JP6134709B2 - Golf bag with flip pocket and / or symmetrical club separator - Google Patents

Description

Related Application Data This application is (a) "Golf Bags Having a Flip Pocket and / or a Symmetric Club" filed on June 24, 2011 in the name of Heather L. Herron, Jeffrey W. Wear and Pierre A. Pactana. US Patent Application No. 13 / 168,442 entitled Separator; and (b) “Golf Bags,” filed June 24, 2011, in the name of Heather L. Herron, Jeffrey W. Wear and Pierre A. Pactanac. Claims the benefit of priority under US patent application 13 / 168,448 entitled “Having a Flip Pocket and / or a Symmetric Club Separator”. These two applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The present invention relates generally to golf bags. The golf bag according to at least some examples of the present invention includes a structure for better securing the golf bag to the transport device and / or enabling more convenient manufacture.

Background of the Invention Today, golf sports are very popular all over the world. Technological innovations have often improved almost every aspect of the game, including equipment used to carry golf clubs, whether on the golf course or away from the golf course. Golf bags made from heavy fabrics and steel rods have been replaced by bags made from lighter, more durable composites, metals, plastics, and other materials.

  Many golfers play a manual golf cart (eg, a user-driven push-pull cart) or an auto-propelled cart (eg, an electric golf cart, optionally one or more golfers) to play. ) And attach their golf bag to the transport device. In general, golf bags are secured to these transport devices using a securing strap that extends at least partially around the golf bag to hold the bag in place relative to the transport device. The securing straps are usually closer to the top of the bag (bag) to help prevent the bag from being dropped from the transport device (eg, when on a hill, suddenly starting or stopping). Well above the center of gravity).

  Also, conventional golf bags often include one or more pockets or compartments that can accommodate various articles and golf accessories therein. For example, pockets are often provided to accommodate golf balls, golf tees, towels, ball markers, rain gear, and the like. Due to the size of the golf bag and the required portability of the golf bag, the area to contain the pocket is somewhat limited. As previously mentioned, the top central region of many golf bags does not include a pocket, because the top of the golf bag often needs to engage a securing strap of the transport device. This is because the pocket in place is generally crushed when the fastening strap is engaged around the bag, thereby causing the bag contents to be crushed and possibly broken and / or the pocket This is because access to is restricted. Thus, pockets are generally provided in the lower portion of the golf bag structure and in the sides of the golf bag structure. In the case of the lower pocket, the user must repeatedly squat in order to access the items stored in the pocket. Also, the pockets attached to the sides are accessed, for example, especially when two golf bags are mounted close to each other on a single transfer device or when the sides of the transfer device are close to the pocket Can be difficult.

  Not all transport devices hold a golf bag in the same direction. Some transport devices (or transport technology) may tilt the club in one direction (under gravity) relative to the bag, while other transport devices (or transport technology) place the club in the bag. In some cases (under gravity) it can be tilted in another direction (often in the opposite direction). If a club with a long shaft (eg wood) is placed in a golf bag “lower” than a club with a short shaft (eg iron) when the bag is in use, the short club The head may collide with the shaft of a long club and break the shaft (eg, including structural damage that may weaken the shaft and / or aesthetic damage such as scratches, dents, etc.) .

  Many golf bags have club dividers or separators with locations or compartments that are specifically tailored to accommodate specific clubs such as drivers, putters, and the like. In such a bag, if the driver compartment is positioned on the “low side” of the bag with respect to a specific transport device or technology, this will cause the iron head to collide with the driver shaft. As a result, there is a risk of damage to the driver shaft. In an attempt to address this problem, the bag is available in two forms, for example, one type (a club with a special compartment for a driver or putter) positioned on the first side of the bag (one club is And other types in which these same special compartments (for example, compartments for drivers or putters) are located on the opposite side of the bag (with the club tilting in the opposite direction) In relation to a transport device or transport technology). These "measures" require the club divider to fit in the bag body in only one direction, thereby requiring more manufacturing control (to ensure proper orientation of the parts during assembly) and / or Or it requires a large inventory of bag parts (to allow manufacturers to make both types of bags), which increases manufacturing costs and complexity. Manufacturers also target specific bag types for specific locations or markets (eg, locations or markets that have one type of transport device or technology or the other type of transport device or technology). You may need it.

  Therefore, there is room for improving the golf bag technology at least in the various areas described above.

  The following presents a simplified summary of the invention in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the invention. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention, nor is it intended to delineate the scope of the invention. The following summary merely presents some features and aspects of the present invention in schematic form as a prelude to the following detailed description.

  Aspects of the invention relate to a golf bag for carrying and / or storing a plurality of golf clubs (eg, on a golf course, while traveling, etc.). A golf bag according to at least some examples of the present invention is a container that defines a main compartment for receiving a plurality of golf clubs, and has an open first end for receiving a received golf club shaft. A first container that is non-removably engaged with or formed integrally with a container (eg, positioned proximate to the upper end of the container), the container including an upper end having a portion And a second portion of the flip pocket that is non-removably engaged with the container or is not integrally formed as part of the container, the second portion of the flip pocket being A flip pocket may be included that can move between a closed or engaged position and an open or disengaged position. A golf bag according to at least some examples of the present invention includes: (a) a releasable connector system for releasably holding a flip pocket in a closed or engaged position; and (b) engaged with a golf bag body member. Or is formed integrally as part of the golf bag body member, and optionally, an anti-slip element positioned at least partially behind the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the closed or engaged position, and / or Or (c) one or more of partitions provided at the upper end of the container to help keep the golf clubs separate from each other, for example when the golf clubs are stored in the main compartment of the golf bag May further be included. Optionally, at least the outer periphery of the partition may be (a) symmetric with respect to the first axis extending in the front-rear direction, and (b) symmetric with respect to the second axis extending in the left-right direction. And / or (c) may be symmetric with respect to a third axis extending vertically (eg when the golf bag is oriented upright as shown) . One or more separator panels inside the outer periphery of the partition may be arranged so as to define a plurality of club receiving spaces inside the outer periphery, and if necessary, the club receiving space may be arranged on the axis described above. It may be arranged so as to be symmetric with respect to one or more of them.

  Further aspects of the invention relate to methods of making the various types of golf bags described above, for example, and methods of using such golf bags (eg, securing them to a transport device).
[Invention 1001]
A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body member including an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received;
Flip pocket; and
An engagement system for engaging the flip pocket with the golf bag body member, wherein the first portion of the flip pocket is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member and (a) the golf A second position of the flip pocket between a closed position in which a portion of the surface area of the bag body member is covered and an open position in which the same portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is exposed. An engagement system allowing movement of a portion of the flip pocket relative to the first portion of the flip pocket
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1002]
A first anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the first anti-slip element includes the flip pocket; The golf bag of the present invention 1001, which is at least partially covered by the back surface of the flip pocket when in the closed position.
[Invention 1003]
A first anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the first anti-slip element includes the flip pocket; The golf bag of the present invention 1001, which is completely covered by the back surface of the flip pocket when in the closed position.
[Invention 1004]
The golf bag of the present invention 1001, wherein the back surface of the flip pocket is not detachably engaged with the golf bag main body member over the entire periphery thereof.
[Invention 1005]
A container defining a main compartment for receiving a plurality of golf clubs, the container including an upper end having an open first end for receiving a received golf club shaft;
A first portion that is non-removably engaged with the container adjacent to the upper end of the container, or is integrally formed as part of the container, and is non-removably engaged with the container; And a second pocket that is not integrally formed as part of the container, the flip pocket being movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; and
A releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket in the engaged position, comprising: (a) closer to the second portion of the flip pocket than to the first portion of the flip pocket. A first component engaged with or integrally formed as part of the flip pocket; and (b) the first component when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. A releasable connector system including a second component that is engaged with the container in place or integrally formed as part of the container so that it can interact with the container
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1006]
The golf bag of claim 1005, wherein the first component of the releasable connector system includes a magnet and the second component of the releasable connector system includes a magnet.
[Invention 1007]
The golf bag of embodiment 1005, wherein the first component of the releasable connector system includes a magnet and the second component of the releasable connector system includes a metallic material attracted to the magnet.
[Invention 1008]
The golf bag of the present invention 1005, wherein the second component of the releasable connector system includes a magnet and the first component of the releasable connector system includes a metallic material that is attracted to the magnet.
[Invention 1009]
The golf bag of embodiment 1005, wherein the releasable connector system comprises a hook and loop system.
[Invention 1010]
The golf bag of embodiment 1005, wherein the releasable connector system includes a snap connector.
[Invention 1011]
The golf bag of embodiment 1005, wherein the releasable connector system includes a fastener connector.
[Invention 1012]
Further comprising a first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, wherein the first anti-slip element is when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. 1005. The golf bag of the present invention 1005, wherein the golf bag of the present invention is positioned in place so as to be at least partially covered by the flip pocket.
[Invention 1013]
Further comprising a first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, wherein the first anti-slip element is when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. The golf bag of the present invention 1005, dimensioned to be completely covered by the flip pocket and positioned in place.
[Invention 1014]
A first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, wherein the flip pocket is at least partially by the flip pocket when in the engaged position. A first anti-slip element positioned in place to be covered;
A second anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, the second anti-slip element positioned on the first side of the flip pocket ;as well as
A third anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, positioned on the second side of the flip pocket opposite the first side The third anti-slip element
The golf bag of the present invention 1005, further comprising:
[Invention 1015]
The second anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the engaged position, and the third anti-slip element is flipped when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. The golf bag of the present invention 1014 which is not covered by a pocket.
[Invention 1016]
The first component of the releasable connector system is positioned on a first side of the flip pocket, the releasable connector system comprising a second of the flip pocket opposite the first side; The golf of the present invention 1005 further comprising a third component that is engaged with the flip pocket closer to the second portion of the flip pocket than to the first portion of the flip pocket bag.
[Invention 1017]
The present invention 1016, wherein the third component of the releasable connector system is provided in place to allow interaction with the second component when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. Golf bag.
[Invention 1018]
The releasable connector system is engaged with the container in place or as part of the container so that it can interact with the third component when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. The golf bag of the present invention 1016 further comprising a fourth component integrally formed.
[Invention 1019]
The releasable connector system includes a third component engaged with or integrally formed with the container, wherein the first component of the releasable connector system includes the first component The golf bag of this invention 1005, sized and arranged to interact with both said second component and said third component when a flip pocket is in said engaged position.
[Invention 1020]
A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body member including an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received;
An upper end portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as a part of the golf bag body member, and is not non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member; A pocket having a lower end portion that is not integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, and (a) a first releasable connection structure located at a position spaced downward from the first portion of the pocket A first portion of the second releasable connection structure at a location spaced downwardly from the first portion of the pocket; and an engagement position and a disengagement position. Can move between, pockets;
A second portion of the first releasable connection structure engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, the pocket being in the engaged position A first portion of the golf bag body member provided in place so that the first portion of the first releasable connection structure provided in the pocket can interact with the first portion of the golf bag body member. A second part of the releasable connection structure;
A second portion of the second releasable connection structure engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, the pocket being in the engaged position A second portion of the golf bag body member provided in place so that the second portion of the second releasable connection structure provided in the pocket can interact with the first portion of the golf bag body member. A second part of the releasable connection structure; and
A first anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as a part of the golf bag member, the back surface of the pocket and the main surface of the first anti-slip element A first anti-slip element arranged to provide a slot for a strap when the pocket is in the engaged position
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1021]
The golf bag of the present invention 1020, wherein the first releasable connection structure includes at least one magnet and the second releasable connection structure includes at least one magnet.
[Invention 1022]
The golf bag of the present invention 1020, wherein the first releasable connection structure includes a hook and loop system and the second releasable connection structure includes a hook and loop system.
[Invention 1023]
The golf bag of the present invention 1020, wherein the first releasable connection structure includes a snap connector and the second releasable connection structure includes a snap connector.
[Invention 1024]
The golf bag of the present invention 1020, wherein the first releasable connection structure includes a fastener connector and the second releasable connection structure includes a fastener connector.
[Invention 1025]
A second anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, positioned on the first side of the pocket; 2 anti-slip elements; and
A third anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, the second anti-slip element opposite the first side; A third anti-slip element, located on the side of the
The golf bag of the present invention 1020 further comprising:
[Invention 1026]
The second anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged position, and the third anti-slip element is covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged position. No golf bag of the present invention 1025.
[Invention 1027]
Detachably engaging the first portion of the pocket with the golf bag body member;
Engaging the first portion of the releasable connection structure with the pocket;
Engaging a second portion of the releasable connection structure with the golf bag body member, the pocket comprising: (a) the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the releasable connection structure; An engaged state in which the second portions are engaged with each other; (b) a detachment in which the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the second portion of the releasable connection structure are disengaged from each other; A step of selectively converting between states, wherein in the disengaged state, the first portion of the pocket remains in non-removable engagement with the golf bag body member.
A method of making a golf bag, comprising:
[Invention 1028]
The method of making a golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises at least one magnet.
[Invention 1029]
The method of making a golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises a magnet and a metallic material attracted to the magnet.
[Invention 1030]
The method of making a golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises a hook and loop system.
[Invention 1031]
The method of making a golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises a snap connector.
[Invention 1032]
The method of making a golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises a fastener connector.
[Invention 1033]
A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is in the engaged state of the pocket A method of manufacturing the golf bag of the present invention 1027, wherein the golf bag of the present invention is provided at a predetermined position so as to be at least partially covered by the pocket.
[Invention 1034]
A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is in the engaged state of the pocket; A method of making the golf bag of the present invention 1027 that is dimensioned to be completely covered by the pocket and provided in place.
[Invention 1035]
A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is in the engaged state of the pocket A predetermined position so as to be at least partially covered by the pocket;
A step of providing a second anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag body member or as part of the golf bag body member, the second anti-slip element provided on the first side of the pocket; Steps; and
Providing a third anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag body member or as a part of the golf bag body member, wherein the third anti-slip element is on the opposite side of the first side. Process provided on the second side of the pocket
A method of making the golf bag of the present invention 1027 further comprising:
[Invention 1036]
The second anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged state, and the third anti-slip element is covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged state. A method of making the golf bag of the present invention 1035.
[Invention 1037]
The releasable connection structure is positioned on a first connector positioned on a first side of the pocket and on a second side of the pocket opposite the first side of the pocket. A method of making the golf bag of the present invention 1027, comprising two connectors.
[Invention 1038]
The golf bag of the invention 1027, wherein the step of engaging the first portion of the pocket with the golf bag body member includes attaching the first portion of the pocket to the golf bag body member with a seam. How to make.
[Invention 1039]
Providing a golf bag body member; and
Using an engagement system to non-removably engage a first portion of a flip pocket with a golf bag body member, the engagement system comprising: (a) a portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member; Between the closed position in the covered state and (b) the open position in which the same portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is exposed, the second portion of the flip pocket is Being able to move relative to the first part;
A method of making a golf bag, comprising:
[Invention 1040]
Disposing a golf bag on a support portion of a transport device, wherein the golf bag (a) defines a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs; and (b) A pocket having a first portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or is integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, the pocket being spaced from the first portion of the pocket A pocket including a first portion of the releasable connection structure at a defined location; and (c) engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member A second portion of the releasable connection structure, the pocket being selectively movable between an engaged position and a flipped-up position;
Placing the pocket in the flipped position;
Extending a securing strap around at least a portion of the golf bag body member;
Fixing the golf bag body member to the transport device using the fixing strap;
Moving the pocket to the engaged position to partially cover the securing strap; and
Releasably engaging the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the second portion of the releasable connection structure to releasably hold the pocket in the engaged position.
A method of securing a golf bag to a transport device, comprising:
[Invention 1041]
The first portion of the releasable connection structure includes a first magnet, the second portion of the releasable connection structure includes a second magnet, and the releasably engaging step includes magnetically A method of securing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device comprising releasably securing the first magnet to the second magnet using a strong attractive force.
[Invention 1042]
The first portion of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet, the second portion of the releasable connection structure includes a metallic material attracted to the magnet, and the releasably engaging step includes: A method of securing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device comprising releasably securing the magnet to the metallic material using a specific attractive force.
[Invention 1043]
The second portion of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet, the first portion of the releasable connection structure includes a metallic material attracted to the magnet, and the releasably engaging step includes: A method of securing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device comprising releasably securing the magnet to the metallic material using a specific attractive force.
[Invention 1044]
The invention of 1040, wherein the releasable connection structure includes a hook and loop system, and wherein the releasable engaging step includes engaging a hook portion of the hook and loop system loop portion. A method of fixing a golf bag to a transport device.
[Invention 1045]
The method of securing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport apparatus, wherein the releasable connection structure includes a snap connector, and wherein the releasably engaging step includes engaging portions of the snap connector.
[Invention 1046]
The golf bag of the present invention 1040 is secured to a transport device, wherein the releasable connection structure includes a fastener connector and the releasably engaging step includes engaging portions of the fastener connector together. Method.
[Invention 1047]
The golf bag body member further includes a first anti-slip element, the first anti-slip element positioned at least partially directly below the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged position, The method of securing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device, wherein the step of placing comprises placing a portion of the securing strap in contact with the first anti-slip element.
[Invention 1048]
The golf bag body member is positioned on a first side of the pocket and a first anti-slip element positioned at least partially beneath the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged position. An anti-slip element, and a third anti-slip element positioned on a second side of the pocket opposite the first side, the extending step of the securing strap Fixing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device comprising placing a portion in contact with the first anti-slip element, the second anti-slip element, and the third anti-slip element how to.
[Invention 1049]
The second anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged state, and the third anti-slip element is covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged state. A method of fixing the golf bag of the present invention 1048 to a conveying device.
[Invention 1050]
The pocket further includes a first portion of a second releasable connection structure, and the golf bag body member further includes a second portion of the second releasable structure, the releasably engaging step; The golf bag of the present invention 1040 further comprising engaging the first portion of the second releasable connection structure and the second portion of the second releasable connection structure. How to fix.
[Invention 1051]
A first anti-slip element, wherein the golf bag body member is positioned at least partially beneath the pocket when the pocket is in the engaged position; and a second anti-slip element separate from the first anti-slip element. And the extending step includes placing a portion of the securing strap in contact with the first anti-slip element and the second anti-slip element. The method of fixing the golf bag of the present invention 1040 to a transport device.
[Invention 1052]
Disposing a golf bag on a support portion of a transport device, wherein the golf bag defines a main compartment defining a main compartment for accommodating a plurality of golf clubs, a flip pocket, and the flip An engagement system for engaging the pocket and the golf bag body member, the engagement system non-removably engaging the first portion of the flip pocket and the golf bag body member; The engagement system allows (a) a closed position where a portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is covered and (b) an opening where the same portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is exposed. Allowing a second portion of the flip pocket to move relative to the first portion of the flip pocket between positions;
Placing the flip pocket in the open position;
Extending a securing strap around at least a portion of the golf bag body member;
Fixing the golf bag body member to the transport device using the fixing strap; and
Moving the flip pocket to the closed position so as to partially cover the fixation strap
A method of securing a golf bag to a transport device, comprising:
[Invention 1053]
A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body comprising an upper end having an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received Element;
A partition provided at the upper end of the golf bag body member, the upper end of the golf bag body member and the partition being symmetrical with respect to a first axis extending in the front-rear direction; A partition that is perpendicular to the first axis and that is symmetric about a second axis extending in the left-right direction; and
A flip pocket including a first portion engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member and a back side portion movable between an open position and a closed position
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1054]
The flip pocket comprises: (a) a first component of a first releasable connection structure at a location spaced from the first portion of the flip pocket; and (b) the first component of the flip pocket. And a first component of the second releasable connection structure at a location spaced from the portion, and
The second configuration of the first releasable connection structure in which the golf bag body member is (a ′) engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as a part of the golf bag body member An element provided at a predetermined location of the golf bag body member such that the flip pocket can interact with the first component of the first releasable connection structure when the flip pocket is in the closed position. A second component of the first releasable connection structure; and (b ′) a second engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member A second component of the releasable connection structure, wherein the golf bag body is capable of interacting with the first component of the second releasable connection structure when the flip pocket is in the closed position Provided in place on the member And which further comprises, golf bag of the present invention 1053 and the second component of the second releasable connecting structure.
[Invention 1055]
The flip pocket further includes a first component of a releasable connection structure at a location spaced from the first portion of the flip pocket; and
The golf bag body member further includes a second component of the releasable connection structure engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, the release A predetermined location on the golf bag body member such that the second component of the releasable connection structure can interact with the first component of the releasable connection structure when the flip pocket is in the closed position; The golf bag of the present invention 1053 provided in the invention.
[Invention 1056]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the first component of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet and the second component of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet.
[Invention 1057]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the first component of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet, and the second component of the releasable connection structure includes a metallic material attracted to the magnet.
[Invention 1058]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the second component of the releasable connection structure includes a magnet, and the first component of the releasable connection structure includes a metallic material attracted to the magnet.
[Invention 1059]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the releasable connection structure comprises a hook and loop system.
[Invention 1060]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the releasable connection structure includes a snap connector.
[Invention 1061]
The golf bag of the present invention 1055, wherein the releasable connection structure includes a fastener connector.
[Invention 1062]
A first anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the first anti-slip element includes the flip pocket; The golf bag of the present invention 1053, wherein the golf bag of the present invention is positioned in place so as to be at least partially covered by the flip pocket when in the closed position.
[Invention 1063]
A first anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the first anti-slip element includes the flip pocket; 105. The golf bag of the present invention 1053 dimensioned to be completely covered by the flip pocket when in the closed position and positioned in place.
[Invention 1064]
A first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, wherein the flip pocket is in the closed position. A first anti-slip element positioned in place to be at least partially covered by
A second anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member and positioned on the first side of the flip pocket; A second anti-slip element; and
A third anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, the third anti-slip element opposite the first side of the flip pocket 3rd anti-slip element, located on the 2 side
The golf bag of the present invention 1053, further comprising:
[Invention 1065]
When the flip pocket is in the closed position, the second anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket, and when the flip pocket is in the closed position, the third anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket. The golf bag of the present invention 1064 which is not covered.
[Invention 1066]
The upper end of the golf bag body member and the partition are symmetric with respect to a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis and extends in the up-down direction. Golf bag.
[Invention 1067]
A first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, wherein the flip pocket is in the closed position. A first anti-slip element positioned in place to be at least partially covered by; and
A second anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member and positioned on the first side of the flip pocket; Second anti-slip element
The golf bag of the present invention 1053, further comprising:
[Invention 1068]
The golf bag of the present invention 1067, wherein the second anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the closed position.
[Invention 1069]
A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body comprising an upper end having an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received Element;
A partition provided at the upper end of the golf bag body member, wherein the outer periphery of the partition is symmetrical with respect to a first axis extending in the front-rear direction, and A partition that is perpendicular to the second axis and symmetrical with respect to a second axis extending in the left-right direction;
A flip pocket including an upper end engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member and a back side portion movable between an engagement position and a release position;
A releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket in the engaged position, comprising: (a) engaging the flip pocket closer to the lower end of the flip pocket than to the upper end of the flip pocket. A mated first component; and (b) engages the golf bag body member in place so that the flip pocket can interact with the first component when in the engaged position. A releasable connector system comprising: a second component being configured; and
A first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the flip pocket is in the engaged position when the flip pocket is in the engaged position; A first anti-slip element positioned in place to be at least partially covered by a pocket
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1070]
The golf bag of the present invention 1069, wherein the first anti-slip element is dimensioned and positioned to be completely covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the engaged position.
[Invention 1071]
The golf bag of the present invention 1069 further comprising a second anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member.
[Invention 1072]
The golf bag of the present invention 1071, wherein the second anti-slip element is positioned on the first side of the flip pocket.
[Invention 1073]
The golf bag of claim 1071, wherein the second anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the engaged position.
[Invention 1074]
A second anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member and positioned on a first side of the flip pocket; and
Engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member and positioned on the second side of the flip pocket opposite the first side Third anti-slip element
The golf bag of the present invention 1069, further comprising:
[Invention 1075]
The second anti-slip element is not covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the engaged position, and the third anti-slip element is flipped when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. The golf bag of the invention 1074 which is not covered by a pocket.
[Invention 1076]
A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body comprising an upper end having an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received Element;
A partition provided at the upper end of the golf bag body member, wherein the outer periphery of the partition is symmetrical with respect to a first axis extending in the front-rear direction, and A partition that is perpendicular to and symmetrical with respect to a second axis extending in the left-right direction; and
A flip pocket including a first portion engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member and a back side portion movable between an open position and a closed position
Including golf bag.
[Invention 1077]
The golf bag of the present invention 1076, wherein the partition is symmetric with respect to a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis and extends in the vertical direction.

  A more complete understanding of the present invention, and at least some of the advantages of the present invention, may be obtained by reference to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like features, and wherein: Is shown.

1A and 1B show a golf bag structure according to one example of the present invention. 1A and 1B show a golf bag structure according to one example of the present invention. 2A and 2B illustrate more detailed potential features of a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of the present invention. 2A and 2B illustrate more detailed potential features of a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of the present invention. 3A-3C illustrate various features of attaching a golf bag according to an example of the present invention to a support structure such as a transport device, such as a push cart or self-propelled golf cart. 3A-3C illustrate various features of attaching a golf bag according to an example of the present invention to a support structure such as a transport device, such as a push cart or self-propelled golf cart. 3A-3C illustrate various features of attaching a golf bag according to an example of the present invention to a support structure such as a transport device, such as a push cart or self-propelled golf cart. 4-8 illustrate additional potential features and options in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. 4-8 illustrate additional potential features and options in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. 4-8 illustrate additional potential features and options in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. 4-8 illustrate additional potential features and options in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. 4-8 illustrate additional potential features and options in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. 9A-9C illustrate additional potential and / or alternative features of the golf bag structure according to the present invention. 9A-9C illustrate additional potential and / or alternative features of the golf bag structure according to the present invention. 9A-9C illustrate additional potential and / or alternative features of the golf bag structure according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the following description of various examples of the present invention, various examples of structures and environments that are part of the description and in which aspects of the present invention may be implemented are shown by way of example. Reference is made to the drawings. Of course, other structures and environments may be utilized, and structural and functional changes may be made from the structures specifically described without departing from the scope of the present invention.

I. Overview of Aspects of the Invention Aspects of the invention relate to golf bags for carrying and / or storing a plurality of golf clubs (eg, on a golf course, while moving, etc.). More specifically, a golf bag according to at least some examples of the present invention is (a) a golf bag body member that defines a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, A golf bag body member including an open first end for receiving a club shaft; (b) a flip pocket; and (c) an engagement system for engaging the flip pocket with the golf bag body member. May be included. The engagement system may non-removably engage the first portion of the flip pocket and the golf bag body member, wherein the second portion of the flip pocket is movable relative to the golf bag body member. . The engagement system also includes: (a) a closed position in which a portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is covered; and (b) an opening in which the same portion of the surface area of the golf bag body member is exposed. Allowing the second part of the flip pocket to move relative to the first part of the flip pocket.

  A golf bag according to another example of the present invention is (a) a golf bag body member that defines a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, and is open for receiving a golf club shaft to be accommodated. A golf bag body member including a first end; and (b) a first portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or is integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member. A pocket comprising a first portion of the releasable connection structure at a location spaced from the first portion of the pocket; and (c) engaged with the golf bag body member Or a second portion of the releasable connection structure integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member to releasably engage the second portion of the pocket and the golf bag body member Is disposed in a predetermined location of the golf bag body member to allow the first part and the interaction of releasable connection structure is provided in the socket may include a second portion of the releasable connecting structure.

  A further aspect of the present invention provides, for example, (a) a container defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received A container comprising an upper end having a first (b) non-removably engaged with the container (optionally proximate to the upper end of the container) or integrally formed as part of the container ( A flip pocket comprising, for example, an upper end portion and a second (eg lower end) portion that is not detachably engaged with the container and is not integrally formed as part of the container A flip pocket movable between a position and a disengaged position; and (c) a releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket in an engaged position, wherein (a) a first portion of the flip pocket Than flippo A first component that is engaged with or integrally formed with the flip pocket near the second portion of the robot; and (b) when the flip pocket is in the engaged position. A releasable connector system including a second component that is engaged with a container at a predetermined location so that it can interact with the first component or that is integrally formed as part of the container Regarding the bag.

  In some further aspects of the invention, the golf bag optionally includes a first anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member. But you can. The first anti-slip element is such that the flip pocket at least partially covers the first anti-slip element (in some cases, completely) when the flip pocket is in its engaged or closed position. It may be positioned behind the flip pocket. The back surface of the flip pocket and the main surface of the first anti-slip element are arranged to contact both sides of the strap for securing the golf bag body member to the transport device when the pocket is in the engaged or closed position. May be. The first anti-slip element golf straps so that the golf bag is less likely to rotate or twist when the golf bag is being transported by a transport device (eg, manual tow cart or manual push cart, electric cart, etc.) To hold it in place. As used herein, the term “anti-slip element” increases the coefficient of friction of a target area of a golf bag against a fixed strap structure (compared to other areas of the golf bag structure), thereby increasing the fixing strap (eg, Any structure or other feature that provides a predetermined location for engagement with a strap that secures the golf bag to the transport device. An “anti-slip element” can be a separate structural component (eg, a component engaged with a golf bag body member) or a surface treatment (eg, an adhesive coating or a target portion of a golf bag body member surface). Spray) and the like. In some examples, the anti-slip element is, for example, a rubber or polyurethane material having a relatively soft surface. In other examples, the anti-slip element may physically hold the strap, such as a hook-and-loop fastener.

  If necessary, further anti-slip elements may be provided, for example, on the sides of the golf bag body member or other container. Optionally, these additional anti-slip elements may remain exposed or partially exposed, whether the flip pocket is in the engaged or disengaged position.

  The non-removable connection between the flip pocket and the golf bag body member or other container may be in any desired manner, including a non-removable engagement structure, or the pocket may be golf bag without departing from the invention. It may be achieved by forming it integrally with the material of the body member or the container. As some more specific examples, the upper end of the flip pocket may be sewn to the golf bag body member or container, and the upper end of the flip pocket is made of cement, adhesive, rivets, etc. Or it may be engaged with the container. “Non-removable” engagement, as the term is used herein, is such that it does not separate during normal use and is not easily disengaged by the user without breaking the connection. Means engaged in a manner.

  As previously described, a portion of the flip pocket may be configured such that the flip pocket can be moved relative to the golf bag body member, but still remain connected to the golf bag body member. It may be releasably engaged with other containers. Such releasable engagements may include, for example, two or more magnets that engage each other, one (or more) magnets that engage the metal material attracted to the magnets, hook-and-loop fastener systems, snap connectors, other Mechanical fastener connectors (such as those conventionally found in golf bags, infant seats, etc.) may also be included.

  A further additional aspect of the present invention is provided at the upper end of the golf bag body member to help keep them separate from one another when, for example, the golf clubs are stored in the main compartment of the golf bag. It relates to the characteristics of the partition. Such a partition may be a separate component engaged with the golf bag body member, or may be (at least partially) formed integrally with the golf bag body member. Optionally, the outer periphery of the upper end of the golf bag body member and / or the outer periphery of the partition is symmetrical with respect to the first axis extending in the front-rear direction, is perpendicular to the first axis, and extends left and right It is symmetrical with respect to the second axis. Furthermore, if necessary, the outer periphery of the upper end of the golf bag body member and / or the outer periphery of the partition is perpendicular to the first and second axes and symmetrical with respect to the third axis extending up and down. (E.g., when the golf bag is oriented upright as shown). An optional separator structure or panel provided inside the outer periphery of the partition or the outer periphery of the upper end of the golf bag may define a plurality of club receiving spaces inside the outer periphery and, if necessary, the club The receiving space may be arranged to be symmetric with respect to one or more of the aforementioned axes. These symmetrical features facilitate various manufacturing aspects of the golf bag structure according to examples of the present invention in that the divider can be attached to the golf bag in either of two orientations. These features also allow the same golf bag body members and dividers to be used with bags that target a variety of different markets.

  A further aspect of the present invention relates to a method of making the various types of golf bags described above, for example. Such methods include, for example, (a) non-removably engaging a first portion of a pocket with a golf bag body member (eg, by stitching, by cement or adhesive, by other fusion techniques, etc.) One of: (b) engaging the first portion of the releasable connection structure with the pocket; and (c) engaging the second portion of the releasable connection structure with the golf bag body member. Or a plurality may be included. The first part of the releasable connection structure and the second part of the releasable connection structure are arranged in a pocket and a golf course so that the first part of the releasable connection structure can engage with the second part of the releasable connection structure. Engaged at each location on the bag body member, and in that case, the pocket selectively converts between an engaged position or state or lower position or state and a disengaged position or state or flipped position or state. it can. However, even in the disengaged state, the pocket remains permanently engaged with the golf bag body member at the first portion of the pocket. These features help prevent unwanted loss and / or accidental breakage of the pocket to maintain the pocket with the golf bag.

A further additional aspect of the invention relates to a method of securing a golf bag to a transport device such as a golf cart (manual cart or electric cart). Such a method is, for example,
(A) a step of disposing the golf bag on the support portion of the transport device, wherein the golf bag (i) defines a main compartment for accommodating a plurality of golf clubs, and a golf bag main body member; (Ii) any of the structures or features described above, such as a pocket having a first portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member. The process which may include. The pocket may include a first portion of a releasable connection structure that is spaced from the first portion of the pocket, and the second portion of the releasable connection structure includes a golf bag body member and It may be engaged or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member. The pocket can be selectively moved between an engagement position and a flip-up position;
(B) placing the pocket in the flipped position;
(C) extending the fixing strap around at least a portion of the golf bag body member;
(D) fixing the golf bag body member to the transport device using a fixing strap;
(E) moving the pocket to an engaged position so as to partially cover the securing strap; and (f) to releasably hold the pocket in the engaged position (eg, the releasable connection system described above). Or (using any of the structures) including one or more of the steps of releasably engaging the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the second portion of the releasable connection structure Good.
Such a method further includes placing a portion of the securing strap in contact with an anti-slip element provided on the golf bag (eg, under the flipped pocket, in parallel with the pocket, etc.). But you can. The securing strap may be sandwiched between the back surface of the pocket and the main surface of the anti-slip element when the pocket is in its lower or engaged position.

  Given this summary of features, aspects, structures, and arrangements according to the present invention, a more detailed description of a specific example of a golf bag structure according to the present invention is as follows.

II. Detailed Description of Example of Golf Bag Structure According to the Present Invention Specific examples of the golf bag structure according to the present invention will now be described in more detail. However, the reader should understand that these specific examples are described only to exemplify examples of the invention, and those examples should not be construed as limiting the invention.

  1A and 1B show a front view and a side view, respectively, of one example of a golf bag 100 according to the present invention. Golf bag 100 includes a golf bag body member 102 that defines an open upper end 104 that provides access to a main compartment for receiving a golf club shaft housed within bag 100. The golf bag body member 102 may have any desired configuration, including known conventional configurations used in the art, without departing from the present invention. The golf bag body member 102 is made from one or more parts and materials that fit together in any of a variety of ways, including conventional methods using known conventional parts and materials as used in the art. May be.

  In this illustrated example, the golf bag body member 102 includes a number of pockets 106A, 106B, 106C, and 106D that are located on the bag. Any number of pockets may be provided without departing from the invention, and these pockets may be of any desired type of configuration, size, occlusion system (e.g., without departing from the invention). Zipper, hook-and-loop fastener, snap, etc.). Although not a requirement, FIGS. 1A and 1B show that pocket 106B includes an open compartment 108 that provides a predetermined storage spot for storing, for example, a putter, umbrella, ball retriever, and the like. The structure (or other predetermined storage structure) for the golf bag to contain such compartment 108 may be similar to conventional ones known in the art. Any number of such predetermined storage structures or compartments 108 may be provided in the golf bag 100 without departing from the present invention.

  1A and 1B illustrate additional structures that may be provided in a golf bag 100 according to at least some examples of the present invention. Even when the golf bag is secured by a strap, when attached to a transport device (such as an electric or user-propelled golf cart), the golf bag tends to twist and rotate, thereby allowing pockets 106A-106D and / or Access to specific clubs in the main compartment of the bag 100 becomes difficult. Further, the twist may cause the bag 100 to be thrown out of the transport device and / or cause the contents to be thrown out of the pockets 106A to 106D or the main compartment. Accordingly, the golf bag structure 100 according to at least some examples of the present invention includes one or more anti-slip elements. Two anti-slip elements 112A and 112B are shown in FIG. 1A, with each anti-slip element positioned well above the center of gravity of the bag and toward the upper end of the bag 100. Anti-slip elements 112A and 112B increase the coefficient of friction of the bag surface (relative to the main bag surface) relative to the strap material used to secure the bag 100 to the transport device. Although any desired type of coefficient of friction increasing material or other structure may be used as the anti-slip element without departing from the present invention, in the illustrated bag configuration 100 example, the anti-slip elements 112A and 112B include A base member 114 is included on which one or more polyurethane pads or panels 116 are attached (eg, by cement or adhesive, by mechanical connectors, by seams, etc.). The surface of the polyurethane panel 116 provides an increased coefficient of friction to help prevent the strap from sliding against the bag outer surface. The base member 114 engages with the golf bag body member 102 (or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member) in any desired manner, such as through the use of cement or adhesives, mechanical connectors, seams, etc. ). The polyurethane panel 116 may have any desired size, shape, orientation, or knitting (eg, knitting into a design, pattern, logo, etc.) and any without departing from the present invention. May be present in any desired number.

  FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B show that the other anti-slip elements 112A and 112B are positioned toward the upper end of the bag 100 (above the center of gravity of the bag when placed in an upright position) between the two illustrated anti-slip elements 112A and 112B. The pocket 120 is shown. The pocket 120 may have any desired size, shape, configuration, closure mechanism, etc. without departing from the invention. For example, the pocket 120 (and one or more of the other pockets 116A-116D) may be waterproof, insulated, lockable, stretchable, inflatable, etc. without departing from the invention. In the following, in conjunction with FIGS. 2A and 2B, further potential features of this pocket 120 according to at least some examples of the present invention will be discussed.

  The pocket 120 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is a “flip pocket”, which means that the pocket 120 is placed in an engaged position, a lowered position, a closed position, or a lower position (of FIGS. 2A and 2B). (The position shown on the left side of FIG. 2) and a disengagement position, a flip-up position, an open position, or an upper position (the position shown on the right side of FIGS. 2A and 2B) (for example, Turning, rotating, etc.). As used herein, the terms “engaged position”, “retracted position”, “closed position”, and / or “lower position” refer to any fastening system associated with the pocket 120 (described in more detail below). Does not need to be engaged, if any, simply that the flip pocket 120 is positioned in a position where such engagement is possible and / or the flip pocket 120 is It only needs to be positioned with its back side facing the golf bag body. Similarly, the terms “disengaged position”, “turned position”, “open position”, and / or “upper position” as used herein refer to the flip pocket 120 in its maximum rotational position or maximum upper position. It does not need to be positioned in. Rather, these terms simply mean that the flip pocket 120 is not engaged by the locking system (if any) and that the flip pocket 120 is moved to a position where such engagement is not possible, and / or It only means that the flip pocket 120 is positioned with at least a part of the back surface thereof being separated from the golf bag body. As shown in these figures, the back surface 128 of the flip pocket 120 is not non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member 102 over its entire circumference. The flip pocket 120 according to this example of the present invention is a feature of the golf bag 100 where such a pocket is generally not provided because the pocket is likely to be crushed by the fixing strap when the golf bag is fixed to the transport device. Gives the upper center part more storage capacity.

  Here, an example of engagement between the flip pocket 120 and the golf bag body member 102 will be described in more detail. In some examples of the golf bag structure 100 according to the present invention, one end (eg, the upper edge) of the flip pocket 120 is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member 102. This non-removable engagement may be performed in any desired manner, including the conventional manner for providing a pocket in a known golf bag as used in the art, without departing from the invention. Good. In this illustrated example of structure 100, flip pocket 120 is engaged with golf bag body member 102 by one or more seams 122. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, a non-removable engagement is made at the upper end portion of the flip pocket 120 so that the flip pocket 120 hangs down to the engagement position or the closed position under gravity. Preferably it is. However, other arrangements are possible, such as, for example, an arrangement in which the flip pocket 120 moves under gravity to a disengaged or open position (eg, when a non-removable engagement is provided at the lower end of the flip pocket 120). .

  Other ways of non-removably engaging a portion of the flip pocket 120 with the golf bag body member 102 are possible without departing from the invention. For example, if desired, the flip pocket 120 may be held on some portion of the golf bag body member 102 by rivets, screws, bolts, one or more hinges, or other non-removable mechanical connectors. . Cement or adhesive may be used to detachably connect a portion of the flip pocket 120 to the golf bag body member 102. As yet another example, if desired, a portion of the flip pocket 120 may be integrally formed with a portion of the golf bag body member 102 as a single integral component configuration.

  Although not preferred, in some exemplary structures according to some aspects of the present invention, a non-removable connection may be replaced with a releasable connection, if desired. In such a structure, the flip pocket 120 can be completely removed from the golf bag body member 102. Such a structure is not preferred, although it is possible if desired. This construction potentially risks losing the flip pocket 120 or placing the flip pocket 120 in the wrong place, potentially resulting in an undesired result of arriving (or going home) at the golf course without the flip pocket 120. (With the disadvantages associated with such loss or misplacement of the flip pocket 120). Optionally, when such a releasable flip pocket 120 is provided, at least to prevent complete removal of the flip pocket 120 (thus preventing or reducing unwanted loss or misplacement of the flip pocket 120) For this reason, it may be more difficult to disengage the part of the flip pocket 120 where the connecting portion is from the golf bag body member 102. As some more specific examples, the releasable connection at the top of such a flip pocket may be engaged by one or more zippers, one or more mechanical fasteners, etc. . Even if the “flip pocket” according to this aspect of the present invention can be completely removed, it can move between the engagement position and the disengagement position, for example, in the manner described in more detail below. Optionally, a fully removable pocket of the type described above allows the pocket to be engaged with another part of the bag or some other device (such as a player's belt or belt loop). May include fasteners, clips, or clamps.

  2A and 2B illustrate additional potential features that may be included in a golf bag structure 100 according to at least some examples of the present invention. For example, FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate that the golf bag body member 102 and the flip pocket 120 help maintain the flip pocket 120 in the engaged position (eg, help maintain the flip pocket 120 in the engaged state). One or more securing mechanisms may be provided. In the example of structure 100 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the golf bag body member 102 and the flip pocket 120 are each provided with one or more magnets 126. Although shown hidden in FIGS. 2A and 2B (eg, provided directly below the fabric layer), one or more of the magnets 126 may be optionally attached without departing from the invention. The golf bag body member 102 and / or the outer surface of the flip pocket 120 can be exposed or attached to the outer surface. The magnet 126 in this illustrated example is positioned in the lower portion of the flip pocket 120 when the flip pocket 120 is placed in the lower position. The magnet 126 releasably secures the lower portion of the flip pocket 120 to the golf bag body member 102 and undesirably flips or moves the flip pocket 120 when the golf bag 100 is being transported on a cart, for example. Help to prevent.

  As will become more apparent from the description of FIGS. 3A-3C below, the surface of the golf bag body member and the back side 128 of the flip pocket 120 define a channel or slot through which the transport device securing strap can be passed. Optionally, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, at least a portion of this channel is provided with various types of anti-slip surfaces 130, such as those described above in connection with anti-slip elements 112A and 112B, for example. May be. The anti-slip surface 130 may be provided as part of an anti-slip element 112C having the same general structure as shown for example with respect to the anti-slip elements 112A and 112B, in which case the base member 114 and anti-slip material 116 are provided. At least a portion of the exposed outer surface 130 of the anti-slip element 112C is provided. In at least some examples of the invention, the anti-slip element 112C and the strap receiving channel are between a non-removable connection (eg, seam 122) of the flip pocket 120 and a releasable fixation system (eg, magnet 126). It is positioned. Any number of anti-slip surfaces 130 and / or anti-slip elements 112C are at least partially behind the flip pocket 120 (in any desired size, shape, orientation, and configuration) without departing from the invention. It may be provided. 2A and 2B show this anti-slip element 112C completely covered by flip pocket 120 when flip pocket 120 is in the engaged position, this is not a requirement. Rather, if desired, some portion of the anti-slip element 112C may extend beyond the periphery of the flip pocket 120 (thus exposing even when the flip pocket 120 is in the down position). In another alternative, if desired, the anti-slip elements 112A and / or 112B may extend to a region directly below the flip pocket 120 and / or extend directly below the flip pocket 120. A single elongated anti-skid element may be formed.

  3A-3C illustrate the use of the golf bag structure 100 according to this aspect of the present invention. In order to secure the golf bag 100 according to the present invention to the transport device 200 (eg, a manually propelled or self-propelled golf cart), the golf bag 100 is also as shown by arrow 204 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3B, it is disposed on the support member 202 of the transport apparatus 200.

  In addition to the support member 202 for holding the golf bag base 132, the transport device generally provides the golf bag 100 with a function to help prevent the golf bag 100 from falling off the transport device 200 during use. A securing strap 206 for engaging the top is included. In accordance with at least some examples of this invention, the upper securing strap 206 is secured as follows. At some point during the bag attachment process (before or after the bag 100 is placed on the support 202), the flip pocket 120 of this example of the golf bag structure 100 overcomes the attractive force between a pair of magnets 126, for example. By separating the magnet 126, it is turned from the engaged position (and engaged state) to the disengaged position and disengaged state (eg, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B and as described above). . This detachment opens a space between the back surface 128 of the flip pocket 120 and the golf bag body member 102, and in this example, the anti-slip element 112C is exposed. With the space open, the fixation strap 206 is easily wrapped around the upper region of the bag 100 to engage one or more of the anti-slip elements 112A, 112B and / or 112C (if present) Can then be secured to the opposite side (eg, as generally shown in FIG. 3B). Any type of strap fastening device can be used without departing from the invention, including buckles, clamp-like devices, and / or hook-and-loop systems such as those used in conventional golf carts, child car seats, and the like. .

  When properly positioned and secured, the flip pocket 120 can be returned to its engaged position and engaged state, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C. In addition to or instead of the anti-slip element 112C provided on the golf bag body member 102, an anti-slip surface (relative to the material of the fixation strap 206) is provided at one or more other suitable locations, for example, the back surface of the flip pocket 120. 128 may be provided. As shown in FIG. 3C, the back surface 128 of the flip pocket 120 and the surface of the golf bag body member 102C (optionally together with an anti-slip element 112C provided on the golf bag body member) define a channel or slot; A strap member 206 extends behind the flip pocket 120 through the channel or slot.

  In this embodiment and structural arrangement, the feature of the flip pocket 120 of the golf bag 100 according to this aspect of the present invention is that when the bag is still properly secured to the transport device 200 and the securing strap 206 is tightened In particular, the storage capacity is improved without adversely affecting the contents of the flip pocket 120, particularly in the upper region of the golf bag (which can often be the region of the golf bag that is most conveniently accessed during use).

  Many variations on the various structures and operations described above are possible without departing from the invention. For example, in the structure described above in connection with FIGS. 2A-3C, the lower portion of flip pocket 120 is releasably secured to golf bag body member 102 using a pair of interacting magnets 126 (ie, , One magnet of the pair is engaged with the flip pocket 120, and the other magnet of the pair is engaged with the golf bag body member 102). This is not a requirement. For example, if necessary, some of the magnets 126 may be replaced with a metal material that is attracted to the magnets. The metal material may be engaged with the golf bag body member 102 and interact with the magnets engaged with the flip pocket 120, or the metal material may be engaged with the flip pocket 120 and the golf bag. It may interact with a magnet engaged with the body member 102.

  Other variations in the securing mechanism are possible without departing from the invention. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper end of flip pocket 120 may be non-removably engaged with golf bag body member 102 by seam 400, while the lower end of flip pocket 120 is 1 The golf bag body member 102 is releasably engaged by one or more snap mechanisms. One portion 402A of each snap mechanism may be engaged with the golf bag body member 102, while the other portion 402B of the snap mechanism is engaged with the flip pocket 120 (eg, on the back of the flip pocket). Also good. As also shown in FIG. 4, the material of at least the attachment portion 404 of the flip pocket 120 is flexible enough to allow the pocket to move around the seam 400 that attaches the pocket to the material of the golf bag body member 102. (For example, a fabric material).

  FIG. 5 illustrates additional and / or alternative features that may be provided in a golf bag structure according to at least some examples of this invention. In this arrangement, a mechanical fastener system 500 is provided to releasably engage the lower portion of the flip pocket 120 and the golf bag body member 102. FIG. 5 shows a mechanical fastening system of the type used with other golf bag straps, but may be used in a foldable baby carriage, child car seat, infant chair, etc. without departing from the invention. Any desired type of releasable mechanical fastener may be provided, including any type of fastener. As shown in FIG. 5, in this example of the mechanical fastener system 500, a portion of the fastener is engaged with the golf bag body member 102 and a flip pocket 120 is provided at the mating portion. Although two fastener systems 500 are shown in FIG. 5, any number may be provided in any desired location or orientation without departing from the invention.

  FIG. 6 shows another example of a flip pocket structure 120 secured by a hook-and-loop fastener system, where one part 600A of the hook-type fastener is engaged with the golf bag body member 102 and the other part 600B. Is engaged with the back surface of the flip pocket 120. Although one hook-and-loop system is shown in FIG. 6, any number may be provided in any desired location or orientation without departing from the invention.

  All of the example structures shown in FIGS. 2A-6 show a one-to-one combination of releasable connection elements provided on the golf bag body member 102 and the flip pocket 120. This is not a requirement. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the flip pocket 120 is in the flip pocket 120 (eg, the back of the flip pocket) that engages a single metal material member 702 provided on the golf bag body member 102. It may be releasably secured in the engaged position by two (or more) magnets 700 provided. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8, the flip pocket 120 is provided on the golf bag body member 102 that engages a single metallic material member 802 provided on the back surface of the flip pocket 120. One (or more) magnets 800 may be releasably secured in the engaged position. If desired, in any of these configurations, the metal material member may be replaced with another magnet (so that the two magnets attract each other to secure the flip pocket 120 in the engaged position). . Any desired number of releasable engagement members and combinations of releasable engagement members may be used without departing from the invention.

  1A-8 all show that the golf bag 100 is in the upright direction (standing on its base 132 as shown in FIGS. 1A-3C) with the top end of the flip pocket 120 being the golf bag An example of a flip pocket configuration and arrangement is shown in which the body member 102 is non-removably engaged and the lower end of the flip pocket 120 is releasably engaged with the golf bag body member 102. This is not a requirement in all examples of the invention. For example, if necessary, the lower end of flip pocket 120 is non-removably engaged with golf bag body member 102 (when the bag is in an upright orientation), while the upper end of flip pocket 120 is releasably engaged. Can. As another example, if necessary, one corner (eg, upper left corner) of flip pocket 120 is non-removably engaged with golf bag body member 102 while the other portion of flip pocket is released. Possible connections can be included. In yet another example, one side edge of the flip pocket 120 is detachably secured to the golf bag body member 102 at its upper and lower ends, while the opposite edge or upper edge and / or lower edge is secured. Can be releasably secured (in this type of arrangement, the non-removable secured side edges may include a central portion that is not secured to define a slot, and a strap for securing the golf bag to the transport device May be inserted through the slot to pass the belt through).

  Also, all of FIGS. 1A-8 show that the non-removable engagement of the flip pocket 120 is made on one side (eg, above the strap) where the fixation strap passes directly under the flip pocket 120, and the fixation strap. FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a system in which releasable engagement is made on the other side of the place where the thread passes (eg, below the strap). This is not a requirement for all structures according to the invention. For example, if desired, the releasable fastening system may be at least partially above the anti-slip element (if present) or at the same level as the anti-slip element, eg, from a non-removable connection area It can also be provided along the side edge of the flip pocket 120 at a slightly lower location. As yet another example, if desired, the releasable connector may be omitted entirely, and the flip pocket 120 can simply hang down under gravity (optionally, the bag is in an upright position). In contact with the golf bag surface in the closed position).

  As yet another possible option, the structure for releasably holding the flip pocket 120 in the engaged or lower position is part of a non-removable connection between the flip pocket 120 and the golf bag body member 102. May be provided. One more specific example is that a portion of the flip pocket 120 (eg, the top edge, side edge, etc. of the flip pocket) has one or more hinges or other rotatable connecting members (eg, one seam 122). Or an arrangement that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member 102 by a plurality of hinges). Such a flip pocket 120 can still be releasably secured in the lower position or other engagement position by the connecting element described above in connection with FIGS. 2A-8, but without departing from the present invention Other systems for releasably holding in place in the engaged position may be used. For example, the hinge that attaches the flip pocket 120 to the golf bag body member 102 may include a spring or other tensioning device to bias the hinge to push the flip pocket 120 down or into the engaged position. As another example, the hinge that attaches the flip pocket 120 to the golf bag body member 102 may include a lock and release mechanism (eg, such as a ratchet assembly) that allows the hinge to be locked and movable. Can be selectively transitioned between. As yet another example, the hinge that attaches the flip pocket 120 to the golf bag body member 102 may include a detent or other deformable capture mechanism (to help hold the flip pocket 120 in the down or engaged position). For example, it may include a mechanism similar to the structure used to hold a vehicle rear-view mirror or bicycle kickstand in place.

  As described above, not all transport devices hold the golf bag in the same direction. Some transport devices (or transport technology) may tilt the club in one direction (under gravity) with respect to the bag, while other transport devices (or transport technology) may cause the club to move relative to the bag. May be tilted in other directions (often in the opposite direction). If the club with a long shaft (eg wood) is placed in the golf bag “lower” than the club with a short shaft (eg iron) when the bag is being transported, the head of the short club May collide with a long club shaft and damage the shaft.

  Many golf bags have club dividers or separators with locations or compartments that are specially tailored to accommodate specific clubs such as drivers, putters and the like. In such situations, if the driver compartment is located on the “low side” of the bag with respect to the particular transport device or transport technique selected, this orientation causes the iron head to collide with the driver shaft. There is a risk of damage to the driver shaft due to the possibility. In an attempt to address this problem, some golf bags have two types, namely special compartments (eg, compartments for drivers or putters) (a specific transport device or transport technology in which the club tilts in one direction). One type positioned on the first side of the bag and these same special compartments (eg compartments for drivers or putters) (with respect to a particular transport device or transport technique in which the club tilts in the opposite direction) ) May take another form, located on the other side of the bag. As noted above, these features make the club divider fit in the bag in only one orientation, thereby requiring more manufacturing control (to ensure proper orientation of the parts). And / or increase the manufacturing cost and complexity of golf bags because they require large bag parts inventory (to allow manufacturers to make both types of bags). Manufacturers also target specific bag types for specific locations or markets (eg, locations or markets that have one type of transfer device or transfer technology or the other type of transfer device or transfer technology). You may need it. If the consumer purchases the wrong bag for a particular transport device or transport technology, the consumer is at risk of damaging their club (and the manufacturer may receive considerable complaints from the consumer) .

  9A-9C illustrate further features of golf bags according to at least some examples of the present invention that seek to help eliminate or alleviate some of the problems described above. As best shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, some golf bag structures 900 according to examples of the present invention include a golf bag body 902, which includes a club separator or partition structure 904. Is engaged. Golf bag body 902 and club separator 904 may be used in the art, such as by stitching or stitching, mechanical connectors (eg, bolts, screws, rivets, etc.) via cement or adhesive without departing from the invention. May be engaged with each other in any desired manner, including conventional manners known or used. If desired, either or both of the golf bag body 902 and the club separator 904 may be a tongue / groove structure, etc. that helps to ensure that the parts are properly fitted and engaged with each other. A structure may be included.

  The club separator 904 divides the main compartment 906 of the golf bag 900 into a plurality of different partial compartments using one or more partition elements 908. Any desired number of partial compartments may be formed without departing from the invention, but in this illustrated example, the main compartment 906 is divided into 14 partial compartments. . Also, any number of partition elements 908 may be used to provide all partial compartments in the club separator 904 without departing from the present invention. The partition element 908 may extend over any desired range of the overall height of the bag, for example, 1% to 100% of the overall height H of the bag (see FIG. 1B for the indication of the height dimension H).

  For convenience and to facilitate the following discussion, the club separator 904 shown in FIGS. 9A-9C includes a “north”, “south”, “east”, and “west” side or edge. The label is attached. As shown in FIG. 9C, the club separator 904 of this structural example is configured such that the outer periphery thereof is symmetric with respect to the center line or plane extending in the north-south direction (for example, the front-back direction of the golf bag). Has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the outer periphery of the club separator 904 of this structural example is symmetrical with respect to a center line or a plane extending in the east-west direction (for example, the left-right direction of the golf bag). It is configured. Further, if necessary, the outer periphery of the club separator 904 may be symmetric with respect to a center line or a plane extending in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. 9B. 9A and 9C, the partition element 908 may be provided such that the partial compartments are arranged in a symmetrical manner with respect to the north-south axis and the east-west axis.

  This symmetric club separator 904 helps alleviate some of the problems described above in various ways. First, due to its symmetrical features, the partial compartment on one side of the bag is the same as the partial compartment on the opposite side of the bag. Thus, the club separator 904 is engaged with the golf bag body 902 in either of two directions (eg, with “north” up in FIG. 9A or “north” down in FIG. 9A). That's fine. This simplifies the manufacture of the golf bag and reduces manufacturing costs (eg, the golf bag 902 need not be in a specific orientation relative to the divider 904, and the golf bag body 902 and / or club separator for different bag types. No need to maintain 904 inventory separately, no need to consider transporting different bag types to different regions or different business partners, etc.).

  Also, since the club separator 904 includes sub-compartments of the same size and type on each side, the transport device used in the club 900 in any desired manner and in a particular round of golf Or it can be oriented in a manner that is more suitable for the transport technology (e.g. a long club can always be moved towards the high end of the bag for a specific transport device and / or transport technology). These features make the bags more adaptable (useful with any desired transport device or transport technology) and prevent consumers from purchasing bags that are less suitable for their particular application To help prevent damage to the club and damage to consumer relations.

III. Conclusion The present disclosure and the accompanying drawings serve to provide examples of various features and concepts related to the described golf bag, without limiting the scope of the invention. As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, numerous variations and modifications may be made to the arrangements described above without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined in the appended claims.

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A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body member including an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received;
A flip pocket that can be moved between a flip-up position and a pull-down position so that the golf cart's fixing strap is wrapped around the bag, the flip pocket having the fixing strap partially moved when the flip pocket is in the lowered position. Flip pocket covered with ;
An engagement system for engaging the flip pocket with the golf bag body member, wherein the first portion of the flip pocket is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member and (a) the golf and a closed position in which a portion of the front surface of the bag body member is covered (b) between an open position in a state in which the same portion of the front surface of the golf bag body member is exposed in said flip pocket An engagement system that allows a second portion to move relative to the first portion of the flip pocket; and is engaged with or integral with the golf bag body member a first anti-slip element being formed, at least partially covered by a back side of the flip pockets when the flip pocket is in the pull-down position, the first Golf bag containing the anti-slip element.   2. The golf bag of claim 1, wherein the first anti-slip element is completely covered by the back surface of the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the closed position. A container defining a main compartment for receiving a plurality of golf clubs, the container including an upper end having an open first end for receiving a received golf club shaft;
A first portion that is non-removably engaged with the container adjacent to the upper end of the container, or is integrally formed as part of the container, and is non-removably engaged with the container; A flip pocket including a second portion that is not integrally formed as a part of the container and moves between a flip-up position and a pull-down position so that the strap of the golf cart is wrapped around the bag A flip pocket that is capable of being partially covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the retracted position ;
A releasable connector system for releasably holding the flip pocket in the retracted position, wherein: (a) the flip pocket is closer to the second portion of the flip pocket than the first portion of the flip pocket; A first component engaged with or integrally formed with the flip pocket; and (b) interfacing with the first component when the flip pocket is in the lowered position. A releasable connector system comprising a second component that is engaged with the container at a predetermined location or is integrally formed as a part of the container; and engaged with the container Or a first anti-slip element integrally formed as part of the flick pocket, wherein the flip pocket is less when the flip pocket is in the lowered position. Ku and also are positioned at a predetermined position such that a portion is covered, a golf bag containing a first anti-slip element.   4. A golf according to claim 3, wherein the first anti-slip element is dimensioned and positioned in place so that it is completely covered by the flip pocket when the flip pocket is in the lowered position. bag. A second anti-slip element that is engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, the second anti-slip element positioned on the first side of the flip pocket And a third anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the container, on the second side of the flip pocket opposite the first side; 4. The golf bag of claim 3, further comprising a third anti-slip element positioned. A golf bag body member defining a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs, the golf bag body member including an open first end for receiving a golf club shaft to be received;
An upper end portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as a part of the golf bag body member, and is not non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member; A pocket having a lower end portion that is not integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, and (a) a first releasable connection structure located at a position spaced downward from the first portion of the pocket A first portion of a second releasable connection structure at a location spaced downwardly from the first portion of the pocket, wherein the securing strap of the golf cart is a bag A pocket that can be moved between a flip-up position and a pull-down position so that it is wrapped around and that the strap is partially covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position ;
A second portion of the first releasable connection structure engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the pocket is in the lowered position; A first release provided at a predetermined location of the golf bag body member such that the golf bag body member can interact with the first portion of the first releasable connection structure provided in the pocket at one time; A second part of the possible connection structure;
A second portion of the second releasable connection structure engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, wherein the pocket is in the lowered position. A second release provided at a predetermined location of the golf bag body member so that it can interact with the first portion of the second releasable connection structure provided in the pocket at one time; A second portion of the possible connecting structure; and a first anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member, the back surface of the pocket and A golf bag comprising a first anti-slip element, wherein a major surface of the first anti-slip element is arranged to provide a slot for a strap when the pocket is in the lowered position. A second anti-slip element engaged with the golf bag body member or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, positioned on the first side of the pocket; A second anti-slip element; and a third anti-slip element engaged with or integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, opposite the first side 7. The golf bag of claim 6, further comprising a third anti-slip element positioned on the second side of the side pocket.   The second anti-skid element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position, and the third anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position; 8. The golf bag according to claim 7. Detachably engaging the first portion of the pocket with the golf bag body member;
Engaging the first portion of the releasable connection structure with the pocket;
Engaging the second portion of the releasable connection structure with the golf bag body member, wherein the pocket is between a flip-up position and a pull-down position so that a securing strap of the golf cart is wrapped around the bag. can move Rutotomoni, the fastening straps by the pocket when the pocket is in the pulled down position partially covered, and (a) the first of said releasable connecting structure portion and said releasable coupling structure A pulled-down state in which the second portions are engaged with each other; (b) a flip-up in which the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the second portion of the releasable connection structure are disengaged from each other; Can be selectively converted between states, and in the flipped state, the first portion of the pocket remains in non-removable engagement with the golf bag body member ;
A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is when the pocket is in the lowered position. A method of making a golf bag comprising the step of: being provided in place so as to be at least partially covered by the pocket .   A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is when the pocket is in the lowered state; 10. The method of making a golf bag according to claim 9, wherein the golf bag is dimensioned to be completely covered by the pocket and provided in place. A step of providing a first anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag main body member or as a part of the golf bag main body member, wherein the first anti-slip element is when the pocket is in the lowered state Provided in place so as to be at least partially covered by the pocket;
A step of providing a second anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag body member or as part of the golf bag body member, the second anti-slip element provided on the first side of the pocket; And providing a third anti-slip element on the surface of the golf bag body member or as part of the golf bag body member, the third anti-slip element opposite the first side 10. The method of making a golf bag according to claim 9, further comprising the step of being provided on a second side of the side pocket. The second anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered state, and the third anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered state; 12. A method for producing the golf bag according to claim 11 . Providing a golf bag body member; and using an engagement system to non-removably engage the first portion of the flip pocket with the golf bag body member, the flip pocket being a securing strap of the golf cart. as but wound around the bag, Rutotomoni can move between position and pulled position turned up, the fixing strap by the pocket when the pocket is in the pulled down position is partially covered, and the engagement system , a position turned up in the state of being exposed pulled position in which a portion of which is covered on the front surface and (b) the same portion of the front surface of the golf bag body member (a) the golf bag body member Between which the second portion of the flip pocket is movable relative to the first portion of the flip pocket. A method of making a Rufubaggu,
The golf bag body member is a first anti-slip element and further comprises a first anti-slip element positioned at least partially behind the flip pocket when the flick pocket is in the retracted position;
Said method. Disposing a golf bag on a support portion of a transport device, wherein the golf bag (a) defines a main compartment for housing a plurality of golf clubs; and (b) A pocket having a first portion that is non-removably engaged with the golf bag body member or is integrally formed as part of the golf bag body member, the pocket being spaced from the first portion of the pocket A pocket including a first portion of the releasable connection structure at a defined location; and (c) engaged with or integrally formed with the golf bag body member A second portion of the releasable connection structure, wherein the pocket is selectively upward and downward between a flip-up position and a pull-down position such that the golf cart securing strap is wrapped around the bag Can move to the process;
Placing the pocket in the flipped position;
Extending a securing strap around at least a portion of the golf bag body member;
Fixing the golf bag body member to the transport device using the fixing strap;
Moving the pocket to the lowered position to partially cover the securing strap; and releasably holding the pocket in the lowered position with the first portion of the releasable connection structure and the A method of securing a golf bag to a transport device comprising releasably engaging the second portion of the releasable connection structure,
The golf bag body member further includes a first anti-slip element positioned at least partially behind the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position, and the extending step comprises Placing a portion in contact with the first anti-slip element,
Said method. The golf bag body member is positioned on a second side of the pocket opposite the first side and a second anti-slip element positioned on the first side of the pocket. An anti-slip element, wherein the extending step contacts a portion of the securing strap with the first anti-slip element, the second anti-slip element, and the third anti-slip element. 15. A method of fixing a golf bag according to claim 14 to a transport device, comprising disposing the golf bag in a closed state. The second anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position and the third anti-slip element is not covered by the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position 16. A method of fixing the golf bag according to claim 15 to a transport device. The golf bag body member further includes a second anti-slip element that is separate from the first anti-slip element, and the extending step includes a part of the fixed strap as the first anti-slip element. 15. A method of securing a golf bag to a transport device according to claim 14 , comprising: placing the golf bag in contact with the second anti-slip element. Disposing a golf bag on a support portion of a transport device, wherein the golf bag defines a main compartment defining a main compartment for accommodating a plurality of golf clubs, a flip pocket, and the flip An engagement system for engaging the pocket and the golf bag body member, the engagement system non-removably engaging the first portion of the flip pocket and the golf bag body member; the engagement system, the (a) state pulled position in which a portion is covered on the front surface and (b) the same portion of the front surface of the golf bag body member of the golf bag body member is exposed Allowing the second portion of the flip pocket to move relative to the first portion of the flip pocket in an upward and downward direction between a flipped position;
Placing the flip pocket in the flip-up position;
Extending a securing strap around at least a portion of the golf bag body member;
Transporting the golf bag comprising: securing the golf bag body member to the transport device using the securing strap; and moving the flip pocket to the lowered position so as to partially cover the securing strap. A method of fixing to a device,
The golf bag body member further includes a first anti-slip element positioned at least partially behind the pocket when the pocket is in the lowered position, and the extending step comprises Placing a portion in contact with the first anti-slip element,
Said method.

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