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US20140069969A1 US14/020,663 US201314020663A US2014069969A1 US 20140069969 A1 US20140069969 A1 US 20140069969A1 US 201314020663 A US201314020663 A US 201314020663A US 2014069969 A1 US2014069969 A1 US 2014069969A1
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  • One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to powder delivery systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a permeable chalk delivery system.
  • chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite.
  • Calcite is known to be a form of calcium carbonate.
  • chalk is applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping.
  • the magnesium carbonate composition of the chalk is utilized as a drying agent that performs this function.
  • Grips are devices that are worn on the hands of rock climbers, gymnasts, and basketball players when performing on various apparatuses and structures. They are used to enhance the grip on the apparatus, and also to reduce the friction that can cause painful blisters and rips, in which outer layers of skin separate and tear away from the hand.
  • chalk may be used in place of the grip to inhibit perspiration and increase friction between the hand and the apparatus.
  • a thin film of chalk is often sufficient to perform this function.
  • FIGS. 1A , 1 B, and 1 C illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 1A illustrates a pouch style container, FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a standing position, and FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a laying down position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrates an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system, and FIG. 2B illustrates a sectioned side view of the delivery system, the section taken along section A—A of FIG. 2A , detailing the powder inside the container, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary delivery system sized and dimensioned into a box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrates an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary garment, where FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into a pair of pants, and FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary pair of pants, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible.
  • the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise.
  • Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
  • references to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc. may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.
  • Devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.
  • a commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.
  • a delivery system may deliver a powder that is retained within a permeable, porous container.
  • the powder may be deliverable to an object outside the container upon application of a force to the container.
  • the powder may include, without limitation, chalk, limestone, flint, plaster of Paris, and sedimentary rock.
  • the delivery system may retain a predetermined quantity of the powder in an enclosed container, delivering the powder on demand through a porous material.
  • the powder is deliverable when an object applies a force to the outside of the container.
  • the object may include, without limitation, a hand, a glove, an arm, and a foot.
  • the force may comprise of engaging an outer surface of the container with a forceful impact, including, without limitation, a touch, a slap, a hit, a rub, and a pat.
  • the force exerted on an outer surface of the container may produce sufficient kinetic energy inside the container and throughout the powder to propel the powder from an inner surface, through a porous container material, and finally onto the object.
  • the amount of powder delivered onto the object may be regulated by the size of the pores in the material. In one embodiment, the pore size of the material is about 0.01 mm, or the approximate chalk grain size. In this manner, excessive powder does not coat the object.
  • the powder is deliverable to form a fine film of powder on the object, forming a coating that is efficacious for enhancing a grip.
  • the powder may include chalk, comprising magnesium carbonate, which is a drying agent that is commonly applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping.
  • the container may secure within proximity to the object for facilitated access.
  • the container may be configured to be operable to join with a waist band such that a hand may quickly access and apply a force to the container, and thereby receive the powder.
  • the container comprises a plurality of sidewalls that join together to form the container used to retain the powder.
  • the container may include, without limitation, a bag, a pouch, a box, a cylindrical container, a pocket, a portion of a garment, and a strip of material.
  • the plurality of sidewalls comprise a permeable portion (not shown) for enabling the powder to disperse from the container.
  • the permeable portion may include, without limitation mesh material.
  • Each sidewall comprises an inner surface for engaging the powder contained inside.
  • the inner surface may include, without limitation, a padded mesh.
  • Each sidewall further comprises an outer surface for engaging a force exerted by the object.
  • the outer surface comprises of an at least partially porous material configured to enable at least partial passage of the powder from within the container to the object that applied the force to the container.
  • the outer surface may include, without limitation, a vinyl mesh. Both the inner surface and the outer surface may be sufficiently porous to enable at least partial passage of the powder from the inner surface to the outer surface.
  • the container comprises a fastener, such as a zipper, to secure the powder within.
  • FIGS. 1A , 1 B, and 1 C illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 1A illustrates a pouch style container, FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a standing position, and FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a laying down position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a delivery system 100 may be configured to quickly and efficiently deliver a powder that is contained within a permeable, porous container 102 to an object outside the container.
  • the powder may be deliverable to an object outside the container upon application of a force to the container.
  • the powder may include, without limitation, chalk, limestone, flint, plaster of Paris, and sedimentary rock.
  • the powder may include any substance that is sized and dimensioned to pass through the permeable material of the container.
  • the powder may include chalk, comprising magnesium carbonate, which is a drying agent that is commonly applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping.
  • the powder is deliverable when an object applies a force to the outside of the container.
  • the object may include, without limitation, a hand, a glove, an arm, and a foot.
  • the force may comprise of engaging an outer surface of the container with a forceful impact, including, without limitation, a touch, a slap, a hit, a rub, and a pat.
  • a forceful impact including, without limitation, a touch, a slap, a hit, a rub, and a pat.
  • the pore size of the material is about 0.01 mm, or the approximate chalk grain size.
  • the powder is deliverable to form a fine film of powder on the object. In this manner, excessive powder does not coat the object.
  • the container may secure within proximity to the object for facilitated access.
  • the container may be configured to be operable to join with a waist band such that a hand may quickly apply a force to the container, and thereby receive a coating of the powder.
  • the delivery system may retain a predetermined quantity of the powder in an enclosed container, delivering the powder on demand through a porous material of the container.
  • the container may include, without limitation, a bag, a pouch, a box, a cylindrical container, a pocket, a portion of a garment, and a strip of material.
  • the container may include a strap portion 110 that is configured to be operable to join in proximity to the object, including, a waist band, a neck, a torso, and an arm.
  • the strap portion may include, without limitation, a strap, a belt, and a loop. Each type of strap portion may fasten with a clip, and the like.
  • the container comprises a fastener 108 to secure the powder inside.
  • the fastener may include, without limitation, a zipper, a magnet, a clip, a button, and a hook and loop fastener.
  • the container may be waterproof.
  • the container may be embellished with aesthetics, including, without limitation, colors, textures, text, and graphics.
  • the container comprises a plurality of sidewalls 104 that join together to form a container for retaining the powder.
  • the plurality of sidewalls comprise a permeable portion (not shown) for enabling the powder to disperse from the container.
  • the permeable portion may include, without limitation mesh material.
  • Each sidewall comprises an inner surface for engaging the powder contained inside.
  • the inner surface may include, without limitation, a padded mesh.
  • Each sidewall further comprises an outer surface 106 for engaging a force exerted by the object.
  • the outer surface comprises of an at least partially porous material configured to enable at least partial passage of the powder from within the container to the object that applied the force to the container.
  • the outer surface may include, without limitation, a vinyl mesh.
  • Both the inner surface and the outer surface may be sufficiently porous to enable at least partial passage of the powder from the inner surface to the outer surface. Additional materials having sufficient porosity for the powder to pass through may include, without limitation, power mesh, porous fleece, Phifertex mesh cloth, and cheese cloth. However, each sidewall does not necessarily have to have the same permeability for allowing the powder to pass through.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrates an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system, and FIG. 2B illustrates a sectioned side view of the delivery system, the section taken along section A—A of FIG. 2A , detailing the powder inside the container, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a powder 204 may be poured into the container, and the container sealed with the fastener.
  • the powder may include a loose chalk, efficacious for helping a hand enhance a grip.
  • the powder may then remain inside the container until a force, such as a slap is applied to the outer surface.
  • An inner surface 202 may be sufficiently porous to at least partially allow the powder to disperse through pores.
  • the delivery system may reduce the amount of chalk that is delivered to a user's hands by transferring it through a porous, mesh-like material. Instead of direct contact with the loose chalk, the user may receive a finer film of chalk that has been reduced in quantity by way of the porous material. Additionally, the delivery system may help reduce the amount of chalk that reaches the open air during each use.
  • the delivery system may be utilized to deliver chalk to a user's hand during a physical activity, including, without limitation, rock climbing, gymnastics, basketball, and pool.
  • a rock climber engages in a climb
  • the rock climber may strap a chalk bag around their waste like a belt, and then reach behind themselves and dip their hands into a bag of chalk.
  • the delivery system may significantly reduce the time to access the chalk in a controlled quantity.
  • the container may be attached to a belt with the container hanging near the lower back. The user may then reach behind and slap the container to force a thin film of chalk onto the hand, rather than searching for a chalk bag opening and then reaching in and around to dip the hand in a pile of chalk.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary delivery system sized and dimensioned into a box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the plurality of sidewalls may form a container configured into a box 300 .
  • a top surface of the box may be more porous than the other sidewalls, whereby exerting a force on the top sidewall delivers additional powder.
  • the box may also have a sufficient foundation for standing alone.
  • the box may utilize a zipper as the fastener to seal the box.
  • the box may be sized and dimension to contain about two ounces of the powder. However, larger or smaller dimensions may be utilized.
  • the container may be configured into other shapes, including, without limitation, a rectangle, a pyramid, a sphere, and a rhombus.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrates an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary garment, where FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into a pair of pants, and FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary pair of pants, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the delivery system may integrate into a garment 400 .
  • the garment may be adorned by a user, whereby the container positions in an accessible area of the garment.
  • the container may be shaped and dimensioned into a pocket that is sewn onto a pair of pants.
  • the container is positioned to be easily accessible by a hand from a user.
  • the container may integrate with other garments, including, without limitation, a pair of shorts, a shirt, a backpack, and a shoe.
  • the size of the pores in the material may be adjusted to control the amount of chalk dispersed.
  • the container of chalk is detachable and may join with any number of objects, including, without limitation, a backpack, a wall, a goal post, and a bar.
  • the chalk is colored.
  • the container is sufficiently sized to join with a tractor for delivering limestone powder across a field, whereby a mechanical beating device impacts the container while the tractor drives across the field.
  • any of the foregoing steps may be suitably replaced, reordered, removed and additional steps may be inserted depending on the needs of the particular application.
  • the prescribed method steps of the foregoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/or hardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know is suitable in light of the foregoing teachings.
  • a typical computer system can, when appropriately configured or designed, serve as a computer system in which those aspects of the invention may be embodied.
  • Applicant(s) request(s) that fact finders during any claims construction proceedings and/or examination of patent allowability properly identify and incorporate only the portions of each of these documents discovered during the broadest interpretation search of 35 USC ⁇ 112 (6) limitation, which exist in at least one of the patent and/or non-patent documents found during the course of normal USPTO searching and or supplied to the USPTO during prosecution.
  • Applicant(s) also incorporate by reference the bibliographic citation information to identify all such documents comprising functionally corresponding structures and related enabling material as listed in any PTO Form-892 or likewise any information disclosure statements (IDS) entered into the present patent application by the USPTO or Applicant(s) or any 3 rd parties.
  • Applicant(s) also reserve its right to later amend the present application to explicitly include citations to such documents and/or explicitly include the functionally corresponding structures which were incorporate by reference above.
  • the powder delivery system that utilizes a porous material to deliver a controlled quantity of the powder described in the foregoing were principally directed to a permeable material that delivers chalk upon receiving a force from the outside surface implementations; however, similar techniques may instead be applied to delivering chalk onto an agricultural field for increasing the pH level, whereby the container is a large, permeable bag that attaches to a tractor, which implementations of the present invention are contemplated as within the scope of the present invention.
  • the invention is thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to be further understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the foregoing specification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of the objects, advantages, or improvements described in the foregoing specification.

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A delivery system for delivering a powder, such as chalk. The chalk is retained within a permeable, porous container. The powder is dispersed to an object outside the container upon application of a force. The container includes a plurality of sidewalls. The powder is deliverable when an object applies the force to an outside surface of the sidewalls. The force comprises engaging an outer surface of the sidewalls with an impact, such as a slap. The force generates sufficient kinetic energy to at least partially enable the powder to pass from an inner surface to the outer surface through a permeable portion. The system is useful for quick access to the chalk with one hand. The system can also form a pocket on a garment, whereby applying the force is applied on the pocket for dispersal.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • The present Utility patent application claims priority benefit of the [U.S. provisional application for patent Ser. No. 61/699,356, entitled “Chalk Box”, and filed on Sep. 11, 2012 under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). The contents of this related provisional application are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes to the extent that such subject matter is not inconsistent herewith or limiting hereof.
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  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to powder delivery systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a permeable chalk delivery system.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.
  • The following is an example of a specific aspect in the prior art that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon. By way of educational background, another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aware of is that chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. Calcite is known to be a form of calcium carbonate.
  • Typically, chalk is applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping. The magnesium carbonate composition of the chalk is utilized as a drying agent that performs this function.
  • Grips are devices that are worn on the hands of rock climbers, gymnasts, and basketball players when performing on various apparatuses and structures. They are used to enhance the grip on the apparatus, and also to reduce the friction that can cause painful blisters and rips, in which outer layers of skin separate and tear away from the hand.
  • Often, chalk may be used in place of the grip to inhibit perspiration and increase friction between the hand and the apparatus. A thin film of chalk is often sufficient to perform this function.
  • In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniques are not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches.
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  • The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:
  • FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 1A illustrates a pouch style container, FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a standing position, and FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a laying down position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrates an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system, and FIG. 2B illustrates a sectioned side view of the delivery system, the section taken along section A—A of FIG. 2A, detailing the powder inside the container, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary delivery system sized and dimensioned into a box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrates an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary garment, where FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into a pair of pants, and FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary pair of pants, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.
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  • The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein.
  • Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.
  • It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
  • Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  • From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein.
  • Although Claims have been formulated in this application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention.
  • Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present application or of any further application derived therefrom.
  • References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.
  • Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken as limiting the disclosure in any way.
  • The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expressly specified otherwise.
  • Devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise. In addition, devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.
  • A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention.
  • As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.
  • The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
  • There are various types of delivery system that may be provided by preferred embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, a delivery system may deliver a powder that is retained within a permeable, porous container. The powder may be deliverable to an object outside the container upon application of a force to the container. The powder may include, without limitation, chalk, limestone, flint, plaster of Paris, and sedimentary rock. In some embodiments, the delivery system may retain a predetermined quantity of the powder in an enclosed container, delivering the powder on demand through a porous material. In some embodiments, the powder is deliverable when an object applies a force to the outside of the container. The object may include, without limitation, a hand, a glove, an arm, and a foot. The force may comprise of engaging an outer surface of the container with a forceful impact, including, without limitation, a touch, a slap, a hit, a rub, and a pat.
  • Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings, will recognize that the force exerted on an outer surface of the container may produce sufficient kinetic energy inside the container and throughout the powder to propel the powder from an inner surface, through a porous container material, and finally onto the object. The amount of powder delivered onto the object may be regulated by the size of the pores in the material. In one embodiment, the pore size of the material is about 0.01 mm, or the approximate chalk grain size. In this manner, excessive powder does not coat the object. In some embodiments, the powder is deliverable to form a fine film of powder on the object, forming a coating that is efficacious for enhancing a grip. The powder may include chalk, comprising magnesium carbonate, which is a drying agent that is commonly applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping.
  • The container may secure within proximity to the object for facilitated access. For example, without limitation, the container may be configured to be operable to join with a waist band such that a hand may quickly access and apply a force to the container, and thereby receive the powder.
  • In one embodiment, the container comprises a plurality of sidewalls that join together to form the container used to retain the powder. The container may include, without limitation, a bag, a pouch, a box, a cylindrical container, a pocket, a portion of a garment, and a strip of material. The plurality of sidewalls comprise a permeable portion (not shown) for enabling the powder to disperse from the container. The permeable portion may include, without limitation mesh material. Each sidewall comprises an inner surface for engaging the powder contained inside. The inner surface may include, without limitation, a padded mesh. Each sidewall further comprises an outer surface for engaging a force exerted by the object. The outer surface comprises of an at least partially porous material configured to enable at least partial passage of the powder from within the container to the object that applied the force to the container. The outer surface may include, without limitation, a vinyl mesh. Both the inner surface and the outer surface may be sufficiently porous to enable at least partial passage of the powder from the inner surface to the outer surface. In some embodiments, the container comprises a fastener, such as a zipper, to secure the powder within.
  • FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 1A illustrates a pouch style container, FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a standing position, and FIG. 1C illustrates an exemplary flat pouch in a laying down position, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a delivery system 100 may be configured to quickly and efficiently deliver a powder that is contained within a permeable, porous container 102 to an object outside the container. The powder may be deliverable to an object outside the container upon application of a force to the container. In some embodiments, the powder may include, without limitation, chalk, limestone, flint, plaster of Paris, and sedimentary rock. However, in other embodiments, the powder may include any substance that is sized and dimensioned to pass through the permeable material of the container. In one embodiment, the powder may include chalk, comprising magnesium carbonate, which is a drying agent that is commonly applied to the hands and feet to remove perspiration and reduce slipping.
  • In some embodiments, the powder is deliverable when an object applies a force to the outside of the container. The object may include, without limitation, a hand, a glove, an arm, and a foot. The force may comprise of engaging an outer surface of the container with a forceful impact, including, without limitation, a touch, a slap, a hit, a rub, and a pat. Those skilled in the art, in light of the present teachings, will recognize that the force exerted on the outer surface of the container produces sufficient kinetic energy inside the container and throughout the powder to propel the powder from an inner surface, through a porous container material, and onto the object. The amount of powder delivered onto the object may be regulated by the size of the pores in the material. In one embodiment, the pore size of the material is about 0.01 mm, or the approximate chalk grain size. In some embodiments, the powder is deliverable to form a fine film of powder on the object. In this manner, excessive powder does not coat the object. The container may secure within proximity to the object for facilitated access. For example, without limitation, the container may be configured to be operable to join with a waist band such that a hand may quickly apply a force to the container, and thereby receive a coating of the powder.
  • In one embodiment, the delivery system may retain a predetermined quantity of the powder in an enclosed container, delivering the powder on demand through a porous material of the container. The container may include, without limitation, a bag, a pouch, a box, a cylindrical container, a pocket, a portion of a garment, and a strip of material. The container may include a strap portion 110 that is configured to be operable to join in proximity to the object, including, a waist band, a neck, a torso, and an arm. The strap portion may include, without limitation, a strap, a belt, and a loop. Each type of strap portion may fasten with a clip, and the like. In some embodiments, the container comprises a fastener 108 to secure the powder inside. The fastener may include, without limitation, a zipper, a magnet, a clip, a button, and a hook and loop fastener. In one embodiment, the container may be waterproof. However, in another embodiment, the container may be embellished with aesthetics, including, without limitation, colors, textures, text, and graphics.
  • In one embodiment, the container comprises a plurality of sidewalls 104 that join together to form a container for retaining the powder. The plurality of sidewalls comprise a permeable portion (not shown) for enabling the powder to disperse from the container. The permeable portion may include, without limitation mesh material. Each sidewall comprises an inner surface for engaging the powder contained inside. The inner surface may include, without limitation, a padded mesh. Each sidewall further comprises an outer surface 106 for engaging a force exerted by the object. The outer surface comprises of an at least partially porous material configured to enable at least partial passage of the powder from within the container to the object that applied the force to the container. The outer surface may include, without limitation, a vinyl mesh. Both the inner surface and the outer surface may be sufficiently porous to enable at least partial passage of the powder from the inner surface to the outer surface. Additional materials having sufficient porosity for the powder to pass through may include, without limitation, power mesh, porous fleece, Phifertex mesh cloth, and cheese cloth. However, each sidewall does not necessarily have to have the same permeability for allowing the powder to pass through.
  • FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrates an exemplary delivery system, where FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system, and FIG. 2B illustrates a sectioned side view of the delivery system, the section taken along section A—A of FIG. 2A, detailing the powder inside the container, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a powder 204 may be poured into the container, and the container sealed with the fastener. The powder may include a loose chalk, efficacious for helping a hand enhance a grip. The powder may then remain inside the container until a force, such as a slap is applied to the outer surface. An inner surface 202 may be sufficiently porous to at least partially allow the powder to disperse through pores. In one embodiment, the delivery system may reduce the amount of chalk that is delivered to a user's hands by transferring it through a porous, mesh-like material. Instead of direct contact with the loose chalk, the user may receive a finer film of chalk that has been reduced in quantity by way of the porous material. Additionally, the delivery system may help reduce the amount of chalk that reaches the open air during each use.
  • In one embodiment of the present invention, the delivery system may be utilized to deliver chalk to a user's hand during a physical activity, including, without limitation, rock climbing, gymnastics, basketball, and pool. For example, without limitation, when a rock climber engages in a climb, the rock climber may strap a chalk bag around their waste like a belt, and then reach behind themselves and dip their hands into a bag of chalk. With the present invention, the delivery system may significantly reduce the time to access the chalk in a controlled quantity. The container may be attached to a belt with the container hanging near the lower back. The user may then reach behind and slap the container to force a thin film of chalk onto the hand, rather than searching for a chalk bag opening and then reaching in and around to dip the hand in a pile of chalk.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary delivery system sized and dimensioned into a box, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the plurality of sidewalls may form a container configured into a box 300. A top surface of the box may be more porous than the other sidewalls, whereby exerting a force on the top sidewall delivers additional powder. The box may also have a sufficient foundation for standing alone. The box may utilize a zipper as the fastener to seal the box. In some embodiments, the box may be sized and dimension to contain about two ounces of the powder. However, larger or smaller dimensions may be utilized. In additional embodiments, the container may be configured into other shapes, including, without limitation, a rectangle, a pyramid, a sphere, and a rhombus.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrates an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary garment, where FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into a pair of pants, and FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of an exemplary delivery system integrated into an exemplary pair of pants, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the delivery system may integrate into a garment 400. The garment may be adorned by a user, whereby the container positions in an accessible area of the garment. For example, without limitation, the container may be shaped and dimensioned into a pocket that is sewn onto a pair of pants. The container is positioned to be easily accessible by a hand from a user. In yet another embodiment, the container may integrate with other garments, including, without limitation, a pair of shorts, a shirt, a backpack, and a shoe.
  • In one alternative embodiment, the size of the pores in the material may be adjusted to control the amount of chalk dispersed. In yet another alternative embodiment, the container of chalk is detachable and may join with any number of objects, including, without limitation, a backpack, a wall, a goal post, and a bar. In yet another alternative embodiment, the chalk is colored. In yet another alternative embodiment, the container is sufficiently sized to join with a tractor for delivering limestone powder across a field, whereby a mechanical beating device impacts the container while the tractor drives across the field.
  • Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of and in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, that any of the foregoing steps may be suitably replaced, reordered, removed and additional steps may be inserted depending on the needs of the particular application. Moreover, the prescribed method steps of the foregoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/or hardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know is suitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method steps described in the present application that can be carried out on a computing machine, a typical computer system can, when appropriately configured or designed, serve as a computer system in which those aspects of the invention may be embodied.
  • All the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
  • It is noted that according to USA law 35 USC §112 (1), all claims must be supported by sufficient disclosure in the present patent specification, and any material known to those skilled in the art need not be explicitly disclosed. However, 35 USC §112 (6) requires that structures corresponding to functional limitations interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) must be explicitly disclosed in the patent specification. Moreover, the USPTO's Examination policy of initially treating and searching prior art under the broadest interpretation of a “mean for” claim limitation implies that the broadest initial search on 112(6) functional limitation would have to be conducted to support a legally valid Examination on that USPTO policy for broadest interpretation of “mean for” claims. Accordingly, the USPTO will have discovered a multiplicity of prior art documents including disclosure of specific structures and elements which are suitable to act as corresponding structures to satisfy all functional limitations in the below claims that are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) when such corresponding structures are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification. Therefore, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claims interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification, yet do exist in the patent and/or non-patent documents found during the course of USPTO searching, Applicant(s) incorporate all such functionally corresponding structures and related enabling material herein by reference for the purpose of providing explicit structures that implement the functional means claimed. Applicant(s) request(s) that fact finders during any claims construction proceedings and/or examination of patent allowability properly identify and incorporate only the portions of each of these documents discovered during the broadest interpretation search of 35 USC §112 (6) limitation, which exist in at least one of the patent and/or non-patent documents found during the course of normal USPTO searching and or supplied to the USPTO during prosecution. Applicant(s) also incorporate by reference the bibliographic citation information to identify all such documents comprising functionally corresponding structures and related enabling material as listed in any PTO Form-892 or likewise any information disclosure statements (IDS) entered into the present patent application by the USPTO or Applicant(s) or any 3rd parties. Applicant(s) also reserve its right to later amend the present application to explicitly include citations to such documents and/or explicitly include the functionally corresponding structures which were incorporate by reference above.
  • Thus, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claims, that are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification, Applicant(s) have explicitly prescribed which documents and material to include the otherwise missing disclosure, and have prescribed exactly which portions of such patent and/or non-patent documents should be incorporated by such reference for the purpose of satisfying the disclosure requirements of 35 USC §112 (6). Applicant(s) note that all the identified documents above which are incorporated by reference to satisfy 35 USC §112 (6) necessarily have a filing and/or publication date prior to that of the instant application, and thus are valid prior documents to incorporated by reference in the instant application.
  • Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing a powder delivery system that utilizes a porous material to deliver a controlled quantity of the powder according to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Various aspects of the invention have been described above by way of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. The particular implementation of the powder delivery system that utilizes a porous material to deliver a controlled quantity of the powder may vary depending upon the particular context or application. By way of example, and not limitation, the powder delivery system that utilizes a porous material to deliver a controlled quantity of the powder described in the foregoing were principally directed to a permeable material that delivers chalk upon receiving a force from the outside surface implementations; however, similar techniques may instead be applied to delivering chalk onto an agricultural field for increasing the pH level, whereby the container is a large, permeable bag that attaches to a tractor, which implementations of the present invention are contemplated as within the scope of the present invention. The invention is thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to be further understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the foregoing specification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of the objects, advantages, or improvements described in the foregoing specification.
  • Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.
  • The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed.
  • The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72(b) requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scope or meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.

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1. A system comprising:
a container, said container comprising a plurality of sidewalls, said plurality of sidewalls being configured to contain a powder, said plurality of sidewalls comprising an inner surface for engaging said powder, said plurality of sidewalls further comprising an outer surface for receiving a force, said force being operable to disperse said powder outside said container through a permeable portion.
2. The system of claim 1, in which said container comprises a substantially rhombus shaped box.
3. The system of claim 2, in which said powder comprises chalk.
4. The system of claim 3, in which said permeable portion comprises a mesh material.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein said permeable portion is configured to enable at least partial passage of said powder from said inner surface to said outer surface.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein said permeable portion is configured to be adjustable for regulating an amount of said powder dispersed.
7. The system of claim 6, in which said inner surface comprises a padded mesh.
8. The system of claim 7, in which said outer surface comprises a vinyl mesh.
9. The system of claim 8, in which said force is operable through a hand.
10. The system of claim 9, in which said force comprises an impact from said hand.
11. The system of claim 10, in which said system comprises a fastener.
12. The system of claim 11, in which said fastener comprises a zipper for securing said container.
13. The system of claim 12, in which said system comprises a strap portion.
14. The system of claim 13, in which said strap portion comprises a belt.
15. The system of claim 14, wherein said strap portion is configured to join said container with a user.
16. The system of claim 15, wherein said system is operable during rock climbing.
17. The system of claim 1, in which said system is disposed to join with a garment.
18. The system of claim 1, in which said system is configured to form a pocket on said garment.
19. A system comprising:
means for adorning a container through a strap portion;
means for depositing a powder inside a plurality of sidewalls;
means for securing said container into a closed position with a fastener;
means for applying a force to an outer surface of said plurality of sidewalls;
means for dispersing said powder through a permeable portion; and
means for applying said powder to a desired area.
20. A system consisting of:
a container, said container comprising a box, said container further comprising a plurality of sidewalls, said plurality of sidewalls being configured to contain a powder, said powder comprising chalk, said plurality of sidewalls comprising an inner surface for engaging said powder, said plurality of sidewalls further comprising an outer surface for receiving a force, said force being operable to apply an impact on said outer surface through a hand, said force being operable to disperse said powder outside said container through a permeable portion, said permeable portion comprising a mesh material, said permeable portion being configured to be adjustable for regulating an amount of said powder dispersed;
a strap portion, said strap portion comprising a belt, said strap portion being configured to join said container with a user; and
a fastener, said fastener comprising a zipper, said fastener being configured to secure said container in a closed position.
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