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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141710 | Game related bundle packaging A game related bundle packaging has a first side and a second side. The bundle packaging can hold a game console in its original packaging at a predetermined position and at least one game related item in its original packaging at another predetermined position. The... | 03/27/2012 |
| 7954639 | Dugout organizer A dugout organizer includes a plurality of compartments formed from a flexible material, wherein each of the compartments are sized to hold a player's glove, helmet and hat, a shelf for holding larger equipment coupled to the compartments, and a plurality of bat hol... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7878331 | Tennis bag A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7841472 | Gun cleaning kit tool insert A firearm cleaning kit includes a case, a fastener, a tool insert, and firearm cleaning tool. The case includes a first side and a second side joined along a fold line. The fastener joins the first and second sides of the case together. The tool insert is secured to... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7699175 | Puzzle storage and transportation system A puzzle storage and transport system including a puzzle including one or more puzzle pieces and a puzzle board and a container to store and transport one or more puzzle pieces. The container includes a pouch defining a cavity to contain the one or more puzzle piece... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7637376 | Billiard accessory cases, billiard accessory storage, transportation and display methods Pool cue storage, display and transportation processes are provided which can include supporting a pool cue case in an upright longitudinal position with a member extendable from within the case. Pool cue cases are provided that may define a pool cue compartment hav... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7637377 | Storage container and play area combination kit A storage container and play area combination kit includes a housing with a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening into the housing. A cover is pivotally coupled to the perimeter wall. A peripheral wall is attached... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7445118 | Holder to facilitate the signaling and storage of collectible baseballs and other sports memorabilia An apparatus and method of use thereof, to assist in the signing and protection of sports memorabilia articles while on the field of play. Means for attaching or holding a writing implement is provided on the apparatus. The main body of the apparatus, preferably con... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7395930 | Tennis bag A bag including a racquet compartment coupled to an accessory compartment. ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7387209 | Protective apparatus for a portable device A protective apparatus for a portable device is disclosed. The protective apparatus generally includes a main case configured for accommodating the portable device; an accessory case configured for accommodating accessories of the portable device; and a protective j... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7367482 | Securable game ball storage bag A securable game ball storage bag includes a bag member having a hollow interior for reception of a game ball and various accessory items such as a wallet and keys. The interior is accessible with a zipper having a pull tab with a latch adjacent thereto. A shoulder ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7334669 | Rolling luggage with expandable compartment Wheeled luggage having a telescopically expandable body is disclosed. The luggage body may be manually adjusted from a normally sized carry-on configuration during transit, to a vertically enlarged configuration once the final destination, such as a hotel room, is r... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334684 | Versatile lunch box A versatile lunch box is provided, comprising a rectangular inner box unit with removably mounted compartment dividers within guide slots, an outer fabric cover with a zippered front flap having utensil and napkin holders and an inner pouch, with the outside of the ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334680 | Modular toolbox system A toolbox having modular components for additional storage and functionality includes modular attachments that are adapted to removably fit various attachments, such as a cooler, cup holder, saw blades holder, drill bit holders, and the like. In addition, the toolbo... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328780 | Device for holding and drying sports apparel A device for holding and drying apparel includes a foldable panel being convertible between an unfolded open arrangement or a folded closed arrangement, said foldable panel having at least one compartment disposed therefrom for receiving at least one item of said ap... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325681 | Luggage with compartment for takedown long arm A piece of luggage has a closable case having an interior, a partition subdividing the interior into a gun compartment adapted to hold a gun and another compartment adapted to hold personal items. The gun is secured in place in the gun compartment. The case is elong... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325264 | Multipurpose cot carrier An exemplary apparatus includes a main body forming a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a cot in a stow position, at least one attachment mechanism attached to the main body, the attachment mechanism being configured to attach the main body to... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322476 | Game ball bag A game ball bag having a ball bag portion including a zippered access opening that can be locked and secured to a fixture and having a cavity sized and adapted to receive and hold a ball, including a water bottle pocket with a sealable closure on one side thereof an... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322477 | Modular racquet and gear tote bag device The invented modular, capacity-adjustable racquet tote bag device includes two or more individual container segments each configured to contain at least a head portion of a racquet and associated gear, each segment being substantially coextensive and congruent in di... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318522 | Carrying case for dental hygiene supplies and holster for carrying case The invention concerns two distinct components related to dental hygiene. The first is a dental hygiene carrying case that has been specially designed to hold various dental supplies. The second part of the invention is a holster unit that is used to support (hold) ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7308986 | Collection case A collection case combines a trading card with an actual piece of associated memorabilia to enhance its value. The collection case encapsulates the two items together in a protective plastic slab for safe keeping. The process results in a new collectable product of ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299513 | Bladder support system A bladder support system for reducing the stresses placed upon a bladder unit. The bladder support system includes a bladder unit fillable with a fluid, a base member comprised of a sheet structure, wherein the base member is positioned adjacent to the bladder unit ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299928 | Trucker's organization and storage unit A portable storage assembly includes an A-frame having two side members pivotably attached at their upper edges and pivotable between open and closed positions. A saddlebag having a plurality of storage pockets formed thereon is removably attached to the frame. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287647 | Bingo carrying case for providing privacy during game play An apparatus for transporting a player's bingo paraphernalia includes a carrying case including pivotally connected first and second members selectively movable between open and closed positions. The present invention preferably includes a mechanism for maintaining ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284660 | Container for storing multiple saw blades A container for storing and transporting multiple circular saw blades. This invention provides for a circular, portable, carrying case to safely and conveniently store and transport circular saw blades. The invention has several circular trays and each tray had an i... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278539 | Sports equipment bag A portable enclosure for storing and carrying baseball and other athletic equipment consists of six fabric-covered rigid panels which can be closed by means of a single continuous zipper to form a rigid rectangular parallelepiped that can be carted easily by means o... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7243457 | Method and system for selecting optimal fishing equipment An equipment selecting system for assisting in selecting optimal fishing equipment for catching a desired type of fish that includes a correlating device for displaying a first reference and a second reference. The first reference is associated with a type of fish s... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240791 | Method of packaging and selling natural stone This invention comprises a unique method for the sale of natural stone, special packaging for the stone and a method of doing business to make the stone available in high volume stores to the average consumer. The method comprises prefabricating the stone into slabs... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7225928 | Inflatable puzzle storage An inflatable puzzle storage device and method is provided. To this end, a puzzle is completely or partially assembled on a puzzle assembly mat. To store or transport the puzzle, the puzzle assembly mat and puzzle pieces thereon are wrapped around an inflated tube a... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7191691 | Food chopper A food chopping or slicing device preferably includes three primary components, including a lid, a blade tray, and a food reservoir. The lid and the food reservoir are pivotally connected to one another, with the blade tray being removably mounted within an upper ri... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7171778 | Insect trap system A insect trap system for absorbing bodily fluids and preventing insects from spreading from a dead animal. The insect trap system includes a collection mat having a plurality of dividers defining a center zone and surrounding zones. An absorbent material is attached... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165673 | Firearm cleaning kit case A firearm cleaning kit includes a soft case which unzips along three sides so that the case is divided into two portions connected by a fabric fold line. Attached to the case at the fold line is a backing with a tool insert which has cavities for holding cleaning to... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147101 | Container for housing a premium A container apparatus for simultaneously housing a product and a premium, the apparatus comprising a carton and a premium item. The carton includes a front panel, a back panel and two opposing side panels defining an interior region, and a top closure and a bottom c... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137752 | Organizer cover with external concealment flaps An organizer cover, comprising first and second cover panels and a spine, an external surface, at least one organizer element, and at least one concealment flap. The spine is operatively coupled between the first and second cover panels. The first and second cover p... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125016 | Board game A board game includes a portable housing formed from water-impermeable material and having walls sized and shaped for defining a generally rectangular shape. Selected ones of the walls define a lower section having a cavity formed therebetween. A top one of the wall... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117619 | Banner scoring device A two-sided, multi-sport scoring banner 30 consisting of a plurality of flexible scoring elements 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D sandwiched between a front face 32 and a back face 34. A set of scoring symbols 44A, 44 | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111730 | Bat carrier and protector A single bat carrier that can be used conveniently in a baseball or softball game to carry and transport a user's bat is disclosed in the present invention. The single bat carrier comprises a bat bag made of Denier nylon with a closed bottom end, a heavy-duty plasti... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104402 | Case for sporting equipment A case for storage and transportation of sporting equipment including a case section defining an interior cavity. At least one clamp disposed within the interior cavity including a body portion and a jaw portion. The jaw portion is movable relative to the body porti... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086437 | Purse and method for purchasing a customized purse The present invention relates to a method for sale of a custom made purse through a kiosk or Internet system. On computer screens, an individual purchases a purse and chooses the options, the size, the color, the fabric and everything necessary for the making of a c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086533 | Inflatable puzzle storage An inflatable puzzle storage device and method is provided. To this end, a puzzle is completely or partially assembled on a puzzle assembly mat. To store or transport the puzzle, the puzzle assembly mat and puzzle pieces thereon are wrapped around an inflated tube a... | 08/08/2006 |
