Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article held by receiver
Reexamination Certificate
2001-02-12
2002-07-23
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article held by receiver
C206S315300, C224S257000, C224S259000, C224S627000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06422444
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to golf bags. More specifically, the present invention is a golf bag system having separated and angled receptacles integrated by a pocketed netting, a retractable bipod, and carried by a pair of integral back pack straps. Accessories such as a large poncho-like rain cover and towels can be stored in the pockets of the netting.
2. Description of the Related Art
The related art of interest describes various golf bags with accessories, but none discloses the present invention. There is a need for a simplified and economical golf bag system configured as separate golf club receptacles held together by a pocketed netting and including shoulder straps, retractable legs and a poncho. The related art of interest will be discussed in the order of perceived relevance to the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,655,346 issued on Apr. 7, 1987, to Orville A. Reinholz describes a self-standing golf bag comprising a cylindrical bag in three longitudinal sections of equal length that are hinged to permit the middle bag section to pivot out to form a tripod for self-standing. Each section has 4 to 5 individual club compartments. A should strap is provided on the middle bag section. The self-standing golf bag is distinguishable for its equal length, the pivoting feature and the lack of any netting.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,422,315 issued on Jun. 17, 1947, to Albert P. Robertson describes a supporting frame for twin golf bags to separate the woods from the iron clubs. The golf bags are of equal height and supported by a U-shaped rod frame of unequal height having a pivot pin on top and a cross arm with a release latch finger on the bottom. This structural configuration permits standing the two bags by spreading the bottoms thereof. A handle is positioned on the taller rod with a bent top portion to provide a swinging motion while carrying on one's shoulder. The top end secures a carrying strap to position the golf bags on the golfer's one shoulder. The carrying strap can be looped around both bags in fair-leader guides on the back bag. The supporting frame is distinguishable for its required U-shaped frame and single shoulder strap on a flexible portion of the frame.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,502,627 issued on Apr. 4, 1950, to Leslie T. Martin describes a sectional self-supporting golf bag comprising three sections hinged at the top, and having three horizontal metal loop members and a bottom cup supported by three or four upright rods to include bags. The cross-sections of the two front sections are identical and triangular. The rear section has an arcuate outer edge and two inner edges which align with the inclined edges of the front two sections to form a circular package having a strap. The legs are spread out as a tripod for standing the golf bag. The golf bag is distinguishable for its tripod structure.
Swedish Patent Application No. 214,555 published on Aug. ?, 1967, describes a compartmentalized golf bag having three compartments of different height hinged on the bottom with collapsible hinges proximate the top portions connecting and spreading the compartments. As best understood, brackets are shown on the taller two compartments to possibly cover the smaller two compartments which also have upright tabs. A carrying strap is provided on the tallest compartment. The golf bag is distinguishable for its top and bottom hinges and the lack of a connecting netting.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,415,284 issued on May 16, 1995, to Larry King describes golf club carrying case comprising two rigid housing sections hingedly connected along abutting edges each other or to a middle section, wherein all sections have notches on a top cover capable of holding clubs and recesses in their bases. A right angled bracket on top is connected to a strap handle and a flexible strap attached to one rigid housing section and looped around the sections. A folding stand is attached to the bracket. A cart and a handle can be substituted for the bracket embodiment. The carrying cases are distinguishable for having a book-type folding feature requiring a central hinge.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,563,816 issued on Dec. 1, 1925, to Charles C. Worthington describes a golf bag comprising a series of five single club containing tubes connected by two straps in a window shade manner. The top tube has a small handle and a carrying strap. The golf bag is distinguishable for lacking the netting and the angular connection of the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,482,565 issued on Dec. 1, 1998, to Smith M. Hagaman describes a box-shaped golf bag for orienting inclined golf clubs for use with a powered golf cart. The rear and middle compartments house golf balls on top, and the middle and front compartments are tiered on top with the compartment walls inclined toward the rear. The golf bag is distinguishable for its singular box-like construction.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,402,923 issued on Apr. 4, 1995, to Morris E. Snyder describes a golf bag having two identical tubular containers joined by one flexible padded shoulder strap on top and the container bottoms joined by another rigid crossbar to be held by the right hand as the bag is carried diagonally on the left shoulder. The golf bag is distinguishable for its configuration for carrying the golf bag in split portions in front and in back.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,074,739 issued on Feb. 21, 1978, to John H. Rodeghier describes a golf club and accessories carrier comprising two elongated corrugated panels bonded back to back to hold golf clubs. A top portion has a handle and compartments for golf balls and tees. The bottom portion has folding bipod legs. The carrier is distinguishable for its corrugated panel structure.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,985,229 issued on Oct. 12, 1976, to Isao Maki describes a detachably interlinked and reinforced tubular golf club protectors comprising a plurality of elongated, thin wall, lightweight tubes made of synthetic resin. The club protector tubes are distinguishable for being limited to protection during transport only.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,227 issued on Jul. 20, 1982, to William J. Dopkowski describes a golf club set and carrying case comprising disconnected club heads stored in a foam rubber insert of a case with one pocket for balls and tees, and one shaft stored in a pouch on one side of the case. A shoulder strap and a removable cover are provided. The golf club set is distinguishable for its integrated structure.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,420,024 issued on Dec. 13, 1983, to Charles R. Clayton describes a golf club bag comprising a plurality of elongated receptacles to hold one club each, attached together in a row and parallel to each other, adapted to be bundled and having a shoulder strap. The golf club bag is distinguishable for its parallel bundling feature.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,383,563 issued on May 17, 1983, to Christian H. Kirchhoff, Jr. describes a full service golf bag comprising a rectangular box structure having a separate tube for each club, a removable cover, a shoulder strap, a clip for the putter, and compartments for shoes, a rake/retriever, thermos, umbrella, towel, and balls. A rotatable base with rollers is provided for rolling the golf bag in airport concourses. The golf bag is distinguishable for its integrated block structure.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,816,397 issued on Oct. 6, 1998, to Michael J. Pratt describes a tiered assembly for separating the woods, irons and putter, and to hold tees and an umbrella to fit atop a conventional golf bag. An off centered highest tiered cylinder with circular grooves holds the woods. The next lower inside tier holds the putter and umbrella, and the lowest peripheral ridged tier holds the irons. The tees are apparently held in holes on a peripheral shelf. The tiered assembly is distinguishable for being limited to the top of a golf bag.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,010,166 issued on Aug. 6, 1935, to Robert E. Thompson describes a golf bag which can be inverted to expose the individual pockets for each club. A hood can also be inverted and tucked inside. The golf bag is distingui
Brevard Maerena W.
Cronin Stephen K.
Litman Richard C.
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