Convertible seat cushion/tote bag for skates

A combination seat, equipment holder and ice skate protector device is provided and consists of a first cushioned panel hinged to a second storage panel having a plurality of pockets which is hinged to a third padded panel. The first cushioned panel is placed upon a dressing room bench so that an ice skater can sit in comfort. The second storage panel hangs down in front of the dressing room bench, so that the pockets can hold in an organized manner small equipment. The third padded panel sits upon the floor so that ice skates can rest upon it for protection.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
The instant invention relates generally to sporting accessories and more 
specifically it relates to a combination seat, equipment holder and ice 
skate protector device which provides comfort, organization and protection 
for an ice skater. 
There are available various conventional sporting accessories which do not 
provide the novel improvements of the invention herein disclosed. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a combination seat, 
equipment holder and ice skate protector device that will overcome the 
shortcomings of the prior art devices. 
Another object is to provide a combination seat, equipment holder and ice 
skate protector device that will supply comfort, organization and 
protection for an ice skater using the device. 
An additional object is to provide a combination seat, equipment holder and 
ice skate protector device that can be folded up so as to be used as a 
carry bag for shoes, ice skates and the like. 
A further object is to provide a combination seat, equipment holder and ice 
skate protector device that is simple and easy to use. 
A still further object is to provide a combination seat, equipment holder 
and ice skate protector device that is economical in cost to manufacture. 
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may 
be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, 
attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are 
illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific 
construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended 
claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference 
characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 
and 2 illustrate a combination seat, equipment holder and ice skate 
protector device 10 for a dressing room bench 12 consisting of a first 
cushioned panel 14 to be placed upon the dressing room bench 12 so that an 
ice skater can sit in comfort on the first cushioned panel 14. A second 
storage panel 16 having a plurality of pockets 18 thereon is hinged at 20 
to the first cushioned panel 14 to hang down in front of the dressing room 
bench 12 so that small equipment, such as tape, laces, pucks and the like 
can be placed in an organized manner within the pockets 18. A third padded 
panel 22 is hinged at 24 to the second storage panel 16 to sit upon the 
floor 26 in front of the dressing room bench 12 so that ice skates 28 can 
rest upon the third padded panel 22 for protection. 
The first cushioned panel 14, the second storage panel 16 and the third 
padded panel 22 are all of the same size so that when they are folded up 
along the hinges 20 and 24 the device 10 can be placed in storage to be 
used again. The device 10 is fabricated out of a durable lightweight 
material so that the device 10 can be used over a long period of time and 
can be easily carried from place to place. 
A modified device 10a is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in which the first 
cushioned panel 14 has an eyelet 30 in each free corner and the third 
padded panel 22 also has an eyelet 30 in each free corner. A pair of extra 
side fold back panels 32 are provided with each having an eyelet 30 in 
each free corner. Each panel 32 is hinged at 34 to one side of the second 
storage panel 16. A draw string 36 extends through the eyelets 30 in the 
first cushioned panel 14, the third padded panel 22 and the side fold back 
panels 32, so that when folded up the device 10a can be used as a carry 
bag for shoes, ice skates 28 and the like. 
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and 
described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it will be understood 
that various omissions, substitutions and changes in the forms and details 
of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those 
skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention.