Including Sidewall Stiffener Or Reinforcement Patents (Class 206/315.8)
  • Patent number: 12059605
    Abstract: A golf bag bumper dimensioned and adapted to removably coupled along a bottom portion of the golf bag, wherein the golf bag bumper is adapted to absorb the energy of impacts, minimizing repair costs to the golf bag and to objects that collides with the energy-absorbing bumper. The golf bag bumper would also enable an aesthetic and/or branding opportunity to the bottom of the golf bag while providing this protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BU-nique Brands LLC
    Inventor: Nathan Howard Humes, Sr.
  • Patent number: 12017125
    Abstract: A golf bag 100 according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a tubular bag main body 10 housing a golf club 101; and a bottom part 20 attached to a lower end of the bag main body 10. The bottom part 20 includes a bottom surface portion 30 protruding so as to become large in height as the bottom surface portion 30 extends toward a middle portion 31. The bottom surface portion 30 includes one or both of a bent portion 36 and a inflection portion 34. The bent portion 36 has a bent section. The inflection portion 34 has a section that changes from a depression to a projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 11752408
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assemblable stand golf bag capable of being assembled and disassembled autonomously by a consumer. The assemblable stand golf bag comprises: a bag body and a support structure assembly for opening and keeping the bag body in an open state, disposed in the bag body, where the bag body includes a bag main body, a head frame connected to a top of the bag main body, a base connected to a bottom of the bag main body, and a guide structure for fixing a mounting track of the support structure assembly. By providing the detachable support structure assembly, the stand golf bag may be stored and transported in a compressed form, so that production and sales costs are greatly saved. By providing the guide structure, it is very convenient for the consumer to autonomously assemble the golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Dongguan Sanjiu Sports Products, Ltd.
    Inventor: Aiping Zhang
  • Patent number: 9931554
    Abstract: A golf bag base assembly with snap features is disclosed herein. The assembly preferably comprises a base with pin holes extending through a bottom surface, a retaining ring with locking pin receptacles at locations designed to line up with the pin holes, and a plurality of locking pins with compressible slotted ends that engage corresponding pin holes and locking pin receptacles to securely attach the base to the retaining ring. The retaining ring may be attached to other golf bag parts, including a body, a top collar, and dividers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Alfredo M. Marquez, Derek D. Hanzek, Jaclyn T. Sonico
  • Patent number: 9474949
    Abstract: A golf bag is disclosed that includes base formed of a flexible material, such as a polymer foam material. The base is formed as a one-piece element, and the base may be flexible such that the golf bag is supportable in an upright position or an inclined position. A flexion line may be formed in the base to promote flexing or pivoting in a specific area, and wear elements may be added to an exterior surface of the base to impart wear-resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Campbell, Christopher H. Pearson, Randy Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9296511
    Abstract: A collapsible, reusable bulk material container assembly, kit and method for assembling and using same are disclosed. Upper ring and base members are locked together by peripheral post members, forming an upright rigid framework that operatively supports a woven fabric bulk material receiving sleeve. A cover connected to the upper ring seals the container. Intermediate support bands may be attached to and along the post members to resist outwardly directed forces applied to the post members through the sleeve by contained bulk material. The container is reconfigurable to a collapsed storage or shipping module that retainably contains the post members, support bands and woven fabric sleeve. The post members may be segmentable or collapsible for containment within the collapsed module. Component parts of the container assembly are detachable, reusable and recyclable. One configuration of the container is sized to replace a conventional 55 gallon drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: RMC Jones LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Jones, Michael R. Jones
  • Patent number: 9216335
    Abstract: The present invention provides a detachable golf bag, which is characterized by that: the support bars plugged between the upper frame and base of the golf bag comprise separately a first bar body, a second bar body and a coupling device; of which the coupling device can easily connect or disengage the first and second bar bodies to reduce the transportation space for the golf bag and also facilitate disassembly and assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Kai-Lun Cheng
  • Patent number: 9211458
    Abstract: A protective golf cart bag strap sleeve system which includes a sleeve and a golf cart bag strap, wherein the sleeve comprises a first layer of durable material; a second layer of padding; and a third layer of durable material, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are folded over to form a folded edge, wherein the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer are fastened opposite the folded edge to form a sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, wherein the sleeve receives the golf cart bag strap between the first open end and the second open end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Kelly Line Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: David M. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20150122678
    Abstract: A modular golf bag assembly and method of assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes: a golf bag body; a top collar attached to a top portion of the golf bag body; a bottom collar attached to a bottom portion of the golf bag body; a plurality of stays contained within the golf bag body and securely attached at respective ends to the top and bottom collars. In further embodiments, the assembly also includes a top divider configured for ratcheted attachment to the top collar and a base member configured to screwed onto the bottom collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher ENGEL
  • Publication number: 20150083618
    Abstract: A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. Poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. Poles may be affixed to the pliable bag body using internally positioned pole sleeves, one or more slits in the pliable bag body, or a combination thereof. Also, storage compartments may be detachably connected between the poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Heather L. Herron, Pierre A. Pactanac, Michael Wallans, Jeffrey W. Wear
  • Patent number: 8869981
    Abstract: A golf bag having adjustable dividers is disclosed herein. The golf bag of the present invention allows a user to arrange the adjustable dividers to create the size, configuration, and number of golf club compartments desired by the user. The dividers of the present invention are composed of interlocking, structural material to prevent golf clubs from getting tangled within the golf bag, and are assembled into an adjustable divider cartridge comprising a base retainer that is inserted into a golf bag. Once the divider cartridge is disposed within the golf bag, top retainers are added to retain the divider cartridge and prevent it from moving around within the golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Callaway Golf Company
    Inventors: Larry G. Tang, David W. Cary, Hector D. Santana
  • Patent number: 8820524
    Abstract: A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. Poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. Poles may be affixed to the pliable bag body using internally positioned pole sleeves, one or more slits in the pliable bag body, or a combination thereof. Also, storage compartments may be detachably connected between the poles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre A. Pactanac, Heather L. Herron, Jeffrey W. Wear
  • Patent number: 8807337
    Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: BarSix, LLC
    Inventor: David H. Barcik
  • Publication number: 20140034528
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward golf bags, golf bag top members and golf bag top member coverings. Golf bags typically comprise a top member that defines at least one aperture for receiving at least one golf club. The top member is covered by a flexible covering material to protect clubs from damage during use, transport, and storage. An embodiment of the golf bag top member comprises a peripheral structure and the flexible covering material, wherein the flexible covering material covers at least a portion of the peripheral structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: DYNAMIC BRANDS, LLC
    Inventor: Doug Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140034527
    Abstract: Golf bag kits including various components that may be selected and assembled to provide a finished golf bag. An embodiment of the golf bag kit comprises a golf bag shell or a golf bag shell sub-assembly, a bottom member capable of being permanently connected to the bottom portion of the golf bag shell, and a top member comprising top connectors capable of being permanently connected to the top portion to the golf bag shell. The golf bag kit may be shipped to the customer, distributor, and/or retailer as separate components for assembly. The golf bag shell sub-assembly may include an enclosure, a top collar, a bottom collar and stays extending between the top collar and the bottom collar. Alternatively, the golf bag kit may include a golf bag shell sub-assembly, a top member sub-assembly and a bottom member. The components may be selected from a plurality of component configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: DYNAMIC BRANDS, LLC
    Inventor: Doug Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130334081
    Abstract: Embodiments of a foldable travel bag and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. The foldable travel bag generally includes a plurality of reinforcement elements, at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements coupled to a hinge joint portion, and a flexible cover portion extending between the plurality of reinforcement elements. The flexible cover portion defines a sealable housing to store an elongate object, and is configured to contract in response to at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in a folded position. The flexible cover portion is also configured to expand in response to the at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in an unfolded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 8534458
    Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: David H. Barcik
  • Publication number: 20130092575
    Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: BarSix, LLC
    Inventor: BarSix, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130092573
    Abstract: A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. A plurality of poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body internal to the plurality of poles extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. A plurality of pole sleeves are attached to the pliable bag body. Each pole sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the length of a pole such that each pole runs through at least one pole sleeve. The plurality of pole sleeves provide structure to the pliable bag body by securing the pliable bag body to the plurality of poles in an extended position. At least one additional storage compartment may be detachably connected between at least two of the plurality of poles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Pierre A. Pactanac, Heather L. Herron, Jeffrey W. Wear
  • Publication number: 20130075291
    Abstract: According to the invention, a golf bag is disclosed. The golf bag may include a frame and a removable cover. The frame may include a top member at a top most portion of the frame, and a bottom member at a bottom most portion of the frame. The removable cover may include a central portion, a first coupling member, and a second coupling member. The first coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a top of the central portion. The second coupling member may be coupled with at least a portion of a bottom of the central portion. The first coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a top most portion of the top member. The second coupling member may be reversibly coupled with a bottom most portion of the bottom member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: BarSix LLC
    Inventor: David H. Barcik
  • Patent number: 8371050
    Abstract: A device for displaying advertisements has a plate member. An opening is formed in the plate member, wherein the opening is sized to fit a display screen of a desired dimension. Support arms are coupled to the plate member for securing the device to a storage device to which the device is installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph F. Kirkpatrick, Anne M Kirkpatrick, Andrew Pinkerton
  • Patent number: 8251209
    Abstract: A golf bag has a bottom base, multiple supporting rods, a top frame, a covering and multiple crossbeam assemblies. The supporting rods are mounted between the bottom base and top frame and are covered by the covering. Each crossbeam assembly has a pair of crossbeam members mounted between adjacent two supporting rods. Each crossbeam member has an engaging slot and an engaging protrusion engaged respectively with the engaging protrusion and engaging slot of the other crossbeam member to prevent the golf bag from inadvertently twisting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Kun-Lin Shiao
  • Publication number: 20120111748
    Abstract: A golf bag that redistributes a large percentage of the bag's weight from a user's shoulders to their hips features a unique one-piece hip and lumbar support belt. The hip and lumbar support belt attaches to the golf bag in a variety of positions. The golf bag includes a base plate attached to the bag frame, the base plate having a series of spaced-apart receptacles designed to accommodate fasteners disposed on the lumbar support belt. By aligning the lumbar support belt and golf bag in a position to maximize comfort, and wearing the lumbar support belt, weight from the golf bag is transferred from the shoulders to the hips, improving posture, and easily adjustable to a variety of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Pat Couchois, Les Oreck
  • Publication number: 20120074004
    Abstract: A golf club carrying case has first and second elongated shells connected along a first longitude edge by one or more hinges. At least one closing mechanism is used to hold the first and second elongated shells together, along a second longitude edge, to form an elongated housing. A number of restraints are used to restrain golf clubs within the elongated housing. The first and second elongated shells are shaped such that one end of the elongated housing is large enough to accommodate the heads of driver clubs and the lengths of the first and second elongated shells are sufficient to accommodate the maximum length of a driver club.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Scott E. Andochick
  • Patent number: 8141705
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf bag assembly is disclosed, comprising: a golf bag body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a collar coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the top opening, the collar having a plurality of pole receiving collar ends; a cuff coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the bottom opening; a base member having a plurality of pole receiving base ends, the base member removeably coupled to the cuff; a top support removeably coupled to the collar; and a plurality of connecting poles that extend between the plurality of pole receiving base ends of the base member and the plurality of pole receiving collar ends of the collar thereby retaining the base member against the cuff and providing structural support to the golf bag body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Golf Sales West, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Aubery, Richard Wood
  • Publication number: 20110162985
    Abstract: A golf bag has a bottom base, multiple supporting rods, a top frame, a covering and multiple crossbeam assemblies. The supporting rods are mounted between the bottom base and top frame and are covered by the covering. Each crossbeam assembly has a pair of crossbeam members mounted between adjacent two supporting rods. Each crossbeam member has an engaging slot and an engaging protrusion engaged respectively with the engaging protrusion and engaging slot of the other crossbeam member to prevent the golf bag from inadvertently twisting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Kun-Lin Shiao
  • Publication number: 20110127183
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a multi-club holder device includes an adaptor configured to be selectively placed in and removed from an internal seat of a golf club holder device. The multi-club holder device is configured to carry a plurality of selected golf clubs from a full set of clubs. The system includes a golf club holder device and the multi-club holder device. The golf club holder device is configured to selectively hold and cradle a handle of a single putter in an internal seat such that the handle of the putter is in an upright orientation and selectively or alternately the adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Calvin M. Davis, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110073504
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf bag assembly is disclosed, comprising: a golf bag body having a top opening and a bottom opening; a collar coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the top opening, the collar having a plurality of pole receiving collar ends; a cuff coupled along an inner surface of the golf bag body adjacent to the bottom opening; a base member having a plurality of pole receiving base ends, the base member removeably coupled to the cuff; a top support removeably coupled to the collar; and a plurality of connecting poles that extend between the plurality of pole receiving base ends of the base member and the plurality of pole receiving collar ends of the collar thereby retaining the base member against the cuff and providing structural support to the golf bag body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GOLF SALES WEST
    Inventors: Jeffery Scott Aubery, Richard Wood
  • Patent number: 7870954
    Abstract: A golf bag has a partially collapsible side and a bag stand mounted to the partially collapsible side of the bag. The action of the partially collapsible side of the bag collapsing causes the bag stand to deploy. A circumferential stay is mounted to the partially collapsible side of the golf bag to prevent the body of the bag from folding inward as the partially collapsible side collapses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone, III
  • Patent number: 7780002
    Abstract: A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein. The system includes a rigid inner body core and a plurality of modular, interchangeable, soft outer body members. The rigid inner body core includes a rigid top loop region, a rigid central loop region, a rigid bottom end, and a rigid belly region that connects the top loop region, the central loop region, and the bottom end. Each soft outer body member is selectively attachable to the top loop region, bottom end, and belly region of the inner body core, since each soft outer body member is shaped and sized to be selectively attachable to the correspondingly shaped and sized rigid inner body core. A cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the top loop region, and a cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the bottom end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Jettison Products LLC
    Inventors: Jacob S. Manaster, Chip W. Robertson, Isaac Manaster
  • Patent number: 7740135
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for transporting, using and storing golf clubs and related accessories required to play golf, with: a) a base that provides fifteen individual compartments lined with material to protect club heads; connected to b) a three-tiered top with rubberized slots for individual club shaft containment; with c) individual flexible material bags attached to each top tier providing storage; with d) the ability to be attached to a standard two person motorized golf cart; with e) attachable wheels and an attachable handle that converts the carrier to a pull cart; with f) front and back rings available to attach a shoulder strap for carrying. This new concept of having the golf clubs outside the storage compartments provides increased storage, while providing orderly club storage and protection for each club head and shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Frank Everett Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100147714
    Abstract: A golf club carrying case has first and second elongated shells connected along a first longitude edge by one or more hinges. At least one closing mechanism is used to hold the first and second elongated shells together, along a second longitude edge, to form an elongated housing. A number of restraints are used to restrain golf clubs within the elongated housing. The first and second elongated shells are shaped such that one end of the elongated housing is large enough to accommodate the heads of driver clubs and the lengths of the first and second elongated shells are sufficient to accommodate the maximum length of a driver club.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Scott E. Andochick
  • Publication number: 20090308768
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf club bag comprises; a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, a body portion coupled to the top member and the bottom member, at least one stay extending from proximate the top member to proximate the bottom member to support the body portion, and at least one external support member to support the body portion at an upright angled position. The bottom member is not coupled to any stays. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 7628270
    Abstract: An attachable golf bag has a hollow upper tube with a free upper end and a hollow lower tube with a free lower end. The attached golf bag has a pair of rods. The rods join the upper and lower tubes with a cloth cover. A leg assembly includes an upper support. The upper support is attached to the upper tube. A pair of legs have upper ends. The upper ends are pivotally secured to the upper support. The legs are adapted to move between a retracted orientation and an extended orientation. The attachable golf bag is adapted to releasably couple with a main golf bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Morris B. Davis
  • Patent number: 6966439
    Abstract: A multipurpose carrying bag folds in different formats for holding different size and shapes of objects, and includes a variety of pockets and fasteners for holding various things, primarily related to golfing or sporting equipment. The bag can be used as an open top golf bag, or it can be folded longitudinally with closed ends for use as a carry-on or support bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Alan M. Weleczki
  • Patent number: 6935496
    Abstract: A golf bag which can be easily assembled including a top collar member, a molded bottom end member, a flexible body interconnecting the top collar member and the bottom end member, a partitioning member and stays interconnecting the partitioning member and the bottom end member. The top collar member includes a border portion defining an aperture for receiving golf clubs, the partitioning member includes a substantially rigid grid structure for dividing the aperture into a plurality of sections, the partitioning member includes fasteners for engagement with corresponding fasteners on the top collar member, the partitioning member and the bottom end member include corresponding retention devices for receiving the stays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventors: I-Teh Chang, Mike Batten
  • Publication number: 20040226839
    Abstract: A detachable golf bag which has a top seat, a bottom seat, a plurality of support frames and a bag covering, characterized in that the circumferential edge at the inner side of the top seat is provided with a plurality of insertion holes, and the circumferential edge at the outer side is provided with fixing hole, and the bottom section of the bottom seat is closed and the circumferential edge of the inner side of the bottom seat is provided with a plurality of insertion holes, and the circumferential edge of the outer side is provided with fixing element; and a plurality of support frames being elongated with appropriate strength and flexibility are mounted between the insertion hole of the top seat and the insertion hole of the bottom seat; and the bag covering is extendable to form a plate-like element having an upper edge mounted with the fixing element, and having a lower edge mounted with the fixing element, and the end edge of the two sides of the bag covering is provided with a combination element, an
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Po Tang Su
  • Publication number: 20040182726
    Abstract: A golf bag having a bag body with a receiving space and a top portion and a bottom portion mounted on opposite ends of the bag body. A connecting unit including connecting members is mounted on an external surface of the bag body. A supporting unit having an adjustable length is located in the bag body. When the connecting members are coupled to each other and the length of the supporting unit is reduced, the external surface of the bag body is folded and the size of the golf bag is reduced. Therefore, the volume of the receiving space of the bag body can be adjusted according to articles to be received in the receiving space, and also the size of the golf bag can be adjusted for easy storage or carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: GRAD STAR RESOURCES LTD
    Inventor: Ma-Li Wang
  • Patent number: 6763940
    Abstract: A sports bag is constructed to include a wheeled base frame, a soft bag body fixedly fastened to the wheeled base frame, the bag body having a top opening closed by the wheeled base frame, a bottom opening, a zipper extended from the top opening and the bottom opening, and a carrying handle, and two symmetrical rigid top shells fixedly fastened to the periphery of the top opening of the soft bag body and closed by a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Allen Lai
  • Publication number: 20040108234
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas William Meissner
  • Patent number: 6726157
    Abstract: An automatically collapsible prop for propping a golf bag or the like is provided and includes a frame having a top and bottom part. A rack member is fixedly attached to the top part and includes a central guide rail formed between two side tooth members having a number of elongated parallel teeth. A slide mechanism includes a support part guided by the guide rail and a pair of pinion supports. Two pinions are rotatably mounted on the respective pinion supports of the slide mechanism so as to engage the respective side teeth. Two legs are respectively connected to the pinions. A lever rod is fastened to the slide mechanism with one end projecting upward through the support part of the slide mechanism. A coil spring is provided between the support part of the slide mechanism and the top part to normally push the slide mechanism downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Q-Boak Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyung-Bun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20040035728
    Abstract: A golf bag is provided which is utilized for easy transportation of golf paraphernalia. The golf bag comprises an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end. An opening exists at the top end for allowing access to the golf products. A base is located at the bottom end. At least one integrated wheel is coupled to the base for providing mobility to the golf bag. An extendable handle is coupled to the opening for providing maneuverability to the golf bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Charles M. Ortega
  • Publication number: 20040035729
    Abstract: A golf bag which can be easily assembled including a top collar member, a moulded bottom end member, a flexible body interconnecting the top collar member and the bottom end member, a partitioning member and stays interconnecting the partitioning member and the bottom end member. The top collar member includes a border portion defining an aperture for receiving golf clubs, the partitioning member includes a substantially rigid grid structure for dividing the aperture into a plurality of sections, the partitioning member includes fastening means for engagement with corresponding fastening means on said top collar member, the partitioning member and the bottom end member include corresponding retention means for receiving said stays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: I-Teh Chang, Mike Batten
  • Patent number: 6648137
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Kisai Kobo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tatsuro Hamamori
  • Patent number: 6557702
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: SKB Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Sanderson, Teyrrie R. Garcia
  • Publication number: 20020179466
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Seop Maeng
  • Patent number: 6431355
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Mizuno Corporation
    Inventors: Koryo Miura, Satoshi Yoshida, Mototaka Iwata
  • Publication number: 20020096444
    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:
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: I-Teh Chang
  • Patent number: 6415919
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Gary E. Keller
  • Patent number: 6386362
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Te Pin Cheng