Golf bag cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-27
POTTER ALLEN
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[0010] The invention provides an easily foldable, lightweight and flexible golf bag cover of fabric for shielding the interior and contents of a golf bag from inclement weather and contaminants, wherein the golf bag has an open top surrounded by a peripheral rim with a carrying strap or retractable legs extending laterally approximately from the rim. The golf bag cover generally comprises two substantially rectangular sections of fabric sewn or otherwise attached to form a cylinder with one of the rectangular sections extending to form a flap to cover the open cylinder. The lower section of the sewn cylinder contains elastic to secure the cover to the open bag. Preferably, the cover section also contains one or more velcroed straps with integrated rain flaps, allowing for customized bag fit, and access to putter wells. It is a

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The ability to bundle the cover for storage, with an exteriorly located elastic strap, is a significa

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[0018] Referring now to FIG. 1, the invention provides a flexible golf bag cover 10 of fabric for protecting the interior and contents of a golf bag 12 from dust, contaminants and precipitation. The golf bag cover 10 includes an openable top (closure) flap 14 that is in parallel alignment with an opening in a golf bag 12, and a cuff with elastic 16 and strap assemblies 18, 20 to accommodate golf bags and strap handles 22 of varying configurations. Velcro 24 strap closure means and associated flap 28, 30 arrangements allow access to specific sections of a golf bag 2 and accommodation of all bag types. A golf bag 2 is shown as a common type with an open top surrounded by a peripheral rim 32 and a carrying strap 22 extending approximately laterally from the rim 32.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 2, the main portion of the golf bag cover 10 according to the invention is manufactured from two substantially rectangular sections of fabric 34 and 36, which are affixed to each other along the lengt...

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A flexible golf bag cover for shielding the interior and contents of a golf bag of the type having an open top surrounded by a peripheral rim and having a carrying strap or retracting legs extending approximately from the rim. The golf bag cover comprises a cover of fabric with an openable front flap that is in parallel alignment with the opening in a golf bag, and a cuff with elastic and strap assemblies to accommodate golf bags and strap handles of varying configurations.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 565,322 filed Apr. 26, 2004 and Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 592,569 filed Jul. 30, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the sport of golf, and more particularly to a flexible cover for protecting a golf bag and associated clubs from precipitation, dust and related elements during use, storage and transport. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] While in storage, it is important that golf clubs be protected from dust and other contaminants. During use, golf clubs are usually transported in carts or by golfers in open topped golf bags. In the midst of a golf game, inclement weather and most notably, precipitation, may develop, requiring that golf clubs and bags be protected. Precipitation or other moisture settling on golf clubs and in golf bags may corrode metals, ruin finishes and harm valuable equipment. Furthermore, dampened golf club handles ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B55/00B65D65/02B65D85/00
CPCA63B55/005A63B55/004A63B55/404A63B55/406
Inventor POTTER, ALLEN
Owner POTTER ALLEN
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