Coaches' Game Bag

Abstract

A game bag comprising a housing forming an enclosure for storing game balls or pucks therein. The housing has an opening disposed in a front side thereof for receiving/dumping the game balls or pucks. A ramp cover is pivotally movable connected to the housing. The ramp cover covers the opening in a closed position and forms a ramp in an open position. A dumping handle is connected to the housing and disposed in proximity to a rear side of the housing for holding the game bag with the rear side up for dumping the game balls or pucks.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A game bag comprising:
 a housing forming an enclosure for storing game balls or pucks therein, the housing having an opening disposed in a front side thereof for receiving/dumping the game balls or pucks;   a ramp cover pivotally movable connected to the housing, the ramp cover for covering the opening in a closed position and for forming a ramp in an open position; and,   a dumping handle connected to the housing and disposed in proximity to a rear side of the housing for holding the game bag with the rear side up for dumping the game balls or pucks.   
     
     
         2 . The game bag according to  claim 1  comprising a hook and loop fastener for securing the ramp cover in the closed position. 
     
     
         3 . The game bag according to  claim 1  comprising gripping elements disposed on a bottom side of the housing, the gripping elements for securing the housing to a surface during receipt of the game balls or pucks. 
     
     
         4 . The game bag according to  claim 1  wherein the ramp cover comprises a tapered edge for being placed onto a surface in the open position. 
     
     
         5 . The game bag according to  claim 3  wherein each of the gripping elements comprises a serrated edge for securing the housing to an ice surface. 
     
     
         6 . The game bag according to  claim 1  wherein the housing is substantially rigid and forms a rectangular cuboid. 
     
     
         7 . The game bag according to  claim 6  wherein the housing comprises a rear compartment disposed on the rear side of the enclosure. 
     
     
         8 . The game bag according to  claim 6  wherein the housing comprises at least a side compartment. 
     
     
         9 . The game bag according to  claim 8  wherein the housing comprises the at least a side compartment is designed for storing therein letter sized paper sheets. 
     
     
         10 . A method for target practice comprising:
 providing a game bag comprising:
 a housing forming an enclosure for storing game balls or pucks therein, the housing having an opening disposed in a front side thereof for receiving/dumping the game balls or pucks; 
 a ramp cover pivotally movable connected to the housing, the ramp cover for covering the opening in a closed position and for forming a ramp in an open position; and, 
 a dumping handle connected to the housing and disposed in proximity to a rear side of the housing for holding the game bag with the rear side up for dumping the game balls or pucks; 
   placing the game bag onto a surface;   moving the ramp cover into the open position such that the ramp cover forms a ramp in contact with the surface;   propelling the game balls or pucks via the ramp into the enclosure;   moving the ramp cover into the closed position; and,   lifting the game bag with the game balls or pucks from the surface.   
     
     
         11 . A method according to  claim 10  comprising:
 using the dumping handle holding the game bag with the rear side up; and, 
 dumping the game balls or pucks onto the surface.