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Bag for carrying a game ball
Assignee: SGS INTERNATIONAL A UTAH GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
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Filing: 1990-05-30
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Granted: 1992-02-04
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Expires: 2010-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A bag for carrying a game ball, such as, for example, a basketball. When configured to carry a basketball, the bag comprises two, substantially hemispherical members. A portion of one hemispherical member is preferably non-releasably attached to a portion of the other hemispherical member, and each hemispherical member is formed of a flexible material. The hemispherical members are also preferably provided with reinforcing ribbing. A zipper is provided for releasably fastening the two hemispherical members together so as to form a hollow, substantially spherical bag. The two hemispherical members are configured such that, when releasably fastened together, the hollow bag formed thereby is substantially the same size as a basketball. A handle is also secured adjacent said portions of the two hemispherical members which are non-releasably attached to each other for use both in placing a basketball inside the bag and in thereafter carrying the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory D. Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A bag for carrying a game ball, the bag comprising: two, substantially symmetrical, cup-shaped members, a portion of one cup-shaped member being non-releasably attached to a portion of the other cup-shaped member, and each said cup-shaped member being formed of a flexible material; means for releasably fastening the two cup-shaped members together so as to form a hollow bag; wherein the two cup-shaped members are configured such that, when releasably fastened together, the said hollow bag formed thereby is substantially the same size and shape as said game ball; and a handle secured adjacent said portions of the two cup-shaped members which are non-releasably attached to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A bag for carrying a game ball, the bag comprising: two, substantially symmetrical, cup-shaped members, a portion of one cup-shaped member being non-releasably attached to a portion of the other cup-shaped member, and each said cup-shaped member being formed of a flexible material; means for releasably fastening the two cup-shaped members together so as to form a hollow bag; wherein the two cup-shaped members are configured such that, when releasably fastened together, the said hollow bag formed thereby is substantially the same size and shape as said game ball; and a handle secured adjacent said portions of the two cup-shaped members which are non-releasably attached to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bag for carrying a game ball as defined in claim 1 wherein the means for releasably fastening the two cup-shaped members together comprises a zipper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bag for carrying a game ball as defined in claim 2 wherein each cup-shaped member is provided with reinforcing ribbing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
A bag for carrying a basketball, the bag comprising: two, substantially hemispherical members, a portion of one hemispherical member being non-releasably attached to a portion of the other hemispherical member, each said hemispherical member being formed of a flexible material, and each hemispherical member being provided with reinforcing ribbing; a zipper for releasably fastening the two hemispherical members together so as to form a hollow, substantially spherical bag; wherein the two hemispherical members are configured such that, when releasably fastened together, the said hollow bag formed thereby is substantially the same size as said basketball; and a handle secured adjacent said portions of the two hemispherical members which are non-releasably attached to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A bag for carrying a basketball, the bag comprising: two, substantially hemispherical members, a portion of one hemispherical member being non-releasably attached to a portion of the other hemispherical member, each said hemispherical member being formed of a flexible material, and each hemispherical member being provided with reinforcing ribbing; a zipper for releasably fastening the two hemispherical members together so as to form a hollow, substantially spherical bag; wherein the two hemispherical members are configured such that, when releasably fastened together, the said hollow bag formed thereby is substantially the same size as said basketball; and a handle secured adjacent said portions of the two hemispherical members which are non-releasably attached to each other.
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