Pool Case Stand

Description

The Pool Case Stand is an invention specifically designed to attach to the base of a variety of hard pool cases, with the goal of making the case easier to transport as it includes built-in wheels and a sturdy stand secured with four screws under the stand. The Pool Case Stand was designed using a 3-D Printer. Most pool players transport their pool cases, which can weigh 50 pounds or more, with shoulder straps or handles. The Pool Stand Case Stand alleviates the stress for the pool player of carrying this weight and offers a stable base that can stand on its own or be easily wheeled around.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Pool players carry their cue sticks, chalk, bridge and assorted personal items in a variety of pool cases, using back straps, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more. This places a great deal of strain on the Pool Player. Also, the Pool Player will need to find a place to store their case during play. This Pool Case Stand is designed ergonomically to alleviate the stress of carrying the Pool Case. The Pool Case Stand also provides a sturdy base, that is easily movable with the built-in wheels, allowing the Pool Player to keep their Pool Case readily available, upright and easy to reach their pool cue sticks, extensions, bridge, chalk, and other personal items. The Pool Case Stand invention is for the utility per se, as this invention can be designed to fit a variety of Pool Cases.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention was created to alleviate the ergonomic stress of carrying heavy pool cases and provide a stable, easily movable, secure base, complete with built-in wheels. This invention also offers the pool player a stable base and immediate access to their pool cues, chalk, extensions, bridge and assorted personal items. As the pool player moves from one match to another, they can simply roll the case from location to location.

The advantage of The Pool Case Stand is threefold: 1. Ergonomic alleviation of the stress current Pool Cases place on players'bodies using the carrying straps. 2. Stable, upright placement of the pool players case close to their playing area. 3. Ease of transport, due to the built-in wheels. These advantages will allow the pool players to avoid injuries, increase their focus and offer easy transport.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Pool Case Stand invention submitted includes five drawings and one “prototype” Pool Case Stand picture (FIG. 5) provided as an example of what the finished product looks like for a JB Hard Pool Case.

FIG. 1 is the top view of the Pool Case Stand detailing the shape, mounting surface and attached wheels assembly.

FIG. 2 is the isometric view of the Pool Case Stand detailing the shape, mounting surface and attached wheels assembly.

FIG. 3 is the back view of the Pool Case Stand detailing the rear clearance between the attached wheels.

FIG. 4 is the side view of the Pool Case Stand detailing the position of the wheels, axle bolt holes and raised surface for securing the hard pool case to the Pool Case Stand.

FIG. 5 is a picture depicting what the product looks like attached to a hard JB Pool Case.

FIG. 6 is the bottom view of the Pool Case Stand detailing the shape, bottom mounting surface and attached wheels assembly.

Note this Pool Case Stand will vary depending on pool case manufacturer and model.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Pool Case Stand is for a utility patent to protect the invention of the Pool Case Stand, which can be designed to attach to the base of a variety of manufactured hard pool cases.

Referring now in detail to the drawings and describing the preferred embodiment as the best mode for carrying out the invention. FIG. 1 thru 6 depicts different views of the Pool Case Stand, showing its rectangular shape with rounded corners (2), the opening (1) for a hard pool case to be mounted, the placement of the mounting holes (7) and the location of the two caster wheels (4) in relation to the pool case stand platform. The opening (1) illustrates how the hard case is to be centered within the pool case stand for balance and stability. The Pool Case Stand has a raised lip to ensure the pool case stays centered and in place. The four mounting holes (7) are countersunk on the bottom of the stand (FIG. 6) so that the four 1¼ inch wood screws used to hold the case to the stand are flush with the bottom of the stand. The caster wheels (4) are positioned at the back of the stand so that when the case is tilted back, it will roll on the caster wheels when moving from one place to another. The 45° angle cut-out (5) on the back of the stand is for clearance so that the stand will not contact the ground when it is tilted back. The two caster wheels (4) are 1 inch wide, 3 inches in diameter and have bearings in them for smooth rolling. They are secured in place through the axle hole (3) with two 5/16-18 bolts and lock nuts.

The bottom of the Pool Case Stand (FIG. 6) shows the cut-outs (9) for the casters (4) illustrating the clearance needed so the casters turn freely. The four holes (6) are for the rubber footpads that mount on the stand so that it will sit securely standing up. The rectangular cut-outs (8) are there to reduce weight and provide strength to the pool case stand.

While the invention has been described in complete detail and pictorially shown in the accompanying drawings, it is not to be limited to such details, since many changes and modifications may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and the scope thereof. Hence, it is described to cover any and all modifications and forms which may come within the language and scope of the appended claims.