Patent Application
20250213953
Flying discs, sometimes known as Frisbees, are typically formed as an integral rigid tough plastic shell, in a dished shape of about 8-12 inches in diameter. Disc golf is one common way to utilize discs. In disc golf, each hole includes a tee position for starting play and a disc golf target some distance away, often with obstacles such as trees, hills or bodies of water in between. Players begin by throwing a disc from the tee, without crossing over the front of the tee prior to releasing the disc when throwing. Players then navigate the hole by picking up the disc where it lands and throwing again until they reach the target. The object of the game is to get through the course with the lowest number of total throws. The prior art patent literature describes various systems relating to disc golf.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 8,827,845 describes a disc golf practice tower which includes a plurality of vertically stacked baskets that collect discs that are thrown into a front opening of each basket, and which are used as a means of practicing disc golf putting or in connection with a game. The baskets are formed from a plurality of tubular components that connect, and from which netting spans along each basket at a rear surface, side surfaces, and a bottom surface. A top basket includes a backboard that enables a bank shot to be made therein. The tubular construction of the practice tower can collapse between uses, and arise from base members that secure the practice tower upon different ground surfaces.
However, U.S. Pat. No. 8,827,845 and other prior art disclosures do not provide a convenient means for storing discs for disc golf.
Therefore, the present invention provides a device for storing discs for use in disc golf or otherwise.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a disc holder, comprising: a first end plate; a first mounting bracket; a second end plate; a second mounting bracket; a first tube; and a second tube, wherein: the first end plate is configured to attach to the first mounting bracket; the second end plate is configured to attach to the second mounting bracket; the first tube connects the assembly of the first end plate and the first mounting bracket to the second end plate and the second mounting bracket along a first line; and the second tube connects the assembly of the first end plate and the first mounting bracket to the second end plate and the second mounting bracket along a second line to define a space for holding Discs between the first tube and the second tube.
End plate 10 has three protrusions 12 for supporting discs when the embodiment is assembled for use. Protrusions 12 are configured to contain discs at a top end of the discs.
Mounting bracket 20 has screw holes 22 which can be used to attach the mounting bracket to a wall, for example. Rod holding recesses 24 is configured to receive first and second rods for containing discs at a bottom end of the discs.
End plates 10 are attached to mounting brackets 20 which are spaced a distance apart. End plates 10 can have a plurality of protrusions at the bottom for connecting to mounting brackets 20, or the end plate and mounting brackets can be provided as a one piece assembly. Rods 30 connect the end plate and mounting bracket assemblies on either end to each other. The length of the rods and the spacing can be varied in embodiments depending on the number of discs to be held.
Discs 40 are positioned on top of rods 30 which are spaced with a gap in between the rods to allow for the discs to rest on top of the rods. End plates 10 and mounting brackets 20 contain discs 40 on the side of the discs. Discs can be various sizes and depending on the size of the discs the protrusions from end plates 10 may be above the top of the discs or may meet the discs on the sides.
The illustrations of embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments, and they are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of apparatus and systems that might make use of the structures described herein. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived therefrom, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Figures are also merely representational and may not be drawn to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. Thus, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be appreciated that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed.
