Apparatus for carrying and dispensing chalk
OwnerDaniel Allen Delisle, Brian Scott Steidleinventors
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Abstract
An apparatus for carrying and dispensing chalk for use by an athlete engaged in an activity such as gymnastics, weight lifting, rock climbing or other sports in which reduction of moisture from the palms of the hands and replacing it with friction to grip, a bar, dumbbell, rock, or other surface is essential to successfully execute and prevail in the activity. The chalk carrying and dispensing apparatus of the invention is lightweight, compact and capable of attaching to the body with straps, clips, or other means as well as attaching to clothing by adhesive or stitching means for easy access of the chalk with either hand of the athlete.
Claims20
An apparatus for carrying and dispensing chalk comprising:
- a) an exterior front structure with a surface having properties allowing the passage of chalk;
- b) an exterior back structure with a surface having properties preventing the passage of chalk;
- c) an interior cavity structure having properties allowing the retention and distribution of chalk;
- d) a re-closable opening structure to access the chalk held in the interior cavity of the apparatus;
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- e) an attachment means to secure the apparatus to the body.
A method of using an apparatus for carrying and dispensing chalk, the method comprising:
- a) providing an apparatus with an exterior front and back surface;
- b) providing an apparatus with an interior cavity for holding chalk;
- c) filling the interior cavity of the apparatus with chalk;
- d) squeezing and massaging the chalk from the exterior front and back surface of the apparatus to evenly distribute the chalk contained in the interior cavity of the apparatus;
- e) accessing the chalk from the interior cavity of the apparatus by palming or slapping at least one of, the exterior front and back surface of the apparatus, to get chalk on the palms of the hands to provide friction for gripping a bar, rock or other surface;
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- f) pressing the palms of the hands against at least one of, the exterior front and back surfaces of the apparatus, to remove moisture and chalk from the palms of the hands.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.