Abstract: A golf bag stand includes a saddle shaped member which is secured to a generally tubular body of a golf bag. A leg member extends from the saddle shaped member in a direction which is generally normal to the longitudinal axis of the golf bag body. Since the leg member is fixed relative to the saddle shaped member, no actuation of the leg member is required in order for the leg member to support the golf bag body in a propped up position when the golf bag is resting on the ground. The leg member is bifurcated so that a pair of feet are formed on an outer end thereof.

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: Disclosed herewith is a staff type golf bag. The staff type golf bag includes a bag body shaped in the form of a hollow cylinder. The bag body includes a skin assembly, which is comprised of a skin body provided with a pocket, a top band arranged on the upper portion of the skin body, and a bottom strip arranged on the lower portion of the skin body. The bag body further includes a reinforcing plate that has a size corresponding to the size of the skin assembly. The reinforcing plate is fixedly attached to the rear surface of the skin assembly. A bottom support is fixedly attached under the bottom strip to the bottom portion of the bag body. A top mold is fixedly attached under the top band to the top portion of the bag body.

Abstract: A golf bag with a generally tubular body has a shoulder strap which allows a golfer to pick up the golf bag from the ground without bending over. The body has an open top end and an annular groove spaced from the open top end. A lower end of the shoulder strap is positioned within the annular groove, and a pair of attachment straps extend from the lower end of the shoulder strap. The attachment straps are disposed within the annular groove when they are wrapped around the body in opposite directions. A buckle connects the attachment straps to each other so that the shoulder strap is held in a standing position where it extends laterally from the body. Stiffener means may be provided at the lower end of the shoulder strap to maintain the shoulder strap in the standing position.

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 carrier and hitch assembly comprises a rigid, elongated housing having a door covered opening on a front face. The housing is large enough to contain a standard size golf bag and a complete set of clubs. The housing is provided with wheels and a handle so that the housing may be utilized in cart-like fashion. The rear face of the housing is provided with structure for attaching the housing to a hitch assembly for transporting the housing at the rear of an automotive vehicle or golf cart.

Abstract: A pocket assembly is removably attached to a generally tubular body of a golf bag. The pocket assembly includes a receptacle with a pair of pockets for holding golf accessories. An upstanding rib is formed on the body, and spring clips are provided on the receptacle for gripping engagement with the rib to position the pocket assembly at a selected location on the body. When the pocket assembly is attached to the body, the receptacle straddles the rib and the pockets are disposed on opposite sides of the rib. The spring clips may be disengaged from the rib so that the pocket assembly may be removed from the body and relocated to another selected location on the body. Straps attached to the spring clips are wrapped around the body, and hook and loop fasteners are used to fasten the straps together.

Abstract: A golf bag for receiving a plurality of golf clubs. The bag comprises a bag body (1) with a longitudinal axis (13), an inner chamber (11) and a lateral area (12) which essentially extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Holding devices (2) are arranged on or within the lateral area (12). The holding devices are used for receiving golf clubs (3) having club shafts (32) that essentially extend in the direction of the longitudinal axis (13). Golf clubs held in holding devices (2) are situated outside the inner chamber (11). A golf club (3) that is held in a holding device (2) is essentially covered on the side facing away from the inner chamber (11) by a self-closing cover (4). The bag body (1) is composed of two shells (16) and can be unfolded along a hinge axis (7) which extends essentially in parallel in relation to the longitudinal axis (13) thereof, whereby the inner chamber (11) thereof becomes accessible.

Abstract: A golf bag tilting structure comprises a fixed tube fastened at the bottom end with a bag bottom disk, and a movable tube fastened at the top end with a bag top edge such that the bottom end of the movable tube is slidably fitted into the top end of the fixed tube. The fixed tube is linked with one or more tilting rods which are pivoted at the top end with the bag top edge. As the bag top edge is exerted on by an external force, the bottom end of the movable tube is forced to slide to compress a spring which is located in the top end of the fixed tube. The tilting rods swivel away from the bag body to support the golf bag slantingly on the ground.

Abstract: An auxiliary golf bag having the capacity to carry several (3 or 4) golf clubs which in turn is carried, by one means or another, by a standard golf bag normally carried by a golfer. This auxiliary golf bag further has a pocket to carry other necessary equipment such as a golf ball, marker, tee, etc. Still further, this auxiliary bag has both a carry handle and, if preferred, a removable shoulder strap which extends from the base of the sack to a point just above a handle. One of these several features of this auxiliary golf bag is that it is totally flexible so that it may be folded to fit into a pocket of a standard golf bag or may be hung or attached by any means to the side of a golf bag for easy access. The material for the bag is waterproof or water resistant.

Abstract: A golf bag includes an elongate substantially cylindrical bag and a head portion, the head portion having a web at the opening of the golf bag. The web comprises a divider for clubs having four radial separator ribs that establish four quadrants within which to insert golf clubs. In addition, the web includes a central circular rib joined at the intersection where the four radial separator ribs meet to provide a central aperture for the storage of a putter.

Abstract: A dual strap apparatus is disclosed for use with a golf bag of the type having a generally tubular body with an open top end and a closed bottom end. The dual strap apparatus includes a V-shaped shoulder strap having first and second portions that extend in opposed directions from a vertex. A first coupling strap is connected between the strap first portion and the body top end, and a second coupling strap is connected between the strap second portion and a location on the body intermediate the top and bottom ends of the body. In one embodiment of the dual strap apparatus, first and second hold-down straps are coupled to a common point on the vertex of the shoulder strap. The first hold-down strap is connected to the body top end, and the second hold-down strap is connected to the body at another location intermediate the body top and bottom ends. In another embodiment of the dual strap apparatus, a single hold-down strap is coupled to a point on the vertex of the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A strap connector for connecting the shoulder straps of a dual-strap carrying system which is particularly useful for carrying golf bags or other elongate bags including pivotally connected lateral members each of which is connected as an intermediate member of a shoulder strap. The pivotal connection between the lateral members adjusts the weight distribution on the shoulders of a person carrying the bag and provides improved comfortability. Also disclosed are a strap carrying system and a golf bag including the strap connector.

Abstract: A golf bag with a built-in assembly included a top moulded member wherein the moulded top member includes a neck portion, a collar portion and a shoulder portion connecting the neck and collar portions, the neck portion includes a longitudinally extending circumferential wall which defines the inner aperture of the top member and a longitudinal part which is surrounded by the enclosure, the collar portion includes a circumferential wall surrounding the neck portion and appendages which are laterally spaced apart for receiving a part of the stand assembly for connection to the top moulded member.

Abstract: A top cuff for golf bag having a plurality of golf club insertion compartments and a club shaft positioning device in each golf club insertion compartment, the club shaft positioning device each having at least one hard locating plate and at least one flexible engagement plate alternatively disposed at two sides at different elevations, each hard locating plate having peripheral notches for the positioning of the shaft of each inserted golf club, each flexible engagement plate having a plurality of retaining portions corresponding to the peripheral notches of each hard locating plate for pressing on the shaft of each inserted golf club.

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 core (3) for a caddie bag includes three arc portions (31 to 33) each with a PCCP structure. These arc portions are connected by a hinge portion (34) without the PCCP structure, and the hinge portion is bent to form a cylindrical core. The cylindrical core has one end with a collar (5) attached thereto, and the other end with a bottom member (6) attached thereto. The collar and the bottom member are connected by a frame member (12), whereby a caddie bag (1) is constructed.

Abstract: A golf bag having a substantially rigid top member, a substantially rigid bottom member, a plurality of rigid stays separating said top and bottom members, an outer cover and at least one internal partitioning member including:

Abstract: A golf bag with a built-in assembly included a top molded member follow by wherein said molded top member includes a neck portion, a collar portion and a shoulder portion connecting said neck and collar portions, said neck portion includes a longitudinally extending circumferential wall which defines the inner aperture of said top member and a longitudinal part of which is surrounded by said enclosure, said collar portion includes a circumferential wall surrounding said neck portion and append which are laterally spaced apart for receiving a part of the stand assembly for connection to the top molded member.

Abstract: A golf bag combination having separated and angled receptacles connected by a pocketed netting, a pair of integrated back pack straps, a storable large poncho-like rain cover, and integrated retractable tripod legs for standing the golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag is provided with a throat structure disposed in an open top end of a generally tubular body with the throat structure having an opening formed therethrough that is divided into an open portion and an offset portion which is closed at its upper end. An elongated stay is located in a longitudinal position inside the tubular body, and the stay is inserted therein by moving it downwardly through the open portion of the throat structure opening. A retainer clip is removably mounted in the throat structure opening to retain an upper end of the stay in the offset portion of the opening. Removal of the stay may be accomplished by removing the retainer clip from the throat structure opening which allows movement of the stay upper end from the offset portion into the open portion so that the stay may be removed through the throat structure opening.

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: An automatic golf club selecting device for selecting a certain golf club by verbally indicating which club is desired. The automatic golf club selecting device includes a plurality of lifting units for lifting a club. Each of the lifting unit comprises a selectively extendable cylindrical member. Each of the cylindrical members being mountable in a golf club bag. A motor designed for extending and retracting the cylindrical member is operationally coupled to one of the cylindrical members. A control circuitry designed for recognizing spoken golf club indicators is mountable to the golf club bag. The control circuitry is electrically coupled to each of the motors. A power supply is removably mountable in the golf club bag and is electrically coupled to the control circuitry. A microphone for receiving golf club indicators is mountable to the golf bag and is electrically coupled to the control circuitry. An actuator for turning the control circuitry on and off is mountable to the golf club bag.

Abstract: A golf bag has a bag body which is provided with a bag carrying set. The bag carrying set is formed of a retaining member, two long carrying straps, and two short carrying straps. The two log carrying straps are used as shoulder straps to carry evenly the weight of the bag body and its contents, without causing discomfort to a caddie. The long carrying straps and the short carrying straps are adjusted by the retaining member to suit the body size of the caddie.

Abstract: A golf bag structure having two semi-cylindrical bag bodies having a flat back portion and with a sealed bottom and an opened top, characterized in that the bag body is provided with a lifting strap and one or two pockets, the flat surface of each semi-cylindrical bag bodies are mounted to each other by means of a plurality of connecting members to form as a mother bag to accommodate a whole set of golf clubs, or the two semi-cylindrical bag bodies are detached from each other and any one of the bag bodies is selected as a secondary bag to carry half-set of the golf clubs.

Abstract: This invention resides in a portable cooler that is removably attached to a golf, pull cart for easily and efficiently transporting ice, food, beverages and other items over a golf course by individuals playing golf. The portable cooler has a top wall that is slightly tapered downwardly from the front to the back, a right wall and a left wall that are spaced apart and mutually converge from the front wall to the back wall. A bottom wall is horizontal and is tapered inwardly from the front to the back of said wall. The back wall is tapered inwardly from the bottom wall to the top wall and a front wall is tapered outwardly from the bottom wall upwardly toward the top wall. An access flap is positioned over an opening in the top section of the front wall and is positionable to cover or uncover said opening. The walls of the cooler when joined together form an interior cavity for the storage of various items.

Abstract: A base seat of a golf bag includes a front section, a rear section and a pivot section bridged between the front and rear sections. The front and rear sections together each define a receiving room having an opening facing upward. The base seat can be bent about a predetermined portion of the pivot section. The base seat is part of a golf bag which includes a cylindrical bag body, an annular frame, several support rods and a support leg set. When the golf bag with the base seat is positioned upright, the lower sides of the front and rear sections are planely placed on the ground. By way of the weight of the golf clubs placed in the receiving rooms of the base seat, the golf bag can be stably rested on the ground. When a user tilts the bag body, by way of the pivot section, the rear section of the base seat is moved upward, while the front section remains in contact with the ground. The front section and the support leg set of the golf bag together support the golf bag in a tilted state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf bag security device. One aspect of the present invention relates to a golf bag security device that has both a club retaining assembly and a bag securing assembly that are both locked by a single releasable lock. Another aspect of the invention relates to a golf bag security device that uses a plurality of fingers to retain the clubs therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to golf equipment, such as golf shoes, golf clubs, golf gloves, or portions thereof, formed from compositions comprising a sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated acid moieties, or a mixture thereof. The preferred ionomer composition comprises sulfonated thermoplastic elastomers, sulfonated thermoplastic polymers, sulfonated thermoset polymers, and mixtures thereof. The compositions include a blend of about 1 weight % to about 99 weight % of at least one sulfonated, carboxylated, or phosphonated ionomer and about 99 weight % to about 1 weight % of at least co-component polymer. The co-component polymer may be a conventional ionomer, a thermoplastic, a thermoplastic elastomer, a thermoset polymer, or mixtures thereof.

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: A system for detecting the presence of individual golf clubs in a golf bag. The system includes a club monitoring device which is mountable in the interior of the golf bag for detecting the presence of at least one golf club in the interior of the golf bag, the club monitoring device comprising: a plurality of sensor units, each of the sensor units defining a gap for removably receiving one of the plurality of the golf clubs; and a control unit connected to each of the sensor units, the control unit indicating when one of the sensor units does not detect the presence of a golf club in the gap defined by the sensor unit, wherein the control unit has an indicator for indicating that at least one of the sensor units does not detect the presence of a golf club in the associated club receiving member.

Abstract: A golf bag has a bottom structure that prevents the bag from slipping when placed on the ground, is excellent in cushioning property, and offers a wide design variety. A golf bag includes a bottom unit having a substantially cylindrical bottom structure disposed on an underside of a golf bag main body. A plurality of supporting legs are detachably attached to the golf bag main body, and the supporting legs include at least one portion that is arranged on a lower end surface of the bottom unit. The supporting leg members are preferably made of a non-slipping elastic material having a high friction coefficient and a cushioning property.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a combination golf bag and golf bag cover, the combination including a golf bag having at least an inner cavity for holding golf clubs, an open upper end communicating with the cavity for receiving golf clubs, and at least one divider positioned generally within the open upper end for dividing at least the open upper end to thereby define compartments within the inner cavity for separating the golf clubs when positioned therein, and a golf bag cover which includes a cover body having an open lower end positioned to abuttingly contact upper peripheries of the open end of the golf bag, a closed upper end, and a fastener connected to a divider of the golf bag and positioned to connect to the cover body to thereby secure the cover body onto the golf bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club carrying rack unit to protect golf clubs from damage due to the collision of the golf club heads when transporting them or when withdrawing and returning them to the carrying rack, by the use of a golf club head retaining means and a golf club shaft retaining means. This organizing feature facilitates the easy selection of any club.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf club bag having a club separating collar having a plurality of openings therein for receiving individual golf clubs therein. The collar has a plurality of color coded areas or zones, each area surrounding a plurality of openings in the collar to identify golf club types to allow the rapid removal and placement of a golf club to and from a predetermined area. Each golf club has color coding thereon, such as on the shaft adjacent the golf club head, to match one of the area colors on the golf bag collar for rapid identification of the golf clubs. The golf club collar can include a self-lubricating polymer TEFLON insert placed in each opening within the collar to prevent damage to the golf club shaft on inserting and removing a golf club from the golf club bag.

Abstract: A multi-function golf bag includes an outer bag of a rigid material functioning as a protective and decorative enclosure and being useable as a functional golf bag, a middle bag of a soft material functioning as a containment system for golf clubs and accessories, and an inner bag of a soft material for containing a plurality of golf clubs. The middle bag is adapted to nest within the outer bag and the inner bag is adapted to nest within said middle bag. The middle bag and the inner bag are removable as a unit from the outer bag and the inner bag is removable from the middle bag. The outer bag, the middle bag and the inner bag can be used separately and individually of one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf bag, more particularly to the golf bag equipped with a frame, the frame whereto a tube set, whereby a plurality of golf clubs are separately divided, is easily assembled so that the golf clubs are not entangled one another. The present invention comprises an upper body formed in a cylindrical structure, a frame disposed in the top portion of the upper body for maintaining the configuration of the golf bag, a lower body installed in the bottom portion of the upper body used as a bottom part enclosing the bottom portion of the upper body for supporting a grip portion of the golf club, and a separation means coupled with the frame and supporting the side face of the head of the golf club wherein the grip portion is supported at a lower body for separating the golf clubs in order to prevent clashes between the head of the golf club and frame and the easy discernment of the head of each golf club that is inserted inside the upper body.

Abstract: A golf bag having a body and support legs pivotally attached to the body and actuated by an actuator rod which is partially hidden inside the body. The actuator rod is actuated by an actuator assembly comprising a base member and an actuator plate. When the bag is tilted, the actuator plate cooperates with the actuator rod to cause the legs to pivot away from the bag body to form a support for the bag. The actuator mechanism and the lower portion of the actuator shaft are located inside the golf bag body. The actuator assembly also includes a cover or a shutter for covering the base member and the actuator plate so the coupling of the actuator rod and the actuator plate is hidden from view.

Abstract: A golf bag having a seat assembly upon which a golfer may sit to rest. When the golfer desires to sit down, a specially configured storage pocket is opened, and a generally U-shaped support rod is moved from a retracted position to an extended position so that a foldable seat, preferably made of fabric, is in a taut stretched condition adjacent a top end of the storage pocket. The foldable seat is attached to a bight portion of the generally U-shaped support rod and is in a folded condition when the support rod is in its retracted position.

Abstract: A golf bag comprises a body having a front surface, a back surface, a lower region and a base member. The body defines a longitudinal axis; at least one leg pivotally connected to the back surface of the body pivoting between a retracted position where the leg is disposed substantially longitudinally along the back surface of the body and an extended position where lower end of the leg is spaced apart from the body. The golf bag has a pocket member attached to the front lower region of the body. The pocket member has a collapsible seating surface associated with the front surface of the body. The golf bag also has a support structure connected to the base member and disposed in the pocket member. The support structure includes at least one frame member supporting the seating surface, wherein ends of the frame member are extended from the base member of the body to form the seating surface when the body is tilted.

Abstract: A light weight golf bag with waist straps and an angle adjustment cord which is carried on the waist at an angle behind the players' back, so as not to impede the players' stroke. The bag is not intended to be removed between shots.

Abstract: An improved golf bag handle assembly is provided to mount dual shoulder straps to a golf bag. The golf bag has a handle which is located on the sidewall of the bag. The central portion of the dual shoulder strap assembly is designed to be mounted to a unique handle casing which is slidably disposed on the existing golf bag handle. The strap assembly includes a mounting web connected to the central mounting element. The handle casing includes a handle portion and an attachment member or ring integral with the handle portion. The mounting web links the central mounting element to the attachment ring. The handle casing includes an internal channel adapted to accept the handle of the golf bag. The handle casing position may be adjusted such that the weight distribution between the user's shoulders may be adjusted.

Abstract: A golf bag has a bag body which is provided at the bottom end thereof with a base having an inclined portion. The inclined portion is provided with a recess and a through hole. The golf bag is provided with a bag tilting device having two support rods, and a bracing rod which is fastened with one end of a contact rod. The contact rod is fastened at other end thereof with the receiving seat of an action plate via the through hole of the inclined portion of the base. The action plate is smaller in size than the recess of the inclined portion of the base such that the action plate is concealed in the recess at such time the bag body is tilted.

Abstract: A golf club organizing assembly for a golf club carrying bag includes a plurality of dividers. Some of the dividers extend in intersecting transverse relationships with other of the dividers so as to form a plurality of compartments therebetween for receiving shafts of golf clubs placed in a carrying bag. Also, some dividers are of colors different from and contrasting with colors of other dividers so as to provide contrasting colors about the compartments which improve visibility of compartments to a golfer over a case where all of the dividers are of the same color.

Abstract: A golf bag includes a bag body; a pivot seat attached to an upper portion of the bag body, two supporting rods each having an upper end pivotally attached to the pivot seat, and a support base attached to the lower portion of the bag body. The supporting rods are pivotable between an extended position and a retracted position in response to movement of the bag body between a tilted position and an upright position. Two resilient strips are provided and each includes an upper end securely attached to the upper end of an associated supporting rod to move therewith and a lower end securely attached to the support base. At least one of the resilient strips has a stop located at a predetermined level. A tensioner includes a longitudinal hole with two end portions through which the resilient strips extend, respectively. The tensioner is supported by the stop.

Abstract: A support stand for use with a golf bag having a body with an open upper end includes a housing mounted on the body. The housing has spaced apart diverging channels formed therein. A pair of support assemblies, each having an arm, are pivotally mounted in the channels for movement between retracted and extended positions. A leg is connected to each arm. The support assemblies are spring loaded to urge them into the retracted position, and a cam lever is pivotally mounted on the housing. When the cam lever is depressed into actuating engagement with the arms, the support assemblies are moved into their extended positions and the legs support the body in a propped-up position.

Abstract: A ball-receiving member is attached to an object. The ball-receiving member includes an open side to allow insertion of balls and defines a receiving space therein for receiving a plurality of balls. The ball-receiving member is made of elastomeric material and includes a plurality of side holes in a side thereof. Each side hole retains an associated ball in place yet allowing passage of the ball upon manual squeezing at both sides of the ball-receiving member.

Abstract: A convertible carrier for golf clubs in which the carrier comprises a base member having a top portion, an elongated middle portion and a bottom portion; and a plurality of discrete elongated tubular members attached to the base member in a spaced apart relationship; wherein the carrier can be closed.

Abstract: A golf club locking device attachable to a golf club bag having a main portion divided into one or more compartments and a mouth portion forming openings in the bag for receiving golf clubs in the compartments. The golf club locking device comprises a locking member and a main member which fastens to the mouth of the golf club bag and includes openings corresponding to the compartments. The locking member is coupled to the main member and slides linearly in relation to the main member between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the openings are constricted thereby preventing removal of clubs from the golf bag. The locking device is manufacturable as integral component of a golf bag.

Abstract: The dual purpose golf bag system allows for the conversion of two normally configured golf bags into one travel and/or storage container using primarily the inner supports of the two individual bags as the structural component of the travel/storage container. The system comprises a smaller bag with a removable cover and a slightly larger bag with a removable cover. When used in a travel/storage mode, the small bag nests inside the larger bag to form a rigid container to hold the clubs and associated accessories. The small and large golf bags have rigid interior supports. The supports have circular bottoms and cylindrical sidewalls and open tops. The small removable cover and the large removable cover are each formed of a flexible fabric with a base, a cylindrical peripheral wall and an open top.