US20020108977A1 - Strap mounted bag cover - Google Patents
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- US20020108977A1 US20020108977A1 US09/780,318 US78031801A US2002108977A1 US 20020108977 A1 US20020108977 A1 US 20020108977A1 US 78031801 A US78031801 A US 78031801A US 2002108977 A1 US2002108977 A1 US 2002108977A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/002—Protective covers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/30—Straps; Bands
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B55/00—Bags for golf clubs; Stands for golf clubs for use on the course; Wheeled carriers specially adapted for golf bags
- A63B55/404—Covers or hoods for golf bags
- A63B55/406—Covers or hoods for golf bags releasably attached
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
- A45F2003/142—Carrying-straps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
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- This invention relates to a protective covering for a container, in general, and more particularly, to a protective covering mounted within a compartment of a strap associated with the container.
- the carry-bags are, typically, the only protection available unless the entire computer and case are enclosed in a suitcase or the like.
- a protective case is generally not available or is sufficiently cumbersome as to be rendered unacceptable for use as a protective device.
- These known protective devices are, therefore, often ignored or left at a home site whereupon they are not available in emergency situations where the weather conditions change and become inclement.
- This invention is directed to a strap associated with and adapted for connection to a case, bag or type of carrying bag such as, for example, a golf bag or any similar carrying bag.
- the strap includes a compartment or pouch in which is stored a protective covering.
- the protective covering is selectively extended from the pouch (although attached thereto) and is expandable to cover and protect the carrying bag to which the strap is connected.
- the protective covering is, typically, fabricated of a strong, lightweight, water proof material which can be folded into a compact size and shape to be retained within the compartment on the strap and yet be easily and readily partially removable from the compartment to surround the carrying bag.
- FIG. 1 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto.
- FIG. 2 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto with the protective case covering deployed.
- FIG. 3 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto with the protective covering deployed and surrounding the container case.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a typical carry bag 100 .
- the carry bag 100 is shown as a golf bag.
- other types of carry bags such as but not limited to computer carry bags are contemplated.
- the carry strap 101 is detachably attached by means of snap hooks 102 and 103 , or the like, which are conventional in design.
- the carry strap 101 can be detached from the carry bag, but this is not a requirement for this invention.
- the carry strap 101 includes a pouch 104 which can be fixed to or movably attached to the strap 101 .
- the pouch 104 may include a pad 105 of soft material or the like for use in protecting the shoulder of the user when carrying the bag.
- a pad is conventionally made of wool, sheepskin or the like.
- the pouch 104 also includes an opening 106 therein which is normally provided on the side opposite the padded surface 105 .
- the opening is adapted to be selectively closed by a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener or the like which provides easy and ready access to the interior of the pouch as described infra.
- FIG. 2 there is shown the carry bag 100 described relative to FIG. 1 along with the shoulder (or carrying) strap 101 .
- the pouch 104 is opened and a large cover sheet 106 of material extends outwardly therefrom through opening 106 .
- the cover sheet 107 is made of a pliant or waterproof (or water resistant) material such as, but not limited to, a sheet of plastic or the like. Many types of suitable plastic material for manufacturing the cover sheet 107 are known in the art.
- the cover sheet 107 remains attached to the interior of the pouch 104 by the attachment section 109 .
- the cover sheet 107 may be contoured to substantially surround the specific carrying case 100 including the strap 101 .
- the sheet 107 may also include a fastener 108 such as a zipper or a Velcrotype fastener to secure the cover sheet in position around the carrying case 100 (see infra). If so desired, the cover sheet may include a pre-formed portion thereof through which the carrying case can be grasped and handled.
- optional zippers and/or fasteners 110 and 111 permit the user to gain selective access to portions of the carrying case 100 when it is surrounded by the protective cover 107 .
- FIG. 3 there is shown a representation of the carrying bag 100 completely (or substantially) covered by the protective covering 107 .
- the carrying case 100 in this embodiment a golf bag, is protected from the elements.
- rain, show or the like cannot negatively impact upon the carrying bag.
- the carrying bag 100 is protected from scuffing, dirt and the like. Consequently, expensive materials, for example leather, are protected from the elements.
- the carrying case 100 can be protected from unwanted nicks and dings as desired.
- the carrying case can be accessed via sealable openings 110 and 111 discussed supra.
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Abstract
A strap associated with and adapted for connection to a case, bag or type of carrying bag such as, for example, a golf bag or any similar carrying bag. The strap includes a compartment in which is stored a protective covering which is selectively expandable to cover and protect the carrying bag to which the strap is connected. The protective covering is, typically, fabricated of a strong, lightweight, water proof material which can be folded into a compact size and shape to be retained within the compartment on the strap and yet be easily and readily removed from the compartment to surround the carrying bag.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates to a protective covering for a container, in general, and more particularly, to a protective covering mounted within a compartment of a strap associated with the container.
- 2. Prior Art
- There are many known examples of carrying cases or containers with straps attached (or attachable) thereto. The most familiar of such cases include golf bags, computer tote bags and the like. Many of these cases or bags are made of expensive materials which it is desirable to protect, especially from natural elements such as rain or snow. In addition, it is also desirable to protect the contents of these cases such as golf clubs, laptop computers and the like, from the elements, scuffing, spills and the like.
- There are available on the market protective cases for golf clubs and bags. Typically, these protective covers comprise heavy materials such as vinyl or the like. Other travel bags for golf clubs and bags are rigid box-like structures which encase the golf bag and its contents. These travel bags are, typically, formed of a hard plastic material or the like.
- In the instance of computer cases, the carry-bags are, typically, the only protection available unless the entire computer and case are enclosed in a suitcase or the like.
- In either of the examples given above, a protective case is generally not available or is sufficiently cumbersome as to be rendered unacceptable for use as a protective device. These known protective devices are, therefore, often ignored or left at a home site whereupon they are not available in emergency situations where the weather conditions change and become inclement.
- Consequently, an inexpensive, lightweight, flexible protective covering which is not cumbersome to carry is highly desirable
- This invention is directed to a strap associated with and adapted for connection to a case, bag or type of carrying bag such as, for example, a golf bag or any similar carrying bag. The strap includes a compartment or pouch in which is stored a protective covering. The protective covering is selectively extended from the pouch (although attached thereto) and is expandable to cover and protect the carrying bag to which the strap is connected. The protective covering is, typically, fabricated of a strong, lightweight, water proof material which can be folded into a compact size and shape to be retained within the compartment on the strap and yet be easily and readily partially removable from the compartment to surround the carrying bag.
- FIG. 1 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto.
- FIG. 2 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto with the protective case covering deployed.
- FIG. 3 is a representation of a typical container case with one embodiment of the strap of the instant invention attached thereto with the protective covering deployed and surrounding the container case.
- Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a
typical carry bag 100. In this embodiment, thecarry bag 100 is shown as a golf bag. However other types of carry bags, such as but not limited to computer carry bags are contemplated. - Attached to the
carry bag 100 is carrystrap 101. Typically, thecarry strap 101 is detachably attached by means ofsnap hooks carry strap 101 can be detached from the carry bag, but this is not a requirement for this invention. - The
carry strap 101 includes apouch 104 which can be fixed to or movably attached to thestrap 101. Thepouch 104 may include apad 105 of soft material or the like for use in protecting the shoulder of the user when carrying the bag. Such a pad is conventionally made of wool, sheepskin or the like. - The
pouch 104 also includes anopening 106 therein which is normally provided on the side opposite thepadded surface 105. The opening is adapted to be selectively closed by a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener or the like which provides easy and ready access to the interior of the pouch as described infra. - Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown the
carry bag 100 described relative to FIG. 1 along with the shoulder (or carrying)strap 101. In FIG. 2, thepouch 104 is opened and alarge cover sheet 106 of material extends outwardly therefrom throughopening 106. Thecover sheet 107 is made of a pliant or waterproof (or water resistant) material such as, but not limited to, a sheet of plastic or the like. Many types of suitable plastic material for manufacturing thecover sheet 107 are known in the art. In the preferred embodiment, thecover sheet 107 remains attached to the interior of thepouch 104 by the attachment section 109. - When fully extracted from the
pouch 104. Thecover sheet 107 may be contoured to substantially surround thespecific carrying case 100 including thestrap 101. Thesheet 107 may also include afastener 108 such as a zipper or a Velcrotype fastener to secure the cover sheet in position around the carrying case 100 (see infra). If so desired, the cover sheet may include a pre-formed portion thereof through which the carrying case can be grasped and handled. - In addition, optional zippers and/or
fasteners 110 and 111 permit the user to gain selective access to portions of thecarrying case 100 when it is surrounded by theprotective cover 107. - Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a representation of the carrying
bag 100 completely (or substantially) covered by theprotective covering 107. Thus, thecarrying case 100, in this embodiment a golf bag, is protected from the elements. Thus, rain, show or the like cannot negatively impact upon the carrying bag. Likewise, the carryingbag 100 is protected from scuffing, dirt and the like. Consequently, expensive materials, for example leather, are protected from the elements. In addition, thecarrying case 100 can be protected from unwanted nicks and dings as desired. The carrying case can be accessed viasealable openings 110 and 111 discussed supra.
Claims (9)
1. A protective unit for a carrying case comprising,
a strap which is adapted to be attached to a carrying case,
a pouch mounted on said strap, and
a pliant protective cover which is stored in said pouch until use thereof is required.
2. The unit recited in claim 1 including,
a carrying case which is adapted to be attached to said strap.
3. The unit recited in claim 2 wherein,
said pliant protective cover is adapted to substantially encase said carrying case.
4. The unit recited in claim 2 wherein,
said strap is detachably attached to said carrying case.
5. The unit recited in claim 1 including,
a pad mounted on said pouch.
6. The unit recited in claim 1 wherein,
said pliant protective cover includes at least one sealable opening thereon.
7. The unit recited in claim 2 wherein,
said carrying case comprises a golf bag.
8. The unit recited in claim 1 wherein,
said plaint protective cover is attached to said pouch.
9. The unit recited in claim 1 wherein,
said pouch includes a sealable opening therein through which said pliant protective cover can be extracted.
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US20070095613A1 (en) * | 2005-10-28 | 2007-05-03 | Cummings Russell W | Tree stand safety cover |
US20140091119A1 (en) * | 2012-10-01 | 2014-04-03 | Kristen Racanati | Strap-type carrier and shoulder strap pad with integrated cover for carrier |
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US20070095613A1 (en) * | 2005-10-28 | 2007-05-03 | Cummings Russell W | Tree stand safety cover |
US20140091119A1 (en) * | 2012-10-01 | 2014-04-03 | Kristen Racanati | Strap-type carrier and shoulder strap pad with integrated cover for carrier |
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