Special receptacle or package – For a sport implement – exercise device – or game – For a golf club
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-16
2003-02-04
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)
Special receptacle or package
For a sport implement, exercise device, or game
For a golf club
C248S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06513653
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a head frame for a golf bag that may improve the assembly efficiency of golf bags.
2. Description of the Related Art
FIG. 1
of the drawings illustrates a conventional golf bag
80
including a bag
83
, a mounting plate
81
attached to the rear of the bag
83
, and two supporting rods
82
each having an upper end pivotally mounted to the mounting plate
81
. The mounting plate
81
is attached to the bag
83
by riveting (see rivets
84
) after formation of the main body of the golf bag
80
. More specifically, the bag
83
, generally made of cloth, is mounted around a main frame (not shown) for subsequent riveting of the mounting plate
81
to the bag
83
, which is troublesome and time-consuming.
In addition, after the bag
83
is mounted around the main frame, a special machine is required for the riveting procedure. This takes a long time handling the bag
83
(which is generally ~80 cm to 90 cm in height and 25 cm to 30 cm in width) and the main frame having considerable volumes and weights. Further, control of the riveting positions is not easy, and this shall adversely affect the supporting function of the supporting rods
82
. In some cases, the supporting rods
82
cannot provide their required supporting function if the riveting positions are not properly located.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide a head frame for a golf bag that may improve the assembly efficiency of golf bags.
It is the secondary object of the present invention to provide a head frame for a golf bag that does not require positioning of the pivotal seat to which upper ends of the supporting rods are pivotally mounted.
In accordance with the present invention, a head frame for a golf bag comprises at least one pivotal seat integrally formed thereon. The pivotal seat is adapted to be in pivotal connection with an upper end of a supporting rod.
The head frame includes a board integrally formed thereon and extended downward therefrom. The pivotal seat includes a block integrally formed on the head frame, a stop integrally formed on the block, and a pivotal section integrally formed on the stop, the block defining a space between the head frame and the stop.
In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the pivotal seat includes a peg on each of two sides thereof. The head frame and the pivotal seat have at least one block integrally formed therebetween to thereby define a space between the head frame and the pivotal seat.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a golf bag comprises a bag, a head frame mounted to an end of the bag, the head frame comprising two pivotal seats integrally formed thereon, and two supporting rods each having an upper end pivotally connected to an associated pivotal seat. The head frame includes a board integrally formed thereon and extended downward therefrom. Each pivotal seat includes a block integrally formed on the head frame, a stop integrally formed on the block, and a pivotal section integrally formed on the stop, the block defining a space between the head frame and the stop.
In another embodiment of the invention, a golf bag comprises a bag, a head frame mounted to an end of the bag, the head frame comprising a pivotal seat integrally formed thereon, the pivotal seat including a peg formed on each of two sides thereof, and two supporting rods each having an upper end pivotally connected to an associated peg. The head frame and the pivotal seat have at least one block integrally formed therebetween to thereby define a space between the head frame and the pivotal seat.
Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Kamrath Alan
Rider Bennett Egan & Arundel LLP
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