GOLF OR SPORTS BAG ADAPTED FOR EASE OF ACCESS TO MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES
A multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items that includes a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel. The bag also includes a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface. In the bag, the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Provisional Application No. 61/968,200, filed Mar. 20, 2014, entitled “GOLF OR SPORTS BAG ADAPTED FOR EASE OF ACCESS TO MULTIPLE ACCESSORIES,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. This application is related to commonly owned, co-pending design patent application Ser. No. 29/485,632, filed on Mar. 20, 2014, and entitled “GOLF PURSE,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
FIELD OF INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to sports accessory bags. More specifically, the invention relates to an improved golf accessory bag having the appearance of a fashionable, contemporary, women's handbag, but housing multiple compartments adapted for separate storage of accessories, including golf accessories, and a central compartment for storage of personal items, where the majority of the compartments are accessible via a central, opening on the top of the bag.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTIONWhen preparing at home for a round of golf, it is difficult for a golfer to anticipate his or her needs throughout the round of golf. Additional golf balls, gloves, ball markers, tees, batteries, suntan lotion, medicines, and/or coordinated accessories are all examples of items that could prove useful.
A variety of golf bags, totes, and purses are utilized by female golfers to carry their golf accessories and any other general accessories they may find useful on the golf course. In order to carry all golfing essentials, as well as items that may prove useful during a day of golf, female golfers often resort to carrying more than one bag because each bag, individually, is not adequate in meeting all needs, including being conveniently organized, carried and updated.
Current bags often do not provide female golfers with a means to organize the large variety of objects that could prove useful on a golf course. For example, many bags on the market do not have separate compartments adapted to fit various items that women utilize while golfing, including but not limited to, items specific to the game of golf, and other accessories that prove useful on the course, but are not golf accessories. Golf accessories include, but are not limited to, balls, ball markers, hat clips, GPS devices, tees, score cards, pencils, gloves, and/or socks. Items that are not golf-specific, but prove useful on a golf course, and therefore players may wish to carry on course, include, but are not limited to cosmetics, snacks, water, money, pens/pencils, business cards, cell phones, keys, wallets, medicine, and/or tablet computers.
Carrying both golf accessories and other items is practical because a round of golf is played over several hours and changing weather conditions. Thus, many golfers desire to bring jackets, sweaters, rain gear and socks, which have to be coordinated with the golfer's outfit. Because current bags lack an ability to organize these diverse items, a female golfer utilizing one or more of the current golf bag options may find it difficult both to store all these items properly in a bag and/or to access items she is able to store in a bag because of the lack of organization within the interior of the bag.
Current bags often render essential items difficult to access because of how these bags are carried and where they are kept. For example, the traditional golf bag (to carry golf clubs) is attached at the end of a golf cart. These bags have limited organization, are inconvenient when riding on a cart and don't allow easy access to accessories. In addition, these bags are stored at country clubs, car trunks, garages or closets.
The organizational and accessibility issues associated with current golf bags can affect the quality of a golf game. A golfer's inability to access needed accessories quickly can affect the pace, and therefore, the quality, of the game. Pace of play is a key golf expectation and having golf accessories and other items in predetermined locations for retrieval with ease saves time, energy and allows focus on the game. It can also affect the quality of a golfer's play when he or she forgets a critical item. The absence of this item can cause loss of focus, embarrassment, loss of round, soiled clothes, additional costs, and lead to playing in adverse conditions, and/or with penalty.
SUMMARY OF INVENTIONShortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of a multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items comprising: a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel; a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface; and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
Embodiments of the present invention also include a multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items comprising: a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel; a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface; a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface; and at least one pocket disposed between the first plurality of pockets and the first interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
The present invention also includes aspects of a method for playing golf, which includes utilizing a multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items, the bag comprising: a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel; a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface; and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
Further embodiments of the present invention include features including, but not limited to an upper surface that is rectangular that includes a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, a fourth edge, and a closure device. This closure device may be a zipper that is parallel to the first edge, the second edge, and the third edge of the upper surface. Thus, the zipper may form a “U” configuration on the upper surface, i.e., the top of the bag. Because of this configuration, in further embodiments of the present invention, the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible and/or viewable by opening the closure device.
Additional features are realized through the techniques of the present invention. Other embodiments and aspects of the invention are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed invention.
The foregoing and objects, features, and advantages of one or more aspects of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
The present invention is a bag with more than one compartment that provides easy accessibility, visibility and clear organization for items contained within the bag. In one aspect of the present invention, the compartments are adapted to provide a golfer with the ability to carry and easily access a wide variety of items that could prove useful during a day of golf. Embodiments of the present invention may contain multiple compartments of varying sizes for separate storage of items including, but not limited to, golf accessories, toiletries, money, snacks, beverages, keys, and/or scorecards. In an embodiment of the present invention, a center compartment in the bag provides a space that can be used for other personal items such as hats, small purses, jackets, sweaters or rain gear.
The features and embodiments disclosed herein and above allow the bag to pass, or be seen, as a fashionable woman's handbag, while at the same time providing the usefulness and utility of a sports-adapted, i.e. golf, accessories bag. The external features of the embodiments of the invention described herein allow the bag to resemble a conventional, fashionable woman's handbag. In particular, in certain embodiments of the invention, the special compartments described for holding golf accessories are all located and hidden from sight inside the bag, rather than located on the outside of the bag. This combination is not found elsewhere in the prior art.
Another advantage of aspects of embodiments of the present invention is that by utilizing the compartments and pockets that were designed with certain types of objects in mind, and therefore, to accommodate those types of objects (e.g., a group of objects that would be useful during a round of golf), the user can utilize the handbag to house those objects in a manner that prevents the objects in the various pockets and compartments from spilling, even when the position of the handbag itself changes, and even when the handbag is jarred or changes position suddenly. This advantage is particularly important because when utilizing the handbag during a round of golf, the user of the bag will likely traverse the golf course in a golf cart, a form of transportation that may jostle the handbag and change its orientation. By utilizing the pockets and compartments to secure the items within, the handbag will prevent the contents from both spilling out of the individual pockets and compartments of the handbag as a while or from becoming mixed within the handbag. The ability of the band bag to maintain the organization of the items within, even when the handbag is moved or otherwise disturbed, is an advantage of the present invention.
Furthermore, as an additional aspect of this invention, the bag described herein allows for a novel, new method of organizing and carrying golf clubs and accessories. It is conventional to put all or almost all golf accessories into the same bag that holds the golf clubs. The current invention separates the bag for clubs from a separate bag for accessories that is particularly useful and fashionable for female golfers. For example, the bag described herein can be used together with a lightweight golf bag that holds only clubs and has limited space for accessories. Such a lightweight bag containing the golf clubs may be made from canvas or other light material, and may be carried by a golfer who walks the course, by a caddy or in a golf cart. In one embodiment of this invention, a method of playing golf and/or organizing golf accessories comprises the step of using two bags: one for golf clubs and one for accessories. In certain embodiments, one or more bags can be carried on the user's shoulder, or one or more bags can be carried by a caddy or golf cart.
An embodiment of the present invention is a handbag that is utilized to carry accessories, for example, the accessories utilized while played a round of golf. Both external and internal aspects of embodiments of the handbag present invention contribute to advantages of the present invention.
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In embodiments of the present invention, features contributing to the fashionable appearance as well as the portability of the handbag 100 include a rolled handle 5a-5b affixed to at least two of the four sides of the handbag 100. In the embodiment of
In embodiments of the present invention where the fabric of the exterior surface 7 does not self-support independently and the handbag 100 may be reinforced from within with structural elements, for example, portions of a frame. For example, an embodiment of the present invention includes internal elements to reinforce the sides of the handbag 100 so that the bag stands up independently, allowing for easier viewing of the contents of the bag when, for example, a zipper 19 on the top surface 16 is open.
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In an embodiment of the present invention, although aspects of the handbag 100 contribute to the ability of the handbag 100 to self-support when placed substantially upright, a user may exert pressure on the exterior surface 7 of the handbag 100 sufficient to fold and/or bend the material comprising the bag. Thus, not only can the handbag 100 of the present invention remain in a position that provides visibility and usability to a user or the contents of the handbag 100, the handbag itself, when empty, is flexible in a manner that enables a user to fold and pack the handbag 100 into a suitcase or other larger luggage for travel.
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In an embodiment of the present invention, in order to access the items inside the handbag 100 more rapidly, two zipper pulls are provided. Referring to
In embodiments of the present invention that utilize two zippers pulls, the two zipper pulls enable faster access to certain contents of the handbag 100. For example, when utilizing a handbag 100 with two zipper pulls, a user may choose to access/open only half of the handbag 100 to locate a desired item within. This feature is particularly useful when the user is pressured for time and/or when the user knows the location of a given object. Then, instead of opening the whole of the zipper 19, a user may utilize a single zipper pull just to open one side or a portion of the zipper 19.
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The configuration of the compartments within embodiments of the present invention, and the materials that comprise the compartments, enable a user to organize the contents of the bag, and/or to view the contents of the bag, thus enabling initial organization, and later rapid extraction of any of the items. As will be described in further detail, at least a portion of the interior pockets and compartments 23, as seen in
In an embodiment of the present invention, a first portion of a Velcro strip is attached to the inside of the bottom of the bag, below the lining of the large center pocket that was discussed earlier. A second portion of the Velcro strip, the portion of the strip that secures to the first portion, is affixed, for example, sewn, to the surface of the lining of the center pocket facing the inside surface of the bottom of the bag. Neither Velcro strip is visible to the user, but by pulling the center pocket away from the inside bottom of the handbag, a user can break the adhesive between the two strips of Velcro and can pull the pockets and the lining up through the opening at the top surface of the handbag.
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As aforementioned, the present invention provides a multi-compartment bag having easy access, portability and compartments sized to fit items, included but not limited to golf accessories and other accessories. Various aspects of embodiments of the bag are configured in a manner enables a user looking into embodiments of the bag the visibility to see what is stored within the bag.
In an embodiment of the present invention, not only are certain pockets specifically adapted to accommodate certain objects, pockets that accommodate objects that are particularly valuable (e.g., a cell phone, a wallet) are provided with more secure fastening means to conceal and protect the more valuable objects. In an embodiment of the present invention, the interior of the bag is comprised of a plurality of closed nylon and see-through mesh compartments that can be pulled out for cleaning, while remaining attached to the bag, so as not to be lost.
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In embodiments of the present invention, compartments and sub-compartments are of different sizes. These compartments can also vary in how they are accessed. For example, in some embodiments of the present invention, the compartments are designed with see-through mesh, which allows visibility into the compartment. In some embodiments, the compartments have either Velcro or zippered closures. However, in embodiments of the present invention, as seen, for example, in
In an embodiment of the present invention, the visibility of items inside the handbag 100 is increased by utilizing certain color schemes within the hang bad 100 in order to highlight the entry point and/or boundaries of certain pockets and compartments on the inside of the handbag 100. For example,
The following paragraphs are examples of certain configurations of pockets and compartments that can be utilized in embodiments of the present invention. One aforementioned feature of the present invention is the ability for a user to easily view, as well as access, accessories, golf-related and generic, stored in the disclosed bag. Embodiments of the present invention provide this visibility and accessibility because they are constructed of materials that promote this advantage. Embodiments in certain figures are discussed with some examples of types of pockets and compartments that may be utilized in certain embodiments of the present invention. One of skill in the art will recognize that the types and configurations of such pockets and compartments may vary in accordance with different embodiments of the present invention.
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In an embodiment of the present invention, a zippered compartment 73 at the interior front 43 of the handbag 100 at the front allows storage of documents and/or a tablet computer. In this zippered compartment 73, there may be some padding for protection of any device inserted into this zippered compartment 73. This zippered compartment 73 may also allow provide backing, such as the aforementioned padding to anchor any embroidery stitched onto the opposite exterior surface of the bag. The zippered compartment 73 may be secured by a mean other than a zipper in further embodiments of the present invention. Customization includes, but is not limited to, the addition of a monogram to the bag, which can be done utilizing embroidery. In
As aforementioned, pockets and compartments are customized in different embodiments at different locations. In one embodiment, one side of the bag is designed with a long expandable pocket with a Velcro closure. This compartment is designed for hair brushes, personal hygiene items and sunglasses. In another embodiment, a side of the bag is designed with an insulated beverage compartment. In another embodiment, the outside of the bag also has sleeves on the sides and back to carry accessories, such as cell phones and receipts.
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As discussed earlier, one advantage of the present invention is that pockets may overlap each other, which allows for efficient utilization of the space within the handbag 100. To this end, a double zippered lightly padded, zippered compartment 73, extends the length of the bag. The length of this zippered compartment 73 enables the handbag 100 to carry larger items, such as tablet computers and documents and allows access to the front of the bag, as aforementioned, for embroidery and/or customization.
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Embodiments of the present invention are adapted for ease of use related to the sport of golf. Thus, an advantage of embodiments of the present invention is the ability to accommodate items that would be used during a day of golf. To this end, in
Because most individuals carry a personal mobile device, compartment 81 is dimensioned to accommodate these devices. To this end, compartment 81 is a longer see-through mesh compartment with a see-through mesh pocket 66 on the front. The longer compartment has a nylon flap and Velcro closure. Meanwhile, compartment 66 was designed for easy viewing of receipts, medicines, etc. In embodiments of the present invention, the pockets are adapted to accommodate these specific items and/or the pockets are at least partially comprised of a see through mesh so that the items in the pockets can be seen more easily.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a series of sleeves 83 can be used to accommodate credit cards, business cards, driver's license or membership cards and the like. A see-through mesh pocket 84 can optionally hold medicines, gloves, snacks, receipts, compact, mirror, etc.
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In addition to pockets and compartments being configured so that they are accessible from the top of the bag and open in a direction away from the interior front 43 of the handbag 100, such as those discussed in reference to
In various embodiments of the present invention, pockets, compartments, and other fixtures in the handbag 100 used to carry items may also be positioned on the interior surfaces of the handbag 100 that are parallel to the two shorter parallel sides 10a-10b of the handbag 100 and opposite the exterior surface 31-32 in
As discussed earlier in this application, pockets in the invention can be separated into panels that hang parallel to the two interior walls of the purse. These pockets can be adapted to carry various items.
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It will be understood that the above description of the present invention is susceptible to various modifications, changes and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appended claims.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the descriptions below, if any, are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other elements as specifically noted. The description of the technique has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
Claims
1. A multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items comprising:
- a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel;
- a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface; and
- a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the top panel is a rectangle and further comprises a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge.
3. The bag of claim 2, wherein the closure device is at least one zipper that is parallel to the first edge, the second edge, and the third edge of the upper surface and the at least one zipper is disposed in a U configuration.
4. The bag of claim 3, wherein the first edge and the third second edge are latitudinal edges and the second edge and the fourth edge are longitudinal edges of the upper surface.
5. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a third plurality of pockets disposed on a surface between the first interior surface of the bag and the second interior surface of the bag and parallel to the first interior surface of the bag.
6. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a third plurality of pockets disposed on a surface between the first side panel and the second side panel and perpendicular to the first interior surface of the bag.
7. The bag of claim 1, the front panel further comprising an outer surface, the outer surface comprising a magnet such that an object can be connected to the outer surface.
8. The bag of claim 1, the bottom panel further comprising a third interior surface, wherein a first portion of at least one of the first plurality of pockets or the second plurality of pockets is adhered to the third interior surface with a temporary attachment means, and wherein by detaching the temporary attachment means, the first portion can be removed from the center compartment.
9. The bag of claim 1, wherein at least one of further the front panel, the rear panel, the first side panel, or the second side panel is comprised of a material such that the at least one of the front panel, the rear panel, the first side panel, or the second side panel maintains a is self-supporting in a vertical direction when the bag is placed in a substantially upright position.
10. The bag of claim 7, further comprising a second outer surface parallel to the outer surface, the second outer surface comprising a compartment.
11. The bag of claim 1, wherein each one of the first plurality of pockets and each one of the second plurality of pockets are comprised of nylon and see-through mesh.
12. The bag of claim 1 wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are independently accessible.
13. The bag of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of pockets and the second plurality of pockets each comprise at least one unsecured pockets.
14. The bag of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of pockets and the second plurality of pockets comprise at least one secured pockets.
15. The bag of claim 1, wherein each pocket of the first plurality of pockets is adapted to accommodate a golf accessory or personal items.
16. The bag of claim 1, wherein the center compartment is adapted to accommodate at least one piece of outerwear.
17. The bag of claim 15, wherein one pocket of the first plurality of pockets is adapted to accommodate one or more of the accessories selected from a group comprising: keys, bracelets, hair ties, currency or change, golf tees, ball markers, jewelry, batteries, hat clips, socks, gloves, tissues, ball marking tools, GPS, books, pamphlets, scorecards, rule books, passports, course books, golf pencils, sharpies, scorecard writing tools, lipstick, lip balms, medicine tubes, golf balls, suntan lotion, eyeglasses, water bottles, medicines, receipts, snacks, mirrors, compacts, personal hygiene or toiletry items, a small wallet, a phone or electronic devices.
18. The bag of claim 1, further comprising a clip disposed on one of the first inner surface or the second inner surface, wherein the clip is adapted to accommodate attachment of keys, bracelets, and hair ties without hindering access to any one of the pockets of the first plurality of pockets.
19. A multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items comprising:
- a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel;
- a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface;
- a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface; and
- at least one pocket disposed between the first plurality of pockets and the first interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
20. A method of playing golf, comprising:
- utilizing a multipurpose bag for carrying golf accessories and other personal items, the bag comprising: a center compartment secured by a closure device on a top panel of the bag, the center compartment defined by a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and the top panel, wherein the bottom panel is oriented opposite the top panel, the front panel is oriented opposite the rear panel, and the first side panel is oriented opposite the second side panel, and wherein the front panel comprises a first interior surface and the rear panel comprises a second interior surface and wherein the first interior surface is oriented opposite the second interior surface, and the first interior surface and the second interior surface are perpendicular to the top panel; a first plurality of pockets disposed on the first interior surface; and a second plurality of pockets disposed on the second interior surface, wherein the center compartment, the first plurality of pockets, and the second plurality of pockets are accessible by opening the closure device, wherein a portion of contents of the first plurality of pockets and a portion of contents of the second plurality of pockets are visible after opening the closure device, and wherein a portion of a first pocket of the first plurality of pockets is affixed to a portion of a second pocket of the first plurality of pockets.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 20, 2015
Publication Date: Sep 24, 2015
Inventors: Diane F. McCue (Fairport, NY), Debora A. Story (Collins, NY)
Application Number: 14/663,853