Patent Publication Number: US-11376483-B1

Title: Pickleball practice device

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to the field of sports and physical training, more specifically, an item for storing and transporting sports equipment specially adapted for games played with rackets. 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     The pickle ball practice device is an item of sporting equipment. The pickle ball practice device is configured for use with pickle ball. The pickle ball practice device stores pickle ball equipment for transportation. The pickle ball practice device forms a backboard used for physical training in the sport of pickle ball. The pickle ball practice device comprises a pan structure, a lid structure, a hinge structure, a pedestal structure, and a fastening structure. The hinge structure secures the pan structure to the lid structure. The pedestal structure elevates the pan structure and the lid structure to elevate the backboard structure formed by the pickle ball practice device. The fastening structure secures the pan structure and the lid structure to a fence. 
     These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the pickle ball practice device will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 
     In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the pickle ball practice device in detail, it is to be understood that the pickle ball practice device is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the pickle ball practice device. 
     It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the pickle ball practice device. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. 
         FIG. 1  is an open interior view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is an open exterior view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is a closed side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 4  is a closed reverse side view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is a closed top view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is a closed front view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 7  is a closed bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 8  is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         FIG. 9  is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
     The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. 
     Detailed reference will now be made to one or more potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 9 . 
     The pickle ball practice device  100  (hereinafter invention) is an item of sporting equipment. The invention  100  is configured for use with pickle ball. The invention  100  stores pickle ball equipment for transportation. The invention  100  forms a backboard used for physical training in the sport of pickle ball. The invention  100  comprises a pan structure  101 , a lid structure  102 , a hinge structure  103 , a pedestal structure  104 , and a fastening structure  105 . The hinge structure  103  secures the pan structure  101  to the lid structure  102 . The pedestal structure  104  elevates the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to elevate the backboard structure formed by the invention  100 . The fastening structure  105  secures the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to a fence  106 . 
     The fence  106  is a structure that encloses an area of pickle ball play. The fence  106  forms a vertically oriented boundary. The fence  106  forms an anchor point used by the fastening structure  105  to elevate the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  above the supporting surface. 
     The pan structure  101  is a prism-shaped structure. The pan structure  101  has a pan shape. The pan structure  101  is a hollow structure. The pan structure  101  forms a portion of the containment space formed by the invention  100 . The pan structure  101  comprises a pan open face  111 , a pan closed face  112 , a plurality of pan lateral faces  113 , and a pan insert  114 . 
     The pan open face  111  is the open face of the pan shape of the pan structure  101 . The pan insert  114  inserts into the pan structure  101  through the pan open face  111 . The pan closed face  112  is the closed face of the pan shape of the pan structure  101 . The pan closed face  112  is the face of the pan structure  101  that is distal from the pan open face  111 . The pan backboard surface  115  attaches to the exterior surface of the pan closed face  112  of the pan structure  101 . 
     The plurality of pan lateral faces  113  forms the boundary structure of the containment space of the pan structure  101  that is perpendicular to the pan closed face  112 . The plurality of pan lateral faces  113  further comprises a first pan lateral face  161  and a second pan lateral face  162 . 
     The second pan lateral face  162  is the lateral face selected from the plurality of pan lateral faces  113  that physically attaches to the lid structure  102 . The hinge structure  103  attaches the second pan lateral face  162  to the second lid lateral face  182  of the lid structure  102 . The first pan lateral face  161  is the lateral face selected from the plurality of pan lateral faces  113  that is distal from the second pan lateral face  162 . 
     The pan insert  114  is a prism-shaped structure. The pan insert  114  is geometrically similar to the hollow interior of the pan structure  101 . The pan insert  114  inserts into the pan structure  101 . The pan insert  114  organizes the containment space of the pan structure  101 . The pan insert  114  further comprises a plurality of pan recesses  171 . 
     The plurality of pan recesses  171  comprises a plurality recesses formed with the pan insert  114 . Each of the plurality of pan recesses  171  is geometrically similar to an object selected from the group consisting of: a) equipment used in the play of pickle ball; and, b) the pedestal structure  104 . Each of the plurality of pan recesses  171  receives the selected object for storage within the invention  100 . The plurality of pan recesses  171  comprises a pan racquet recess  172 , a plurality of pan ball recesses  173 , a pan tripod  141  recess  174 , and a pan miscellaneous storage recess  175 . 
     The pan racquet recess  172  is a recess selected from the plurality of pan recesses  171  that is configured to store a pickle ball racquet. The plurality of pan ball recesses  173  is a recess selected from the plurality of pan recesses  171  that is configured to store balls used in the play of pickle ball. The pan tripod  141  recess  174  is a recess selected from the plurality of pan recesses  171  that is configured to store the tripod  141 . The pan miscellaneous storage recess  175  is a recess selected from the plurality of pan recesses  171  that is configured to store one or more personal items. The pan miscellaneous storage recess  175  further comprises a pan miscellaneous storage mesh  176 . The pan miscellaneous storage mesh  176  is a textile based structure used to secure the one or more personal items in the plurality of pan recesses  171 . 
     The pan backboard surface  115  is a disk-shaped structure. The pan backboard surface  115  is a rigid structure. The pan backboard surface  115  attaches to the exterior surface of the pan closed face  112  of the pan structure  101 . The pedestal structure  104  elevates the pan backboard surface  115  above a supporting surface such that the pan backboard surface  115  will rebound a ball that strikes the pan backboard surface  115 . The fastening structure  105  elevates the pan backboard surface  115  above a supporting surface such that the pan backboard surface  115  will rebound a ball that strikes the pan backboard surface  115 . The pan backboard surface  115  combines with the lid backboard surface  125  to form a single planar backboard used for physical training purposes. 
     The lid structure  102  is a prism-shaped structure. The lid structure  102  has a pan shape. The lid structure  102  is a hollow structure. The lid structure  102  forms a portion of the containment space formed by the invention  100 . The lid structure  102  is geometrically similar to the pan structure  101 . The lid structure  102  attaches to the pan structure  101  such that the lid structure  102  rotates relative to the pan structure  101 . The lid structure  102  attaches to the pan structure  101  such that the lid structure  102  encloses to the pan structure  101 . The lid structure  102  latches to the pan structure  101  when the invention  100  is in the closed position. The lid structure  102  comprises a lid open face  121 , a lid closed face  122 , a plurality of lid lateral faces  123 , and a lid insert  124 . 
     The lid open face  121  is the open face of the pan shape of the lid structure  102 . The lid insert  124  inserts into the lid structure  102  through the lid open face  121 . The lid open face  121  is geometrically similar to the pan open face  111 . The lid open face  121  is rotated against the pan open face  111  when the invention  100  is rotated into a closed position. The lid closed face  122  is the closed face of the pan shape of the lid structure  102 . The lid closed face  122  is the face of the lid structure  102  that is distal from the lid open face  121 . The lid backboard surface  125  attaches to the exterior surface of the lid closed face  122  of the lid structure  102 . 
     The plurality of lid lateral faces  123  forms the boundary structure of the containment space of the lid structure  102  that is perpendicular to the lid closed face  122 . The plurality of lid lateral faces  123  further comprises a first lid lateral face  181  and a second lid lateral face  182 . 
     The second lid lateral face  182  is the lateral face selected from the plurality of lid lateral faces  123  that physically attaches to the pan structure  101 . The hinge structure  103  attaches the second lid lateral face  182  to the second pan lateral face  162  of the pan structure  101 . The first lid lateral face  181  is the lateral face selected from the plurality of lid lateral faces  123  that is distal from the second lid lateral face  182 . 
     The lid insert  124  is a prism-shaped structure. The lid insert  124  is geometrically similar to the hollow interior of the lid structure  102 . The lid insert  124  inserts into the lid structure  102 . The lid insert  124  organizes the containment space of the lid structure  102 . The lid insert  124  further comprises a plurality of lid recesses  191 . 
     The plurality of lid recesses  191  comprises a plurality recesses formed with the lid insert  124 . Each of the plurality of lid recesses  191  is geometrically similar to an object selected from the group consisting of: a) equipment used in the play of pickle ball; and, b) the pedestal structure  104 . Each of the plurality of lid recesses  191  receives the selected object for storage within the invention  100 . The plurality of lid recesses  191  are positioned within the lid insert  124  such that the plurality of lid recesses  191  aligns with the plurality of pan recesses  171  when the invention  100  is in the closed position. The plurality of lid recesses  191  comprises a lid racquet recess  192 , a plurality of lid ball recesses  193 , a lid tripod  141  recess  194 , and a lid miscellaneous storage recess  195 . 
     The lid racquet recess  192  is a recess selected from the plurality of lid recesses  191  that is configured to store a pickle ball racquet. The plurality of lid ball recesses  193  is a recess selected from the plurality of lid recesses  191  that is configured to store balls used in the play of pickle ball. The lid tripod  141  recess  194  is a recess selected from the plurality of lid recesses  191  that is configured to store the tripod  141 . The lid miscellaneous storage recess  195  is a recess selected from the plurality of lid recesses  191  that is configured to store one or more personal items. The lid miscellaneous storage recess  195  further comprises a lid miscellaneous storage mesh  196 . The lid miscellaneous storage mesh  196  is a textile based structure used to secure the one or more personal items in the plurality of lid recesses  191 . 
     The lid backboard surface  125  is a disk-shaped structure. The lid backboard surface  125  is a rigid structure. The lid backboard surface  125  attaches to the exterior surface of the lid closed face  122  of the lid structure  102 . The pedestal structure  104  elevates the lid backboard surface  125  above a supporting surface such that the lid backboard surface  125  will rebound a ball that strikes the lid backboard surface  125 . The fastening structure  105  elevates the lid backboard surface  125  above a supporting surface such that the lid backboard surface  125  will rebound a ball that strikes the lid backboard surface  125 . The lid backboard surface  125  combines with the pan backboard surface  115  to form a single planar backboard used for physical training purposes. 
     The hinge structure  103  is a mechanical structure. The hinge structure  103  is a rotating structure. The hinge structure  103  is a locking structure. The hinge structure  103  attaches the lid structure  102  to the pan structure  101  such that the lid structure  102  rotates relative to the pan structure  101 . The hinge structure  103  rotates the lid structure  102  between an open position and a closed position. The hinge structure  103  attaches the second lid lateral face  182  of the lid structure  102  to the second pan lateral face  162  of the pan structure  101 . 
     The pedestal structure  104  is a mechanical structure. The pedestal structure  104  is a load bearing structure. The pedestal structure  104  elevates the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  above a supporting surface. The pedestal structure  104  forms a load path that transfers the load of the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to the supporting surface. The pedestal structure  104  is stored within the containment space formed by the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  when the pedestal structure  104  is not in use. The pedestal structure  104  elevates the backboard formed by the pan backboard surface  115  and the lid backboard surface  125  above the supporting surface. The elevation provided by the pedestal structure  104  is adjustable. 
     The pedestal structure  104  comprises a tripod  141  and a tripod  141  head  142 . The tripod  141  is a load bearing structure. The pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  physically attach to the tripod  141 . The tripod  141  elevates the backboard formed by the pan backboard surface  115  and the lid backboard surface  125  above the supporting surface. The tripod  141  is an adjustable structure such that the elevation of the pan backboard surface  115  and the lid backboard surface  125  above the supporting surface is adjustable. The tripod  141  head  142  is a mechanical structure. The tripod  141  head  142  forms the superior structure of the tripod  141 . The tripod  141  head  142  secures the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to the tripod  141 . 
     The fastening structure  105  is a fastening device. The fastening structure  105  attaches to the exterior surfaces of the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102 . The fastening structure  105  secures the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to the fence  106 . The fastening structure  105  elevates the backboard formed by the pan backboard surface  115  and the lid backboard surface  125  above the supporting surface. The fastening structure  105  comprises a plurality of hooks  151  and a plurality of hook and loop fasteners  152 . 
     Each of the plurality of hooks  151  is a hook. Each of the plurality of hooks  151  attaches to a lateral face selected from a group consisting of: a) the plurality of pan lateral faces  113 ; and, b) the plurality of lid lateral faces  123 . Each of the plurality of hooks  151  attaches the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to the fence  106 . The plurality of hooks  151  suspends the backboard formed by the pan backboard surface and the lid backboard surface  125  from the fence  106 . 
     Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners  152  is a hook and loop fastener. Each of the plurality of hook and loop fasteners  152  attaches to a lateral face selected from a group consisting of: a) the plurality of pan lateral faces  113 ; and, b) the plurality of lid lateral faces  123 . The plurality of hook and loop fasteners  152  secures the pan structure  101  and the lid structure  102  to the fence  106  such that the backboard formed by the pan backboard surface  115  and the lid backboard surface  125  remain firmly secured against the fence  106  such that the backboard does not bounce away from the fence  106 . 
     The following definitions were used in this disclosure: 
     Align: As used in this disclosure, align refers to an arrangement of objects that are: 1) arranged in a straight plane or line; 2) arranged to give a directional sense of a plurality of parallel planes or lines; or, 3) a first line or curve is congruent to and overlaid on a second line or curve. 
     Backboard: As used in this disclosure, a backboard is a rigid vertically oriented planar surface. The backboard deflects the direction of motion of a ball that strikes it in a direction selected from the group consisting of: a) back towards which the ball originally traveled; and, b) back into the field of play of a game. 
     Ball: As used in this disclosure, a ball refers to an object with a spherical or nearly spherical shape. 
     Center: As used in this disclosure, a center is a point that is: 1) the point within a circle that is equidistant from all the points of the circumference; 2) the point within a regular polygon that is equidistant from all the vertices of the regular polygon; 3) the point on a line that is equidistant from the ends of the line; 4) the point, pivot, or axis around which something revolves; or, 5) the centroid or first moment of an area or structure. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the fifth option should be used in interpreting the specification. 
     Center Axis: As used in this disclosure, the center axis is the axis of a cylinder or a prism. The center axis of a prism is the line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a pyramid refers to a line formed through the apex of the pyramid that is perpendicular to the base of the pyramid. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures share the same line they are said to be aligned. When the center axes of two cylinder, prism or pyramidal structures do not share the same line they are said to be offset. 
     Closed Position: As used in this disclosure, a closed position refers to a rotating structure that is in an orientation that prevents access to the contents of the structure. The closed position is often referred to as an object being “closed.” 
     Composite Prism: As used in this disclosure, a composite prism refers to a structure that is formed from a plurality of structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure. The plurality of selected structures may or may not be truncated. The plurality of prism structures are joined together such that the center axes of each of the plurality of structures are aligned. The congruent ends of any two structures selected from the group consisting of a prism structure and a pyramid structure need not be geometrically similar. 
     Congruent: As used in this disclosure, congruent is a term that compares a first object to a second object. Specifically, two objects are said to be congruent when: 1) they are geometrically similar; and, 2) the first object can superimpose over the second object such that the first object aligns, within manufacturing tolerances, with the second object. 
     Cord: As used in this disclosure, a cord is a long, thin, flexible, and prism shaped string, line, rope, or wire. Cords are made from yarns, piles, or strands of material that are braided or twisted together or from a monofilament (such as fishing line). Cords have tensile strength but are too flexible to provide compressive strength and are not suitable for use in pushing objects. String, line, cable, yarn, and rope are synonyms for cord. 
     Correspond: As used in this disclosure, the term correspond is used as a comparison between two or more objects wherein one or more properties shared by the two or more objects match, agree, or align within acceptable manufacturing tolerances. 
     Disk: As used in this disclosure, a disk is a prism-shaped object that is flat in appearance. The disk is formed from two congruent ends that are attached by a lateral face. The sum of the surface areas of two congruent ends of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk is greater than the surface area of the lateral face of the prism-shaped object that forms the disk. In this disclosure, the congruent ends of the prism-shaped structure that forms the disk are referred to as the faces of the disk. 
     Elevation: As used in this disclosure, elevation refers to the span of the distance in the superior direction between a specified horizontal surface and a reference horizontal surface. Unless the context of the disclosure suggest otherwise, the specified horizontal surface is the supporting surface the potential embodiment of the disclosure rests on. The infinitive form of elevation is to elevate. 
     Exterior: As used in this disclosure, the exterior is used as a relational term that implies that an object is not contained within the boundary of a structure or a space. 
     Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a fastener is a device that is used to join or affix two objects. Fasteners generally comprise a first element which is attached to the first object and a second element which is attached to the second object such that the first element and the second element join to removably attach the first object and the second object. Common fasteners include, but are not limited to, hooks, zippers, magnets, snaps, buttons, buckles, quick release buckles, or hook and loop fasteners. A fastener is often referred to as a fastening device. 
     Fence: As used in this disclosure, a fence is a barrier structure that encloses an outdoor space for the purposes of: 1) establishing a boundary; or, 2) controlling access into or out of the enclosed space. The boundary formed by a fence is referred to as a fence line. 
     Flap: As used in this disclosure, a flap is a sheeting or textile that is attached to a surface using one edge of the sheeting or textile such that the sheeting or textile rotates and hangs freely from the surface. The edge of the sheeting or textile that is distal from the secured edge is referred to as the free edge. 
     Force of Gravity: As used in this disclosure, the force of gravity refers to a vector that indicates the direction of the pull of gravity on an object at or near the surface of the earth. 
     Form Factor: As used in this disclosure, the term form factor refers to the size and shape of an object. 
     Geometrically Similar: As used in this disclosure, geometrically similar is a term that compares a first object to a second object wherein: 1) the sides of the first object have a one to one correspondence to the sides of the second object; 2) wherein the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides are equal; 3) the angles formed by the first object have a one to one correspondence to the angles of the second object; and, 4) wherein the corresponding angles are equal. The term geometrically identical refers to a situation where the ratio of the length of each pair of corresponding sides equals 1. 
     Grip: As used in this disclosure, a grip is an accommodation formed on or within an object that allows the object to be grasped or manipulated by a hand. 
     Handle: As used in this disclosure, a handle is an object by which a tool, object, or door is held or manipulated with the hand. 
     Hang: As used in this disclosure, to hang an object is to suspend an object above a surface from above such that the inferior end of the object does not form a significant portion of the load path of the object. 
     Hinge: As used in this disclosure, a hinge is a device that permits the turning, rotating, or pivoting of a first object relative to a second object. A hinge designed to be fixed into a set position after rotation is called a locking hinge. A spring loaded hinge is a hinge formed as an elastic structure. The elastic structure of the spring loaded hinge is deformed under a rotating force such that the elastic structure returns the spring loaded hinge back to its relaxed shape after the rotating force is removed from the spring loaded hinge. 
     Hook: As used in this disclosure, a hook is an object that is curved or bent at an angle such that items can be hung on or caught by the object. 
     Horizontal: As used in this disclosure, horizontal is a directional term that refers to a direction that is either: 1) parallel to the horizon; 2) perpendicular to the local force of gravity, or, 3) parallel to a supporting surface. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the horizontal direction is always perpendicular to the vertical direction. 
     Hook and Loop Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a hook and loop fastener is a fastener that comprises a hook surface and a loop surface. The hook surface comprises a plurality of minute hooks. The loop surface comprises a surface of uncut pile that acts like a plurality of loops. When the hook surface is applied to the loop surface, the plurality of minute hooks fastens to the plurality of loops securely fastening the hook surface to the loop surface. A note on usage: when fastening two objects the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the first object and the matching loop surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the second object without significant regard to which object of the two objects is the first object and which of the two objects is the second object. When the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener or the loop surface of a hook and loop fastener is attached to an object this will simply be referred to as the “hook/loop surface” with the understanding that when the two objects are fastened together one of the two objects will have a hook surface and the remaining object will have the loop surface. 
     Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction as the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Interior: As used in this disclosure, the interior is used as a relational term that implies that an object is contained within the boundary of a structure or a space. 
     Lamp: As used in this disclosure, a lamp is an electrical device that generates visible light to illuminate objects so they can be seen. 
     Latch: As used in this disclosure, a latch is a fastening or locking mechanism commonly used to secure a lid, a door, or, a gate. 
     Lid: As used in this disclosure, a lid is a removable cover that is placed over an opening of a hollow structure to enclose the hollow structure. 
     Load: As used in this disclosure, the term load refers to an object upon which a force is acting or which is otherwise absorbing energy in some fashion. Examples of a load in this sense include, but are not limited to, a mass that is being moved a distance or an electrical circuit element that draws energy. The term load is also commonly used to refer to the forces that are applied to a stationary structure. 
     Load Path: As used in this disclosure, a load path refers to a chain of one or more structures that transfers a load generated by a raised structure or object to a foundation, supporting surface, or the earth. 
     Mesh: As used in this disclosure, the term mesh refers to an openwork fabric made from threads, yarns, cords, wires, or lines that are woven, knotted, or otherwise twisted or intertwined at regular intervals. Synonyms for mesh include net. A mesh structure formed from metal bars or wires is often referred to as a grate. 
     Negative Space: As used in this disclosure, negative space is a method of defining an object through the use of open or empty space as the definition of the object itself, or, through the use of open or empty space to describe the boundaries of an object. 
     One to One: When used in this disclosure, a one to one relationship means that a first element selected from a first set is in some manner connected to only one element of a second set. A one to one correspondence means that the one to one relationship exists both from the first set to the second set and from the second set to the first set. A one to one fashion means that the one to one relationship exists in only one direction. 
     Open Position: As used in this disclosure, an open position refers to a rotating structure that is in an orientation that allows access to the contents of the structure. The open position is often referred to as an object being “open.” 
     Orientation: As used in this disclosure, orientation refers to the positioning of a first object relative to: 1) a second object; or, 2) a fixed position, location, or direction. 
     Pan: As used in this disclosure, a pan is a hollow and prism-shaped containment structure. The pan has a single open face. The open face of the pan is often, but not always, the superior face of the pan. The open face is a surface selected from the group consisting of: a) a congruent end of the prism structure that forms the pan; and, b) a lateral face of the prism structure that forms the pan. A semi-enclosed pan refers to a pan wherein the closed end of prism structure of the pan and/or a portion of the closed lateral faces of the pan is are open. 
     Pedestal: As used in this disclosure, a pedestal is an intermediary load bearing structure that forms a load path between a supporting surface and an object, structure, or load. 
     Perimeter: As used in this disclosure, a perimeter is one or more curved or straight lines that bounds an enclosed area on a plane or surface. The perimeter of a circle is commonly referred to as a circumference. 
     Pocket: As used in this disclosure, a pocket is a storage space that is formed on or into an object. 
     Prism: As used in this disclosure, a prism is a three-dimensional geometric structure wherein: 1) the form factor of two faces of the prism are congruent; and, 2) the two congruent faces are parallel to each other. The two congruent faces are also commonly referred to as the ends of the prism. The surfaces that connect the two congruent faces are called the lateral faces. In this disclosure, when further description is required a prism will be named for the geometric or descriptive name of the form factor of the two congruent faces. If the form factor of the two corresponding faces has no clearly established or well-known geometric or descriptive name, the term irregular prism will be used. The center axis of a prism is defined as a line that joins the center point of the first congruent face of the prism to the center point of the second corresponding congruent face of the prism. The center axis of a prism is otherwise analogous to the center axis of a cylinder. A prism wherein the ends are circles is commonly referred to as a cylinder. 
     Racquet: As used in this disclosure, a racquet is a tool that is used to exchange momentum between an individual using the racquet and an object such as a ball. A racquet is used in games such as tennis, badminton, and squash. The racquet comprises a head and a handle. The handle is a grip used to carry and manipulate the head. The head is the working element of the tool formed by the racquet. The head forms a surface that transfers momentum from the individual using the racquet to the object. The racquet is typically a loop shaped structure. A plurality of cords are attached under tension (commonly referred to as “strung”) to the head such that plurality of cords forms the striking surface that transfers momentum from the individual using the racquet to the object. Alternately, the racquet can be a solid surface that transfers momentum from the individual using the racquet to the object. 
     Recess: As used in this disclosure, a recess is a negative space that is formed in a surface. The recess is sized to receive an object such that the object is below the plane of the surface in which the recess is formed. 
     Rigid Structure: As used in this disclosure, a rigid structure is a solid structure formed from an inelastic material that resists changes in shape. A rigid structure will permanently deform as it fails under a force. See bimodal flexible structure. 
     Sheeting: As used in this disclosure, a sheeting is a material, such as a paper, textile, a plastic, or a metal foil, in the form of a thin flexible layer or layers. The sheeting forms a disk structure. The two surfaces of the sheeting with the greatest surface area are called the faces of the sheeting. 
     Such As: As used in this disclosure, the term “such as” is a conjunction that relates a first phrase to a subsequent phrase. The term “such as” is used to introduce representative examples of structures that meet the requirements of the first phrase. As a first example of the use of the term “such as,” the phrase: “the first textile attaches to the second textile using a fastener such as a hook and loop fastener” is taken to mean that a hook and loop fastener is suitable to use as the fastener but is not meant to exclude the use of a zipper or a sewn seam. As a second example of the use of the term “such as,” the phrase: “the chemical substance is a halogen such as chlorine or bromine” is taken to mean that either chlorine or bromine are suitable for use as the halogen but is not meant to exclude the use of fluorine or iodine. 
     Such That: As used in this disclosure, the term “such that” is a conjunction that relates a first phrase to a subsequent phrase. The term “such that” is used to place a further limitation or requirement to the first phrase. As a first example of the use of the term “such that,” the phrase: “the door attaches to the wall such that the door rotates relative to the wall” requires that the attachment of the door allows for this rotation. As a second example of the use of the term “such that,” the phrase: “the chemical substance is selected such that the chemical substance is soluble in water” requires that the selected chemical substance is soluble in water. As a third example of the use of the term “such that,” the phrase: “the lamp circuit is constructed such that the lamp circuit illuminates when the lamp circuit detects darkness” requires that the lamp circuit: a) detect the darkness; and, b) generate the illumination when the darkness is detected. 
     Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity when an object is positioned or used normally. 
     Supporting Surface: As used in this disclosure, a supporting surface is a horizontal surface upon which an object is placed and to which the load of the object is transferred. This disclosure assumes that an object placed on the supporting surface is in an orientation that is appropriate for the normal or anticipated use of the object. 
     Suspend: As used in this disclosure, to suspend an object means to support an object such that the inferior end of the object does not form a significant portion of the load path of the object. Include inferior superior and load path. 
     Tension: As used in this disclosure, tension refers to a force applied to an object such that the force will stretch the span of length of the object along the direction of the force. 
     Textile: As used in this disclosure, a textile is a material that is woven, knitted, braided or felted. Synonyms in common usage for this definition include fabric and cloth. The two surfaces of the textile with the greatest surface area are called the faces of the textile. 
     Tool: As used in this disclosure, a tool is a device, an apparatus, or an instrument that is used to carry out an activity, operation, or procedure. 
     Tripod: As used in this disclosure, a tripod is a three legged structure that forms a load path. 
     Tripod Head: As used in this disclosure, a tripod head is the portion of the tripod that is attached to a load that is elevated by the tripod. Modern tripod heads incorporate a ball head design that allows the orientation of the load to be adjusted and then locked into position. Tripod heads further comprise a standardized tripod port which is a standardized threaded connection that is used to connect the load to the tripod head. 
     Vertical: As used in this disclosure, vertical refers to a direction that is either: 1) perpendicular to the horizontal direction; 2) parallel to the local force of gravity; or, 3) when referring to an individual object the direction from the designated top of the individual object to the designated bottom of the individual object. In cases where the appropriate definition or definitions are not obvious, the second option should be used in interpreting the specification. Unless specifically noted in this disclosure, the vertical direction is always perpendicular to the horizontal direction. 
     Webbing: As used in this disclosure, a webbing is strong, close woven or knitted fabric that is used for straps or belting. As used in this disclosure, webbing is a fully formed material that is only cut to length for use. Webbing is not formed by cutting broader materials into strips. Webbings have tensile strength but are too flexible to provide compressive strength and are not suitable for use in pushing objects. The shape of a webbing is approximated by a rectangular disk shape. The two surfaces of a webbing with the greatest surface area are called the faces of the webbing. 
     Working Element: As used in this disclosure, the working element of a tool is the physical element on the tool that performs the actual activity, operation, or procedure the tool is designed to perform. For example, the cutting edge of a blade is the working element of a knife. 
     With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in  FIGS. 1 through 9  include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the invention. 
     It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.