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US 8,739,432 B2Granted
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.
Claims15
A drying apparatus comprising:
- a first member comprising:
- a body;
- a male slot formed in the body;
- at least one aperture formed in the body that enables air circulation to dry apparel disposed on the drying apparatus;
- a protrusion at each of the lateral ends near a base of the first member;
- and
- a hanging hook at a 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 body;
- a female slot formed in the body 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 formed in the body that enables air circulation to dry apparel disposed on the drying apparatus.
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A method of drying sports pads or apparel comprising:
- providing a drying apparatus comprising:
- a first member comprising a body, a male slot formed in the body, at least one aperture formed in the body that enables air circulation to dry apparel disposed on the drying apparatus, and a hanging hook disposed on top of the body;
- and
- a second member comprising a body, a female slot formed in the body, and at least one aperture formed in the body that enables air circulation to dry apparel disposed on the drying apparatus;
- 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 an edge of the female slot is engaged with the first member and a portion of an edge of the male slot is engaged with the second member, such that the first member and second member are securely interlocked;
- positioning the first member and second member such that the first member and second member are at a desired angle to suitably fit a shape of at least one sports pad or a portion of an apparel;
- and
- inserting the drying apparatus into an opening of the at least one sports pad or an 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.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.