Golf bag with strap guide assembly

Abstract

A golf bag includes a first shoulder strap attached to the body of the golf bag at its upper end on a first side of the spinal axis of the body and at its lower end on the opposite second side of the spinal axis of the body. A second shoulder strap is attached to the body at its upper and lower ends on the sides opposite the first shoulder strap, so that the two shoulder straps cross each other over the spinal axis of the body. A strap guide assembly comprising an elastic cord is connected to an intermediate portion of the second shoulder strap to urge it toward the first side of the golf bag to prevent the second shoulder strap from falling away from the golfer as the golf bag is hoisted onto the golfer's shoulders.

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[0001] related application

[0002] This application is a non-provisional application and claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60 / 884,259, filed January 10, 2007 in the United States. technical field

[0003] This invention relates generally to golf equipment, and more particularly to shoulder strap assemblies for golf bags. Background technique

[0004] Golf bags for carrying golf clubs on the golf course typically have a single shoulder strap for supporting the golf bag on one shoulder or a double shoulder strap design for supporting the golf bag on both shoulders. The double shoulder strap design has the advantage that the weight of the golf bag can be carried on both shoulders for carrying it relatively long distances, or on one shoulder for short distances, such as through putting greens. When a golfer lifts a golf bag with a double shoulder strap design into position for carrying, he or she first lifts the main shoulder strap over his or her stronger shoulde...

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Embodiment Construction

[0008] refer to figure 1 , 2 Golf bag 10 has a generally tubular body 11 including a top end 12 , a bottom end 14 and a spine 15 extending longitudinally between top end 12 and bottom end 14 . The top end 12 of the body 11 includes a throat-like structure 16 similar to that disclosed in US Patent 4,596,328 to Solheim, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Handles 18 are provided near the top 12 and bottom 14 ends of the body 11 . Golf bag 10 may also be provided with accessory pockets 19a and 19b on body 11 .

[0009] Golf bag 10 includes a shoulder strap assembly including a first shoulder strap 20 and a second shoulder strap 22 . The first shoulder strap 20 has an upper end 24 attached to the body 11 at a first location 26 near the top end 12 of the body 11 . The first shoulder strap 20 also has a lower end 28 which is connected to the body 11 at a second location 30 which is remote from the top end 12 and intermediate the top end 12 and the bottom ...

[0001] related application

[0002] This application is a non-provisional application and claims priority to Provisional Application No. 60 / 884,259, filed January 10, 2007 in the United States. technical field

[0003] This invention relates generally to golf equipment, and more particularly to shoulder strap assemblies for golf bags. Background technique

[0004] Golf bags for carrying golf clubs on the golf course typically have a single shoulder strap for supporting the golf bag on one shoulder or a double shoulder strap design for supporting the golf bag on both shoulders. The double shoulder strap design has the advantage that the weight of the golf bag can be carried on both shoulders for carrying it relatively long distances, or on one shoulder for short distances, such as through putting greens. When a golfer lifts a golf bag with a double shoulder strap design into position for carrying, he or she first lifts the main shoulder strap over his or her stronger shoulde...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0008] refer to figure 1 , 2 Golf bag 10 has a generally tubular body 11 including a top end 12 , a bottom end 14 and a spine 15 extending longitudinally between top end 12 and bottom end 14 . The top end 12 of the body 11 includes a throat-like structure 16 similar to that disclosed in US Patent 4,596,328 to Solheim, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Handles 18 are provided near the top 12 and bottom 14 ends of the body 11 . Golf bag 10 may also be provided with accessory pockets 19a and 19b on body 11 .

[0009] Golf bag 10 includes a shoulder strap assembly including a first shoulder strap 20 and a second shoulder strap 22 . The first shoulder strap 20 has an upper end 24 attached to the body 11 at a first location 26 near the top end 12 of the body 11 . The first shoulder strap 20 also has a lower end 28 which is connected to the body 11 at a second location 30 which is remote from the top end 12 and intermediate the top end 12 and the bottom ...

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