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- the golf bag When a golf bag is configured to be carried or transported by an individual, the golf bag may have a carrying strap assembly.
- the individual can use the carrying strap assembly to support the golf bag.
- the individual will have the carrying strap draped over at least one shoulder while the body of the golf bag abuts the hip, thigh, side, or back of the individual.
- a pad located along the bag in an area that may abut an individual while the individual is carrying the golf bag.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a golf bag with a rain hood assembly according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the golf bag and the rain hood assembly of FIG. 1 in a second configuration according to one embodiment.
- FIG. 8 illustrates the cavity of the rain hood assembly of FIG. 7 according to one embodiment.
- fastener 230 can be a one part fastener such as a clamping mechanism or a tie.
- the collapsed rain hood 200 can be smaller in size or larger in size than the shroud 110 .
- a rain hood 200 that is larger than the shroud 110 may fit in the shroud for storage by applying more compression during folding, rolling and/or crumpling of the rain hood 200 to collapse the rain hood 200 .
- the shroud 110 may include a closure mechanism 450 that is configurable between an open position and a closed position.
- the closure mechanism 450 When the closure mechanism 450 is in the open position (e.g. a zipper that is unzipped in the example shown in FIG. 4 ), the opening 430 allows at least partial access to the cavity 400 .
- the closure mechanism 450 When the closure mechanism 450 is in the closed position (e.g. a zipper that is zipped in the example shown in FIG. 4 ), the opening 430 at least partially impedes access to the cavity 400 .
- the closure mechanism may be any one of a zipper, hook and loop, magnets, buttons, snaps, elastic, or any other operable closure mechanism.
- Some factors that may assist in determining the placement of the cavity 400 are the strap assembly, the shape of the elongate body, the location of pockets on the golf bag, the point of contact between the individual carrying the golf bag and the golf bag, the stand mechanism on the golf bag, or the size of the cavity.
- the collapsed rain hood 200 is depicted partially stored in the cavity 400 .
- the cavity 400 may be configured to receive the entire rain hood 200 or a substantial portion of the rain hood 200 for storage.
- the collapsed rain hood 200 can contribute to the padding in the cushion portion 420 by adding malleable volume adjacent to the cushion portion 420 .
- the closure mechanism 450 is in the closed position and the rain hood 200 is in the collapsed position in the cavity 400 , the rain hood 200 is maintained and stored in the cavity 400 in the collapsed position.
- the closure mechanism 450 is in the open position the rain hood 200 may be easily accessible and is deployable through the opening 430 to the deployed position.
Abstract
Embodiments of a deployable rain hood assembly for a golf bag and methods of manufacturing the same are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Description
- The present disclosure relates to a deployable rain hood, and in particular to deployable rain hoods for golf bags.
- Many golf bags may be in the form of a tubular fabric or leather container having a generally cylindrical configuration with a closed bottom end and an open top end through which golf clubs are inserted into and removed from the golf bags. During rain an individual may need to cover the open end of the golf bag in order to protect the interior of the golf bag and the golf clubs. For convenience the rain hood may be stored somewhere on the golf bag so it is readily available for use when needed. In particular the rain hood may be stored in a pocket on the golf bag that is easily accessible while the golf bag is being transported or carried by an individual.
- When a golf bag is configured to be carried or transported by an individual, the golf bag may have a carrying strap assembly. The individual can use the carrying strap assembly to support the golf bag. In particular the individual will have the carrying strap draped over at least one shoulder while the body of the golf bag abuts the hip, thigh, side, or back of the individual. To make the transportation of the golf bag more comfortable there may be a pad located along the bag in an area that may abut an individual while the individual is carrying the golf bag.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a golf bag with a rain hood assembly according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the golf bag and the rain hood assembly ofFIG. 1 in a first configuration according one embodiment. -
FIG. 3 illustrates the golf bag and the rain hood assembly ofFIG. 1 in a second configuration according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a cavity of the rain hood assembly inFIG. 1 according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 5 illustrates another configuration of the rain hood assembly ofFIG. 1 according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 6 illustrates another configuration of the rain hood assembly ofFIG. 1 according to one embodiment -
FIG. 7 illustrates a rain hood assembly according to another embodiment. -
FIG. 8 illustrates the cavity of the rain hood assembly ofFIG. 7 according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating one method of manufacturing a rain hood assembly according to one embodiment. - Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding elements among the various views of the drawings. The headings used in the figures should not be interpreted to limit the scope of the claims.
- As described herein, a rain hood assembly includes a rain hood that is configured to cover an open end of a golf bag. When the rain hood is in a collapsed position, the rain hood may be stored in a cavity on the golf bag. The outer surface of the cavity can include a padded region. The collapsed rain hood can contribute to the padded region when the rain hood is stored in the cavity. The cavity may include a closure mechanism that closes an opening to the cavity to conceal and/or secure the rain hood inside the cavity. To cover the open end of the golf bag, the rain hood may be removed from the cavity, deployed, and then placed over the open end of the golf bag. The rain hood may also be tethered to an interior of the cavity to keep the rain hood connected to the golf bag while the golf bag is being used.
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FIG. 1 illustrates agolf bag 100 including anelongate body 120 and arain hood assembly 105. Therain hood assembly 105 includes ashroud 110 that is attached to theelongate body 120.FIG. 2 illustrates another view of thegolf bag 100. Therain hood assembly 105 further includes arain hood 200, which is shown inFIG. 2 to be in the deployed position.FIG. 3 illustrates another view ofgolf bag 100 with therain hood 200 in a collapsed position.FIG. 4 illustrates acavity 400 that may be substantially defined by ashroud 110 that is coupled togolf bag 100. Theshroud 110 may include a cushionedportion 420.FIG. 5 illustrates thegolf bag 100 with therain hood 200 in the collapsed position and partially stored in thecavity 400.FIG. 6 illustrates therain hood 200 being tethered to thegolf bag 100 by astrap 600, which may be constructed from an elastic material. - In the example of
FIG. 1 , thegolf bag 100 includes anelongate body 120, arain hood assembly 105 including ashroud 110 and arain hood 200, abag bottom 130, anopen bag top 140, and astrap assembly 150. In the present example,strap assembly 150 ofgolf bag 100 includes one strap for carrying the golf bag, but some strap assembly embodiments may include a plurality of straps configured to allow an individual to carry the golf bag by using any one or the plurality of the straps. Any suitable strap assembly may be employed. - In general, the
elongate body 120 defines a hollow interior configured to receive at least one golf club (not shown). Theelongate body 120 can be made of any material such as leather, canvas, or heavy cloth. Theelongate body 120 may include a plurality ofpockets 160 for storing an individual's personal belongings and golf accessories (not shown). The plurality ofpockets 160 may be positioned anywhere along theelongate body 120 for convenience, comfort, accessibility, and/or function. Generally, the plurality ofpockets 160 may be made of the same, or a similar material as theelongate body 120. - The
elongate body 120 may also include cushionedportions 420 configured to abut an individual while thegolf bag 100 is being carried by the individual. In the current example, thecushioned portion 420 is distinct from the plurality ofpockets 160, but in other embodiments ofgolf bag 100, the cushionedportion 420 may be proximate to, or integrated into one or more of the plurality ofpockets 160. - Now referring to
FIG. 2 andFIG. 3 , therain hood 200 is depicted in the deployed position and the collapsed position, respectively. Therain hood 200 may include a bag-likerain hood body 210 and anopen end 220 that is configured to receive theopen bag top 140. When therain hood 200 receives theopen bag top 140, therain hood body 210 covers theopen bag top 140 and any object that may be placed in thegolf bag 100 and/or protruding from theopen bag top 140, such as golf clubs. Therain hood body 210 is malleable to allow an individual to configure the rain hood in a deployed or collapsed position (e.g. see collapsedrain hood 200 inFIG. 3 ). Therain hood body 210 may be made from any one or a combination of polyester, nylon, vinyl, leather, canvas or any other suitable water proof/resistant and malleable material. - The
rain hood 200 ofFIG. 2 may include at least onefastener 230. Thefastener 230 can be used to secure therain hood 200 to thegolf bag 100 after therain hood 200 is placed over theopen bag top 140 to cover theopen bag top 140. In the current example, thefastener 230 is a two part fastener. A complimentary twopart fastener 240 is located on theelongate body 120 ofgolf bag 100. The complementary twopart fastener 240 is located proximate to theopen bag top 140 in the current example, but the complementary twopart fastener 240 may be located anywhere alonggolf bag 100 between theopen bag top 140 and thebag bottom 130 without departing from the present disclosure. The two part fastener may comprise any suitable two part fastener. For example a hook and loop fastener, buttons, and/or magnets may be used. Additionally, the two part fastener may be located on opposite sides, different quarters, or any suitable fraction of thegolf bag 100 body. In anotherembodiment fastener 230 can be a one part fastener such as a clamping mechanism or a tie. - The
open end 220 of therain hood 200 may include anelastic perimeter 250 configured conform therain hood 200 to theopen bag top 140 by conforming to the profile of theelongate body 120 ofgolf bag 100 and frictionally engaging theelongate body 120 of thegolf bag 100. In some examples, therain hood 200 may have asecond opening 260 that includes aclosure mechanism 270 opposite theopen end 220. Theclosure mechanism 270 may be comprised of any suitable closure mechanism such as a zipper or hook and loop. Thesecond opening 260 inrain hood 200 can allow an individual access to items in thegolf bag 100 through thesecond opening 260 while therain hood 200 is being used to cover the bagopen top 140. - The
rain hood 200 may be folded, rolled and/or crumpled to achieve the collapsed position illustrated inFIG. 3 . While therain hood 200 is in the collapsed position it is more compact than therain hood 200 in the deployed position so that therain hood 200 can be stored in thecavity 400. The folding, rolling and/or crumpling of therain hood 200 traps air withinrain hood 200 and provides stacked layers of the malleable material from which therain hood 200 is constructed. Therefore, collapsing therain hood 200 can create a cushion like entity. In the example shown inFIG. 3 , the size of the collapsedrain hood 200 is comparable to the size of theshroud 110 ofgolf bag 100 so that therain hood 200 can fit in thecavity 400 in the collapsed position. However in other embodiments the collapsedrain hood 200 can be smaller in size or larger in size than theshroud 110. For example, arain hood 200 that is larger than theshroud 110 may fit in the shroud for storage by applying more compression during folding, rolling and/or crumpling of therain hood 200 to collapse therain hood 200. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , theshroud 110, the cushionedportion 420, and thecavity 400 ofrain hood assembly 105 are illustrated. Theshroud 110 can be made of the same or similar material as theelongate body 140; or theshroud 110 can be made of a material distinct from the elongate body. Theshroud 110 may have a trapezoidal shape as depicted, or any other shape or configuration. A portion of, or the entirety ofshroud 110 may include padding in the form of foam, trapped air, packing filler, or any other suitable padding to create the cushionedportion 420. Alternatively, the cushionedportion 420 may only make up a portion of theshroud 110. Theshroud 110 is coupled togolf bag 100 such that the cushionedportion 420 may abut an individual when thegolf bag 100 is being carried. - The
shroud 110 is coupled to thegolf bag 100 and substantially defines acavity 400. A portion ofcavity 400 can be enclosed by theshroud 110, or theshroud 110 can encase theentire cavity 400. Anopening 430 in thecavity 400 allows access to thecavity 400. Theopening 430 may be a slit in theshroud 110, or theopening 430 may be at a detached portion of theshroud perimeter 440. - The
shroud 110 may include aclosure mechanism 450 that is configurable between an open position and a closed position. When theclosure mechanism 450 is in the open position (e.g. a zipper that is unzipped in the example shown inFIG. 4 ), theopening 430 allows at least partial access to thecavity 400. When theclosure mechanism 450 is in the closed position (e.g. a zipper that is zipped in the example shown inFIG. 4 ), theopening 430 at least partially impedes access to thecavity 400. The closure mechanism may be any one of a zipper, hook and loop, magnets, buttons, snaps, elastic, or any other operable closure mechanism. - The
cavity 400 illustrated inFIG. 4 is located near theopen bag top 140. The placement of thecavity 400 inFIG. 4 is merely exemplary. In the current example, when thegolf bag 100 is carried by an individual, the upper portion of theelongate body 120 abuts the individual on the lower back or side of the individual. The location of thecavity 400 allows the cushionedportion 420 to be located approximately where thegolf bag 100 abuts an individual when the individual is carrying the golf bag. The placement ofcavity 400 may vary with differently designed golf bags. Some factors that may assist in determining the placement of thecavity 400 are the strap assembly, the shape of the elongate body, the location of pockets on the golf bag, the point of contact between the individual carrying the golf bag and the golf bag, the stand mechanism on the golf bag, or the size of the cavity. - The
cavity 400 in the example ofFIG. 4 may be partly defined by theelongate body 120 such that thecavity 400 does not encroach on the interior space of theelongate body 120. In other words, thecavity 400 may not penetrate theelongate body 120. However, in other embodiments thecavity 400 can be located partially or wholly in the interior space surrounded by theelongate body 120 ofgolf bag 100 without departing from the current disclosure. For example, theelongate body 120 may include an opening defining a portion of the cavity, which may extends into theelongate body 120. - Turning to
FIG. 5 , the collapsedrain hood 200 is depicted partially stored in thecavity 400. Thecavity 400 may be configured to receive theentire rain hood 200 or a substantial portion of therain hood 200 for storage. Thecollapsed rain hood 200 can contribute to the padding in thecushion portion 420 by adding malleable volume adjacent to thecushion portion 420. When theclosure mechanism 450 is in the closed position and therain hood 200 is in the collapsed position in thecavity 400, therain hood 200 is maintained and stored in thecavity 400 in the collapsed position. When theclosure mechanism 450 is in the open position therain hood 200 may be easily accessible and is deployable through theopening 430 to the deployed position. - Turning to
FIG. 6 , atether 600 for connecting therain hood 200 to thegolf bag 100 is illustrated according to one embodiment. Therain hood 200 is coupled to one end oftether 600 proximate to therain hood opening 220. The opposite end of thetether 600 is attached to thegolf bag 100 from inside thecavity 400, proximate thecavity opening 430 so thetether 600 can be entirely inserted into the cavity along with therain hood 200. Thetether 600 may be formed of an elastic band, and thetether 600 may be detachable from either thecavity 400 and/or therain hood 200. Thetether 600 may be made of a rope, bungee, cable, strap, or any other suitable tethering method. Thetether 600 may be attached anywhere in thecavity 400, theshroud 110, or theelongate body 120 without departing from this disclosure. - Referring to
FIG. 7 andFIG. 8 , a rain hood assembly according to another embodiment is illustrated. Therain hood assembly 700 includes arain hood 710 that is similar torain hood 200, and astorage device 720 having acavity 810. Thestorage device 720 is configured to store therain hood 710 in the collapsed position in thecavity 810. The rain hood assembly may also include atether 730 for attaching therain hood 700 tostorage device 720. -
Rain hood assembly 700 includes at least oneadaptable strap 740 for mounting therain hood assembly 700 on a golf bag. Therain hood assembly 700 has a square shapedcavity storage device 720 with anadaptable strap 740 attached to sides of thestorage device 720 to facilitate mounting therain hood assembly 700 to a golf bag. Other embodiments may have alternative methods for mounting to therain hood assembly 700 to a golf bag. For example, a hook and loop system, a bungee, or a permanent mounting method may be used for mounting therain hood assembly 700 on a golf bag without departing from the current disclosure. - In
FIG. 8 , thestorage device 720 includes anopening 800 that leads into aninterior cavity 810. Theopening 800 may include aclosure mechanism 815 configured to substantially open and close theopening 800 to allow discretionary access to thecavity 810. Thestorage device 720 includes at least onecushioned portion 820. The cushionedportion 820 may be similar to cushionedportion 420 in many respects. Therefore, a detailed description of the cushionedportion 820 is not provided. Thestorage device 720 can receiverain hood 710 within thecavity 810. Whenrain hood 710 is received incavity 810, therain hood 710 may contribute to the padding in the cushionedportion 820. - Turning to
FIG. 9 , amethod 900 of providing a rain hood assembly is illustrated. Themethod 900 may include providing a rain hood (block 910) that is configurable between a deployed position and a collapsed position and is capable of receiving the open bag top (e.g.,open bag top 140 ofFIG. 1 ). Providing a rain hood according tomethod 900 includes providing a rain hood that may be similar to therain hood 200 or therain hood 710, and may comprise features similar to the fastener 230 (FIG. 2 ), an elastic perimeter 250 (FIG. 2 ), or a second opening that is configurable between an open position and a closed position (not shown). - The
method 900 also includes providing an interior cavity that is at least partially enclosed by a shroud, and the interior cavity being accessible through an opening in the cavity (block 920). In some examples an interior cavity provided according tomethod 900 may be similar to cavity 400 (FIGS. 4-5 ) or cavity 810 (FIG. 9 ). In some examples a shroud provided bymethod 900 may be similar to the shroud 110 (FIGS. 4-5 ), and the shroud can have a shroud perimeter 440 (FIG. 4 ). In some examples the opening provided according tomethod 900 may be similar to opening 430 (FIG. 4 ), having a closure mechanism 450 (FIG. 4 ) or closure mechanism 815 (FIGS. 7-8 ), or being located on a shroud perimeter 440 (FIG. 4 ). Providing an interior cavity according to themethod 900 may alternatively include providing thestorage device 720 having thecavity 810. - The
method 900 may include providing a cushion portion located on at least one of the shroud or an area adjacent to the shroud (block 930). In some examples, a cushion portion provided according tomethod 900 may be similar to the cushion portion 420 (FIG. 4-5 ) or thecushion portion 820, and can include foam, trapped air, packing filler, cotton, or any other suitable material, or being the same, less or greater in area than theshroud 110. - Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, various changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Accordingly, the disclosure of embodiments of the invention is intended to be illustrative of the scope of the invention and is not intended to be limiting. It is intended that the scope of the invention shall be limited only to the extent required by the appended claims. For example, the
method 900 may comprise many different procedures, processes, and activities and be performed by many different modules, in many different orders. Additionally, any element ofFIGS. 1-9 may be modified, and that the foregoing discussion of certain of these embodiments does not necessarily represent a complete description of all possible embodiments. - All elements claimed in any particular claim are essential to the embodiment claimed in that particular claim. Consequently, replacement of one or more claimed elements constitutes reconstruction and not repair. Additionally, benefits, other advantages, and solutions to problems have been described with regard to specific embodiments. The benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element or elements that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more pronounced, however, are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features or elements of any or all of the claims, unless such benefits, advantages, solutions, or elements are expressly stated in such claim.
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1. A golf bag comprising:
an elongate body with a bottom, an open top, at least one strap assembly for carrying the golf bag; and
a rain hood assembly comprising:
a rain hood for receiving the open top, the rain hood being configurable between a deployed position and a collapsed position; and
a shroud coupled to the body to define a cavity, the cavity configured to receive the rain hood while in the collapsed position through an opening of the cavity, at least one of the shroud or a portion of the body adjacent the cavity comprising a cushioned portion; and
a closure mechanism operatively coupled to the shroud and operable between a closed position wherein the opening is at least partially closed and an open position wherein the cavity is accessible through the opening.
2. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the cushioned portion comprises at least one of foam, air compartments, or packing filler.
3. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood is removeably coupled to an interior of the cavity by a tether.
4. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood is deployable from the cavity to the deployed position when the closure mechanism is in the open position.
5. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the closure mechanism is one of hook and loop, a zipper, buttons, snaps, magnet, or an elastic band.
6. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the elongate body comprises a hollow interior configured to receive at least one golf club, and
the cavity is adjacent to the hollow interior.
7. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood comprises a first part of a two part fastener, and the golf bag elongate body has a complimentary second part of the two part fastener configured to engage and connect with the first part of the two part fastener.
8. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood is configured to be positioned entirely within the cavity when in the collapsed position.
9. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood comprises one of polyester, nylon, vinyl, leather, or canvas.
10. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the cavity is located proximate the open top of the elongate body.
11. The golf bag of claim 1 , wherein:
the rain hood comprises a first opening configured to receive the open top, and
a second opening opposite the first opening configured to allow access to the open top when the rain hood is in the deployed position;
the second opening is configurable between and an open and closed configuration.
12. A deployable rain hood assembly for golf clubs, comprising:
a rain hood configured to receive an open top of a golf bag, the rain hood being configurable between a deployed position and a collapsed position; and
a storage device configured to be mounted on the golf bag, the storage device defining a cavity accessible through an opening, the cavity configured to receive the rain hood in the collapsed position, the storage device comprising a cushioned portion.
13. The deployable rain hood assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the rain hood is removeably coupled to an interior of the cavity by a tether.
14. The deployable rain hood assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the rain hood is configured to be positioned entirely within the cavity when in the collapsed position.
15. The deployable rain hood assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the storage device comprises at least one of a strap, chain, cable, rope, belt, or bungee configured for coupling the storage device to a golf bag.
16. The deployable rain hood assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the rain hood comprises a first opening configured to receive an open top of a golf bag, and
a second opening opposite the first configured to allow access to the open top of the golf bag when the rain hood is in the deployed position; and
the second opening is configurable between and an open and closed configuration.
17. The deployable rain hood assembly of claim 12 , wherein:
the rain hood is comprised of one of polyester, nylon, vinyl, leather, or canvas, or any other water proof or water resistant material.
18. A method of providing a deployable rain hood assembly comprising:
providing a rain hood configured to receive the open end of a golf bag, the rain hood being configurable between a deployed and a collapsed position, and
providing a cavity at least partially enclosed by a shroud, the cavity configured to receive the rain hood while in the collapsed position through an opening in the cavity, at least one of the cavity or a portion adjacent the opening in the cavity comprising a cushioned portion.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein
providing the rain hood assembly comprises providing a closure mechanism that is operable between a closed position wherein the opening is at least partially closed and an open position wherein the cavity is accessible through the opening.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein;
providing a rain hood assembly comprises a fastening device configured for coupling the storage device to a golf bag.
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