GOLF BAG HAVING ACCESSIBLE POCKETS FOR USE WITH A GOLF CART
An elongated golf bag has a top, a bottom, and four sides surrounding a longitudinal axis. The front side has a front pocket extending forward therefrom. Right and left pockets extend from the right and left side, respectively, both further extending forward of the front side. The pockets include zipper tracks which allow the pockets to be opened forward of the longitudinal axis. A hard base cover surrounds the bottom which, when placed on a level surface, holds the bottom in a position elevated from the surface.
The subject disclosure relates to golf bags, and more particularly to golf bags designed to be used with a golf cart.
2. Background of the Related ArtGolf is a wonderful game that can be universally enjoyed. However, for many golfers, a wonderful walk along a beautiful course can be spoiled by the labor of carrying a cumbersome golf bag. A poor match between the golfer and the golf bag exacerbates the problem, which can lead to distraction, loss of enjoyment, and muscle fatigue that impacts one's play. In other words, the golf bag is equipment that directly impacts not only enjoyment but performance.
Many golfers decide to rent a golf cart which minimizes the amount of time a golfer needs to carry their golf bag. Despite the fact that many golfers rent golf carts, most golf bags are not designed for convenient use when they are attached to a golf cart. As such, it can be difficult for a golfer to freely access some of their golf equipment, such as tees, gloves, divot tools, and beverages, while the golf bag is attached to the golf cart.
Further, although using a golf carts minimize the amount of time spent carrying a golf bag, often it does not eliminate it altogether. For example, golfers still need to carry their golf bag between the course and their vehicle. Often golfers will also need to remove their golf bag from the golf cart and carry it at various points while playing the course. For example, many golf courses have designated areas where golf carts are prohibited. If a golfer needs to make a shot from a prohibited area, they must either select a club before walking over to their ball, or remove their golf bag from the golf cart and carry it over. Unfortunately, golf bags can be inconvenient and/or uncomfortable to easily pick up or remove from a golf cart and carry.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe subject technology includes a golf bag that can be used effectively even when attached to a golf cart. Further, the subject technology provides a golf bag that is convenient to pick up, and carry. Finally, the subject technology provides a golf bag that can be easily removed from or attached to a golf cart.
So that those having ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosed system appertains will more readily understand how to make and use the same, reference may be had to the following drawings.
The subject technology overcomes many of the prior art problems associated with golf bags and their compatibility with golf carts. The advantages, and other features of the technology disclosed herein, will become more readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art from the following detailed description of certain preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the drawings which set forth representative embodiments of the present invention and wherein like reference numerals identify similar structural elements. All references such as up, down, top, bottom, horizontal, vertical, left, right and the like are arbitrary terms used to refer to one position of an element based on one perspective in the Figures and are not meant as limiting the scope of the invention.
In brief overview, the subject technology is a golf bag with designed for convenient and comfortable use with or without a golf cart. The bag is easy to pick up and move quickly, comfortable to carry, and allows full access to all storage pockets even when it is firmly secured to a golf cart.
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The right pocket 148a also includes a first and second right sub-pocket 160a, 162a, both of which form smaller pockets within the interior of the right pocket 148a. Each subpocket 160a, 162a is a separate and distinct compartment defined by the internal panels (not shown).The first right sub-pocket 160a has a zipper 164a with a zipper track 166a which runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis “a” with an upper portion 168a necking inwards towards the longitudinal axis “a”. The second right-sub pocket 162a has a zipper 170a with a zipper track 172a that runs substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis “a.” Both right sub-pocket zippers 164a, 170a have pull-tabs 174a, 176a which allow the sub-pockets 160a, 162a to be opened substantially along the longitudinal axis “a”, allowing access to the interior of the respective pocket 160a, 162a. As shown, both right sub-pockets 160a, 162a are in the closed position.
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It will also be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the pertinent art that the functions of several elements may, in alternative embodiments, be carried out by fewer elements, or a single element. Similarly, in some embodiments, any functional element may perform fewer, or different, operations than those described with respect to the illustrated embodiment. Also, functional elements (e.g., coupling arrangements, tracks, slider assemblies, buckles and the like) shown as distinct for purposes of illustration may be incorporated within other functional elements in a particular implementation.
All patents, patent applications and other references disclosed herein are hereby expressly incorporated in their entireties by reference. While the subject technology has been described with respect to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various changes and/or modifications can be made to the subject technology without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, each claim may depend from any or all claims in a multiple dependent manner even though such has not been originally claimed.
Claims
1. An elongated golf bag having a top, a bottom, and four sides surrounding a longitudinal axis, the golf bag comprising:
- a front side having a front pocket extending forward therefrom;
- a rear side;
- a right side having a right pocket extending from the right side;
- a left side having a left pocket extending from the left side;
- a first right pocket zipper track embedded within the right pocket;
- a first left pocket zipper track embedded within the left pocket, the right and left pocket zipper tracks being positioned so they are facing forward and accessible from the front side of the bag;
- a hard base surrounding the bottom which, when placed on a level surface, holds the bottom in a position elevated from the surface.
2. The elongated golf bag of claim 1, wherein:
- the first right pocket zipper track includes a first right pocket zipper pull-tab operable to open the first right pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and
- the first left pocket zipper track includes a first left pocket zipper pull-tab operable to open the first left pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis.
3. The elongated golf bag of claim 2, wherein:
- the right pocket further extends forward of the front side; and
- the left pocket further extends forward of the front side.
4. The elongated golf bag of claim 3, wherein the rear side includes: a rear handle; and a plurality of coupling members, the coupling members operable to attach a shoulder harness.
5. The elongated golf bag of claim 4, wherein the top includes: a first top handle oriented above the right side; a second top handle oriented above the left side; and a plurality of openings for inserting golf clubs into the golf bag.
6. The elongated golf bag of claim 5, wherein the right pocket includes: a first right sub-pocket having a first right sub-pocket zipper track, the first right sub-pocket zipper track having a first right sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first right sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and a second right sub-pocket having a second right sub-pocket zipper track, the second right sub-pocket zipper track having a second right sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the second right sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one of the first and second right sub-pocket zipper tracks is positioned so it is facing forward and accessible from the front side of the bag.
7. The elongated golf bag of claim 6, wherein the left pocket includes: a first left sub-pocket having a first left sub-pocket zipper track, the first left sub-pocket zipper track having a first left sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first left sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and a second left sub-pocket having a second left sub-pocket zipper track, the second left sub-pocket zipper track having a second left sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the second left sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis, wherein at least one of the first and second right sub-pocket zipper tracks is positioned so it is facing forward and accessible from the front side of the bag.
8. The elongated golf bag of claim 7, wherein:
- the right side includes a detachable right pocket above the right pocket; and
- the left side includes a detachable left pocket above the left pocket.
9. The elongated golf bag of claim 8, wherein front side also includes a front handle below the front pocket.
10. The elongated golf bag of claim 9, wherein the right side, left side, and shoulder strap all have flat surfaces containing a design.
11. The elongated golf bag of claim 10, wherein the base cover includes a circumferential rim extending downward from the base and defining a hollow center recess.
12. The elongated golf bag of claim 11, wherein a plurality of grip legs extend downwards from the rim, the grip legs capable of elevating the rim from the surface.
13. A golf bag having a top, a bottom, and four sides surrounding a longitudinal axis, the golf bag comprising:
- a front side having a front pocket extending forward therefrom;
- a rear side having: a rear handle; and a detachable shoulder harness;
- a right side having a right pocket extending therefrom, the right pocket having: a first right sub-pocket; and a second right sub-pocket;
- a left side having a left pocket extending therefrom, the left pocket having: a first left sub-pocket; and a second left sub-pocket;
- a first right pocket zipper track fixed to the right pocket in a position forward of the front side, the first right pocket zipper track having a first right pocket zipper pull-tab operable to open the first right pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and
- a second zipper track fixed to the left pocket in a position forward of the front side, the left pocket zipper track having a first left pocket zipper pull-tab operable to open the first left pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis, the right and left pocket zipper tracks being positioned so they are facing forward and accessible from the front side of the bag.
14. The golf bag of claim 13, wherein:
- the first right sub-pocket includes: a first right sub-pocket zipper track oriented in front of the front side of the golf bag; and a first right sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first right sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and
- the first left sub-pocket includes: a first left sub-pocket zipper track oriented in front of the front side of the golf bag; and a first left sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first left sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis.
15. The golf bag of claim 14, wherein:
- the second right sub-pocket includes: a second right sub-pocket zipper track oriented in front of the front side of the golf bag; and a second right sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first right sub-pocket zipper track substantially along the longitudinal axis; and
- the first left sub-pocket includes: a first left sub-pocket zipper track oriented in front of the front side of the golf bag; and a first left sub-pocket pull-tab operable to open the first left sub-pocket substantially along the longitudinal axis.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 31, 2017
Publication Date: Aug 2, 2018
Inventors: Ian Burgess (Tiverton, RI), Duane Marshall (East Greenwich, RI)
Application Number: 15/420,242