Ball Storage Backpack

U.S. Patent : Pending

Inventor : Jeffrey D. Gentile

The present invention relates generally to receptacles and, more specifically, to a ball carrier that can be worn on the back to hold balls during a sporting activity. The ball carrier comprises a housing having an interior compartment for storing the balls of a sporting activity and an interior compartment lined with a fluid impermeable layer to prevent moisture damage to the carrier.

The carrier also provides openings for depositing balls within the carrier and a release port for emptying the carrier. The openings are located on the top of the carrier and are provided with conical collars to aid the user in depositing balls therein. The release port is located within the base of the carrier and is provided with a releasable closure, preferably a zipper.

As attorney for the inventor of the innovative new Ball Storage Backpack we are currently seeking investors and manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention. Interested parties can reach the attorney at the contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

Invention Objects & Goals

to provide a hands free carrier for storing balls during a sporting activity

to provide a ball storage carrier having shoulder straps so that the carrier can be worn on the back

to provide a ball storage carrier comprising a housing forming a compartment having an interior water impermeable layer with an exterior fabric layer

to provide a ball storage carrier having apertures positioned on the top of said carrier providing access to the housing compartment

to provide a ball storage carrier having a release port positioned within the base of said carrier

Patent Drawings

The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

10 Sport Ball Storage and Distribution Bag 28 zipper

12 backpack storage bag 30 logo

14 ball receiving aperture 32 ball storage bin

16 sport ball 34 polymeric lining

18 user 36 waist strap storage pocket

20 conical collar 38 storage compartment

22 shoulder strap 40 outer fabric

24 padded backrest 42 release port

26 waist strap

patent drawing

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention 10 in use. The present invention 10 is a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls 16 whereby the user 18 can retrieve balls and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collar 20 as an aid for depositing balls to the storage compartment. A pair of padded shoulder straps 22, a padded backrest 24 and waist strap 26 are provided to comfortably secure the backpack storage bag 12 to the user 18. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material is provided to prevent water damage to the bag. Said bag provides a base positioned closure 28 whereby the bag can be opened and emptied.

patent drawing

FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2 is an illustrative view of the present invention 10 in use. The present invention 10 is a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls 16 whereby the user 18 can retrieve balls and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collar 20 as an aid for depositing balls to the storage compartment. A pair of padded shoulder straps 22, a padded backrest 24 and waist strap 26 are provided to comfortably secure the backpack storage bag 12 to the user 18. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material 34 is provided to prevent water damage to the bag. Said bag provides a base positioned closure 28 whereby the bag can be opened and emptied to drop the balls 16 into a storage bin 32 or other appropriate location.

patent drawing

FIGURE 3
FIGURE 3 is a rear perspective view of the present invention 10 in use. The present invention 10 is a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls 16 whereby the user 18 can retrieve balls and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collar 20 as an aid for depositing balls to the storage compartment. A pair of padded shoulder straps 22, a padded backrest 24 and waist strap 26 are provided to comfortably secure the backpack storage bag 12 to the user 18. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material 34 is provided to prevent water damage to the bag. Said bag provides a base positioned closure zipper 28 whereby the bag can be opened and emptied. The waist strap 26 includes a pair of storage pockets 36 for storing accessory items.

patent drawing

FIGURE 4
FIGURE 4 is a frontal perspective view of the present invention 10. Shown is the backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls whereby the user can retrieve balls and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. A logo 30 may be disposed on the rear portion thereof.

patent drawing

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 5 is an enlarged view of the ball deposit aperture 14. Shown is the present invention 10, a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls 16 whereby the user 18 can retrieve balls 16 and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collars 20 as an aid for depositing balls 16 to the storage compartment.

patent drawing

FIGURE 6
FIGURE 6 is a frontal perspective view of the present invention 10 in use. The present invention 10 is a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls whereby the user can retrieve balls and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collar 20 as an aid for depositing balls to the storage compartment. A pair of padded shoulder straps 22, a padded backrest and waist strap 26 are provided to comfortably secure the backpack storage bag 12 to the user 18. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material 34 is provided in the interior storage compartment 38 to prevent water damage to the bag 12. Said bag 12 provides a base positioned closure zipper 28 whereby the bag can be opened and emptied through a distribution release port opening 42.

patent drawing

FIGURE 7
FIGURE 7 is a sectional view of the present invention 10. Shown is the present invention 10, a backpack ball storage bag 12 having apertures 14 sized to accommodate passage of sports balls 16 whereby the user can retrieve balls 16 and temporarily store them providing continued free use of their hands. The backpack apertures 14 are positioned left and right approximate the top end having a conically shaped collars 20 as an aid for depositing balls 16 to the storage compartment 38. A pair of padded shoulder straps 22, a padded backrest 24 and waist strap 26 are provided to comfortably secure the backpack storage bag 12 to the user. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material 34 is provided to prevent water damage to the bag. Waist strap storage pockets 36 are provided for storing accessory items.

patent drawing

FIGURE 8
FIGURE 8 is a cross sectional view of the present invention 10. An interior bag liner of fluid impermeable material 34 is provided to prevent water damage to the bag. The outer material 40 can be leather, vinyl or canvas.