US4689897A
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Composite glove drying device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-28
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Granted: 1987-09-01
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Expires: 2006-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A drying device for a golf glove and the like formed in the shape of a hand with extended thumb and fingers for holding and maintaining the shape of a wet glove during drying. The device is a thin-walled container, as, for example, a blow-molded plastic bottle with a resealable opening for containing golf tees, powder or other useful items. The device includes means for detachably attaching the container to a golf bag, golf club, ski pole and the like for convenient deployment during drying.
Inventors
- 👤 Guy Marsalona
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:36
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A composite device for drying a wet glove and for containing liquid, solid and powdered materials, comprising: a. an impermeable container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials; b. resealable closure means formed at said opening to close said opening to retain said materials in said container; and c. device attaching means connected to said container for removeably attaching said container to a support during the drying process.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A composite device for drying a wet glove and for containing liquid, solid and powdered materials, comprising: a. an impermeable container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials; b. resealable closure means formed at said opening to close said opening to retain said materials in said container; and c. device attaching means connected to said container for removeably attaching said container to a support during the drying process.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
The invention of claim 1 formed of thin-walled thermoplastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
The invention of claim 2 is a blow-molded part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the surface of said container in regions generally contacting said glove has projections to enhance air circulation between said glove and said device and to improve the rigidity of said device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the surface of said container in regions generally contacting said glove has depressions to enhance air circulation and improve rigidity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the invention of claim 1, said closure means including screw thread means to receive a screw cap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the invention of claim 1, said closure means including friction cap receiving means to receive a resilient friction sealing cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
In the invention of claim 1, said attaching means including snaps.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the invention of claim 1, said attaching means including spring clamp means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the invention of claims 1, said attaching means including hook and loop fastener means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the invention of claim 1, said attaching means including springy slot means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
111 words
A composite device for containing solid, liquid and powdered materials therein and for drying a wet glove, comprising: a. a blow molded, thermoplastic, thin walled container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials; b. resealable closure means molded into said opening including screw threads to receive a screw cap for sealing said materials in said container; and c. device attaching means connected to said container for removably attaching said container to a support during the drying process.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
111 words
A composite device for containing solid, liquid and powdered materials therein and for drying a wet glove, comprising: a. a blow molded, thermoplastic, thin walled container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials; b. resealable closure means molded into said opening including screw threads to receive a screw cap for sealing said materials in said container; and c. device attaching means connected to said container for removably attaching said container to a support during the drying process.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the invention of claim 12, said attaching means comprises a springy slot means molded into said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the invention of claim 13, said slot means is configured to receive a golf club.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the invention of claim 13, said slot means is configured to receive a ski pole.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the invention of claim 13, said slot means is configured to receive an archery bow.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the invention of claim 13, said slot means is configured to receive a handle of a bag.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
In the invention of claim 13, said slot means is configured to receive a rifle.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the invention of claim 12, said attaching means including spring clamp means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
75 words
A composite device for drying a wet glove and for also containing liquid, solid and powdered materials, comprising: an impermeable container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials, said opening including resealable closure means for sealing said materials within said container.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
75 words
A composite device for drying a wet glove and for also containing liquid, solid and powdered materials, comprising: an impermeable container having a shape generally conforming to the shape of a hand for holding a wet glove open to a drying atmosphere to enhance drying and to maintain the glove shape, said container having an opening to receive and dispense said materials, said opening including resealable closure means for sealing said materials within said container.
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