Tee ball carrier

Abstract

A unique design for a portable kit for playing Tee Ball which provides the user a convenient, compact, and simple method to transport equipment for the game of Tee Ball. In one example, the device includes a five gallon bucket as a carrier, a lid that serves as home plate, and a batting post that secures to the lid. In other versions the bucket and lid are shaped in the form of a pentagon and the carrier may include additional optional equipment such as balls, gloves, and helmets.

1 . A kit for use in playing tee ball, comprising,
 a carrier having a base and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls forming an interior space and terminating in a rim, the rim having a perimeter formed in the shape of a pentagon;   a lid removably secured to the rim, the lid being formed in the shape of a pentagon; and   a tee ball batting post secured to the lid and extending into the interior space;   whereby the lid and tee ball batting post are configured to serve as a combination home plate and tee ball batting post when the lid is removed from the carrier.   
   
   
       2 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle secured to the carrier. 
   
   
       3 . The kit of  claim 2 , wherein the handle is secured to the carrier adjacent the rim. 
   
   
       4 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein the tee ball batting post is removably secured to the lid. 
   
   
       5 . The kit of  claim 1 , wherein a first one of the plurality of sidewalls is hingedly secured to a second one of the plurality of sidewalls whereby the first one of the plurality of sidewalls may be pivotably moved for access to the interior space. 
   
   
       6 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of balls and a batting helmet stored within the interior space. 
   
   
       7 . The kit of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more wheels secured to the carrier and an extendable handle secured to the carrier. 
   
   
       8 . A kit for use in playing tee ball, comprising,
 a carrier having a bottom and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls forming an interior space and terminating in a rim, the rim having a perimeter formed in the shape of an oval;   a tee ball batting base removably secured to the carrier, the tee ball batting base having a perimeter formed in the shape of a pentagon; and   a tee ball batting post contained within the interior space, the tee ball batting post being configured to be attached to the tee ball batting base;   whereby the tee ball batting base and tee ball batting post are configured to serve as a combination home plate and tee ball batting post when the lid is removed from the carrier.   
   
   
       9 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the tee ball batting base is secured to the rim of the carrier. 
   
   
       10 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the carrier is a five gallon bucket. 
   
   
       11 . The kit of  claim 8 , further comprising a handle secured to the carrier adjacent the rim. 
   
   
       12 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the tee ball batting post is permanently secured to the tee ball batting base. 
   
   
       13 . The kit of  claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of balls and a batting helmet stored within the interior space. 
   
   
       14 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the tee ball batting base is secured to the bottom of the carrier. 
   
   
       15 . The kit of  claim 8 , wherein the tee ball batting base further comprises a circular flange configured to mate with the rim of the carrier. 
   
   
       16 . A kit for use in playing tee ball, comprising:
 a carrier having a bottom and a plurality of upwardly extending sidewalls forming a substantially cylindrical interior space and terminating in a rim;   a lid removably secured to the rim of the carrier; and   a tee ball batting post contained within the interior space, the tee ball batting post being configured to be attached to the lid;   whereby the lid and the tee ball batting post are configured to serve as a combination home plate and batting tee when the lid is removed from the carrier.   
   
   
       17 . The kit of  claim 16 , wherein the carrier is a five gallon bucket. 
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising a handle secured to the carrier adjacent the rim. 
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of balls stored within the interior space. 
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 16 , wherein the tee ball batting post is permanently secured to the lid. 
   
   
       21 . The kit of  claim 16 , wherein the tee ball batting post is removably secured to the lid via a quick-connect fitting.