US20150344215A1 - Bow Shaped Container for Cheerleading Bow - Google Patents
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- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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Abstract
A bow shaped container is configured to retain, carry, and showcase a cheerleading bow. The container has a housing and a lid that hingedly open and close over the bow. The container is rigid to provide protection, and transparent to enable visibility. The generally bow shaped shape of the container is defined by four compartments forming an approximate bow shaped configuration, which approximates the shape of the bow. Each compartment encases a section of the bow. The bow is defined by a generally linear ribbon base that elevates, and a pair of tails that extend at an angle from the ribbon base. Each end of the ribbon base positions in two ribbon compartments. Each tail positions in two tail compartments. The segregated configuration of the compartments; ample height and length provided by the compartments; and relative orientation of the compartments prevents deformations, and enhance visibility for the bow.
Description
- It is known that a cheerleading outfit is a uniform worn by cheerleading squads usually indicative of the mascot, school, colors of the team or organization they are representing. The uniform can include a sweater, skirt, socks, and athletic shoes. Additionally, a cheerleading bow can form a part of the outfit. Like the other attire, the cheerleading bow forms an attractive accessory indicative of a team color, logo, or mascot. The cheerleading bow can also include various decorative features, such as a metallic sheen, glitter, decorative patterns and colors, and bells.
- Typically, the cheerleading bow is a decorative ornament adorned during cheerleading exercises and competitions. The cheerleading bow often attaches to the crown or article of clothing adorned by the cheerleader. The bow can often clip onto the crown, hair, or cheerleading outfit. Generally, the bow is enlarged to highlight the ornamental aspects to an audience that may be distally located. The large size of the bow also enhances the grip for adornment.
- The inventor has been a cheerleader in the past, and has also coached cheerleading events. One problem noticed by the inventor is that the cheerleading bow may not have sufficient structural integrity to function, beyond adorning the crown. The bow is chiefly ornamental, and thus is fabricated from a resilient, thin material susceptible to tearing and crumpling, and other deformations. Additionally, glitter, stripes, bells, feathers, and other decorative features on the cheerleading bow fall off relatively easy.
- When not in use, the cheerleading bow tended to be stored in large closets. This resulted in large, heavy objects being placed atop the cheerleading bow. The cheerleading bow was also stored in bags and small containers which tended to compress and agitate the cheerleading bow. During transport, the cheerleading bow was haphazardly carried or crushed into a small suitcase. The consequence being a deformed cheerleading bow or missing components to the cheerleading bow.
- Another problem encountered was that after a duration, the cheerleading bow tended to become misplaced. The memories of the cheerleading competitions and camaraderie often faded. A permanent, aesthetic display of the cheerleading bow, years after the cheerleading was not available.
- The inventor initially created a rigid box to place the cheerleading bow inside. This prevented the cheerleading bow from being crushed. However, the temptation to place other objects into the rigid box was great, resulting in other objects deforming the cheerleading bow. Also, the cheerleading bow was not readily visible from the rigid box.
- The inventor then created a smaller, transparent box. This enabled visibility of the cheerleading bow and restricted other objects from being placed inside. However, the tails from the cheerleading bow were often longer than the ribbon base. This resulted in creasing on the tails. Also, the smaller, transparent box was not a very decorative container.
- The inventor then designed a bow shaped container with decorative features, including transparency. The bow shaped container opened and closed in a clam shell style. This made opening and closing easy for children. The bow shaped container was also defined by four compartments that each received an end of the ribbon base and the tails. This provided sufficient space that was tailor made for a cheerleading bow. The bow shaped container was also decorative, such that the cheerleading bow could be displayed as a showcase, even many years after the cheerleading events were over.
- Cheerleading accessory containers have been used for containing uniforms and accessories in the past, yet none with the present characteristics of the present invention. See Patent numbers: U.S. 20050150782; U.S. 20040255431; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,234,725.
- For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for a transparent, rigid bow shaped container to retain, carry, and showcase a cheerleading bow.
- The present invention is directed to a bow shaped container that is configured to retain, carry, and showcase a cheerleading bow. The generally bow shaped shape of the container is defined by four adjacently positioned compartments that approximate the shape of the bow. Each compartment encases a section of the bow. The bow is defined by a generally linear ribbon base that elevates, and a pair of tails that extend at an angle from the ribbon base. Each end of the ribbon base, and each tail rests in a natural state while in the respective compartment. The segregated configuration of the compartments; ample height and length provided by the compartments; and relative orientation of the compartments prevents deformations, and enhance visibility for the bow.
- The four compartments are defined by a pair of ribbon compartments that receive the ribbon base and a pair of tail compartments that receive the pair of tails. The compartments are oriented and sized such that the bow rests in a natural position while in the container, without folding, creasing, compressing, or crumpling the ribbon base or the pair of tails. Because each end of the ribbon base and each tail has a separate compartment, undesirable deformations on the bow are restricted. Additionally, the visibility of the bow is enhanced by the natural positioning of the bow shaped compartments; thus creating a more decorative showcase display. In some embodiments, the compartments are equidistant, with the ribbon compartments being bow shaped and symmetrical to the tail compartments. However, in one alternative embodiment, the tail compartments are longer than the ribbon compartments to compensate for longer tails in the bow.
- In some embodiments, the container has a housing having a substantially bow shape. The housing is defined by an open end and a closed end. The open end receives the cheerleading bow, and the closed end forms a base surface for the container to rest on. The housing also includes an opposing lid that matches the shape of the open end of the housing. The lid attaches to the housing and pivots between an open and a closed position relative to the housing. The housing and the lid are hinged one to the other at a rear end by a hinge, integral with the housing and lid, in such a way that the lid can move with a snap action relative to the housing between a closed position of the container and an open position of the container.
- One objective of the present invention is to retain a cheerleading bow in a protective and decorative bow shaped container.
- Another objective is to provide a bow shape to the container for functional and decorative purposes.
- Another objective is to help prevent deformation of the bow while positioned inside the pair of ribbon compartments and the pair of tail compartments.
- Another objective is to have a container that forms a decorative showcase to preserve the memory of the bow in pristine condition.
- Another objective is to maintain the natural state and structural integrity of the ribbon base and the pair of tails during storage.
- Yet another objective is to enable visibility of the bow while the container is in a closed position.
- Yet another objective is to provide hinging means for enabling facilitated movement between an open position and a closed position of the container.
- Yet another objective is to provide a lip and ridge that frictionally snap together to enable secure locking means between the housing and the lid.
- Yet another objective is to have at least partially transparent container.
- Yet another objective is to provide at least one peg in the housing for securing the bow.
- Yet another objective is to provide a handle for carrying the container.
- Yet another objective is to provide a label and/or a decorative design that is visible from the container.
- These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and drawings where:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention showing an exemplary cheerleading bow positioned proximal to an exemplary bow shaped container in an open position; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bow shaped container in a closed position; -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are top views of the bow shaped container, whereFIG. 3A illustrates an open position, andFIG. 3B illustrates a closed position; and -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are elevated side views of the bow shaped container, whereFIG. 4A illustrates an open position, andFIG. 4B illustrates a closed position. - One embodiment, referenced in
FIGS. 1-4B , illustrates a bow shapedcontainer 100 configured to retain, carry, and showcase acheerleading bow 200. Thecontainer 100 is defined by ahousing 101 and alid 109 that hingedly open and close over thebow 200. Thehousing 101 and thelid 109 have a pair ofribbon compartments 104 and a pair oftail compartments 106 that contain respective section of thebow 200. The segregated configuration of thecompartments compartments compartments bow 200. - As referenced in
FIG. 1 , thecontainer 100 is sufficiently rigid to form a protective barrier over thebow 200; yet also decorative and transparent to provide a showcase display of thebow 200. Thehousing 101 is defined by anopen end 102 and aclosed end 103. Theopen end 102 receives thebow 200, and theclosed end 103 forms a base surface for thecontainer 100 to rest on. Thehousing 101 also includes an opposinglid 109 that matches the shape of theopen end 102 of thehousing 101. Thelid 109 is movable relative to thehousing 101 between a closed position of thecontainer 100 and an open position of thecontainer 100. Theopen end 102 of thehousing 101 and thelid 109 join mouth to mouth to form a mating engagement. Thehousing 101 and thelid 109 are at least partially transparent to enable visibility of thebow 200 from a closed position, such as in a showcase display. In one embodiment,housing 101 and thelid 109 are approximately 1½ ″ thick in the closed position, which is sufficient height to enclose thebow 200 without crushing. Though thicker embodiments for thehousing 101 and thelid 109 are possible to create sufficient space for thebow 200. Suitable materials for thehousing 101 and thelid 109 may include, without limitation, a rigid polymer, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, fiberglass, and glass. - Turning now to
FIG. 2 , the generally bow shaped shape of thecontainer 100 is defined by a pair of ribbon compartments 104 on a rear end of thehousing 101 and thelid 109. Thecontainer 100 is also defined by a pair of tail compartments 106 on a front end of thecontainer 100. The ribbon andtail compartments junction 108 to form a substantially bow shaped configuration, which approximates the shape of thebow 200. The bow shaped shape of thecompartments bow 200. - As referenced in
FIG. 1 , thebow 200 is a decorative ornament adorned during cheerleading exercises and competitions. Thebow 200 attaches to the crown, hair, or cheerleading outfit. Thebow 200 may include various decorative features, such as a metallic sheen, glitter, decorative patterns and colors, and bells. Generally, thebow 200 is enlarged to highlight the ornamental aspects to an audience that may be distally located. The large size of thebow 200 also enhances the grip for adornment. Thebow 200 may not have sufficient structural integrity to function, beyond adorning the crown; and thus thecontainer 100 provides a protective barrier for storage and portability when thebow 200 is not in use. - In some embodiments, the
bow 200 may be defined by a generallylinear ribbon base 202 that elevates, and a pair oftails 204 that extend at an angle from theribbon base 202. Theribbon base 202 rises to form a resilient composition. The pair oftails 204 extend at various lengths. In some embodiments, eachtail 204 is longer than theribbon base 202 by a 2:1 ratio. However, the lengths may also be approximately equal, or possibly having theribbon base 202 longer than the pair oftails 204. Each end of theribbon base 202, and eachtail 204 rests in a natural state while in therespective compartment bow 200, and enables visibility from all angles of thebow 200. - Turning now to
FIGS. 3A and 3B , the pair ofribbon compartments 104 and the pair oftail compartments 106 join at ajunction 108 to form the bow shape, which is oriented and dimensioned to prevent deformation and enhance visibility of thebow 200. Eachcompartment ribbon base 202 and thetails 204. Because each end of theribbon base 202 and eachtail 204 has aseparate compartment bow 200 are restricted. Thecompartments ribbon base 202 and eachtail 204 rests in a natural position while in therespective compartment bow 200 is enhanced by the natural positioning in the bow shaped orientation of thecompartments - In some embodiments, the
compartments tail compartments 106 are longer than the pair ofribbon compartments 104 to compensate forlonger tails 204 in thebow 200. In one embodiment, the tail compartments 106 form an approximate 45° angle from the front end, and the ribbon compartments 104 form an approximate 45° angle from the rear end. - In one embodiment, the
container 100 forms a substantially square perimeter shape having approximately, 9½″×9½″ dimensions. However, when the pair oftail compartments 106 are longer than the pair ofribbon compartments 104, thehousing 101 and thelid 109 form an approximate rectangular shape. In some embodiments, thehousing 101 and thelid 109 can be sized larger or smaller, depending on the size of thebow 200. In this manner, thecontainer 100 can be configured into a wide variety of sizes to accommodate the full spectrum of bow sizes. The flexible sizing encourages additional commercial benefits. - For example, as a cheerleader grows, the size of the
bow 200 generally increases. The cheerleader will requiremultiple containers 100 to contain the progressively larger bows 200. It is significant to note that the delicate fabrication of thebow 200 restrict placing more than onebow 200 in eachcontainer 100. Also, the nostalgic need to relive cheerleading memories are conducive to maintain the structural integrity of thebow 200 in a pristine condition. Furthermore, thecontainer 100 is at least partially transparent to enable visibility of thebow 200 while in the closed position. Thecontainer 100 can also have various colors and decorative features that correlate to aspecific cheerleading bow 200. - As referenced in
FIGS. 4A and 4B , the front end of thehousing 101 and thelid 109 has alocking mechanism 112 to lock thecontainer 100 into a closed position. The rear end ofhousing 101 and the lid integrates thehinge 110 to form a pivoting axis. Thelocking mechanism 112 is designed to be relatively simple to open and close in consideration of the fact that children often participate in cheerleading, and therefore may be apt to use thecontainer 100. Thelocking mechanism 112 may include, without limitation, a lip and a ridge that engage to form a snap action lock in the closed position, a pair of ridges that frictionally engage to snap between the open and closed positions, magnets, buttons, zippers, and snap buttons. In some embodiments, thecontainer 100 has a handle for carrying and manipulation. In other embodiments, thecontainer 100 displays a label and/or an ornamental design. - While the inventor's above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope, but rather as an exemplification of several preferred embodiments thereof. Many other variations are possible. For example, the number of
bows 200 in eachcontainer 100 could be increased by providing multiple layers within the container. Accordingly, the scope should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
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1. A bow shaped container that preserves the structural integrity of a cheerleading bow, the bow shaped container comprises:
a bow shaped housing having an open and a closed end, the housing has a pair of ribbon compartments and a pair of tail compartments, the ribbon compartments are adjacent to each other and the tail compartments are adjacent to each other, each ribbon compartment is also adjacent to each tail compartment, all compartments join at a central junction so that the housing is bow shaped; and
a lid that matches the shape of the open end of the housing that attaches to the bow shaped housing and that pivots between an open and a closed position relative to the bow shaped housing.
2. The container of claim 2 , further comprising an integral hinge that attaches the lid and the bow shaped housing.
3. The container of claim 3 , further comprising a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is a snap action lock that forms when the lid is placed in the closed position in relation to the bow shaped housing.
4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the bow shaped container length is approximately 9.5 inches and its width is 9.5 inches.
5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the bow shaped container has a height of at least 3 inches.
6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the pair of ribbon compartments and the pair of tail compartments have the same dimensions.
7. The container of claim 6 , wherein the pair of tail compartments are longer than the pair of ribbon compartments.
8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the bow shaped container is at least partially transparent.
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