Patent ID: 7690504

Claim:
An apparatus for carrying a plurality of spherical objects comprising: (a) a rectangular frame defining an interior area for receiving the plurality of spherical objects, wherein at least some of the plurality of spherical objects contact an inner surface of the frame, and further wherein the inner surface of the frame is concave to conform to the contour of the spherical objects and provides support to the spherical objects contacting the inner surface of the frame; (b) an engaging element connected to the frame and positioned within the interior area of the frame; and (c) adjusting means for moving the engaging element between a release position wherein the spherical objects can be placed into and removed from the frame, and an engage position wherein the engaging element frictionally engages at least some of the plurality of spherical objects and the plurality of spherical objects are maintained within the frame by frictional engagement with the engaging element and the inner surface of the frame, whereby the plurality of spherical objects are carried by the apparatus and can be transported therein.