Baseball glove mold method and system

Abstract

A method of forming a mold for use with a baseball or softball glove comprising covering a substantial portion of the inner surface of the glove with a thin sheet of flexible material, applying a forming material to the flexible material such that the flexible material generally conforms to the shape of the inner surface of the glove, removing the hardened forming material from the glove, and removing the flexible material from the glove. The hardened forming material can be a mold for the glove, or can be used as a form to manufacture glove molds. The glove mold can be placed in the glove when it is not in use and secured in position by a strap or other suitable mechanism.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mold for use with a baseball or softball glove, comprising:
 a firm material formed substantially into the shape of the inside surface of a baseball or softball glove,   a securing device to secure the mold in the glove when the glove is not in use, and   a recess in the surface of the mold for storage of an object.   
     
     
         2 . The mold of  claim 1 , wherein the securing device comprises a strap that wraps around the outside of the glove to hold the mold in the glove. 
     
     
         3 . The mold of  claim 2 , further comprising a clip or loop on the strap to hang the glove with the mold in place. 
     
     
         4 . The mold of  claim 1 , wherein the securing device comprises a bag into which the glove and mold can be placed. 
     
     
         5 . The mold of  claim 1 , further comprising features on the surface of the mold to allow airflow to the glove. 
     
     
         6 . The mold of  claim 1 , further comprising perforations through the mold to allow airflow to the glove.