Abstract:
This application describes an athletic activity transition device for use during multi-activity athletic events (to include decathlons, duathlons, biathlons, x-terra and other multi sporting activities that require transitioning between the various sporting activities) to minimize the time expended by an athlete during transitions from one athletic activity to the next. The disclosure is directed specifically to the device&#39;s blades which are used to carry athletic gear—specifically shoes, and are designed to be oriented in such a way to facilitate quick and efficient access to the gear when transitioning between athletic activities. The athletic activity transition device further provides a stable platform on which the athlete can sit during the changing process, thus allowing a brief rest period and saving time and energy otherwise wasted while trying to balance changing shoes and other gear in a standing position.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Application 
         [0002]    The disclosure is directed to an athletic activity transition device to be used during multi-activity athletic events—specifically for transitioning between the multiple athletic activities. 
         [0003]    2. Background of the Disclosure 
         [0004]    Multi-activity athletic events can include, but are not limited to triathlons, decathlons, duathlons, biathlons or any other athletic event which involves transitioning between one or more activities such as swimming, cycling, skiing and running. A triathlon for example is a timed, non-stop sequence of swimming, running, and cycling events, each having its own equipment. Inherent in a triathlon are two transitions, where the triathlete completes once event and begins another. During the transition phase of a race, competitors typically either stand, unbalanced on one foot at a time, while trying to remove their wetsuit and put on their socks and shoes, or sit on the ground in the sand and dirt. This typical transitioning can take up extra time and further exhaust the athlete, as well as expose the athlete to potential dangers, such as losing balance and falling while changing on one foot. Minimizing transition times is the goal of every triathlete, as is transitioning as safely as possible. 
         [0005]    Traditionally, athletes used sports bags simply to transport sports equipment and clothing; therefore, their utility was in their ability to move the greatest amount of equipment with the least effort to and from the athletic event, as opposed to being an active part of the sport, playing a direct role in the athlete&#39;s performance. Athletes have a lot of gear to carry around to and from each race. They often have to carry backpacks, bags and other containers long distances to the race site while riding their bikes. These bags get in the way and take up precious space within their assigned transition slot. Each competitor typically carries a wetsuit, goggles, socks, bike shoes, running shoes, bike helmet, sunglasses, race paperwork, sunscreen, other body creams, bike maintenance tools/supplies, food and drinks, change of clothes, and numerous other materials plus their bicycle. 
         [0006]    Therefore what is needed is an athletic activity transition device that plays an active role in increasing overall speed and efficiency of athletes by making the transition process safer and less burdensome. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY 
       [0007]    In certain embodiments, an athletic activity transition device includes a container configured for use during a multi-activity athletic event including one or more athletic transition activities to facilitate transitioning from one athletic activity to the next; and one or more blades coupled to one or more outer surfaces of the container and configured to receive athletic equipment for use during the one or more athletic transition activities. 
         [0008]    In certain embodiments, a method of making an athletic activity transition device includes obtaining a container suitable for athletic activity transition device, waterproofing the container and coupling one or more blades suitable for holding athletic equipment to one or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0009]    In certain embodiments, an apparatus for making an athletic activity transition device includes means for obtaining a container suitable for athletic activity transition device, means for waterproofing the container and means for coupling one or more blades suitable for holding athletic equipment to one or more outer surfaces of the container 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]    The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure: 
           [0011]      FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary isometric view from the bottom of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  illustrates an exemplary isometric view from the top of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0013]      FIG. 3  illustrates an exemplary front view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0014]      FIG. 4  illustrates an exemplary back view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0015]      FIG. 5  illustrates an exemplary right side view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0016]      FIG. 6  illustrates an exemplary left side view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0017]      FIG. 7  illustrates an exemplary side view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0018]      FIG. 7A  illustrates an exemplary enlarged view of a proximal end of a blade according to certain embodiments; 
           [0019]      FIG. 7B  illustrates an exemplary enlarged view of a proximal end of a blade according to certain embodiments; 
           [0020]      FIG. 8  illustrates an exemplary side view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0021]      FIG. 9A  illustrates an exemplary bottom view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0022]      FIG. 9B  illustrates an exemplary bottom view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0023]      FIG. 10  illustrates an exemplary top view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments; 
           [0024]      FIG. 11A  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades according to certain embodiments; 
           [0025]      FIG. 11B  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades according to certain embodiments; 
           [0026]      FIG. 11C  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades according to certain embodiments; and 
           [0027]      FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary flowchart for making/manufacturing an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0028]    The following detailed description is directed to certain exemplary embodiments. However, the disclosure can be embodied in a multitude of different ways as defined and covered by the claims and equivalents thereof. In this description, reference is made to the drawings wherein like parts are designated with like reference numerals throughout. 
         [0029]      FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary isometric view from the bottom of an athletic activity transition device  100  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 1 , transition device  100  is illustrated with straps  104  coupled to an outer surface  103  of the device and two blades  102  coupled to another outer surface of the device. As shown in  FIG. 1 , exemplary athletic activity transition device  100  generally includes a container  101 ; one or more blades  102  positioned on one or more outer surfaces  103  of container  101  which are configured to receive and carry athletic gear such as shoes. Container  101  may also have straps  104  which are coupled to outer surface  103  of container  101  and can be used by the athlete to carry athletic activity transition device  100  to or from the event while the athlete engages in various athletic activities. In certain embodiments, container  101  has a lid  105  on a top surface  123  which may be opened and through which dry and wet gear may be loaded into the container  101 . Additionally, lid  105  may alternatively be located on any other outer surface of the container to provide an opening through which gear can be loaded. Lid  105  may be coupled to top surface  123  or any other side or bottom surface desirable using a roller hinge or any other hinging mechanism. In certain embodiments, lid  105  may alternatively be coupled to top surface  123  or any other side or bottom surface by rails that interlock with the sliding lid and act as a guide upon which lid  105  will slide to the open and closed positions. 
         [0030]    As further shown in  FIG. 1  athletic activity transition device  100  with container  101  can be used by an athlete during multi-activity athletic events to store one or more athletic equipment and athletic gear and facilitate transitioning from one athletic activity to the next. According to certain embodiments, container  101  can be formed of plastic and/or coated with a water resistant material. Alternatively, container  101  may be made of other materials including, but not limited to wood, glass, plexi-glass, fiberglass and the like, all of which may be coated and/or lined (e.g., with plastic) to aid in corrosion prevention and water resistance. Container  101  may also be made of one or more metals including but not limited to iron, copper, steel, aluminum, rubber, tin, or any similar materials brush coated with aluminum or any other water/rust resistant material. In certain embodiments, container  101  measures a length of approximately 16 inches, a width of approximately 11 inches, and a height of approximately 18 inches. Additionally, these measurements may be varied in order to suit the user&#39;s needs and/or engineering/manufacturing constraints and container  101  may be configured without straps  104 . 
         [0031]      FIG. 2  illustrates an exemplary isometric view from the top of an athletic activity transition device  200  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 2 , transition device  200  can have one or more blades  202  coupled to an outer surface with recessed walls  203 , and polyester/nylon hook-and-loop fastener strips  207  coupled to another outer surface of the device  224  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 2 , outer surface with recessed walls  203  of device  200  to which blades  202  are coupled has a concave recessed area  222  that allows shoes or other athletic gear stored on the blades to be partially or fully lodged in concave recessed area  222 . In certain embodiments, concave recessed area  222  runs horizontally along the length of outer surface with recessed walls  203  of device  200  and measures approximately 2-3 inches deep with a diameter of approximately 6 inches. Alternatively, concave recessed area  222  can be tapered along the horizontal length of outer surface with recessed walls  203  towards the proximal ends of blades  202  so as to allow concave recessed area  222  to only be partially recessed, or not recessed at all at the proximal end of blades  202  and for the recession to become larger towards the distal end of blades  202 . Device  200  may also alternatively be configured with a flat outer surface  103  as in  FIG. 1 , or with a plurality of polyester/nylon hook-and-loop fastener strips  207  or with no polyester/nylon hook-and-loop fastener strips  207  according to certain embodiments. 
         [0032]      FIG. 3  illustrates an exemplary front view of athletic activity transition device  100  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 3 , transition device  100  can be configured with straps  104  and lid  105  in a closed position according to certain embodiments. Alternatively, lid  105  may be located on one of the outer surfaces, including, but not limited to surface  224  as shown in  FIG. 2  or surface  103  as shown in  FIG. 1 . As illustrated in  FIG. 3 , straps  104  are coupled to at least one outer surface, e.g.  324  of container  101  by a threaded screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener  306  inserted through a similarly threaded hole on an outer surface, e.g.  324  of container  301  and locked in place. Additionally, device  101  can be configured without straps  104  or straps  104  may be coupled to outer surface  324  of device  100  in a non-fixed manner for easy removal. 
         [0033]      FIG. 4  illustrates an exemplary back view of athletic activity transition device  200  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 4 , transition device  200  may be configured with polyester/nylon hook-and-loop fastener strips  207  which may be coupled to outer surface  224  of container  201 , one or more blades  202  with distal ends partially lodged in concave recessed area  222 , and lid  205  of device  200  in a closed position according to certain embodiments. One or more blades  202  may be tapered towards the distal end so as to provide a better fit for shoes or any other athletic gear to be carried thereon. In certain embodiments, polyester/nylon hook-and-loop fastener strips  207  are coupled to the container  201  by an adhesive configured to stick on any glass, plastic, or metal surface of which container  201  may be made or on any water/rust resistant coating with which the container may be coated. Fastener strips  207  are to allow for a mat configured with a similar nylon/ polyester hook-and-loop surface to be coupled to container  101  for use during transition. 
         [0034]      FIG. 5  illustrates an exemplary right side view of an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 5 , transition device  100  may be configured with two blades  102  in a fixed, predetermined position on outer surface  103  of device  100  for athletic shoes to be carried thereon, and one or more accessory connectors  522 , such as, for example, those used to hold a towel. In certain embodiments, one or more blades  102  are positioned in such a way that their position is adjustable along one or more outer surfaces  103  of container  101 . Additionally, one or more blades  102  can be positioned at predetermined distances  508 ,  509 , and  510  based on the size of the athletic gear to be received and stored on blades  102 . Blades  102  can be positioned along a vertical height  511  of one or more outer surfaces  103  of container  101 . In certain embodiments, one or more blades  102  can be positioned at fixed predetermined distances of ⅓ and ⅔ respectively along height  511  of the surface to which they are coupled. Additionally, blades  102  may be positioned at variable predetermined positions along one or more outer surfaces  103  of container  101 . 
         [0035]      FIG. 6  illustrates an exemplary left side view of an athletic activity transition device  100  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 6 , transition device  100  may be configured with two blades  102  in a fixed, predetermined position on a right side outer surface  603  of device  100  for athletic shoes to be carried thereon. In certain embodiments, one or more blades  102  can be coupled in a fixed manner to one or more outer surfaces of container  101  by a threaded screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener  612  inserted through a similarly threaded hole on an outer surface  603  of container  101  and locked in place. Alternatively, one or more blades  102  may also be coupled in a fixed manner to container  101  by an adhesive, an ultrasonic weld or any similar plastic or metal fusion/welding process. In certain embodiments, one or more blades  102  may also be removable and coupled in an adjustable manner by a magnet or a slot cut across the horizontal length, or vertical width of outer surface  603  of container  101  through which one or more blades  102  may be placed at different positions and fastened by a threaded screw, bolt or any similar fastener  612 . 
         [0036]      FIG. 6  additionally illustrates one or more exemplary accessory connectors  522  which are located on an outer surface  603  of the container for ease of reach during transitioning between athletic activities according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 6 , accessory connectors  522  may be positioned on any one or more outer surfaces of container  101  in order to hang towels in a convenient and easily accessible location. 
         [0037]      FIG. 7  illustrates an exemplary side view of an athletic activity transition device  700  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 7 , transition device  700  can be configured with two blades  702  in an adjustable position.  FIG. 7A  illustrates an exemplary enlarged view of a proximal end of blade  702  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 7A , blades  702  can be configured with a proximal end shaped as a round disk  713  with a hole  714  in the center.  FIG. 7B  illustrates an exemplary enlarged view of a proximal end of blade  702  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 7B , blades  702  can be configured with proximal end shaped as round disk  713  with a flat inner portion  715  of the disk  713  that mates with an outer surface  703  of grooved container  701  having grooves  716  radiating from the center according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIGS. 7 ,  7 A and  7 B, flat inner portion  715  of the disk that mates against outer surface  703  of grooved container  701  has grooves  716  radiating from the center. In certain embodiments, grooves  716  allow disk  713  to firmly grip outer surface  703  of container  701  without allowing it to rotate unless an attaching screw, bolt or any similar fastener  712  is loosened and blade  702  grooves  716  are moved away from the matching grooves on outer surface  703  of grooved container  701 . Hole  714  would allow a screw to be inserted through outer surface  703  of grooved container  701  and round disk  713  portion of one or more blades  702 . 
         [0038]    In certain embodiments, one or more blades  702  are oriented in a substantially horizontal manner.  FIG. 7  illustrates one or more blades  702  coupled to outer surface  703  of container  701  at an angle θ=15°. Alternatively angle θ may be varied to suit a user&#39;s need for example θ=+/−10°, or θ=+/−5°, or θ=+/−20°. In certain embodiments one or more blades  702  may alternatively be oriented vertically. 
         [0039]      FIG. 8  illustrates an exemplary side view of an athletic activity transition device  800  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 8 , transition device  800  can be configured with one or more adjustable blades  802  coupled to pocketed container  801  by sliding into pockets  817  which are positioned on an outer surface  803  of container  801 . In certain embodiments, one or more blades  802  are configured in such a way that the length is adjustable in which each blade  802  is made of a plurality of sections  822  where each section can be retractable into an adjacent section so as to vary the total length of each blade  802  thereby allowing for receiving and carrying different sizes of athletic gear. One or more blades  802  can have a length of approximately 12 inches, a width of approximately 1.5-2 inches and a thickness of approximately ⅜ inches. Alternatively, the length, width and thickness of blades  802  may be varied in proportion to the size of the shoe or other athletic gear to be carried thereon and to suit user need. 
         [0040]    In certain embodiments, one or more blades  802  can be made of plastic. Alternatively, one or more blades  802  can be made of other suitable materials including, but not limited to wood with a plastic liner for corrosion resistance, glass, plexi-glass, fiberglass or metals including but not limited to iron, copper, steel, aluminum, rubber, tin, or any similar materials brush coated with aluminum or any other water/rust resistant material. 
         [0041]    As shown in  FIG. 8 , one or more blades  802  are shaped as a straight line terminating in a straight edge. Alternatively, one or more blades  802  can have any other shape including, but not limited to a curved s-shape, or u-shape, or step or zigzag pattern and said blades terminating in curved, or semi-circle, or conical or spherical shape. 
         [0042]    According to certain embodiments, one or more blades  802  are coupled to container  801  at the proximal end, and free/detached from container  801  at the distal end. Alternatively, the one or more blades  802  may be attachable to container  801  at the distal end through a magnet, an adhesive or other mechanism to engage the distal end of one or more blades  802  with the container so as to prevent the athletic gear from falling off blades  802  during athletic activities. In certain embodiments, one or more blades  802  can be made of plastic, or any other suitable materials including, but not limited to wood with or without a plastic liner for corrosion resistance, glass, plexi-glass, fiberglass or metals including but not limited to iron, copper, steel, aluminum, rubber, tin, or any similar materials brush coated with aluminum or any other water/rust resistant material. Furthermore, the shape of one or more blades  802  can be varied so as to be a cylindrical rod with a corresponding diameter. In certain embodiments, blades  802  can be coupled to pocketed container  801  with a separate connector having holes on the side corresponding with holes on blades  802  so as to allow blades  802  to be held in place on pocketed container  801  with a set-screw. 
         [0043]      FIG. 9A  illustrates an exemplary bottom view athletic activity transition device  100  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 9A  transition device  100  can be configured with one or more blades  102  coupled to container  101  and a bottom surface  918  additionally having a slightly elevated lip  919  around the perimeter. Slightly elevated lip  919  can extend across the entire outer perimeter of bottom surface  918  and provide additional support for the athlete to press his/her foot against as he/she puts on shoes or other athletic gear and ties up laces.  FIG. 9B  illustrates an exemplary bottom view of an athletic activity transition  900  device according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 9B  transition device  900  can be configured with a bottom surface  918  that further functions as a lid in its open position and is coupled to a second bottom surface  920  by being pivoted from an edge of second bottom surface  920 . As shown,  FIGS. 9A and 9B  illustrate bottom surface  918  of bottom-lidded container  901  on which the athlete may sit in order to facilitate quick and stable changing of gear when transitioning between activities. According to certain embodiments, bottom surface  918  may be cushioned on both sides, i.e., in either the open or closed position to provide comfort for the athlete whether the athlete uses bottom surface  918  as a seat or as a back rest while changing. Alternatively, second bottom surface  920  may also be configured with a slightly elevated lip around the perimeter to provide additional leverage for the athlete to press his shoes against during changing. Furthermore, bottom surface/lid  918  may be configured without a cushion on one or both sides, or the transition device may be configured without a lid coupled to second bottom surface  920  thus leaving only one bottom surface according to certain embodiments. 
         [0044]      FIG. 10  illustrates an exemplary top view of an athletic activity transition device  1000  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 10 , transition device  1000  is configured with a lid  1005  coupled to a top surface of segmented container  1001  in an open position to illustrate division of the interior of container  1001  into a plurality of vertically oriented segments/compartments  1021 . The compartments  1021  can be used for storage and separation of wet and dry materials, can be made of the same plastic material as the container  1001  and can be fixed within container  1001 . According to certain embodiments, compartments  1021  can be removable and made of other waterproof/rust resistant materials including but not limited to rubber, glass, plexi-glass, or materials coated with waterproof substances to prevent rusting when wet materials are placed therein. Compartments  1021  may also have mesh as a separator. Alternatively, compartments  1021  may be separated using wood with a plastic liner, or any other metal material brush coated in aluminum to prevent rust. As shown in  FIG. 10 , compartments  1021  are oriented vertically. Alternatively, compartments  1021  may be oriented so that container  1001  is segmented horizontally. 
         [0045]      FIG. 11A  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades  102  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 11A  distal ends of blades  102  can be shaped as a flat edge  1125  in order to accommodate the athletic gear to be carried thereon.  FIG. 11B  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 11B  distal end of blades  1102   a  can be shaped in a circular manner  1126  in order to accommodate the athletic gear to be carried thereon.  FIG. 11C  illustrates an exemplary view of distal ends of blades  1102   b  according to certain embodiments. As shown in  FIG. 11C  distal ends of blades  1102   b  can be shaped in a conical manner  1127  in order to accommodate the athletic gear to be carried thereon. As shown in  FIGS. 11A ,  11 B and  11 C there are a plurality of ways in which distal ends of one or more blades  102 ,  1102   a,  or  1102   b  may be shaped in order to accommodate the athletic gear to be carried thereon—for example a shoe. As shown in  FIG. 11A , the distal end of one or more blades  102  may be a straight edge  1125 . Alternatively, as shown in  FIG. 11B  the distal end of one or more blades  1102   a  may be circular  1126 ; or as shown in  FIG. 11C  one or more blades  1102   b  may be conical  1127 . Alternatively, the distal end of the blade may have any other shape suitable for carrying athletic gear/shoes. 
         [0046]      FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary flowchart for making an athletic activity transition device according to certain embodiments, including: 
         [0047]    A step  1201  of procuring or constructing a container. The procured container may be made of plastic or any of the materials described in  FIG. 1  including, but not limited to wood with a plastic liner for corrosion resistance, glass, plexi-glass, and fiberglass. Alternatively, the container can also be made of one or more metals including but not limited to iron, copper, steel, aluminum, rubber, tin, or any similar materials brush coated with aluminum or any other water/rust resistant material. According to certain embodiments, the container can be formed of plastic or coated with a water resistant material. The container can measure a length of approximately 16 inches, a width of approximately 11 inches, and a height of approximately 18 inches. Additionally, these measurements may be varied in order to suit the user&#39;s needs. 
         [0048]    According to certain embodiments, the container may alternatively be constructed through injection molding or any other similar material molding process including, but not limited to extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding, stretch blow molding, compression molding, extrusion molding, matrix molding, or thermoforming and molded into the desired shape suitable for athletic activity transition device. 
         [0049]    A step  1202  of coating waterproofing the container. The waterproof lining or material is to prevent athletic gear stored in the device from getting wet and rusting and protect it from wet outside weather conditions. Alternatively, if the container obtained is already waterproof then this step may be omitted. 
         [0050]    A step  1203  of coupling one or more blades suitable for holding athletic equipment to one or more outer surfaces of the container. According to certain embodiments one or more blades are made of plastic, or one or more blades may be made by molding plastic or any of the materials described below into the desired shape. Alternatively, one or more blades may be made of other suitable materials including, but not limited to wood with or without a plastic liner for corrosion resistance, glass, plexi-glass, fiberglass or metals including but not limited to iron, copper, steel, aluminum, rubber, tin, or any similar materials brush coated with aluminum or any other water/rust resistant material. 
         [0051]    According to certain embodiments, one or more blades may be coupled as described in  FIG. 5  either in a fixed manner to one or more outer surfaces of the container by a threaded screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener inserted through a similarly threaded hole on an outer surface of the container and locked in place. Alternatively, one or more blades may also be coupled in a fixed manner to the container by a an adhesive, an ultrasonic weld or any similar plastic or metal fusion/welding process. According to certain embodiments, one or more blades may also be removable and coupled in an adjustable manner by a magnet or a slot cut across the width of an outer surface of the container through which one or more blades may be placed at different positions and fastened by a threaded screw, bolt or any similar fastener. 
         [0052]    A step  1204  of adjusting a coupling angle and a length of one or more blades. According to certain embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 8 , one or more blades may be configured in such a way that the length is adjustable in which each blade  802  is made of a plurality of sections  822  where each section can be retractable into an adjacent section so as to vary the total length of each blade  802  thereby allowing for receiving and carrying different sizes of athletic gear. One or more blades can have a length of approximately 12 inches, a width of approximately 1.5-2 inches and a thickness of approximately ⅜ inches. Alternatively, the length, width and thickness of the blades may be varied in proportion to the size of the shoe or other athletic gear to be carried thereon and to suit user need. 
         [0053]    According to certain embodiments, one or more blades may be oriented in a substantially horizontal manner as shown in  FIG. 7  which illustrates one or more blades coupled at an angle θ=15°. Alternatively the angle being may be varied to suit a user&#39;s need for example θ=+/−10°, or θ=+/−5°, or θ=+/−20°. According to certain embodiments one or more blades may be oriented vertically as well. 
         [0054]    A step  1205  of placing cushioning over at least one outer surface of the container. This step is optional and may be omitted if not desired by the user. Furthermore, this step may be performed in any order after the container is obtained. 
         [0055]    A step  1206  of dividing the inside of the container to create a plurality of either vertical or horizontal compartments in order to allow for separation of wet and dry materials. This step is optional and may be performed in any order after obtaining the container. As shown in  FIG. 10 , the compartments are for storage and separation of wet and dry materials and may be made of the same plastic material as the container and may be fixed within the container. According to certain embodiments, the compartments may be removable and made of other waterproof/rust resistant materials such as rubber, glass, plexi-glass, or materials coated with waterproof substances to prevent rusting when wet materials are placed therein. Some compartments may also have mesh as a separator. Alternatively, the compartments may be separated using wood with a plastic liner, or wood or any other metal material brush coated in aluminum to prevent rust. As shown in  FIG. 10 , the compartments are oriented vertically. In certain embodiments, the compartments may be oriented so that the container is segmented horizontally. 
         [0056]    A step  1207  of placing a hook and loop fastener on at least one surface for attaching a mat onto the container which will be easy to reach during transition activities. In certain embodiments a nylon/polyester hook and loop fasteners are used. This step is optional and may be performed in any order after constructing or procuring the container. 
         [0057]    A step  1208  of attaching straps to at least one outer surface of the container by a screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener inserted through an aligned hole in the outer surface of the container. This step is optional and may be performed in any order after constructing or procuring the container. 
       EMBODIMENTS 
       [0058]    1. An athletic activity transition device comprising: 
         [0059]    a container configured for use during a multi-activity athletic event including one or more athletic transition activities to facilitate transitioning from one athletic activity to the next; and 
         [0060]    one or more blades coupled to one or more outer surfaces of the container and configured to receive athletic equipment for use during the one or more athletic transition activities. 
         [0061]    2. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the one or more blades extend from a proximate end coupled to the container to a distal end. 
         [0062]    3. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the container includes a collapsible internal frame and one or more flexible outer surfaces. 
         [0063]    4. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the container is a rigid, hard shell container. 
         [0064]    5. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the one or more outer surfaces to which the one or more blades are coupled has a concave recessed area that runs horizontally along the length of the outer surface and the athletic equipment includes shoes stored on the one or more blades and lodged in at least a portion of the recessed area. 
         [0065]    6. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the one or more blades are removable from the container and the one or more blades are adjustably coupled to the one or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0066]    7. The transition device of claim  6 , wherein angles of the one or more blades relative to horizontal are adjustable in a rotatable manner. 
         [0067]    8. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the two or more blades are positioned at a predetermined distance with respect to each other. 
         [0068]    9. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein two or more blades are positioned on two or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0069]    10. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the container further comprises straps coupled to an outer surface of the container. 
         [0070]    11. The transition device of claim  1 , wherein the container further comprises hook-and-loop fastener strips coupled to an outer surface of the container. 
         [0071]    12. The transition device of claim  1 , further including one or more inner dividers. 
         [0072]    13. A method of making an athletic activity transition device, the method comprising: 
         [0073]    obtaining a container suitable for athletic activity transition device; 
         [0074]    waterproofing the container; and 
         [0075]    coupling one or more blades suitable for holding athletic equipment to one or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0076]    14. The method of claim  13  further comprising: 
         [0077]    adjusting a coupling angle and a length of one or more blades. 
         [0078]    15. The method of claim  13  further comprising: 
         [0079]    placing cushioning over at least one outer surface of the container. 
         [0080]    16. The method of claim  13 , wherein coupling the one or more blades includes inserting a threaded screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener through a similarly threaded hole on an outer surface of the container; or using an adhesive, an ultrasonic weld or any similar fusion/welding process to lock the blades in place. 
         [0081]    17. The method of claim  13 , wherein coupling the one or more blades includes adjustably coupling the blades to the container through a magnet, or a slot or grooves cut across the horizontal length, or vertical width of an outer surface of the container and fastening in place so as to make the blade position adjustable. 
         [0082]    18. The method of claim  13  further comprising: 
         [0083]    attaching straps to at least one outer surface of the container by a screw, bolt, rivet or any similar fastener inserted through an aligned hole in the outer surface of the container. 
         [0084]    19. The method of claim  13 , wherein coupling includes coupling two or more blades to two or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0085]    20. An athletic activity transition device comprising: 
         [0086]    means for obtaining a container suitable for athletic activity transition device; 
         [0087]    means for waterproofing the container; and 
         [0088]    means for coupling one or more blades suitable for holding athletic equipment to one or more outer surfaces of the container. 
         [0089]    21. The athletic activity transition device of claim  20  further comprising: 
         [0090]    means for adjusting a coupling angle and a length of one or more blades. 
         [0091]    22. The athletic activity transition device of claim  20  further comprising: 
         [0092]    means for placing cushioning over at least one outer surface of the container. 
         [0093]    23. The athletic activity transition device of claim  20 , wherein means for coupling the one or more blades includes means for placing the one or more blades in a fixed position relative to the container to lock the blades in place. 
         [0094]    24. The athletic activity transition device of claim  20 , wherein means for coupling the one or more blades includes means for adjustably coupling the blades relative to the container so as to make a position adjustable. 
         [0095]    25. The athletic activity transition device of claim  20  further comprising: 
         [0096]    means for attaching straps to at least one outer surface of the container.