CA2488919C - Hockey puck collection apparatus - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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Abstract
Apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks from an ice surface, the apparatus comprising storage means having a puck entry aperture;
aperture closure means adjacent the entry aperture wherein the aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in the storage means from exiting through the entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of the puck into the storage means through the entry aperture and wherein the closure means is returnable to the static position after passage of the puck into the storage means; and handle means connected to the storage means by which the apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from the ice surface. The apparatus provides improved convenience to a person in picking up hockey pucks from the ice surface.
aperture closure means adjacent the entry aperture wherein the aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in the storage means from exiting through the entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of the puck into the storage means through the entry aperture and wherein the closure means is returnable to the static position after passage of the puck into the storage means; and handle means connected to the storage means by which the apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from the ice surface. The apparatus provides improved convenience to a person in picking up hockey pucks from the ice surface.
Description
HOCKEY PUCK COLLECTION APPARATUS
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to apparatus for use in collecting and storing hockey pucks from ice surfaces.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Significant number of hockey pucks are used during practise sessions on ice surfaces, particularly in ice rinks. It is not a particular hardship for a single or several pucks to be used and, subsequently, picked up by a player after a practise session.
However, when a significant number of pucks are to be retrieved during and after a 1 S session, particularly when a plurality of players are involved, such a physical action in bending down to retrieve the pucks) and transfer them to an "oil ice" storage site usually represents an inconvenience that the players would like to avoid.
Apparatus of use in retrieving pucks and removing them from the ice is known which comprises a puck holding net affixed to a rotable rigid ramp. The ramp assists the puck into the net when the puck is hit by a stick. However, such apparatus suffers from the aforesaid disadvantage of inconvenience.
There is, therefor, a need for an improved apparatus for retrieving and transferring hockey pucks from the ice surface, which does not suffer from the aforesaid disadvantage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide improved apparatus of use in the retrieval, transfer and, optional, storage of hockey pucks from ice surfaces which apparatus is more convenient to be operated by players, and more aesthetically appealing.
Accordingly, the invention provides an apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks from an ice surface, said apparatus comprising (a) storage means having a puck entry aperture;
(b) aperture closure means adjacent said entry aperture wherein said aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in said storage means from exiting through said entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of said puck into said storage means through said entry aperture and wherein said closure means is returnable to said static position after passage of said puck into said storage means; and (c) handle means connected to said storage means by which said apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from said ice surface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be better understood, preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a hockey puck collection apparatus, according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic side sectional view, in part, of the front end of collection apparatus of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a further embodiment of a collection apparatus according to the invention having alternative closure means; and and wherein the same numerals denotes like parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to Fig. 1, this shows generally as 10, apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks 12 from an ice surface 14. Apparatus 10 comprises a canvas storage bag 16 having a puck entry aperture 18, at front end 20, defined by a rectangular plastic frame 22 to which is affixed a telescopic handle 24, by a swivel 26. Frame 22 has a bottom rectangular member 28 extending the width of aperture 18. With reference also to Fig. 2, member 28 is defined as a tapered, hemi-circular disc having a central length "I" extending outwardly from aperture 18.
Member 28 has an upper surface 29 defined as an upwardly inclined plane from the ice surface at its distal edge to the aperture at its proximal end. Such an inclined plan facilitates entry of a moving puck 12 from ice surface 14 through aperture 18 into bag 16.
Vertically disposed adjacent and blocking aperture 18 is a rigid, planar plastics flap or sheet 30, hinged to top 32 of frame 22 as to permit displacement from the vertical plane through its hinged attachment 34 into bag 16 under the influence of moving puck 12 when struck. Once puck 12 enters bag 16, plastics sheet 30 returns to its vertical position under gravity through hinged attachment 34. The lower portion 36 of sheet 30 abuts bottom member 28 on the inside of bag 16 as to prevent sheet 30 being displaced from its vertical plane away from bag 16. This prevents pucks from falling out of bag 16.
With reference to Fig. 3, this shows closure means comprising a plurality of displaceable flexible plastics strips 38 hanging from the top 32 ofthe frame 22.
Bag 16 has a zipper 40 by which retrieved pucks 12 may be removed, and a pair of side handles 42 and shoulder strap 44, by which bag 16 may alternatively be carried.
Although this disclosure has described and illustrated certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to those particular embodiments. Rather, the invention includes all embodiments which are functional or mechanical equivalence of the specific embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to apparatus for use in collecting and storing hockey pucks from ice surfaces.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Significant number of hockey pucks are used during practise sessions on ice surfaces, particularly in ice rinks. It is not a particular hardship for a single or several pucks to be used and, subsequently, picked up by a player after a practise session.
However, when a significant number of pucks are to be retrieved during and after a 1 S session, particularly when a plurality of players are involved, such a physical action in bending down to retrieve the pucks) and transfer them to an "oil ice" storage site usually represents an inconvenience that the players would like to avoid.
Apparatus of use in retrieving pucks and removing them from the ice is known which comprises a puck holding net affixed to a rotable rigid ramp. The ramp assists the puck into the net when the puck is hit by a stick. However, such apparatus suffers from the aforesaid disadvantage of inconvenience.
There is, therefor, a need for an improved apparatus for retrieving and transferring hockey pucks from the ice surface, which does not suffer from the aforesaid disadvantage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide improved apparatus of use in the retrieval, transfer and, optional, storage of hockey pucks from ice surfaces which apparatus is more convenient to be operated by players, and more aesthetically appealing.
Accordingly, the invention provides an apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks from an ice surface, said apparatus comprising (a) storage means having a puck entry aperture;
(b) aperture closure means adjacent said entry aperture wherein said aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in said storage means from exiting through said entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of said puck into said storage means through said entry aperture and wherein said closure means is returnable to said static position after passage of said puck into said storage means; and (c) handle means connected to said storage means by which said apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from said ice surface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be better understood, preferred embodiments will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic, perspective view of a hockey puck collection apparatus, according to the invention;
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic side sectional view, in part, of the front end of collection apparatus of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is a further embodiment of a collection apparatus according to the invention having alternative closure means; and and wherein the same numerals denotes like parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to Fig. 1, this shows generally as 10, apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks 12 from an ice surface 14. Apparatus 10 comprises a canvas storage bag 16 having a puck entry aperture 18, at front end 20, defined by a rectangular plastic frame 22 to which is affixed a telescopic handle 24, by a swivel 26. Frame 22 has a bottom rectangular member 28 extending the width of aperture 18. With reference also to Fig. 2, member 28 is defined as a tapered, hemi-circular disc having a central length "I" extending outwardly from aperture 18.
Member 28 has an upper surface 29 defined as an upwardly inclined plane from the ice surface at its distal edge to the aperture at its proximal end. Such an inclined plan facilitates entry of a moving puck 12 from ice surface 14 through aperture 18 into bag 16.
Vertically disposed adjacent and blocking aperture 18 is a rigid, planar plastics flap or sheet 30, hinged to top 32 of frame 22 as to permit displacement from the vertical plane through its hinged attachment 34 into bag 16 under the influence of moving puck 12 when struck. Once puck 12 enters bag 16, plastics sheet 30 returns to its vertical position under gravity through hinged attachment 34. The lower portion 36 of sheet 30 abuts bottom member 28 on the inside of bag 16 as to prevent sheet 30 being displaced from its vertical plane away from bag 16. This prevents pucks from falling out of bag 16.
With reference to Fig. 3, this shows closure means comprising a plurality of displaceable flexible plastics strips 38 hanging from the top 32 ofthe frame 22.
Bag 16 has a zipper 40 by which retrieved pucks 12 may be removed, and a pair of side handles 42 and shoulder strap 44, by which bag 16 may alternatively be carried.
Although this disclosure has described and illustrated certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not restricted to those particular embodiments. Rather, the invention includes all embodiments which are functional or mechanical equivalence of the specific embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated.
Claims (15)
1. Apparatus of use in the collection and storage of hockey pucks from an ice surface, said apparatus comprising (a) storage means having a puck entry aperture which at a lower part is adjacent a bottom member, extending the width of said aperture, said member having a height which defines said aperture to be less in height than said aperture closure means;
(b) aperture closure means adjacent said entry aperture wherein said aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in said storage means from exiting through said entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of said puck into said storage means through said entry aperture and wherein said closure means is returnable to said static position after passage of said puck into said storage means; and (c) handle means connected to said storage means by which said apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from said ice surface.
(b) aperture closure means adjacent said entry aperture wherein said aperture closure means is (i) in a static position as to prevent stored pucks in said storage means from exiting through said entry aperture, and (ii) operably displaceable by a moving puck to allow entry of said puck into said storage means through said entry aperture and wherein said closure means is returnable to said static position after passage of said puck into said storage means; and (c) handle means connected to said storage means by which said apparatus may be moved along on or lifted from said ice surface.
2. Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said handle means comprises an elongate member.
3. Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said elongate member comprises telescopic tube means.
4. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein said closure means comprises a displaceable, rigid, planar member.
5. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said closure means comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a plastics material, rubber and wood.
6. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein said closure means comprises flexible sheet means.
7. Apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said flexible sheet means comprises a single sheet.
8. Apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said flexible sheet means comprises a plurality of vertical strips.
9. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 6 to 8 wherein said closure means comprises a plastics or rubber material.
10. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein said storage means comprises a sealed bag formed of canvas, cloth or a flexible plastics material.
11. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein said storage means comprises a net, mesh or the like.
12. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 11 wherein said bottom member extends outwardly from said aperture along the ice and is tapered as to define an incline from said ice to said aperture.
13. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 12 wherein said bottom member prevents said closure means from being displaced from the vertical plane away from said aperture and said storage means.
14. Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1 to 13 comprising a rectangular frame connected to said storage means and defining said puck entry aperture.
15. Apparatus as defined in claim 14 wherein said frame has an elongate bottom member extending the width of said frame.
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| CA002488919A CA2488919C (en) | 2004-12-01 | 2004-12-01 | Hockey puck collection apparatus |
| CA002507347A CA2507347A1 (en) | 2004-12-01 | 2005-05-13 | Hockey puck collection apparatus |
| US11/284,100 US20060116224A1 (en) | 2004-12-01 | 2005-11-22 | Hockey puck collection apparatus |
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| CA002488919A CA2488919C (en) | 2004-12-01 | 2004-12-01 | Hockey puck collection apparatus |
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