US20170071335A1 - System and method for race bib distribution - Google Patents

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US20170071335A1 US15/265,313 US201615265313A US2017071335A1 US 20170071335 A1 US20170071335 A1 US 20170071335A1 US 201615265313 A US201615265313 A US 201615265313A US 2017071335 A1 US2017071335 A1 US 2017071335A1
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  • the present invention relates to identification bibs for running races, walks, and rides or other related events and more particularly to a system and method for the distribution of the bibs at an event.
  • bibs worn by runners, walkers and other participants for identification at competitive and fund raising events are tightly packaged in boxes or bins.
  • the bibs will typically have an identification number on the surfaces of the bib, and are typically boxed in numerical sequence. More recent advancements in bibs include a radio frequency identification device (RFID) or similar tracking system embedded or attached to the bibs. These devices, make packing the bibs difficult in that the bib fabric or other thin material that the bibs are constructed of may no longer present a flat profile for packaging.
  • RFID radio frequency identification
  • the bibs may be distributed by an event director to the participants on the day of the event as part of a registration or sign in process.
  • the bibs may be distributed on an on-going basis in the days leading up to the event.
  • the bib number may have already been assigned to a participant, based on ability groups, age brackets, or other categories.
  • the previous numerical sequence of the bibs may be disturbed, particularly where the bibs have been removed from the center of the deck, so to speak. This becomes exacerbated as the number of bibs in the box is reduced and they become a jumbled mess, making the location of particular bib numbers difficult and thereby slowing down the registration process.
  • a system for the storage and distribution of event bibs includes: a bib support frame, having a base member, a pair of upwardly extending upright members disposed at opposed sides of the support frame, and a hanging line extending between the upright members near a top portion thereof; and a plurality of bib elements having a bib portion and a tab portion releasable from the bib portion, wherein the bib elements are configured to be suspended in numerical sequence on the hanging line.
  • a cross bar may extend between an upper end of the upright members.
  • the bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area presenting a visual indicia of corresponding participant number.
  • a hole may be defined in the tab portion of the plurality of bib elements, wherein the hanging line may be threadingly received in the hole. The tab portion is preferably retained on the hanging line upon separation of the bib portion from the tab portion.
  • the bib portion has a plurality of fastening points proximal to a corner of the bib portion.
  • the plurality of fastening points may be holes formed between a front surface and a back surface of the bib.
  • a coupling is attached to the upright member.
  • An attachment hook may be attached to at least one end of the hanging line, wherein the attachment hook is configured to attach the at least one end of the hanging line to the coupling.
  • a method of storing and distributing a plurality of event bibs includes: providing a bib carrying assembly having a base member and a plurality of upright members extending upwardly from the base member; providing a plurality of bib elements which have a bib portion and a tab portion that are separable from each other.
  • the bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area with indicia of a corresponding participant number printed thereon.
  • the tab portion of each of the plurality bib elements are attached to a hanging line in a participant number sequence.
  • the method also includes spending the hanging line between the plurality of upright members.
  • the method includes distributing a bib portion by separating the bib portion from the tab portion, whereby the tab portion remains attached to the hanging line.
  • the step of attaching includes threading the hanging line through a hole in the tab portion.
  • Yet other aspects of the method includes retaining the tab portions of the distributed bib portions as a record of the participants in the event.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention shown in use carrying a plurality of event bib elements
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a bib carrying assembly
  • FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the bib carrying assembly
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the bib carrying assembly
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the bib carrying assembly
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the bib carrying assembly.
  • FIG. 7 is a front view of an event bib element according to aspects of the invention.
  • an embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for organizing and managing the distribution of event bibs for an event.
  • the bib carrying assembly comprises a base member 10 , and a pair of upright members 12 extending upwardly from the base 10 .
  • a hanging line 16 such as a string, wire, rope, twine, thin rod, or the like is adapted to extend between the upright members, near an upper portion thereof, and may be attached to the upright via a coupling 14 , such as hook and eye coupling, or otherwise tied and secured to the upright 12 .
  • An attachment means 22 such as a hook or clamp, may be utilized to attach the hanging line to the coupling 14 .
  • a cross member 15 may extend between the ends of the upright members 12 to maintain the upright members 12 in a vertical position.
  • the base 10 may be formed from frame members, or may be formed as a base plate, to which the upright members 12 are attached. Typical dimensions for the base 10 may range from about 30 inches by 24 inches. Typical dimensions of the uprights 12 are about 20 inches high.
  • the base 10 may also include a cross bar 15 extending between the upright members 12 .
  • the dimensions may be varied, depending upon the number of participants, and bibs 18 that may need to be distributed for an event. Versions of the invention may also be provided that may include extending the upright members 12 so as to provide spacing for multiple levels, or rungs 16 , of the string, wire, rope twine, thin rod or the like where two or more of the supporting strings are attached to one frame.
  • the bib element 18 may comprise a race bib portion 20 that is attached to a tab portion 28 .
  • the bib portion 20 will have a participant number area 25 on at least one face of the bib portion 20 and the tab 28 portion will have a corresponding number area 35 printed thereon.
  • the tab 28 is separable from the bib 20 , such as via a perforation 26 , or other readily separable means, such as slight adhesives, scoring, and the like.
  • the bib 20 may have a plurality of holes 24 , or fasteners at the corners to allow the participant to attach the bib 20 to their garments or body to identify the participant during the event.
  • the tab portion 28 of the bib element 18 is preferably provided with at least one hole 30 .
  • the tab portion 28 is normally detached from the bib portion 20 and retained on the hanging line 16 when the bib portion 20 is provided to the participant.
  • the tab portion 28 may be retained by the event director as a record that the participant receiving their event bib 20 .
  • the tab portion 28 may also include an identification area 34 for providing identification indicia corresponding to the participant, such as a name and ability group and/or the event, such as the name, date, or location.
  • the bib elements 18 are normally delivered to the event director and boxed in numerical sequence. Prior to the event, the bibs 18 are strung in numerical sequence via the hanging line 16 extending through the hole 30 in the tab portion 28 of the bib element 18 . Once a desired quantity of bib elements 18 have been threaded, they may then be suspended by attachment of the hanging line 16 to the upright members 12 , as shown in reference to FIG. 1 .
  • One or more bib support frames may be required, depending upon the number of participants or bib elements 18 that are required for the event.
  • the support frames containing the numerically sequenced bibs 18 are organized at the registration area for the event.
  • the participant's bib number may be readily located by reference to the participant number area 25 , 35 on the bib portion 20 or the tab portion 28 , and the bib portion 20 is detached from the tab 28 .
  • the tab portion 28 is retained on the hanging line 16 , allowing the director to know which participants have received their bibs 20 , and providing another record of documenting event participants.

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A system and method for distributing numbered race running bibs. The bibs are suspended on a hanging line supported by a bib frame that keeps the bibs orderly and allows the event director and staff to easily find the bib number they are looking for. A bib tab is retained on the hanging line to assist in tracking bibs that have been distributed.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62/218,098 filed Sep. 14, 2015, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to identification bibs for running races, walks, and rides or other related events and more particularly to a system and method for the distribution of the bibs at an event.
  • Normally bibs worn by runners, walkers and other participants for identification at competitive and fund raising events are tightly packaged in boxes or bins. The bibs will typically have an identification number on the surfaces of the bib, and are typically boxed in numerical sequence. More recent advancements in bibs include a radio frequency identification device (RFID) or similar tracking system embedded or attached to the bibs. These devices, make packing the bibs difficult in that the bib fabric or other thin material that the bibs are constructed of may no longer present a flat profile for packaging.
  • Typically, the bibs may be distributed by an event director to the participants on the day of the event as part of a registration or sign in process. Alternatively, for localized events, or participants, the bibs may be distributed on an on-going basis in the days leading up to the event. In some instances, the bib number may have already been assigned to a participant, based on ability groups, age brackets, or other categories. Inasmuch as the participants may arrive at random times for the registration process, the previous numerical sequence of the bibs may be disturbed, particularly where the bibs have been removed from the center of the deck, so to speak. This becomes exacerbated as the number of bibs in the box is reduced and they become a jumbled mess, making the location of particular bib numbers difficult and thereby slowing down the registration process.
  • As can be seen, there is a need for an improved system and method for distributing event bibs during registration, sign up, or other bib distribution times.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In one aspect of the present invention, a system for the storage and distribution of event bibs includes: a bib support frame, having a base member, a pair of upwardly extending upright members disposed at opposed sides of the support frame, and a hanging line extending between the upright members near a top portion thereof; and a plurality of bib elements having a bib portion and a tab portion releasable from the bib portion, wherein the bib elements are configured to be suspended in numerical sequence on the hanging line. In some embodiments, a cross bar may extend between an upper end of the upright members.
  • In other aspects of the invention, the bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area presenting a visual indicia of corresponding participant number. A hole may be defined in the tab portion of the plurality of bib elements, wherein the hanging line may be threadingly received in the hole. The tab portion is preferably retained on the hanging line upon separation of the bib portion from the tab portion.
  • In further aspects of the invention, the bib portion has a plurality of fastening points proximal to a corner of the bib portion. The plurality of fastening points may be holes formed between a front surface and a back surface of the bib.
  • In some embodiments of the invention, a coupling is attached to the upright member. An attachment hook may be attached to at least one end of the hanging line, wherein the attachment hook is configured to attach the at least one end of the hanging line to the coupling.
  • In yet other aspects of the invention, a method of storing and distributing a plurality of event bibs, includes: providing a bib carrying assembly having a base member and a plurality of upright members extending upwardly from the base member; providing a plurality of bib elements which have a bib portion and a tab portion that are separable from each other. The bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area with indicia of a corresponding participant number printed thereon. The tab portion of each of the plurality bib elements are attached to a hanging line in a participant number sequence. The method also includes spending the hanging line between the plurality of upright members.
  • In a preferred embodiment, the method includes distributing a bib portion by separating the bib portion from the tab portion, whereby the tab portion remains attached to the hanging line. In other preferred embodiments, the step of attaching includes threading the hanging line through a hole in the tab portion. Yet other aspects of the method includes retaining the tab portions of the distributed bib portions as a record of the participants in the event.
  • These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.
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  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention shown in use carrying a plurality of event bib elements;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a bib carrying assembly;.
  • FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the bib carrying assembly;
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevation view of the bib carrying assembly;
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the bib carrying assembly;
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the bib carrying assembly; and
  • FIG. 7 is a front view of an event bib element according to aspects of the invention.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
  • Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a system and method for organizing and managing the distribution of event bibs for an event. As seen in reference to FIGS. 1-6, the bib carrying assembly comprises a base member 10, and a pair of upright members 12 extending upwardly from the base 10. A hanging line 16, such as a string, wire, rope, twine, thin rod, or the like is adapted to extend between the upright members, near an upper portion thereof, and may be attached to the upright via a coupling 14, such as hook and eye coupling, or otherwise tied and secured to the upright 12. An attachment means 22, such as a hook or clamp, may be utilized to attach the hanging line to the coupling 14. A cross member 15 may extend between the ends of the upright members 12 to maintain the upright members 12 in a vertical position.
  • The base 10 may be formed from frame members, or may be formed as a base plate, to which the upright members 12 are attached. Typical dimensions for the base 10 may range from about 30 inches by 24 inches. Typical dimensions of the uprights 12 are about 20 inches high. The base 10 may also include a cross bar 15 extending between the upright members 12.
  • In certain other embodiments, the dimensions may be varied, depending upon the number of participants, and bibs 18 that may need to be distributed for an event. Versions of the invention may also be provided that may include extending the upright members 12 so as to provide spacing for multiple levels, or rungs 16, of the string, wire, rope twine, thin rod or the like where two or more of the supporting strings are attached to one frame.
  • As may be seen in reference to FIG. 7, the bib element 18 may comprise a race bib portion 20 that is attached to a tab portion 28. The bib portion 20 will have a participant number area 25 on at least one face of the bib portion 20 and the tab 28 portion will have a corresponding number area 35 printed thereon. The tab 28 is separable from the bib 20, such as via a perforation 26, or other readily separable means, such as slight adhesives, scoring, and the like.
  • The bib 20 may have a plurality of holes 24, or fasteners at the corners to allow the participant to attach the bib 20 to their garments or body to identify the participant during the event. The tab portion 28 of the bib element 18 is preferably provided with at least one hole 30. The tab portion 28 is normally detached from the bib portion 20 and retained on the hanging line 16 when the bib portion 20 is provided to the participant. The tab portion 28 may be retained by the event director as a record that the participant receiving their event bib 20. The tab portion 28 may also include an identification area 34 for providing identification indicia corresponding to the participant, such as a name and ability group and/or the event, such as the name, date, or location.
  • As previously indicated, the bib elements 18 are normally delivered to the event director and boxed in numerical sequence. Prior to the event, the bibs 18 are strung in numerical sequence via the hanging line 16 extending through the hole 30 in the tab portion 28 of the bib element 18. Once a desired quantity of bib elements 18 have been threaded, they may then be suspended by attachment of the hanging line 16 to the upright members 12, as shown in reference to FIG. 1.
  • One or more bib support frames may be required, depending upon the number of participants or bib elements 18 that are required for the event. The support frames containing the numerically sequenced bibs 18 are organized at the registration area for the event. As a participant signs in to receive their bib portion 20, the participant's bib number may be readily located by reference to the participant number area 25, 35 on the bib portion 20 or the tab portion 28, and the bib portion 20 is detached from the tab 28. The tab portion 28 is retained on the hanging line 16, allowing the director to know which participants have received their bibs 20, and providing another record of documenting event participants.
  • It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

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1. A system for the storage and distribution of event bibs, comprising:
a bib support frame, having a base member, a pair of upwardly extending upright members disposed at opposed sides of the support frame, and a hanging line extending between the upright members near a top portion thereof; and
a plurality of bib elements having a bib portion and a tab portion releasable from the bib portion, wherein the bib elements are configured to be suspended in numerical sequence on the hanging line.
2. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a cross bar extending between an upper end of the upright members.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area presenting a corresponding participant number.
4. The system of claim 3, further comprising:
a hole defined in the tab portion of the plurality of bib elements, wherein the hanging line is threadingly received in the hole.
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the tab portion is retained on the hanging line upon release of the bib portion.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein the bib portion has a plurality of fastening points proximal to a corner of the bib portion.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of fastening points are holes formed between a front surface and a back surface of the bib.
8. The system of claim 1, further comprising:
a coupling attached to the upright member.
9. The system of claim 8, further comprising:
an attachment hook attached to at least one end of the hanging line, wherein the attachment hook is configured to attach the at least one end of the hanging line to coupling.
10. A method of storing and distributing a plurality of event bibs, comprising:
providing a bib carrying assembly having a base member and a plurality of upright members extending upwardly from the base member;
providing a plurality of bib elements having a bib portion and a tab portion separable from each other, wherein the bib portion and the tab portion have a participant number area with indicia of a corresponding participant number thereon; and
attaching the tab portion of each of the plurality bib elements to a hanging line in a participant number sequence.
11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
suspending the hanging line between the plurality of upright members.
12. The method of claim 11, further comprising:
distributing a bib portion by separating the bib portion from the tab portion, whereby the tab portion remains attached to the hanging line.
13. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of attaching further comprises threading the hanging line through a hole in the tab portion.
14. The method of claim 12, further comprising:
retaining the tab portions of the distributed bib portions as a record of the participants in the event.
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