CA2578555A1 - Off-axis straps for a golf bag - Google Patents

Off-axis straps for a golf bag Download PDF

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CA2578555A1
CA2578555A1 CA002578555A CA2578555A CA2578555A1 CA 2578555 A1 CA2578555 A1 CA 2578555A1 CA 002578555 A CA002578555 A CA 002578555A CA 2578555 A CA2578555 A CA 2578555A CA 2578555 A1 CA2578555 A1 CA 2578555A1
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Douglas W. Anderson
Brian J. Mcguire
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/30Straps; Bands
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45FTRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/02Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45FTRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/04Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45FTRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • A63B55/40Bags with partitions or club holders
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B55/00Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
    • A63B55/408Releasably mounted accessories fitted outside the bag, e.g. straps or holders

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Abstract

Golf bags including a single, off-axis strap arrangement or a dual, off-axis strap arrangement are disclosed. In single, off-axis arrangements, the strap is arranged such that each end of the strap is connected to the golf bag on opposite sides of a spinal axis, wherein one end of the strap is connected proximate an open top end and the other strap is connected intermediate the open top end and a closed bottom end. In dual, off-axis strap arrangements, each end of each strap is connected on opposite sides of the spinal axis, wherein each strap has one end connected proximate an open top end and one end connected intermediate the open top end and a closed bottom end. In addition, the end of each strap that is connected proximate the open top end is connected asymmetrical to each other with respect to a spinal axis of the golf bag.

Claims (48)

1. A golf bag, comprising:

a body defining a generally tubular compartment, the compartment including an open top end and a closed bottom end;

a spine defining an axis of the body, the axis being a longitudinal spinal axis extending intermediate the open top end and the closed bottom end;

a throat structure defining the open top end of the compartment; and a single strap coupled to the body, wherein the strap comprises:

a first end coupled to the body at a first position proximate the open top end and at a first distance from the axis, and a second end coupled to the body at a second position intermediate the throat structure and the closed bottom end and at a second distance away from the axis, wherein:
the first end and the second end are coupled to the body on opposite sides of the axis.
2. The golf bag of claim 1, wherein the first distance and the second distance are different distances.
3. The golf bag of claim 1, further comprising:

a stand coupled to the body, wherein the stand is coupled to the body substantially opposite the spine.
4. The golf bag of claim 3, wherein the golf bag rotates such that the stand is oriented facing rearwardly to a user when worn by the user.
5. The golf bag of claim 4, further comprising a hip pad, wherein the hip pad is oriented on the body such that the hip pad comes into contact with the user when the golf bag rotates.
6. A golf bag, comprising:

a body defining a generally tubular compartment, the compartment including an open top end and a closed bottom end;

a spine defining a first axis of the body, wherein the first axis is a longitudinal spinal axis extending intermediate the open top end and the closed bottom end, inclusive;

a throat structure defining the open top end of the compartment, the throat structure comprising a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis;

a first strap coupled to the body, the first strap comprising:

a first end coupled to the body at a first position proximate the throat structure, and a second end coupled to the body at a second position intermediate the throat structure and the closed bottom end; and a second strap coupled to the body, the second strap comprising:

a third end coupled to the body at a third position proximate the throat structure, and a fourth end coupled to the body at a fourth position intermediate the throat structure and the closed bottom end, wherein:

the first end and the third end are coupled on opposite sides of the first axis, and the third position is a greater distance from the first axis than the first position.
7. The golf bag of claim 6, further comprising:

a stand coupled to the body, wherein the stand is coupled to the body substantially opposite the spine.
8. The golf bag of claim 7, wherein the golf bag rotates such that the stand is oriented facing rearwardly to a user when worn by the user.
9. The golf bag of claim 8, further comprising a hip pad, wherein the hip pad is oriented on the body such that the hip pad comes into contact with the user when the golf bag rotates.
10. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein:

the open top end comprises a center point along the second axis;

the first end and the second end are coupled on opposite sides of the second axis;

the first end is coupled proximate the throat structure such that an angle in the range of about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees with respect to the second axis and the center point is created; and the third end is coupled proximate the throat structure such that an angle in the range of about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees with respect to the second axis and the center point is created.
11. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the second position and the fourth position are an equal distance from the first axis.
12. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the second position is a different distance from the first axis than the fourth position.
13. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the second position and the fourth position are an equal distance from the open top end.
14. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the second position is a different distance from the open top end than the fourth position.
15. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the second position and the fourth position are at the same position.
16. The golf bag of claim 15, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located on the spine.
17. The golf bag of claim 15, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located off of the spine.
18. The golf bag of claim 17, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located on the spine, and the second position and the fourth position are different distances from the top end.
19. The golf bag of claim 6, wherein the first position is located on the throat structure and the third position is located off of the throat structure.
20. A golf bag, comprising:

a body defining a generally tubular compartment, the compartment including an open top end and a closed bottom end;

a spine defining a first axis of the body, wherein the first axis is a longitudinal spinal axis extending intermediate the open top end and the closed bottom end, inclusive;

a throat structure defining the open top end of the compartment, the throat structure comprising a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis;

a first strap coupled to the body, the first strap comprising:

a first end coupled to the body at a first position proximate the throat structure, and a second end coupled to the body at a second position intermediate the throat structure and the closed bottom end; and a second strap coupled to the body, the second strap comprising:

a third end coupled to the body at a third position proximate the throat structure, and a fourth end coupled to the body at a fourth position intermediate the throat structure and the closed bottom end, wherein:

the first position and the third position are asymmetrical to each other with respect to the first axis and the second axis.
21. The golf bag of claim 20, further comprising:

a stand coupled to the body, wherein the stand is coupled to the body substantially opposite the spine.
22. The golf bag of claim 21, wherein the golf bag rotates such that the stand is oriented facing rearwardly to a user when worn by the user.
23. The golf bag of claim 22, further comprising a hip pad, wherein the hip pad is oriented on the body such that the hip pad comes into contact with the user when the golf bag rotates.
24. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein:

the open top end comprises a center point along the second axis;

the first end and the second end are coupled on opposite sides of the second axis;

the first end is coupled proximate the throat structure such that an angle in the range of about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees with respect to the second axis and the center point is created; and the third end is coupled proximate the throat structure such that an angle in the range of about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees with respect to the second axis and the center point is created.
25. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the second position and the fourth position are an equal distance from the first axis.
26. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the second position is a different distance from the first axis than the fourth position.
27. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the second position and the fourth position are an equal distance from the open top end.
28. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the second position is a different distance from the open top end than the fourth position.
29. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the second position and the fourth position are at the same position.
30. The golf bag of claim 29, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located on the spine.
31. The golf bag of claim 29, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located off of the spine.
32. The golf bag of claim 29, wherein the second position and the fourth position are located on the spine, and the second position and the fourth position are different distances from the top end.
33. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the first position is located on the throat structure and the third position is located off of the throat structure.
34. The golf bag of claim 20, wherein the first position is located on the spine and the third position is located off of the spine.
35. A golf bag, comprising:

a body defining a generally tubular compartment, the compartment including an open top end and a closed bottom end;

a spine defining a first axis of the body, wherein the first axis is a longitudinal spinal axis extending intermediate the open top end and the closed bottom end, inclusive;

a throat structure defining the open top end of the compartment, wherein the throat structure comprises a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis;
and a dual strap arrangement, the dual strap arrangement comprising:

a first shoulder strap including an upper end coupled proximate to the throat structure at a first location which is on one side of the spinal axis and a lower end coupled to the body at a second location which is on the opposite side of the spinal axis so that a first straight line extending intermediate the first and second locations traverses the spinal axis, the first location being proximate the top end of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the spinal axis by a first distance, the second location being generally intermediate the top and bottom ends of the body, a second shoulder strap including upper and lower ends coupled proximate to the throat structure and the body at third and fourth locations, respectively, the third location being on the same side of the spinal axis as the second location and proximate the top end of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the spinal axis by a second distance, the fourth location being on the same side of the spinal axis as the first location and generally intermediate the top and bottom ends of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the second location by a second distance so that a second straight line extending intermediate the third and fourth locations traverses the spinal axis, and wherein the first distance and the second distance are different distances.
36. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the first and second shoulder straps are arranged to cross each other to form an X-shaped pattern on a user's back with the golf bag disposed substantially horizontally across the user's back when the golf bag is carried by the user with the first shoulder strap looped over a first shoulder of the user and the second shoulder strap looped over a second shoulder of the user.
37. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap are arranged so that they cross each other at an intersection point that is substantially midway intermediate the user's shoulders.
38. The golf bag of claim 37, wherein the first shoulder strap has an overall length measured intermediate the first location and the second location, and further comprising a first adjustment means for adjusting the overall length of the first shoulder strap.
39. The golf bag of claim 38, wherein the first adjustment means is disposed on the lower end of the first shoulder strap.
40. The golf bag of claim 38, wherein the second shoulder strap has an overall length measured intermediate the third and fourth locations, and further comprising a second adjustment means for adjusting the overall length of the second shoulder strap.
41. The golf bag of claim 40, wherein the second adjustment means is disposed on the lower end of the second shoulder strap.
42. The golf bag of claim 35, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance.
43. A golf bag for carrying golf clubs, comprising:

a generally tubular body, the generally tubular body including:
an open top end, a closed bottom end, a spinal axis extending intermediate the open top end and the closed bottom end, and a throat structure defining the body top end;
a first shoulder strap including:

an upper end coupled to the throat structure at a first location which is on one side of the spinal axis, and a lower end coupled to the body at a second location which is on the opposite side of the spinal axis of the upper end so that a first straight line extending intermediate the first location and the second location traverses the spinal axis, the first location being proximate the top end of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the spinal axis by a first distance, the second location being generally intermediate the top end and the bottom end of the body; and a second shoulder strap including:

an upper end coupled to the throat structure and the body at a third location, the third location being on the same side of the spinal axis as the second location and proximate the top end of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the spinal axis by a second distance, and a lower end coupled to the body at a fourth location, the fourth location being on the same side of the spinal axis as the first location and generally intermediate the top end and the bottom end of the body and circumferentially spaced apart from the second location by a third distance so that a second straight line extending intermediate the third and fourth locations traverses the spinal axis, wherein:

the first distance and the second distance are different distances.
44. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the throat structure comprises a pair of slots formed therein at the first and third locations, and wherein the upper ends of the first and second shoulder straps are secured in the slots.
45. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the first and second shoulder straps are arranged to cross each other to form an X-shaped pattern on a user's back with the golf bag disposed substantially horizontally across the user's back when the golf bag is carried by the user with the first shoulder strap looped over a first shoulder of the user and the second shoulder strap looped over a second shoulder of the user.
46. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the third distance is the same distance as the sum of the first distance and the second distance.
47. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the third distance is less than the sum of the first distance and the second distance.
48. The golf bag of claim 43, wherein the third distance is greater than the sum of the first distance and the second distance.
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