Dual-ended extendable and retractable shoulder strap for golf bags

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-24
KARSTEN MFG CORP
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[0004] The present invention provides a golf bag having a generally tubular body attached at one end thereof to a top member and at the other end thereof to a bottom member. A shoulder strap has an upper end located near the top member and a lower end located intermediate the top and bottom members. A first mechanism located near the top member urges the upper end of the shoulder strap into a retracted position and allows movement of the upper end of the shoulder strap from the retracted position to an extended position. Similarly, a second mechanism located intermediate the top and bottom members urges the lower end of the shoulder strap into a retracted position and allows movement of the lower end of the shoulder strap from the retracted position to an extended position. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, each mechanism comprises resilient means such as an elastic cord connected to the upper end and lower end, respectively, of the shoulder strap. The upper end of the shoulder strap is returned to the same location adjacen

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In a golf bag with dual straps such as disclosed in the Beebe et al. patent, a problem exists because it is sometimes confusing for a person to determine which strap to place on the right shoulder and which strap to place on the left shoulder.

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[0011] The description of exemplary embodiments of the invention herein makes reference to the accompanying drawings, which show exemplary embodiments by way of illustration. While these exemplary embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, it should be understood that other embodiments may be realized, and that logical and mechanical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, the description herein is presented for purposes of illustration only and not by way of limitation.

[0012] Turning now to the figures, FIG. 1 is a diagram of a golf bag 10 including a generally tubular body 12 attached at one end thereof to a top member 14 which is open. The other end of the body 12 is attached to a bottom member 16 which is closed. Golf clubs may be inserted and removed through the top member 14 in conventional manner. The golf bag 10 also includes a storage pocket 18 mounted along on...

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Abstract

A golf bag including a body with a top member at one end and a bottom member at the opposite end is disclosed. A shoulder strap has an upper end located near the top member and a lower end located intermediate the top and bottom members. Separate mechanisms urge the upper and lower ends of the shoulder strap into a retracted position proximate the top member and a position intermediate the top member and the bottom member, respectively, but allow movement of the upper and lower ends of the shoulder strap from the retracted position into an extended position. Each mechanism may include an elastic cord, an anchor connecting the elastic cord to the bottom member, and a ring connecting the elastic cord to an extension on the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the shoulder strap.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 614,941 filed on Jul. 7, 2003, which application is incorporated by reference, in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates generally to golf equipment and, in particular, to a dual-ended extendable and retractable shoulder strap for golf bags. [0003] When a golf bag has dual shoulder straps, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,954,255 issued to J. N. Beebe et al., the dual straps are intended to be used in a particular manner to carry the golf bag. In other words, although the dual straps may appear to be identical, one of the straps is specially designed for use on a person's right shoulder and the other strap is specially designed for use on a person's left shoulder. Also, the dual straps must be placed on a person's shoulders in a particular sequence for proper use. In a golf bag with dual straps such as disclosed in the ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/02A63B55/00B65H75/40A63B55/20
CPCA45C2003/007A45F3/04A45F3/12A45F3/14A63B55/00A63B55/008A63B55/408
InventorSUGGS, GREGORY M.MCGUIRE, BRIAN J.
OwnerKARSTEN MFG CORP