Apparatus and method for drying sports pads and apparel
OwnerStephen N. Rydinskyinventor
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Abstract
A drying apparatus for drying sports pads or apparel is provided. The drying apparatus may include a first member and a second member. The first member may be aligned substantially perpendicular to the second member and slid into the second member to form the drying apparatus. The drying apparatus may be inserted into the sports pads or a portion of the apparel to permit air to flow throughout the innards of the sports pads or apparel, thereby facilitating the drying of the sports pads or apparel.
Claims19
A drying apparatus comprising at least two members, each member comprising a slot that slides into the slot of at least one other member such that the at least two members are securely interlocked.
A method of drying sports pads or apparel comprising:
- providing a drying apparatus comprising:
- a first member comprising a male slot, and
- a second member comprising a female slot;
- assembling the drying apparatus by sliding the female slot of the second member into the male slot of the first member until a portion of the edge of the female slot is engaged with the first member and a portion of the edge of the male slot is engaged with the second member, such that the first member and second member are securely interlocked;
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- positioning the first member and second member such that the first member and second member are at a desired angle to suitably fit the shape of at least one sports pad or a portion of an apparel;
- inserting the drying apparatus into the opening of the at least one sports pad or the opening of the portion of the apparel, and
- placing the at least one sports pad or apparel item with the drying apparatus in a location for drying.
A drying apparatus comprising:
- a first member comprising:
- a male slot;
- at least one aperture;
- a protrusion at each of the lateral ends near the base of the first member;
- and
- a hanging means at the top of the first member;
- and
- a second member positioned such that the first member and second member are substantially perpendicular to each other, the second member comprising:
- a female slot to slide into the male slot of the first member such that the first member and the second member are securely interlocked;
- and
- at least one aperture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.