Abstract: There is disclosed herein a tube case having first and second sections wherein the open ends of the two sections can be slid together to provide a carrying case for elongated items, such as fishing rods, rifles, golf clubs, golf bags and the like. One section is smaller in cross-section than the other such that the closed end of that section can be inserted into the open end of the other section to provide a more compact assembly for storage and shipment. The sections of the tube case are designed so that a portion or an edge at the open end of the outer case abuts a shoulder on a latch plate or bracket on the other case to both provide a stop when the open ends of the two sections are placed together for carrying an article, and further to properly orient the ends of the two sections so that latches can be readily and simply engaged and latched to lock together the two sections.

Abstract: A cover for protecting a head and/or adjacent shaft portion of a golf club is opened and closed by an over-center biasing means upon application of an external force to partly open or close the cover. The cover comprises a pair of wings adapted to be opened and closed about a longitudinal hinge formed between them and having a slot laterally formed in the pair of wings. Elongated elastic means such as rubber cords bias the pair of wings alternatively toward the open position and the closed position, by acting as an over-center device, passing through the slot openings at or adjacent the hinge and being fixed at both ends to the wings. A two-hinge form of the cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: A golf club head cover for use with standard wood golf clubs and oversized wood golf clubs is disclosed and made primarily of non-stretchable fabric and a narrow strip of elastic material. The head cover has a tubular formation having a first end stitched to an elongated sleeve shaft and a second end stitched to another piece of material to close the second end. The narrow strip of elastic material extends from the first end to the second end to accommodate the receipt of an oversized golf club head. The narrow strip of elastic material encompasses less than fifteen percent of the tubular formation so as not to detract from the decorative qualities of the non-stretchable fabric.

Abstract: A golf club head cover having a clip extending therefrom for releasable attachment directly to another object, without the need for cords, complicated mechanisms, or pre-established coengageable mating elements on the object to which the head cover is to be attached. The clip is preferably a quick release clip such as a carabiner clip.

Abstract: A container for a golf car has a connector for connecting a golfing accessory to the container. The connector comprises a pair of notches formed in the container for receiving a pair of clips formed in the golf accessory. The golfing accessory is solely supported from the container by the connector and permits non-interfering use of the container and the golfing accessory when the golfing accessory is attached to the container.

Abstract: A protective cover for a golf club includes a cover body and an internal frame and may include an elastic means for biasing the cover to an open condition. The cover body is made of cushioning fabric material and includes a head portion for covering and protecting the head of the golf club and a shank portion extending downwardly from the head portion for enclosing an upper part of the shaft of the golf club. The frame is principally covered by the cover body and comprises a hinge, wings that swing about the hinge to open and close the protective cover, and fastening means at free edges of the wings. The elastic means if present is attached to the outer surface of the frame and resiliently biases the wings of the frame to the open position. Part of the cover at the head is unsupported by the interior frame, to accommodate club heads of various sizes and shapes. The cover can be opened and closed with just one hand of the user.

Abstract: An improved golf bag that upon frontal opening promotes the pivoted gravitational falling and forward, limited angular displacement of a plurality of tiered racks adapted to receive and maintain stationary placement of a plurality of golf clubs therein, thereby providing convenient and organized frontal presentation and accessibility to a variety of golf clubs, and wherein the golf bag is adapted to be seated and secured to the rear of a golf cart without external harnesses or straps, thus permitting the bag to extend beyond the rear of golf cart and provide free frontal access to the contents thereof.

Abstract: A removable golf club carrier with pivotable legs that have a retracted position and an extended position. The carrier is removably attached to a golf bag and is designed to hold two or more golf clubs. A handle is used to hold and carry the golf club carrier when it is removed from the golf bag, and is also used to secure the golf club carrier to the golf bag. The pivotable legs are attached to the carrier such that when extended they prop the golf club carrier up while the golfer selects a golf club carrier prior to taking a shot. The golf club carrier has storage compartments that keep the shaft and the handle of the golf clubs clean and dry. The pivotable legs prevent the golf club heads from becoming dirty or wet by preventing them from coming in contact with the ground when the golfer stands the golf club carrier on the ground. An optional outer sleeve is also provided to facilitate ease of insertion and removal of the golf club carrier into and out of the golf bag.

Abstract: This invention is a quiver for carrying sporting equipment or tools over the shoulder; it can be converted into a free-standing structure; and it can be disassembled when not in use for ease of storing and traveling. The quiver consists of a plurality of rigid tubes, with a means for holding the assembled tubes into a stable structure suspended from a shoulder strap. The quiver also allows peripheral equipment to be attached by such means as clips, hook-and-loop-type fasteners, hanging containers, and so forth. The shoulder strap is adjustable, for comfortable, hands-free carrying and for hanging the quiver from a chair, a hook, or other furnishing. Adding wheels allows the quiver to be rolled or carried. The quiver can also be converted into a stand which holds equipment off the ground. Further, after use, the quiver can easily be disassembled into individual protective casings for transport or shipping; when disassembled, the quiver components require less packing space.

Abstract: A club head cover includes a head-protecting member for enclosing a club head, a cover body for separately enclosing a club shaft, the cover body being provided with a longitudinal opening and connected to the head protecting member, and a device for biasing the cover body in a direction where the opening is reduced, whereby, when the club shaft is enclosed by the cover body, an inner wall of the cover body can tightly contact the club shaft.

Abstract: A golf club carrier for holding a preselected relatively few clubs (e.g., three clubs) from a larger set (e.g., 14 clubs) container in a standard size golf bag. The carrier includes an elongate substantially rigid hollow tubular body into which the preselected few clubs are loaded, and a hook-shaped handle secured to and extending above the open top of the tubular body. The handle includes an elongate outer leg extending downwardly in parallel spaced relation to the elongate body to a terminal point within the center of balance of the carrier when it is loaded with one or more preselected clubs. The outer leg is arranged and constructed to hook over the rim of the larger parent bag when the latter is mounted upright on the platform of a conventional motorized golf cart. A second embodiment includes a novel hinged handle lift bar to provide a raised finger grip to facilitate raising and lowering of the carrier from and to ground level.

Abstract: A golf bag having a tubular body having a first open end and a second closed end, a pocket attached to the tubular body adapted to place a separate club in it, and a projection extending from an edge of the open end of the body to preclude the separated club from hitting the rest of the clubs in a set of golf clubs placed into the bag.

Abstract: A golf club head cover comprising a chamber adapted to receive the head of a golf club, a shell depending from the chamber adapted to receive the shaft of a golf club, a means for selectively opening and closing the head cover, axial stiffening members and longitudinal stiffening members.

Abstract: The Golf Rack Bag is a golf club holder that is easily carried by a golfer with a full complement of clubs and accessories. Each club is secured yet readily accessible. The holder itself is very stable, light, and easily picked up and placed down without stooping or activating moving parts. The unique design of the Golf Rack Bag places the weight of the clubs on the golfers center of gravity and away from the golfers back.

Abstract: A golf club head cover and method of using is disclosed. The golf club head cover includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion adapted for protecting the head of the club, the lower portion operatively connected to the upper portion for protecting at least a portion of the shaft of the club, the lower portion having an open collar. The golf club head cover can include an identifier that identifies a size of the golf club head cover. The present invention also includes a method of using the golf club head cover. The method includes providing a golf club head cover having a body with an upper portion and a lower portion, inserting a golf club head into the upper portion, and pressing the hosel or shaft of the club into the lower portion to secure the golf club head cover to the club.

Abstract: A cover for protecting a head and/or adjacent shaft portion of a golf club is opened and closed by an over-center biasing means upon application of an external force to partly open or close the cover. The cover comprises a pair of wings adapted to be opened and closed about a longitudinal hinge formed between them and having a slot laterally formed in the pair of wings. Elongated elastic means such as rubber cords bias the pair of wings alternatively toward the open position and the closed position, by acting as an over-center device, passing through the slot openings at or adjacent the hinge and being fixed at both ends to the wings. A two-hinge form of the cover is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a golf bag putter holder utilizing a bean bag, plush or stuffed toy doll as the principal means of protecting the putter head from damage. A putter holder that under normal transportation and golf play, when attached to a conventional golf bag by a clip, will suspend a putter above the bag floor and secure a putter head firmly in place. The holder is comprised of a tube for mounting a doll and storing the putter. The tubes top aperture contains notches to seat a club head in place, thus eliminating the need to remove and replace a head cover. A plain version of the holder is disclosed as well.

Abstract: A putter cover and removably attached divot repair tool comprising a putter cover body having at least an inner surface and an outer surface where the outer surface includes two spaced apart slits. The slits have a width that is substantially similar to a tool width of the divot repair tool and the slits are spaced apart by a spaced distance that is less than a length of the divot repair tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club cover or accessory bag such a shoe bag, a glasses bag, a cigar bag, a valuables bag and the like. The distinguishing features of each of these items is the fact that they have inner layer and an outer layer which can be separated from one another without visually disrupting the pleasing aesthetic appearance of these items. The inner layer and outer layer may be separated from one another by means of velcro strips or a hidden zipper, for example, so that the outer layer may be embroidered thereon without the threads of the embroidery contacting the contents on the inside of the golf club cover or the accessory bag.

Abstract: A golf club supporting device (10), where each club (18) comprises a shaft (21) and a head (19). The support (10) includes a base member (13) and a plurality of dividers (16) that extend outwardly from the base member (13). At least one divider (16) has a concave face (22) and an adjacent divider (16) has a generally oppositely facing convex face (23). The dividers (16) are positioned so as to define therebetween a space (17) for receiving a club head (19).

Abstract: A putter cover and removably attached divot repair tool comprising a putter cover body having at least an inner surface and an outer surface where the outer surface includes two spaced apart slits. The slits have a width that is substantially similar to a tool width of the divot repair tool and the slits are spaced apart by a spaced distance that is less than a length of the divot repair tool.

Abstract: An attachment for a golf bag which achieves a balancing of the bag when longer clubs are being carried. The attachment includes a belt element which is wrapped around the top of a golf bag. The belt includes an extension element which is positioned at the front, top side of a golf bag. The resulting installation creates a balanced golf bag effect and thus takes pressure off the back of the golf bag carrier.

Abstract: A new and improved golf bag comprising a shallow handle retainer having a bottom and upstanding sides. The upstanding sides defining an opening through which handles of golf clubs may be positioned to rest on the bottom of the retainer. A strap extending from the periphery of the opening outwardly away from the retainer the length corresponding to the substantial length of the shorter clubs to be used with the golf bag, an adjustable collar secured to the distal end of said strap, both the collar and the strap are flexible and non-resilient and not expandable.

Abstract: A golf club carrier includes a central support that forms one of three legs that support the carrier when in use. The two other legs are provided by bending a flexible and resilient rod at its mid-point and pivotally interconnecting the rod at that mid-point to an upper end of the central support. Three point stability is provided when the legs are pivoted relative to the central support. A detent member mounted to the central support captures the legs to position them in a storage position. The inherent bias of the rod urges the legs to resume a divergent relation to one another when they are released from the detent member. A top ring and a cup are secured to a first side of the central support and support at least seven clubs. Auxiliary devices are mounted to a second side of the central support to avoid interference.

Abstract: A golf club bottom positioning rack made of foam material and fastened to the inside of the bottom cuff of a golf bag and adapted to hold golf clubs in the golf bag. The golf club bottom positioning rack having at least two vertically spaced decks, each deck having rows of insertion holes and engagement fins at two sides of each insertion hole. The insertion holes of the decks are respectively vertically aligned for receiving the grips of golf clubs being inserted into the golf bag. The diameter of the insertion holes of a lower deck is greater than the diameter of the insertion holes of an upper deck.

Abstract: A golf club cover having a cover element with a configuration corresponding generally to the configuration of the head of the golf club. The cover element contains an entrance aperture of sufficient size to accept the golf head. A golf club head engaging member is positioned within the cover element. Preferably, the golfclub head engaging member is compressible and of sufficient size to accommodate the club head and it has a shape retaining memory. A plurality of flexible flaps define the entrance aperture. Upon insertion of the golf club head, these flaps can remain in contact with the club head or return to their position prior to insertion of the golf club head.

Abstract: The present invention provides a protective cover for the head of a golf club having a main body formed from a single piece cut from a sheet of foam rubber material. Foam rubber formed from either neoprene or polybutadiene is preferred. For a preferred embodiment of the invention, a stretchable nylon or polyester fabric is bonded to the opposing surfaces of the foam rubber sheet. The single piece of sheet foam rubber material is folded along a substantially straight first edge and stitched along opposite second and third edges to form a cover having a profile similar to that of the club head which it is to cover. Generally speaking, the cover has somewhat the same profile as a baby bootie. Like the bootie, the cover has an opening at the top thereof. The opening can be expanded in size to fit over the head of a club.

Abstract: A golf club protective cover which provides a semi-rigid upper enclosure to protect the club head and a sock-like lower enclosure attached to the upper enclosure for protection of the club shaft. The upper enclosure is formed as a semi-rigid cylinder and has an elongated opening in the side wall of the upper enclosure so that the club may be inserted into the cover from the top through the elongated opening or through the bottom of the lower enclosure in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A club divider of golf bag is provided. An annular frame is provided on either top or bottom opening of the bag. Each frame has a plurality of corrugated longitudinal members formed therein. The same number of club dividers formed of fabric or flexible plate are connected between the corresponding corrugated longitudinal members of frames. This can orderly keep golf clubs in the golf bag.

Abstract: A head cover capable of being used for receiving golf clubs of various kinds and various sizes, is disclosed. The head cover for golf clubs of this invention comprises a head protection part. The head protection part consists of an outer layer defining a cavity therein and a liner provided within the cavity to define a head pocket for receiving the head of a golf club therein. The liner consists of upper and lower parts, the upper and lower parts of the liner being integrated into a single structure with an elastic band loop interposed between the upper and lower parts. The head cover for a golf club of this invention covers more securely any kind of or any size of golf club head, is reduced in the production cost, and is convenient to the golfer in use.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a putter storage compartment which is separate from a main golf club storage compartment and is disposed in an elongated pocket which is normally provided on golf bags and is commonly referred to as a clothing pocket. A partition within the clothing pocket separates the putter storage compartment from the remaining storage area of the clothing pocket. A top fitting having an axial bore is provided in the top panel of the clothing pocket above the putter storage compartment to allow the putter shaft to be inserted and removed from the putter storage compartment. The lower end of the putter storage compartment has an opening formed therein and a baffle is provided which partially restricts that opening to keep the grip end of the putter shaft from falling through the opening. The baffle also serves as a drain for water which may enter the putter storage compartment through the open top thereof.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for protecting golf clubs 14 from being scratched due to the golf clubs 14 being inserted into a golf club protection tube 18 which are commercially available. The present invention 10 discloses a flanged 42 tubular insert for placement into the top neck of the golf club protection tube 18. The present invention 10 is padded with soft pile material 34 having a hole 38 therein for inserting the golf club shaft 20. Another embodiment is provided which has a Y-shaped upstanding member 44 mounted on the top edge of the present invention 10 within which is placed the golf club head 26.

Abstract: A head cover capable of being used for receiving golf clubs of various kinds and various sizes, is disclosed. The head cover for golf clubs of this invention comprises a head protection part. The head protection part consists of an outer layer defining a cavity therein and a liner provided within the cavity to define a head pocket for receiving the head of a golf club therein. The liner consists of upper and lower parts, the upper and lower parts of the liner being integrated into a single structure with an elastic band loop interposed between the upper and lower parts. The head cover for a golf club of this invention covers more securely any kind of or any size of golf club head, is reduced in the production cost, and is convenient to the golfer in use.

Abstract: A golf club holder suspends golf clubs beneath an umbrella to keep the grips dry during rain. The holder comprises a head with clip devices for attachment to an umbrella shank and for attaching the shafts of clubs upside down to the holder. The clip devices comprise in one embodiment a molded plastic head with receptacles for attachment to the umbrella shank and for receiving the club shafts, the receptacles each comprising a bore lined with high friction rubber and a slot for receiving the shank or shafts laterally into the receptacle. A stem extends from the head to provide enhanced gripping action to the umbrella shank. The devices may be hinged to the stem to permit the holder to remain with the umbrella shank so that the umbrella may be collapsed with the holder attached. The holder stem may be permanently attached to the umbrella shank with the shaft clip devices hinged to the stem.

Abstract: A golf club protection system for protecting golf clubs from the elements. The golf club protection system includes a plurality of tubes for insertion into a golf bag. Each of the tubes has a first end and a second end. Each of the tubes is generally hollow. A plurality of head covers the heads of golf clubs. Each of the head covers comprising a housing. The housing has a leg portion and a foot portion. The housing is generally hollow. The leg portion has a free end having an opening therein adapted for removably coupling to the second end of one of the tubes. The foot portion has an open bottom side. A covering means covers the opening in the foot portion. The covering means has a shape adapted to cover the opening. The covering means is selectively movable between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A non-flaccid hollow golf club head cover includes a head portion that is contoured to fit firmly over a head of a golf club, and a shaft portion that is contiguous to the head portion to enclose a segment of a golf club shaft. The outer surface of the body is established in part by a cushioning foam material, while the inner surface is established by a soft, velvety material.

Abstract: A universal golf club securer and organizer for securing golf clubs in a fixed position in a golf bag which consists of a series of individual resilient clips having adjustable positions on a support bar thereby compensating for the width of any club in a set of golf clubs. The support bar is attached to a golf bag by means of a rod and clamp system which is adjustable to the height of any set of golf clubs.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a golf bag putter holder that is convenient to use and protects, stores, aligns and segregates the putter and additionally is universal in it's application. A putter holder that under normal transportation and golf play, when attached to any conventional golf bag, will suspend a putter above a bag floor and secure all basic putter head designs firmly in place, whether a right or left handed putter or a short or long handled putter. A holder is disclosed comprised of a tube of resilient material for receiving the putter handle and shaft, with an adjustable clip integral to the tube for tube attachment to any conventional bags upper lip. The tubes top aperture is notched to seat club head in place. A plurality or uniquely shaped cushioning material surrounds the tube top aperture. A putter rests on a foundation of these materials in a manner that prevents contact with other stored clubs.

Abstract: A golf club head cover that fits a variety of different sized club heads. The golf club head cover has a hollow head cover portion with an upper end and a lower end, the upper end closed and the lower end open, an elongated shaft protector extending downwardly from the lower end of the head cover portion, and a knit sock disposed inside the head cover portion. The knit sock inside the head cover portion functions to provide a tight fit around the club head and secure the golf club head cover in place. The present invention also includes a method of protecting golf club heads of various sizes through use of a golf club head cover having a knit sock disposed within the head cover.

Abstract: A head cover for golf clubs is disclosed. In the head cover, a tubular member defines a head pocket therein to receive a club head, with first and second openings being formed at both ends of the tubular member. A cap member is detachably mounted to the first opening of the tubular member to close the first opening. A guide member is detachably mounted to the second opening of the tubular member. The guide member is expandable and contractible, thus guiding entrance and exit of the head relative to the head pocket and protecting the head end portion of the shaft. In the guide member, a ring is integrated with a shaft protection part and is mounted to the second opening of the tubular member. The tubular member has a shape retaining frame, with a cloth part provided on the internal and external surfaces of the frame. The cap member has a cap frame having a window, with a cloth part provided on the cap frame for covering interior and exterior surfaces of the cap frame.

Abstract: An individual golf club holder installed in a golf bag to hold an individual golf club, including a tubular body, the tubular body having multiple sets of vertically spaced through holes spaced around the periphery of a bottom end thereof, a top cap and a bottom cap covered on top and bottom ends of the tubular body, the top cap having a center hole through which a golf club is inserted into the tubular body, and a plurality of golf club retainers respectively installed in the through holes on the tubular body, the golf club retainers each having a plurality of flexible retaining rods suspended in the tubular body for engagement with the periphery of the golf club inserted into the tubular body.

Abstract: This invention concerns a sports bag such as a golf bag equipped with an organizer insert. In another aspect the invention concerns an organizer insert for a sports bag such as a golf bag. The invention involves an apertured plate, with each aperture being sized and shaped to comfortably receive, for example, a golf club handle. Side walls extend below the plate to define a single compartment beneath each aperture. A spacer is associated with the side walls to keep them in fixed relationship with each other as they extend downwards. A retainer is associated with each compartment to grip a golf club handle and resist its removal from the bag. Golf club handles may be dropped or pushed into the bag through the apertures in the plate. They are gripped by the retainers and are kept relatively still inside their respective compartments. In this way the clubs will be retained in fixed relative locations within the bag, and will be unlikely to fall out of the bag during normal handling.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a golf bag serves to secure and protect golf clubs contained in the golf bag. The apparatus includes at least one club head securing member for simultaneously securing one or more selected golf clubs contained in the golf bag. The club head securing member is provided with a middle portion for covering at least a portion of club heads of the selected golf clubs. Two extended portions are provided for allowing said middle portion to hold the selected golf clubs down onto the golf bag with a predetermined pressure, wherein one end of each extended portion integrally is extended from said middle portion. An attachment member is provided for detachably and length-adjustably attaching the other end of each extended portion to an upper portion of the golf bag to thereby maintain the predetermined pressure. The apparatus further includes a golf bag cover designed to fit over one or more club head securing member to provide additional protection.

Abstract: A protective cover for a golf club which includes a cylindrical shaft cover having a cutout formed at the middle portion of the shaft cover, a slit extending longitudinally along the side wall of the shaft cover, and an unfolding groove or hinge extending longitudinally along the shaft cover opposite the slit. The shaft cover can be easily unfolded upon being bent at the cutout and can be easily recovered to its original state because it is made of a flexible resilient material.

Abstract: A protective cover for a golf club includes a pair of head covers coupled to each other to pivot vertically, about a horizontal axis, between open and closed positions, thereby achieving very accurate and rapid opening and closing a while ensuring a protection for the head and shaft of a golf club, received therein, against impacts and scratches. The protective cover includes a pair of shaft protectors extending downwardly from respective bottom walls of the head covers and adapted to protect the shaft of the golf club. A support member is hingably mounted, at opposite sides of an upper end thereof, to respective lower ends of the shaft protectors. The support member defines a space capable of receiving the shaft of the golf club therein. Two pairs of spaced hinge members are inwardly protruded from the inner surfaces of the lower ends of the first shaft protectors, respectively. Each of a pair of hinge mounting members is fixed to opposite outer surfaces there.

Abstract: A golf club protective cover which provides a semi-rigid upper enclosure to protect the club head and a sock-like lower enclosure attached to the upper enclosure for protection of the club shaft. The upper enclosure is formed as a semi-rigid cylinder and has an elongated opening in the side wall of the upper enclosure so that the club may be inserted into the cover from the top through the elongated opening or through the bottom of the lower enclosure in a conventional manner.