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Is a golf bag patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a golf bag have been patented many times, but "a golf bag" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 752 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “golf bag” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 752 best keyword matches we examined, 138 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: KARSTEN MFG CORP (45), LIAO GORDON (16), ACUSHNET CO (15), TAN FU-HSING (11).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A63B (671), B62B (117), A45F (78), A45C (72).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a golf bag
- Golf bag incorporating dual shoulder strap assembly US-12133587-B2 2024 · ACUSHNET CO
A golf bag comprising a body for holding golf clubs and a shoulder strap assembly comprising (i) a first shoulder strap, (ii) a second shoulder strap, (iii) a bridge member, and (iv) a plurality of connecting straps coupled to the…
View on Google Patents - Golf bag incorporating adjustable shoulder strap assembly US-2022232955-A1 2022 · ACUSHNET CO
Golf bag and shoulder strap comprising: elongated tubular body for holding golf clubs; shoulder strap assembly comprising a pre-curved strap pad having a first end, a second end, and being configured to slidably receive a strap; t…
View on Google Patents - Foldable golf club support for golf bag WO-2018093082-A1 2018 · YOO JAEHONG
The present invention relates to a golf club support for a golf bag, which is designed to be detachably mounted to a golf bag in a simple manner and support golf clubs to be used or golf clubs which are being used, such that order…
View on Google Patents - Golf club stand for golf bag WO-2017222105-A1 2017 · YOU JAEHONG
The present invention relates to a golf club stand for a golf bag, and more specifically, to a golf club stand for a golf bag easily coupled to the golf bag and devised to allow standing of golf clubs to be used or in use in an or…
View on Google Patents - Device on golf bag for standing golf clubs WO-2017222104-A1 2017 · YOU JAEHONG
The present invention relates to a device on a golf bag for standing golf clubs, and more specifically, to a device on a golf bag for standing golf clubs that is easily coupled to the golf bag to enable standing of golf clubs to b…
View on Google Patents - Golf bags having a flip pocket and/or a symmetric club separator US-9839824-B2 2017 · NIKE INC
Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable con…
View on Google Patents - Double strap carrying system and base stand for golf bags and other shoulder-borne articles US-9044651-B2 2015 · NIKE INC
Dual-strap carrying assemblies and devices including such assemblies are provided herein. The carrying devices may be embodied in dual carrying strap golf bags that allow the bearer to more easily don and remove the bag. The secon…
View on Google Patents - Golf bags having a flip pocket and/or a symmetric club separator US-8827073-B2 2014 · HERRON HEATHER L
Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasable con…
View on Google Patents - Golf bag with mechanism to secure clubs US-8739970-B2 2014 · KAGEN ALAN M
A mechanism cooperable with the stand mechanism in a stand golf bag secures the clubs in position when the bag is not on the ground and releases the clubs when the bag is set on the ground.
View on Google Patents - Golf bags having a flip pocket and/or a symmetric club separator WO-2012177541-A1 2012 · NIKE INTERNATIONAL LTD
Golf bags may include a main compartment for holding golf clubs and a flip pocket (120) attached with the golf bag body but movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The bag may further include: (a) a releasab…
View on Google Patents - Convertible and combined golf bag, pull cart and stand US-7303197-B1 2007 · SEARLE CHARLES E
The innovative apparatus is a portable and convertible golf club bag that combines the usefulness of a conventional golf club bag with that of a golf bag pull cart and a golf club stand. In each configuration, the apparatus would …
View on Google Patents - Carrying system for a self standing golf bag US-6173874-B1 2001 · SPALDING SPORTS WORLDWIDE INC
The bag of the present invention is a self standing bag having a pair of pivotal legs secured proximate its upper extent. These legs are adapted to be retracted when the bag is lifted from the ground. A pair of straps enable the b…
View on Google Patents - Automatic golf bag support stand US-6168123-B1 2001 · SPALDING SPORTS WORLDWIDE INC
A golf bag with integrally formed, automatically retractable golf bag stand is provided including a golf bag having a rigid open top and a rigid closed bottom with a tubular intermediate portion therebetween. The top is open for t…
View on Google Patents - Golf bag and golf bag strap with magnetic material and method US-6224537-B1 2001
A golf bag comprises a bag body including a sidewall and having cavity therein adapted to hold golf clubs, and a shoulder strap connected to the sidewall and adapted to be draped over a shoulder of a user. Magnetic material is att…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a golf bag been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.