IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0460092
(2006-07-26)
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등록번호 |
US-7780002
(2010-09-13)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Manaster, Jacob S.
- Robertson, Chip W.
- Manaster, Isaac
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
13 |
초록
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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 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. As a result, a non-protruding zone is bounded by an outer perimeter of the top loop region that extends longitudinally to an outer perimeter of the bottom end of the inner body core. Each soft outer body member includes one or more storage areas. The smaller cross-sectional area of the central loop region enables a majority of at least one of the storage areas in a soft outer body member to be contained within the non-protruding zone.
대표청구항
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What is claimed: 1. A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein, the system comprising: a rigid inner body core, wherein the rigid inner body core includes a rigid top loop region, a rigid central loop region, a rigid
What is claimed: 1. A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein, the system comprising: a rigid inner body core, wherein 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; wherein a cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the top loop region, wherein the cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the bottom end; wherein the rigid inner body core further includes a flexible mesh in the non-belly region of the rigid inner body core that connects the top loop region to the central loop region and that connects the central loop region to the bottom end of the system; wherein the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core are hollow and each contain a hollow opening, thereby enabling golf clubs to be placed through the hollow openings in the top loop region and central loop region of the rigid inner body core; and a plurality of modular, interchangeable, soft outer body members, wherein each soft outer body member is selectively attachable to the top loop region, bottom end, and belly region of the inner body core, wherein each soft outer body member is shaped and sized to be selectively attachable, one soft outer body member at a time, to the correspondingly shaped and sized rigid inner body core; wherein each soft outer body member includes one or more storage areas. 2. The golf bag and travel system of claim 1, further comprising a bi-pod attached to the belly region of the inner body core, wherein the bi-pod includes two selectively ground-engaging legs and has an extended position and a retracted position, and wherein the bi-pod assists in supporting the golf bag and travel system in a substantially upright position when the legs are in the extended position. 3. The golf bag and travel system of claim 2, wherein the legs of the bi-pod are contained completely within the belly region of the inner body core when in the retracted position. 4. The golf bag and travel system of claim 2, wherein the bi-pod is operatively associated with an activation system that actuates the legs of bi-pod from the retracted position to the extended position when the activation system is activated. 5. The golf bag and travel system of claim 1, wherein the inner body core further comprises a tightening mechanism that reduces the size of the hollow opening in at least one of the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core, thereby securing any golf clubs in place that have been placed through the hollow openings. 6. The golf bag and travel system of claim 1, further comprising a base that is attachable to the rigid bottom end of the system. 7. The golf bag and travel system of claim 6, wherein the base includes wheels. 8. The golf bag and travel system of claim 1, further comprising a cap that is attachable to the golf bag and travel system for protecting any golf club contained within the golf bag and travel system. 9. The golf bag and travel system of claim 8, further comprising a base that is attachable to the rigid bottom end of the system, and wherein the cap is attachable to the base via a flexible sheath that covers and protects the golf bag and travel system. 10. The golf bag and travel system of claim 9, wherein the cap is attachable directly to the base. 11. A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein, the system comprising: a rigid inner body core, wherein 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; wherein a cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the top loop region, wherein the cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the bottom end; wherein the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core are hollow and each contain a hollow opening, thereby enabling golf clubs to be placed through the hollow openings in the top loop region and central loop region of the rigid inner body core; and a plurality of modular, interchangeable, soft outer body members, wherein each soft outer body member is selectively attachable to the top loop region, bottom end, and belly region of the inner body core, wherein each soft outer body member is shaped and sized to be selectively attachable to the correspondingly shaped and sized rigid inner body core; wherein each soft outer body member includes one or more storage areas; and a bi-pod attached to the belly region of the inner body core, wherein the bi-pod includes two selectively ground-engaging legs and has an extended position and the retracted position, and wherein the bi-pod assists in supporting the golf bag and travel system in a substantially upright position when the legs are in the extended position, wherein the legs of the bi-pod are contained completely within the belly region of the inner body core when in the retracted position. 12. The golf bag and travel system of claim 11, wherein the bi-pod is operatively associated with an activation system that actuates the legs of bi-pod from the retracted position to the extended position when the activation system is activated. 13. The golf bag and travel system of claim 11, the inner body core further comprises a tightening mechanism that reduces the size of the hollow opening in at least one of the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core, thereby securing any golf clubs in place that have been placed through the hollow openings. 14. The golf bag and travel system of claim 11, further comprising a base that is attachable to the rigid bottom end of the system. 15. The golf bag and travel system of claim 14, wherein the base includes wheels. 16. The golf bag and travel system of claim 11, further comprising a cap that is attachable to the golf bag and travel system for protecting any golf club contained within the golf bag and travel system. 17. The golf bag and travel system of claim 16, further comprising a base that is attachable to the rigid bottom end of the system, and wherein the cap is attachable to the base via a flexible sheath that covers and connects over the outside of the golf bag and travel system. 18. The golf bag and travel system of claim 17, wherein the cap is attachable directly to the base. 19. The golf bag and travel system of claim 11, wherein the rigid inner body core further includes a flexible mesh in the non-belly region of the rigid inner body core that connects the top loop region to the central loop region and that connects the central loop region to the bottom end of the system. 20. A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein, the system comprising: a rigid inner body core, wherein the rigid inner body core includes a rigid top loop region, a rigid central loop region, and a rigid bottom end, wherein a cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the top loop region, wherein the cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the bottom end, and wherein a non-protruding zone is bounded by an outer perimeter of the top loop region that extends longitudinally to an outer perimeter of the bottom end of the inner body core; wherein the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core are hollow and each contain a hollow opening, thereby enabling golf clubs to be placed through the hollow openings in the top loop region and central loop region of the rigid inner body core; at least one modular, soft outer body member, wherein the soft outer body member is selectively attachable to the rigid inner body core, wherein the soft outer body member is shaped and sized to be selectively attachable, one soft outer body member at a time, to the correspondingly shaped and sized rigid inner body core, and wherein the smaller cross-sectional area of the central loop region enables at least part of a soft outer body member to be contained within the non-protruding zone; and a bi-pod attached to the inner body core, wherein the bi-pod includes two selectively ground-engaging legs and has an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the bi-pod assists in supporting the golf bag and travel system in a substantially upright position when the legs are in the extended position, and wherein the legs of the bi-pod are contained completely within the inner body core when in the retracted position. 21. A golf bag and travel system for providing a golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein, the system comprising: a rigid inner body core, wherein 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, and wherein the top loop region and the central loop region of the inner body core are hollow and each contain a hollow opening, thereby enabling golf clubs to be placed through the hollow openings in the top loop region and central loop region of the rigid inner body core; wherein the rigid inner body core further includes a flexible mesh in the non-belly region of the rigid inner body core that connects the top loop region to the central loop region and that connects the central loop region to the bottom end of the system; and a soft outer body member, wherein the soft outer body member is attachable to the rigid inner body core.
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