having about eight white laces in parallel,
where bag 1402 is preferably horizontally and vertically symmetric to the
user, with football related indicia (such as "NFL"), and a manufacturer
emblem (such as Wilson.TM.).
[0124]Back portion 1412 preferably encloses front portion 1410, resulting
in bag 1402 (embodying herein, back portion means for providing at least
one back portion of said bag means). Preferably, back portion 1412 is
substantially flat, as shown, contoured to provide comfort and ease of
use. A substantially flat back portion 1412 provides contour and comfort
against the user. Preferably, back portion 1412 comprises an inexpensive,
non-aggravating material. Preferably, back portion 1412 provides for
comfortable wearability by the user.
[0125]System 1000 preferably comprises primary interior portion 1414,
which is capable of holding containable items (embodying herein, primary
interior portion means for providing at least one interior portion of
said bag means). Interior portion 1414 preferably comprises liner 1419,
which lines the interior of bag 1402. Liner 1419 preferably comprises a
fluid blocker, preferably creating a waterproof tote pack bag 1402, which
prevents saturation of containable items. Liner 1419 preferably comprises
a thermal blocker, preferably creating a thermally consistent interior
portion 1414, maintaining a consistent temperature for containable items.
Liner 1419 preferably comprises vinyl.
[0126]System 1000 preferably comprises primary exterior portion 1416
(embodying herein, primary exterior portion means for providing at least
one exterior portion of said bag means). System 1000 preferably comprises
secondary interior portion 1431, which is capable of holding containable
items (embodying herein, secondary interior portion means for providing
at least one secondary interior portion of said bag means). Secondary
interior portion 1431 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1450.
Secondary interior portion 1431 preferably comprises a Velcro.TM. pocket.
System 1000 preferably comprises a pocket with a zipper 1450 and a
Velcro.TM. pocket, as shown in FIG. 5C. System 1000 may also comprise
secondary exterior portion, which may also contain containable items.
Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with ordinary
skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as market demand, manufacturing,
materials, cost, etc., other secondary interior portion 1431
arrangements, such as, for example, pockets, folders, snaps, buckles,
tension brackets, Velcro.TM., multiple openings, etc., may suffice.
[0127]Accessor 1404 is preferably located between the front portion 1410
and the back portion 1412, as shown (embodying herein, accessor means for
accessing said interior portion means of said bag means). Accessor 1404
preferably comprises zipper 1450, as shown. Preferably, accessor 1404
comprises zipper tab 1452, as shown. Preferably, system 1000 comprises a
zipper 1450 that extends about 50% or more around the circumference of
bag 1012, as shown in FIG. 5C. Upon reading the teachings of this
specification, those with ordinary skill in the art will now understand
that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues such as market
demand, manufacturing, materials, cost, etc., other accessor
arrangements, such as, for example, snaps, buckles, tension brackets,
Velcro.TM., other locations for accessor 1404, zippers that extends about
50% or less around the circumference of the bag, multiple openings, etc.,
may suffice.
[0128]System 1000 preferably comprises form maintainer 1418 (embodying
herein, form maintainer means for maintaining the form of said bag
means), as shown. Form maintainer 1418 preferably comprises an actual
sports item 1030, where the material sports item 1030 is made out of
sufficiently maintains the form of sports item 1030. Form maintainer 1418
preferably comprises reinforcer 1425, which reinforces the form of tote
pack bag 1402, which sometimes occurs when, for example, tote pack bag
1402 is under compression (embodying herein, reinforcer means for
reinforcing the form of said bag means). Reinforcer 1425 preferably
comprises foam. Reinforcer 1425 preferably comprises padding. Reinforcer
1425 preferably comprises a uniformly one-quarter of an inch thick foam
padding. Form maintainer 1418 preferably comprises distributor 1427,
which distributes tension uniformly across bag 1402, which sometimes
occurs, for example, when tote pack bag 1402 is under tension due to
forces on connector 1420 (embodying herein, distributor means for
distributing force uniformly across said bag means). Distributor 1427
preferably comprises leather, preferably leather portions which attach
connector 1420 to tote pack bag 1402. Distributor 1427 preferably
comprises a widening portion of leather, where the portion attaching to
tote pack bag 1402 is wider than the portion attaching to connector 1420,
as shown. Form maintainer 1418 preferably comprises protector 1429, which
protects the containable items inside tote pack bag 1402 (embodying
herein, protector means for protecting the at least one containable
item). Protector 1429 preferably comprises foam. Protector 1429
preferably comprises padding. Protector 1429 preferably comprises a
uniformly one-quarter of an inch thick foam padding, as shown. Upon
reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in
the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as materials, market demand, technology, cost,
etc., other form maintainers, such as, for example, metal, cotton,
composite, plastic, rubber, other fabrics, other materials, other
reinforcers, other tension distributors, thermal blockers, fluid
blockers, other compression preventers, other shapes, other elastic
objects, etc., may suffice.
[0129]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1420. Connector 1420
preferably comprises strap 1424. Connector 1420 preferably comprises
buckle 1426. Connector 1420 preferably comprises elastic material.
Connector 1420 preferably comprises some leather, where connector 1420
connects to bag 1402. Preferably, connector 1420 comprises leather where
connector 1420 connects to tote pack bag 1402, as shown. Connector 1420
preferably comprises distributor 1427, which distributes tension
uniformly across bag 1402. Alternatively, tote pack bag 1402 is
sufficient to function with or without a connector 1420. Upon reading the
teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will
now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, considering issues
such as cost, manufacturing, container detachability, etc., other
connectors, such as, for example, Velcro.TM., hooks, stitched and
non-stitched attachers, clothing articles, etc., may suffice.
[0130]System 1000 preferably comprises connector 1420. Connector 1420
preferably comprises adjuster 1422, for tightening or loosening by
adjusting, preferably, the length of straps 1424. Preferably, adjuster
1422 is a traditional adjuster, comprising a bracket that slides along
straps 1424. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those with
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering issues such as cost, manufacturing, materials,
etc., other adjusters 1422, such as, for example, pinching adjusters,
spacers, straps with greater elasticity, Velcro.TM., hooks,
non-traditional adjusters, etc., may suffice.
[0131]System 1000 preferably comprises limiter 1428 (embodying herein,
limiter means for limiting the opening ability of said bag means).
Limiter 1428 preferably comprises a zipper 1450 arranged so as to prevent
containable items from falling out of tote pack bag 1402. Limiter 1428
preferably comprises a zipper 1450 located across the top half of tote
pack bag 1402. Limiter 1428 preferably comprises elastic material. Upon
reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in
the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as usability, market demand, technology, cost,
etc., other limiter 1428 arrangements, such as, for example, elastic
material connecting front portion 1410 to back portion 1412 via primary
interior portion 1414, clips, Velcro.TM., etc., may suffice.
[0132]System 1000 preferably comprises zippers 1450. Zipper 1450
preferably comprises zipper tab 1452. Zipper 1450 preferably comprises
two zipper tabs 1452 where zipper 1450 comprises accessor 1404. Zipper
1450 is preferably comprises limiter 1428. Zipper 1450 preferably is
structured and arranged so as to prevent containable items from falling
out of tote pack bag 1402.
[0133]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a holder and cutter according to a
preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, sports
ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises manufacturing system 1500,
preferably comprising holder 1048 (embodying herein, holder means for
holding the at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest). Holder 1048 is preferably
a vise. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of
ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as technique, safety, technology,
cost, etc., other holder arrangements, such as, for example, people,
clamps, other forms of tension, pressure, other non-vises, etc., may
suffice.
[0134]In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, manufacturing system 1500
preferably comprises cutter 1049 (embodying herein, cutter means for
cutting the at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest). Holder 1048 preferably
holds sports item 1030 while cutter 1049 cuts sports item 1030 along a
cutting path 1047, as shown. Cutter 1049 is preferably a saw. Upon
reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in
the art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as technique, safety, technology, cost, etc.,
other cutter arrangements, such as, for example, lasers, chemicals, other
molecule separators, other non-saws, etc., may suffice.
[0135]System 1000 preferably utilizes a partially defective sports item
1030, such that a company that manufacturers sports-related items, sports
gear, sports equipment, etc., are using a sports item 1030 that will
otherwise be destroyed because it would be defective for its originally
intended use. Preferably, sports ball bag system 1000 utilizes a sports
item 1030 that is essentially about one-half of a whole three-dimensional
representation of an item necessary to a sports contest, so as to provide
two of sports item 1030 for every whole three-dimensional representation
of an item necessary to a sports contest.
[0136]FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic view of a manufacturing method according
to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10,
sports ball bag system 1000 preferably comprises method 1002, related to
at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest 1030, comprising the steps of:
holding at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one
item necessary to at least one sports contest (step 2202); and cutting,
while being held, such at least one three-dimensional representation of
at least one item necessary to at least one sports contest (step 2204).
Preferably, method 1002 further comprises creating a bag utilizing such
at least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item
necessary to at least one sports contest (step 2206). Preferably, such at
least one three-dimensional representation of at least one item necessary
to at least one sports contest is at least one sports ball. Preferably,
method 1002 comprises creating a material pattern. Preferably, method
1002 comprises cutting a patterned material out of leather. Preferably,
method 1002 comprises cutting a patterned material out of foam.
Preferably, method 1002 comprises sewing patterned materials together,
preferably by hand.
[0137]Although applicant has described applicant's preferred embodiments
of this invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of this
invention includes modifications such as diverse shapes, sizes, and
materials. Such scope is limited only by the below claims as read in
connection with the above specification. Further, many other advantages
of applicant's invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art
from the above descriptions and the below claims.
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