Foldable protective cover and carrier for sports equipment
US4483380A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/917
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foldable protective cover and carrier is disclosed that is particularly useful for sports equipment. The cover includes an outer layer of environmental protective material such as nylon and an inner layer of cushioning material such as foam plastic. A pocket is provided at each longitudinal end of the cover at the inner side, and four laterally extending straps are spaced along the outer layer of material with two straps being at the longitudinal ends and the other two inwardly thereof. Reinforcing strips extend laterally across the longitudinal ends of the cover and a third reinforcing strip having a fifth strap connected therewith extends between the inwardly positioned straps to form a handle at one side edge when the cover is fully assembled. Sports equipment, such as a surfboard, is placed on the inner side of the unfolded cover, preferably with the bottom facing upwardly, and the cover is then folded over the surfboard in an overlapping fashion to provide a dual layer of protection for the bottom of the board. The pair of inwardly positioned straps are then fastened about the board, after which the ends of the cover are folded around the board ends in such a manner that the…
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