Abstract: A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to an outer surface of a bag. The elongate resilient member acts to bias the front panel against the outer surface of the bag such that the panel may be quickly and effectively accessed in a single movement. The biased nature of the front panel of the pocket also enables quick and automatic closure of the pocket to secure pocket contents.

Abstract: A golf accessory holder device designed to be held in a golf bag clip frictionally engaged to the top of the golf bag and frequently inserted and removed from said clip during the golfer's round of golf, and to prevent damage to or soiling of the pocket or the pocket entry area which frequently occurs when a golfer keeps such accessories in his pocket; said device having smooth top and bottom surfaces and having the capability of firmly holding one or two tees, a ball marker, a ball mark repair tool, and a towel, one end of said device being constructed of plastic and having a slot therein between the top and bottom surfaces of the holder device so as to define a deflectable tab particularly adapted for firmly gripping the towel by tension, but also adapted that the towel can be easily released from the device and also easily re-inserted into same. One embodiment includes a unique combination of the golf accessory holder device with the ball mark repair tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially tubular carrying case, wherein the tube is sectioned into multiple substantially separated transverse compartments for carrying personal items. In one embodiment, the carrying case looks like a golf bag. In another embodiment, the carrying case is a diaper bag. In a further embodiment, the carrying case is a diaper bag that looks like a golf bag.

Abstract: A golf bag is comprised of a base bag including a tube having an open top and a closed bottom and a detachable overcoat; The overcoat surrounds the tube and is attached to it by a first zipper circumferentially attached to an upper portion of the tube, a second zipper circumferentially attached to a lower portion of the tube, and a third zipper attached to a vertical edge of the overcoat. The overcoat can be embroidered or screen printed, attached to the base bag, or detached from the base bag and another overcoat of a different color or style can be attached to the same base bag.

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 sports equipment cart includes a first ball dispensing tube having upper and lower ends and defining a bore extending therebetween. The first ball dispensing tube defines an upper ball receiving aperture and a lower ball dispensing aperture. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to the first ball dispensing tube adjacent the lower end thereof. The first ball dispensing tube includes a handle for manually pulling the tube between desired locations. A second ball dispensing tube of substantially similar dimensions may be connected to the first ball dispensing tube in side-by-side relationship. A third ball dispensing tube of smaller dimension may also be connected to the first dispensing tube for holding smaller sized balls.

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 bag is provided with a dual strap carrying device designed so that the golf bag may be suspended from both shoulders. The golf bag is oriented transversely across the back of the wearer and includes a liquid refreshment pocket for holding a bottle in an upright position accessible to the hand of the wearer. For example, when worn by a right handed user, the bottle pocket, which is on top of or near the ball pocket is easily accessible to the wearer's left hand. The bottle will be held in an upright position adjacent the wearer's left side for right handed golfers, and may be reached by the left hand without difficulty. The bottle pocket is configured to tightly hold the bottle against the bag, such that the bottle is in an upright position when the bag is worn across the back. The bottle pocket could include vent holes for draining any condensation or other liquid which collects in the bottle pocket. The bottle pocket is sized to fit standard size bottles.

Abstract: A golf bag is provided with a dual strap carrying device designed so that the golf bag may be suspended from both shoulders. The golf bag is oriented transversely across the back of the wearer and includes a liquid refreshment pocket for holding a bottle in an upright position accessible to the hand of the wearer. For example, when worn by a right handed user, the bottle pocket, which is on top of or near the ball pocket is easily accessible to the wearer's left hand. The bottle will be held in an upright position adjacent the wearer's left side for right handed golfers, and may be reached by the left hand without difficulty. The bottle pocket is configured to tightly hold the bottle against the bag, such that the bottle is in an upright position when the bag is worn across the back. The bottle pocket could include vent holes for draining any condensation or other liquid which collects in the bottle pocket. The bottle pocket is sized to fit standard size bottles.

Abstract: A support means for golf clubs comprising four parts. The first, second and third parts having a plurality of recesses for the golf club heads, the third part also being a cover for the golf club heads in the recesses of the first part and the second part. The fourth part of the cover providing a final cover to protect the golf clubs from dust and scratching. A cover so arranged has the advantage of fixing the position of various golf clubs (irons and woods) in a golf club bag. The golf clubs are held in position in the bag so that they will not scratch one another and making noises when being carried. The four parts of the cover are of transparent polymer material to allow the golf clubs to be seen through the cover which is advantageous for displaying purposes in shops.

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: The invention presents a golf bag which golf articles can be easily put in or taken out, by moving the mounting position of an enclosure of a golf bag to a position easy to use by the golf players, when playing golf by laying down golf bags on a golf cart. A golf bag A comprises a golf bag main body 1 accommodating golf clubs b in its inside, and an enclosure 2 attached to the outside of the golf bag main body 1, in which the enclosure 2 is provided movably in the height direction of the golf bag main body 1 by means of position converting means 8 provided at the outside of the golf bag main body 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf club carrier with a vertically extending golf club compartment for transporting golf clubs. The club carrier is integrally connected at its base to a wheel assembly. In addition, a retractable handle is connected to one side of the golf compartment which slides vertically relative to the golf club compartment. One or more collapsible compartments are provided on the side of the carrier. Also, a cover is provided which can be placed on the top of the carrier in order to cover the club heads.

Abstract: A multi-configuration golf bag may be used to carry golf clubs while playing golf, or may be used to transport the clubs to and from the golf course in a flat configuration or in a rolled up, compressed configuration. The golf bag has a body formed from a sheet of robust material, such as leather or composite foam with a heat-bonded synthetic surface. Pockets are attached to the inner surface of the body to separate the clubs from each other when the golf bag is in playing configuration. When rolled up in compressed configuration, the body is wrapped tightly about the clubs, securing them within a smaller cylindrical shape. The bag may also be transported in planar configuration, with the golf clubs retained within a hood attached to the top of the body.

Abstract: A golf club travel bag comprising a generally parallelpiped shaped bag body having top, bottom, side, front and back panels preferably formed from foam padding interposed in a knit backing and a ballistic nylon shell. An inset shoe case recesses into the travel bag from the front panel to maintain a substantially streamline outer surface. The top and back of the bag include rigid plastic panels to provide further protection to the golf clubs therein without adding substantial weight to the bag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf bag having compressive pockets. The compressive pockets are adapted to minimize alteration of the profile created by the presence of contents within the pocket and/or minimize shifting of the center of mass of the contents away from the surface of the body as the bag is moved.

Abstract: A golf bag comprises a golf bag having a closed bottom end and an open top end for receiving golf clubs. The golf bag also includes at least one pocket and a fastening mechanism that is operable to open and close the pocket. Also included is a locking mechanism and a cable that is coupled to the bag body. The cable is extendable from the bag body such that a free end of the cable may be inserted through a portion of the fastening mechanism and then locked to the bag body with the locking mechanism. In this way, operation of the fastening mechanism is prevented by the cable to deter access into the pocket.

Abstract: A golf bag system comprises a bag body having a closed bottom end and an open top end that is adapted to receive golf clubs. At least one coupling mechanism is disposed on the bag body. A plurality of storage devices are removably attachable to the bag body by the coupling mechanism. In this way, the storage devices are interchangeable to permit one of the storage devices to be removed from the bag body and replaced with another one of the storage devices using the coupling mechanism.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a travel bag for containing a golf bag and clubs therein formed of a fabric and rigid panel laminated structure. The travel bag includes a bottom having a rigid cap with one or more wheels for allowing the case to be rolled via the wheels. It includes a front side having first and second zipper covers for opening and providing access to internal respective shoe and clothing compartments. The front side has a further zipper closure for allowing the entire front section of the bag to be opened to gain access to the golf bag and clubs compartment. The top includes a handle, and the left side and bottom have laminated therein and L-shaped rigid panel to facilitate movement of the travel case in the fashion of a hand truck. The back, right and top sides have laminated therein rigid panels for providing, along with the L-shaped panel, protection for golf clubs stored within the bag.

Abstract: A golf bag apparatus is in the form of a cylindrical, elongated bag, with an open top end for receiving golf clubs. The bag provides an outer surface with carrying strap for carrying the elongated bag. The carrying strap is fixed at two longitudinally spaced apart points, to the outer surface of the bag. A pocket is mounted on the outer surface of the bag at one side of the carrying strap and in a position, such that with the bag suspended from a shoulder or shoulders of a person carrying the bag, the pocket is in a position for contacting a hip area or a buttocks area of the person carrying the bag.

Abstract: A structure is designed to carry a golf bag on the back of a caddie. The structure includes a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a ratchet buckle, an upper buckle, and a lower buckle. The first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap are superimposed in the ratchet buckle such that one end of the first shoulder strap is held by the upper buckle which is fastened to the golf bag, and such that one end of the second shoulder strap is held by the lower buckle which is fastened to the golf bag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf bag, comprising a housing (1), the bottom of the housing having several stationary feet (7) and wheels (8), the top of the housing having a cap (12), and at least a first hand-carrying strap (3A) for pulling the bag, wherein the housing (1) is generally rectangular in shape and encloses a storage rack (2), which includes a plurality of storage compartments (21) close to the front portion of the housing and opened to the front and a plurality of compartments (28) close to the rear portion and opened upward; and an openable access portion (11) is arranged in the front side of the housing (1) in the position corresponding to the compartments (21) of the storage rack (2).

Abstract: A bag for holding golf outfits includes a main holding body, an upper covering part, a lateral pocket, a lateral holding part and a connecting part. The upper covering part is connected to a rear portion of the main body for covering an upper opening of same, and is detachably attached to a front portion of the main body from the front part. The main body is provided for holding golf balls. The lateral pocket is sewn on the main body for holding divot restoring tools. The lateral holding part has several rooms for tees thin portions of tees to pass through to be held in position. Magnetic ball position markers are detachably attached to divot restoring tools which are made of iron, and to an iron element on the upper covering part. The connecting part can pass through a space between a waist and a belt of a golf player for securing the bag to the belt.

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 flexible marker holder is attached to a golf bag wherein an aperture in the upper region of the bag is gripped by a ring with a snap on hook attached thereto. A flexible member is joined to the hook by an eyelet. The flexible member descends through a diametric hole in a stabilizer, proceeds some distance past the stabilizer and terminates with a coupling adhesively fastened to the flexible member or integral therewith. The top end of a marker snuggly fits within the coupling. The hook, flexible member and coupling are preferably made of plastic. The stabilizer located between near the eyelet and the descending flexible member is designed to be immobilized.

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: 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 golf ball holder is disclosed that holds a plurality of golf balls, each golf ball being independently removable from the holder without the need to remove one of the other balls first. The holder can be attached to a golf bag either permanently or temporarily. The holder is made from a flexible fabric with openings at a first end and a second end. Golf balls are slipped into the holder from either end. The golf balls are fitted within a location where an opening is made in the holder. The opening allows the user to see whether a ball is available as well as the type of ball. The opening can stretch to allow the user to remove the golf ball through the opening rather than through one of the end openings. The openings where the golf balls are held can also be large enough to insert a golf ball into the holder. The holder can be sewn to an outside portion of the golf bag, typically near the top for easy access.

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 holder has one or two strips which are attached to its outer wall and which are formed into loops for receipt of tees. When the tees are so received, their heads are above the upper edge of the strips but below the upper edge of the holder. According to one embodiment of the holder, the pointed lower ends of the tees are within but do not protrude from beneath the strips. According to a second embodiment, the pointed lower ends are accommodated in a pocket and according to a third embodiment the pointed ends are above the lower edge of the holder and the holder is formed of sufficiently pliable material that it yields to the golfer's movements but is strong enough to resist penetration by the pointed ends.

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 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: 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.

Abstract: A zippered storage compartment for a golf bag leg support using two zipper pulls, both tracking down to open the storage compartment after which one zipper pull alternately tracks up and down in coordinated relation to the alternating non-use and in-use condition of the leg support as occurs after most golf shots, and the other zipper pull tracks up to close the compartment at the end of the golf round to contribute to obviating damage to the leg support during the intervals between golf rounds.

Abstract: A golf bag logo panel including a fixed member fixedly fastened to the golf bag, the fixed member having a plurality of axially aligned tooth profile barrels and a movable member fixedly fastened to a logo panel, the movable member having a plurality of toothed profile barrels engaging with the barrels of the fixed member. A pivot pin is detachably inserted through the barrels of the movable member and the barrels of the fixed member to secure the movable member and the logo to the fixed member and the golf bag, enabling the logo panel to be turned about the pivot pin relative to the golf bag.

Abstract: A utility bag for storing equipment for a baseball/softball team. The bag is constructed to be strapped to and transported on a golf cart. The bag includes a bag having a collar at an open end and a cap enclosing a lower end . The collar at the upper end has a recessed shoulder enabling the collar to engage the lip of a bucket of balls so that balls are retained in the bucket when a lid is positioned down onto the collar. A frame inside the utility bag retains the utility bag in an open configuration. A bat bag for storing bats is detachably attached to the outside surface of the bag. The inside of the bag is dimensioned for storing a collection of helmets and catchers gear as well as one or more pouches for storing catcher's shinguards.