Golf bag with adjustable handle

Abstract

A golf bag with an adjustable handle. A golf bag according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a body, a handle, and a retracting member. An attachment member may also be employed for securing a portion of the handle to the bag. The top of the handle is pivotally connected to the body by the attachment member. The bottom of the handle is connected to the body by the retracting member such that the bottom can extend and retract relative to the body. The retracting member passes through an aperture on the body and connects to the bottom portion of the body at a point on the interior of the body. This arrangement allows the handle to pivot and extend away from the body as the bag is lifted. As a result, the handle remains substantially parallel to the plane of the ground while the center of mass of the bag is balanced directly below the handle. This provides an ideal position for carrying a golf bag. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS & PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] The present application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 672,871, filed 8 Feb. 2007, entitled “Golf Bag With Pivoting Balance Handle,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, which claims priority to and the benefit under 35 USC §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 743,252, filed 8 Feb. 2006, and entitled “Golf Bag With Pivoting Balance Handle,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to heavy bags and equipment carriers, and more particularly, to golf bags with an adjustable handle for balancing a loaded golf bag, making the loaded golf bag easier to transport. BACKGROUND [0003] Most sports and athletic activities require a variety of equipment. This equipment is often times carried by athletes to and from the site where activities take place. Equ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The various embodiments of the present invention provide an equipment carrier with an adjustable handle that solves the above mentioned problems and others associated with conventional equipment carrier handles. The particular disclosed embodiments of the equipment carrier are directed to a golf bag. Other embodiments of the equipment carrier, however, can be used for carrying a va

Problems solved by technology

Equipment is often heavy and bulky, requiring some form of transporter to carry conveniently.

While golf bags enable golfers to store many items, the weight from these items can cause golf bags to become heavy and difficult to transport by hand.

In addition, the uneven mass distribution of the items stored in a golf bag may cause different portions of a golf bag to weigh more than other portions thereby making golf bags harder to transport.

While these conventional golf bag handles enable golfers to carry loaded golf bags, there are drawbacks associated with them.

One drawback is that these handles do not adjust to balance the load of a golf bag when carried.

Many golfers who have carried golf bags have experienced the uneven weight of a loaded golf bag that makes carrying heavily loaded golf bags challenging.

This can lead to various shoulder, arm, and back injuries, especially in golfers who may be elderly or those who have trouble carrying heavy golf bags.

This problem has been recognized, but no adequate solution has been developed until now.

The handle in Chang, however, is fixed to the body and incapable of adjusting to the different loads of the bag.

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