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US4418849A
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Baseball glove former & carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-09-24
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Granted: 1983-12-06
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Expires: 2001-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A former and carrier for maintaining the shape of a baseball glove placed within it, which comprises an integral, molded plastic clam shell-like body which is closed upon the glove, maintaining pressure upon it during carrying and storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Santa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A former and carrier for baseball glove formed in two sections hinged about a natural crease extending downward from between thumb and forefinger to the heel thereof, said former end carrier comprising: a clam shell-like, integrally molded, elastic plastic body, having opposing side panels and an intermediate hinge portion; each of said panels being of a size and shape to accommodate one section only of a baseball glove folded about said natural crease with the back of said glove along said natural crease overlying and disposed along said hinge portion; and means forcing said side panels toward each other so that sufficient pressure is applied and maintained upon a glove contained therebetween to preserve the location and integrity of said natural crease.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A former and carrier for baseball glove formed in two sections hinged about a natural crease extending downward from between thumb and forefinger to the heel thereof, said former end carrier comprising: a clam shell-like, integrally molded, elastic plastic body, having opposing side panels and an intermediate hinge portion; each of said panels being of a size and shape to accommodate one section only of a baseball glove folded about said natural crease with the back of said glove along said natural crease overlying and disposed along said hinge portion; and means forcing said side panels toward each other so that sufficient pressure is applied and maintained upon a glove contained therebetween to preserve the location and integrity of said natural crease.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The former and carrier defined by claim 1 including: opposing handle appertures in said side panels along the distal edges thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The former and carrier defined by claim 2 in sphere; a substantially non-yielding ball corresponding in size to a sport ball; an elongated flexible member secured at one end to the carrier body, and at the other end to said ball, said member being of sufficient length to allow insertion of the ball into the pocket of a glove disposed within the closed former and carrier to maintain the shape and integrity of pocket in the palm thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The former and carrier defined by claim 3 wherein: said ball corresponds in size to a baseball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The former and carrier defined by claim 3 wherein: said ball corresponds in size to a softball.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The former and carrier defined by claim 1 wherein: said forcing means are opposing interlocking fastening means on said side panels.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-12-05 | 1987-06-06 | 1987-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-05 | 1991-06-06 | 1991-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-05 | 1995-06-06 | 1995-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |