WO2005089885A1

WO2005089885A1 - A golf bag

Info

Publication number: WO2005089885A1
Application number: PCT/US2005/008535
Authority: WO
Inventors: Joyce A. Hagins
Original assignee: Hagins Joyce A
Priority date: 2004-03-12
Filing date: 2005-03-14
Publication date: 2005-09-29

Abstract

A golf bag having an interior foam section (70) with compartments (95) for each of the golf clubs needed for play. The golf bag has four pockets (60), with closing fasteners. The golf bag has four handles (20) for rolling the golf bag (20). There are two back straps (40), and one single strap (30), and a handle (50). The golf bag also has eight wheels (80).

Description

A GOLF BAG

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a golf bag, more specifically an up right padded golf club carrier with compartments for each golf club, and separate pockets for tees and golf balls. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Golf is a popular sport and pastime for many people in the United States and abroad. Golf also has a high level of equipment that is needed to play the game. There are drivers, and wedges and other such clubs needed for play. Each club has a certain purpose and is used in a different part of play and therefore one of each type of club is needed for play- An inherent problem in current golf carrying systems is that the bags are not sectioned to provide for even weight distribution of the clubs. Therefore the clubs strain against the opposite side of the bag from the back of the carrier. This creates an uneven weight load far the carrier and the clubs may fall out of the bag, as the bag will sag in the direction of the uneven weight distribution of the clubs. As will be shown, none of the related art meets the needs of stabilizing the clubs in the bag and distributing the weight evenly in the bag. U. S. Patent no, 4,709,814 issued to Antonius, on December 1, 1987 shows a jrotatable club holder insert for golf bag. Antonius' invention is unlike the present invention because it does not provide holes for each golf club, and it does not secure the clubs in the bag to keep them from falling out upon transport. U.S. Patent no.5,634,557 issued to Shin, et aL, on June 3, 1997 shows a golf bag with foam organizer. Shin's invention is unlike the present invention because it provides several cylindrical holders for golf balls in the interior of the insert, the insert is an accessory to a traditional golf bag, and it does not provide space for each individual golf club. U.S. Patent no. 6,152, 342 issued to Suk, on November 28, 2000 shows a golf bag with double strap and buckle. Suk's invention is unlike the present invention because it does not provide separate compartments for each golf club in the bag, audit requires the bag to be carried horizontally, which can lead to the clubs falling out of the bag upon movement. U.S. Patent no. 6,296, 60 issued to Schiavone on October 2, 2001 shows supplemental wheel for golf bag cart. Schiavone 's invention is unlike the present invention because it is a cart on which the golf bag is xolled, and it does not provide a separate compartment for each club. U.S. Patent.no. 6,299,183 issued to aneko on October 9, 001 shows a golf bag. -Kaneko's invention is unlike the present invention because it is aflat bottom wheeled bag, it is not intended to be carried on the shoulder of the player, and it does not have separate compartments in the bag to hold each type of club. Therefore aneed has been established for a golf bag having a foam support with openings for each golf club and provides even distribution of weight of the cluhs in the bag to prevent injury. Additionally aneed lias been established for a bag, which holds the clubs in a secure manner to prevent the clubs from falling from the bag during transport. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a golf bag having a series of ergonomic .handles and an interior foam section with compartments for each of the golf clubs needed for play. The golf bag has four pockets, which are .have closing fasteners for carrying tees, gαlf balls or other accessories for the game. The bag has four carrying straps or handles. There are two evenly spaced back straps so the golf bag may be carried with even weight distribution on each shoulder. There is also a longer single strap as is conventional for carrying the bag over one shoulder- Additionally, there is a carrying handle so the player may carry the bag in a. horizontal fashion. The interior of the main body of the bag has a sturdy plastic insert, which has evenly spaced holes for holding each of the golf clubs needed for play. Additionally the bag has eight wheels for Tolling the bag in any direction. The holes fox the golf clubs are tube like in manner and are of different lengths to fit each particular type of club. There are seven evenly spaced tubes for clubs along the exterior edge of the main body of the interior of the bag. There is a second row closer to the center of the interior of the bag, which can hold an additional seven clubs. In the center of the interior of the bag is a singular extra tube that can hold one club as needed. Each hole has a series of closing slits, which hold the club in place and .keep the clubs from coming out of the bag while carrying. The wheels are placed along the exterior circumference of the bottom of the bag two on each side. The wheels can roll in any direction, and swivel to ease the movement of the bag. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING(S) Pigure 1 shows a side view of the present invention. Figure 2 shows a cutaway side view of the golf bag. Figure 3 shows a top view of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION The present invention is a golf bag (10) .having four exterior handles (20) along the top exterior rim of the bag (10), a conventional shoulder strap (30), a pair of back straps (40) and a handle (50) for carrying the bag horizontally. The golf bag (10) also has four exterior pockets (60) for holding golf balls, tees and other golf accessories. The bottom of the bag (10) has a reinforced plastic disc (70). The reinforced plastic disc (70) has four pairs of swiveling wheels (80), which can be used in conjunction with the four exterior handles (20) to roll the bag on a flat surface or on a golf course. Additionally the bag (10) has an insert (90) having holes (100) that are placed in concentric circles and can hold golf clubs (110) of differing sizes and lengths. Figure 1 shows a side view of the golf bag (10). The golf bag (10) has several carrying and moving options for the golfer. First the golf bag (10) has a conventional shoulder strap (30) to allow the golfer or caddy to carry the golf bag (10) across one shoulder. The golf bag (10) also has two back straps (40) to provide the golfer or caddy a way to carry the golf bag (10) evenly on both shoulders, distributing the weight in a manner to decrease the likelihood of injury. There is also a handle (50) to allow the golfer or caddy to carry the bag (10) in a horizontal manner. The bag (10) also has four handles (20) along the upper rim of the bag (10). The four handles (20) are placed evenly around the bag (10) and the golfer or caddy may use these handles (20) to pull the bag along on its wheels (80). The bag (10) has two pockets (60) on each side of the bag (10) to hold golf balls, tees and other accessories as needed. The four pockets (60) are symmetrical on the sides of the bag, and the two pockets (60) that cannot be seen in the figure are mirror images of the pockets (60) shown on the first side. The four pockets (60) have closing fasteners such as zippers or hook and loop fasteners. The closing fasteners on the four pockets (60) keep any items in the pockets (60) as the bag is rolled or carried. The golf bag (10) has eight wheels (80), which are located along the reinforced plastic disc (70). The eight wheels (80) are divided into pairs and each pair is along the rim of the reinforced plastic disc (70) where a pair of wheels (80) is placed on each of the four sides of the bag (10). The wheels (80) are swivel wheels (80), which can roll in any direction so the golfer or caddy does not need to turn the bag to roll it along on the ground or floor. The reinforced plastic disc (70) protects the golf bag (10) from moisture on the ground and helps the bag keep its shape along with the insert (Figure 3, 90). Figure 2 shows a cut away side view of the golf bag (10) with golf clubs (110) enclosed. The insert (90) has tubes (95) to hold the golf clubs. The insert (90) extends the entire length of the interior of the golf bag (10) and can be manufactured in different lengths to meet any golf bag (10) length. The insert (90) has a total of fifteen tubes (95) for placing golf clubs (110) in the golf bag (10). The tubes (95) can be manufactured in separate lengths to accommodate a particular type of club in each tube (95). Figure 3 shows a top view of the golf bag (10) and the insert (90). The insert (90) has fifteen holes (100) placed in concentric circles. Each hole (100) has cinching mechanisms at the opening to the tube (95) to hold the club (110) securely yet removably in the bag (10). The present invention is not limited to the sole embodiments described above.

Claims

I claim: 1. A device for holding items used while playing golf, comprising: a bag; a disc in communication with said bag; at least two wheels in communication with said disc; at least one shoulder strap in communication with said bag; at least two backs strap in communication with said bag; a handle in communication with said bag, wherein said handle is used for carrying horizontally; at least one handle in communication with said bag, wherein said at least two handles are disposed at the top edge of said bag; at least one pocket in communication with said bag; an insert within said bag; and at least one tube within said insert, wherein said tubes are used to house golf clubs.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said disc is made of reinforced plastic.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least two wheels can be in even multiples.

4. The device of claim 2, wherein said at least two wheels are grouped in pairs.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least two handles are placed at the top edge of said bag and are equal distances from one another.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one pocket is disposed on the side of said bag in a symmetrical manner.

7. The device of claim 6, wherein said at least one pocket is kept closed with the use of a conventional fastening means.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein said insert is made of foam.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein said at least one tube is disposed within said insert.