U.S. patent application number 13/385423 was filed with the patent office on 2013-08-22 for knockdown golf bag for being component size self-compensating.
The applicant listed for this patent is Young Suk. Invention is credited to Young Suk.
Application Number | 20130213837 13/385423 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48981449 |
Filed Date | 2013-08-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130213837 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Suk; Young |
August 22, 2013 |
Knockdown golf bag for being component size self-compensating
Abstract
A knockdown golf bag for being component size self-compensating.
The knockdown golf bag includes a bag, an upper frame, a lower
frame, rods, and a partition. The bag is collapsible, and as such,
has a collapsed mode and an uncollapsed mode. The upper frame is
replaceably attached to the bag. The lower frame is replaceably
attached to the bag. The rods extend from, and between, the upper
frame and the lower frame to maintain the bag in the uncollapsed
mode thereof, and when removed, allow the bag to achieve the
collapsed mode thereof. The partition extends within the bag, from
the upper frame to the lower frame, and is elastometrically
attached to the lower frame so as to allow the golf bag to be
component size self-compensating.
Inventors: |
Suk; Young; (Westbury,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Suk; Young |
Westbury |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
48981449 |
Appl. No.: |
13/385423 |
Filed: |
February 21, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/315.6 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 55/00 20130101;
A63B 2210/50 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/315.6 |
International
Class: |
A63B 55/00 20060101
A63B055/00 |
Claims
1. A knockdown golf bag for being component size self-compensating,
comprising: a) a bag; b) an upper frame; c) a lower frame; d) rods;
and e) a partition; wherein said bag is collapsible, and as such,
has a collapsed mode and an uncollapsed mode; wherein said upper
frame is replaceably attached to said bag; wherein said lower frame
is replaceably attached to said bag; wherein said rods extend from,
and between, said upper frame and said lower frame to maintain said
bag in said uncollapsed mode thereof, and when removed, allow said
bag to achieve said collapsed mode thereof; and wherein said
partition extends within said bag, from said upper frame to said
lower frame, and is elastometrically attached to said lower frame
so as to allow said golf bag to be component size
self-compensating.
2. The knockdown golf bag of claim 1, wherein said partition and
said top frame are integrally formed.
3. The knockdown golf bag of claim 1, wherein said partition
depends from said top frame to a terminal end having elastic straps
thereon to selectively engage said lower frame so as to allow said
golf bag to be component size self-compensating.
4. The knockdown golf bag of claim 1, wherein said bag has an upper
end and a lower end; wherein said upper end of said bag has upper
sleeves spaced therearound; and wherein said lower end of said bag
has lower sleeves spaced therearound.
5. The knockdown golf bag of claim 4, wherein said top frame is
replaceably secured to said upper end of said bag; and wherein said
lower frame is replaceably secured to said lower end of said
bag.
6. The knockdown golf bag of claim 4, wherein said rods are
replaceably secured in said upper sleeves of said bag and said
lower sleeves 32 of said bag.
7. The knockdown golf bag of claim 4, wherein said top frame is
replaceably secured to said upper end of said bag by upper push
pins that enter said upper end of said bag and snap into said top
frame; and wherein said lower frame is replaceably secured to said
lower end of said bag by lower push pins that enter said lower end
of said bag and snap into said lower frame.
Description
1. CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The instant non-provisional patent application claims
priority from provisional patent application number 61/337,424,
filed on Feb. 4, 2010, for an ERECTIBLE GOLF BAG, and incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
2. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] A. Field of the Invention
[0003] The embodiments of the present invention relate to a
knockdown golf bag, and more particularly, the embodiments of the
present invention relate to a knockdown golf bag for being
component size self-compensating.
[0004] B. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] Numerous innovations for knockdown golf bags have been
provided in the prior art, which will be described below in
chronological order to show advancement in the art. Even though
these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual
purposes to which they address, however, they differ from the
embodiments of the present invention in that they do not teach a
knockdown golf bag for being component size self-compensating.
(1) U.S. Pat. No. 9,378,039 to Suk.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,378,039 issued to Suk on Mar. 29, 1983 in
U.S. class 150 and subclass 1.5 B teaches a golf bag formed of limp
material for ready collapse and packaging, and for assembly to a
series of rods to hold it in a longitudinal position. Each rod is
formed of spring material for flexing whereby to shorten its
effective length. When so flexed and placed in alignment with two
opposed sockets at the ends of the golf bag, it is released from
flexed position for engagement with the sockets to hold the golf
bag in a longitudinal tubular position.
(2) U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,267 to Biafore, Jr.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,267 issued to Biafore, Jr. on Aug. 29,
1995 in U.S. class 206 and subclass 315.8 teaches a lightweight
golf bag having flexible rods extending longitudinally through
double stitched seams of the bag body. The rod is secured at one
end in a socket located in a top member of the golf bag and secured
at the other end in a socket integral with a compression spring
located in a cavity of the base of the golf bag. Cuffs are formed
by stitching the body material at spaced locations adjacent to the
top member and base.
(3) U.S. Pat. No. 5,941,383 to Cheng.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 5,941,383 issued to Cheng on Aug. 24, 1999 in
U.S. class 206 and subclass 315.8 teaches a collapsible bag
including a base and an upper frame. A series of support rods are
interconnected between the upper frame and the base. To secure the
support rods within the golf bag there is provided a retainer about
the base that receives a slideable retaining cap. The slideable
retaining cap is inserted within the retainer and engages a
respective support rod that projects through an opening in the
base. Thus, the support rods are retained within the golf bag by
the retaining caps that are inserted within the retainers.
(4) U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,496 B2 to Chang et al.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,935,496 B2 issued to Chang et al. on Aug.
30, 2005 in U.S. class 206 and subclass 315.6 teaches a golf bag
including a top collar member, a molded bottom end member, a
flexible body interconnecting the top collar member and the bottom
end member, a partitioning member, and stays interconnecting the
partitioning member and the bottom end member. The top collar
member includes a border portion defining an aperture for receiving
golf clubs. The partitioning member includes a substantially rigid
grid structure for dividing the aperture into a plurality of
sections and fasteners for engagement with corresponding fasteners
on the top collar member. The partitioning member and the bottom
end member include corresponding retention devices for receiving
the stays.
(5) U.S. Pat. No. 7,090,075 B1 to Rocha.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. US 7,090,075 B1 issued to Rocha on Aug. 15,
2006 in U.S. class 206 and subclass 315.2 teaches a golf bag that
is used to carry one or more golf clubs and/or other golf-related
items. The is attached to a standard golf bag, for example, mounted
to a golf cart. In a specific embodiment, the golf bag pertains to
a collapsible golf bag that is reduced in size when not in use
allowing the collapsible golf bag to be carried or stored in a
smaller space, such as a tote bag or pocket on another golf
bag.
(6) United States Patent Application Publication Number US
2007/0138040 A1 to Chan.
[0011] United States Patent Application Publication Number US
2007/0138040 A1 published to Chan on Jun. 21, 2007 in U.S. class
206 and subclass 315.3 teaches a collapsible golf bag set including
an upper frame, a lower frame, at least one curtain, and a bag. The
upper frame includes at least one rib thereon. The curtain includes
an upper edge connected to the rib in a detachable manner and a
lower edge connected to the lower frame. The column includes an
upper end connected to the upper frame in a detachable manner and a
lower end connected to the lower frame in a detachable manner. The
bag includes an upper edge connected to the upper frame in a
detachable manner and a lower edge connected to the lower frame in
a detachable manner.
(7) United States Patent Application Publication Number US
2008/0164166 A1 to Quartarone.
[0012] United States Patent Application Publication Number US
2008/0164166 A1 published to Quartarone on Jul. 10, 2008 in U.S.
class 206 and subclass 315.7 teaches a golf bag having a partially
collapsible side and a bag stand mounted to the partially
collapsible side of the bag. The action of the partially
collapsible side of the bag collapsing causes the bag stand to
deploy. A circumferential stay is mounted to the partially
collapsible side of the golf bag to prevent the body of the bag
from folding inward as the partially collapsible side
collapses.
[0013] It is apparent that numerous innovations for knockdown golf
bags have been provided in the prior art, which are adapted to be
used. Furthermore, even though these innovations may be suitable
for the specific individual purposes to which they address,
however, they would not be suitable for the purposes of the present
invention as heretofore described, namely, a knockdown golf bag for
being component size self-compensating.
3. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0014] Thus, it is an object of the embodiments of the present
invention to provide a knockdown golf bag for being component size
self-compensating, which avoids the disadvantages of the prior
art.
[0015] Briefly stated, another object of the embodiments of the
present invention is to provide a knockdown golf bag for being
component size self-compensating. The knockdown golf bag includes a
bag, an upper frame, a lower frame, rods, and a partition. The bag
is collapsible, and as such, has a collapsed mode and an
uncollapsed mode. The upper frame is replaceably attached to the
bag. The lower frame is replaceably attached to the bag. The rods
extend from, and between, the upper frame and the lower frame to
maintain the bag in the uncollapsed mode thereof, and when removed,
allow the bag to achieve the collapsed mode thereof. The partition
extends within the bag, from the upper frame to the lower frame,
and is elastometrically attached to the lower frame so as to allow
the golf bag to be component size self-compensating.
[0016] The novel features considered characteristic of the
embodiments of the present invention are set forth in the appended
claims. The embodiments of the present invention themselves,
however, both as to their construction and to their method of
operation together with additional objects and advantages thereof
will be best understood from the following description of the
specific embodiments when read and understood in connection with
the accompanying drawings.
4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The figures of the drawings are briefly described as
follows:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of the knockdown
golf bag of the embodiments of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 is an exploded diagrammatic perspective view of the
knockdown golf bag of the embodiments of the present invention
shown in FIG. 1; and
[0020] FIGS. 3A-3B are diagrammatic perspective views of the method
for attaching the rods of the knockdown golf bag of the embodiments
of the present invention.
5. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS UTILIZED IN THE DRAWING
[0021] A. General. [0022] 10 knockdown golf bag of embodiments of
present invention for being component size self-compensating [0023]
B. Configuration of knockdown golf bag 10. [0024] 12 bag [0025] 14
upper frame [0026] 16 lower frame [0027] 18 rods [0028] 20
partition [0029] 22 terminal end of partition 20 [0030] 24 elastic
straps of terminal end 22 of partition 20 [0031] 26 upper end of
bag 12 [0032] 28 lower end of bag 12 [0033] 30 upper sleeves of
upper end 26 of bag 12 [0034] 32 lower sleeves of lower end 28 of
bag 12 [0035] 34 upper push pins [0036] 36 lower push pins
6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
A. General.
[0037] Referring now to the figures, in which like numerals
indicate like parts, and particularly to FIG. 1, which is a
diagrammatic perspective view of the knockdown golf bag of the
embodiments of the present invention, the knockdown golf bag of the
embodiments of the present invention is shown generally at 10 for
being component size self-compensating.
B. The configuration of the knockdown golf bag 10.
[0038] The configuration of the knockdown golf bag 10 can best be
seen in FIG. 2, which is an exploded diagrammatic perspective view
of the knockdown golf bag of the embodiments of the present
invention shown in FIG. 1, and as such, will be discussed with
reference thereto.
[0039] The knockdown golf bag 10 comprises a bag 12, an upper frame
14, a lower frame 16, rods 18, and a partition 20. The bag 12 is
collapsible, and as such, has a collapsed mode and an uncollapsed
mode. The upper frame 14 is replaceably attached to the bag 12. The
lower frame 16 is replaceably attached to the bag 12. The rods 18
extend from, and between, the upper frame 14 and the lower frame 16
to maintain the bag 12 in the uncollapsed mode thereof, and when
removed, allow the bag 12 to achieve the collapsed mode thereof.
The partition 20 extends within the bag 12, from the upper frame 14
to the lower frame 16, and is elastometrically attached to the
lower frame 16 so as to allow the golf bag 10 to be component size
self-compensating.
[0040] The partition 20 and the top frame 14 are integrally formed,
with the partition 20 depending from the top frame 14 to a terminal
end 22 having elastic straps 24 thereon to selectively engage the
lower frame 16 so as to allow the golf bag 10 to be component size
self-compensating.
[0041] The bag 12 has an upper end 26 and a lower end 28. The upper
end 26 of the bag 12 has upper sleeves 30 spaced therearound. The
lower end 28 of the bag 12 has lower sleeves 32 spaced
therearound.
[0042] The top frame 14 is replaceably secured to the upper end 26
of the bag 12. The lower frame 16 is replaceably secured to the
lower end 28 of the bag 12.
[0043] The rods 18 are replaceably secured in the upper sleeves 30
of the bag 12 and the lower sleeves 32 of the bag 12.
[0044] The top frame 14 is replaceably secured to the upper end 26
of the bag 12 by upper push pins 34 that enter the upper end 26 of
the bag 12 and snap into the top frame 14. The lower frame 16 is
replaceably secured to the lower end 28 of the bag 12 by lower push
pins 36 that enter the lower end 28 of the bag 12 and snap into the
lower frame 36.
C. The method of attaching the rods 18 to the bag 12.
[0045] The method of attaching the rods 18 to the bag 12 can best
bee seen in FIGS. 3A-3B, which are diagrammatic perspective views
of the method for attaching the rods of the knockdown golf bag of
the embodiments of the present invention, and as such, will be
discussed with reference thereto. [0046] STEP 1: As shown in FIG.
3A, insert an upper end of a rod 18 into an upper sleeve 30 of the
bag 12. [0047] STEP 2: As shown in FIG. 3A, flex rod 18 so as to
form a flexed rod 18. [0048] STEP 3: As shown in FIG. 3C, insert a
lower end of the flexed rod 18 into a lower sleeve 32 of the bag
12. [0049] STEP 4: Release the flexed rod 18 and capture the rod 18
in the upper sleeve 30 of the bag 12 and the lower sleeve 32 of the
bag 12. [0050] STEP 5: Repeat STEPS 1-4 for each rod 18, thereby
allowing the bag 12 to achieve the uncollapsed mode thereof.
D. Impressions.
[0051] It will be understood that each of the elements described
above or two or more together may also find a useful application in
other types of constructions differing from the types described
above.
[0052] While the embodiments of the present invention have been
illustrated and described as embodied in a knockdown golf bag for
being component size self-compensating, however, they are not
limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that
various omissions, modifications, substitutions, and changes in the
forms and details of the embodiments of the present invention
illustrated and their operation can be made by those skilled in the
art without departing in any way from the spirit of the embodiments
of the present invention.
[0053] Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal
the gist of the embodiments of the present invention that others
can by applying current knowledge readily adapt them for various
applications without omitting features from the standpoint of prior
art fairly constitute characteristics of the generic or specific
aspects of the embodiments of the present invention.
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