IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0320530
(2002-12-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Sheffield, William J.
- Sheffield, Kelly A.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
20 |
초록
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A sports ball holder holds a ball (e. g., soccer ball, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.) securely therein to preclude ball movement within a vehicle interior while the vehicle is in motion. The holder has a generally square platform, with a support foot extending from each corner. The support
A sports ball holder holds a ball (e. g., soccer ball, football, volleyball, basketball, etc.) securely therein to preclude ball movement within a vehicle interior while the vehicle is in motion. The holder has a generally square platform, with a support foot extending from each corner. The support feet preferably include a high grip texture or material thereon, to provide a non-slip grip upon the underlying surface. The upper surface of the holder has a receptacle therein, configured and dimensioned to closely fit a relatively large diameter sports ball e. g., basketball). The receptacle bottom may include an additional gripping surface. A secondary tray conforming to the exterior contours of the base, may be placed atop the base to hold a smaller diameter ball (e. g., volleyball, softball, etc.). A net or pouch may be removably secured to the base to hold personal articles for sports players during play.
대표청구항
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1. A sports ball holder for use in a vehicle, comprising:a base; a plurality of support feet depending from said base; an upper surface extending across said base; a sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface, the receptacle being dimensioned and configured to contain substant
1. A sports ball holder for use in a vehicle, comprising:a base; a plurality of support feet depending from said base; an upper surface extending across said base; a sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface, the receptacle being dimensioned and configured to contain substantially one half of a conventional sports ball therein, and to fit closely about the substantially one half of the conventional sports ball contained therein; a secondary tray for a smaller ball, removably installed atop said base; and positive retaining means for removably securing said secondary tray to said base. 2. The sports ball holder according to claim 1, wherein:said base has a substantially truncated pyramidal configuration with four sides; each of said sides has a lower edge extending between two of said feet; and each said lower edge includes an arcuate relief formed therein. 3. The sports ball holder according to claim 1, wherein:said secondary tray has a substantially truncated pyramidal configuration with four sides and an upper surface; each of said sides of said secondary tray fitting closely over said base;a sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface of said secondary tray; and said sports ball receptacle of said secondary tray being dimensioned and configured to contain substantially one half of a conventional sports ball therein, and to fit closely about the substantially one half of the conventional sports ball contained therein. 4. The sports ball holder according to claim 1, further including:at least a first side and a second side opposite said first side, extending from said base; and a sports ball securing strap having a captured end secured to said first side, and an opposite distal end removably attached to said second side. 5. The sports ball holder according to claim 1, further including a storage pouch disposed upon said base.6. The sports ball holder according to claim 5, wherein said storage pouch is removably secured to said base.7. The sports ball holder according to claim 1, further including gripping means for gripping a surface disposed upon each of said support feet.8. The sports ball holder according to claim 7, wherein:said sports ball receptacle has a downwardly facing bottom center portion substantially coplanar with said support feet; and said bottom center portion of said sports ball receptacle further includes gripping means for gripping a surface disposed thereon. 9. A sports ball holder for use in a vehicle and a sports ball therewith, comprising in combination:a sports ball holder base; a plurality of support feet depending from said base; an upper surface extending across said base; a sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface of said base; and a sports ball; wherein said sports ball receptacle is dimensioned and configured to contain substantially one half of said sports ball therein, and to fit closely about the substantially one half of said sports ball contained therein; said base has a substantially truncated pyramidal configuration with four sides; each of said sides has a lower edge extending between two of said feet; and each said lower edge includes an arcuate relief formed therein. 10. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 9, further including a secondary tray for a smaller ball, removably installed atop said base.11. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 10, wherein:said secondary tray has a substantially truncated pyramidal configuration with four sides and an upper surface; each of said sides of said secondary tray fitting closely over said base; anda sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface of said secondary tray, said sports ball receptacle of said secondary tray being dimensioned and configured to contain substantially one half of a conventional sports ball therein, and to fit closely about the substantially one half of the conventional sports ball contained therein. 12. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 10, further including positive retaining means for removably securing said secondary tray to said base.13. The sports ball holder according to claim 9, further including:at least a first side and a second side opposite said first side, extending from said base; and a sports ball securing strap having a captured end secured to said first side, and an opposite distal end removably attached to said second side. 14. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 9, further including a storage pouch disposed upon said base.15. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 14, wherein said storage pouch is removably secured to said base.16. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 9, further including gripping means disposed upon each of said support feet for gripping a surface.17. The sports ball holder and sports ball combination according to claim 16, wherein:said sports ball receptacle has a downwardly facing bottom center portion substantially coplanar with said support feet; and said bottom center portion of said sports ball receptacle further includes gripping means disposed thereon for gripping a surface. 18. A sports ball holder for use in a vehicle, comprising: a base;a plurality of support feet depending from said base; an upper surface extending across said base; a sports ball receptacle formed centrally within said upper surface, the receptacle being dimensioned and configured to contain substantially one half of a conventional sports ball therein, and to fit closely about the substantially one half of the conventional sports ball contained therein; and gripping means for gripping a surface disposed upon each of said support feet; wherein said sports ball receptacle has a downwardly facing bottom center portion substantially coplanar with said support feet; and said bottom center portion of said sports ball receptacle further includes gripping means for gripping a surface disposed thereon.
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