US20080047857A1 - Golf bag - Google Patents
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- some proposed golf bags provide fluid delivery systems that are bulky, thus reducing the carrying capacity and usability of the bags.
- Others include fluid delivery systems that require suction from the user's mouth to dispense the liquid, possibly promoting unwanted fluid loss and fluid contamination, and can deliver only a single type of liquid to the user.
- a golf bag may include a generally tubular body, a carrying element coupled to the generally tubular body, and a fluid delivery system associated with at least one of the generally tubular body and the carrying element.
- the fluid delivery system may have a receptacle that at least partially encloses a hermetic pouch and a plurality of vessels.
- the hermetic pouch and the plurality of vessels may have a variable outer volume.
- a golf bag may include a generally tubular body and a fluid delivery system associated with the generally tubular body.
- the fluid delivery system may comprise a vessel, a pump associated with the vessel, and a conduit associated with the pump.
- the vessel has a variable outer volume.
- a golf bag may include a generally tubular body and a fluid delivery system associated with the generally tubular body.
- the fluid delivery system may comprise a first and a second vessel, each having a variable outer volume.
- a first pump and a second pump may be associated with the first vessel and the second vessel, respectively.
- a first conduit and a second conduit may be associated with the first pump and the second pump, respectively.
- the conduits have a siamese coupling therebetween.
- a golf bag may include a generally tubular body, a receptacle associated with the tubular body, and a pressure source.
- the receptacle may have an expandable panel and the pressure source may be hermetically associated with the expandable panel.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary golf bag having a fluid-delivery system in accordance with one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a partial perspective view of the golf bag of FIG. 1 illustrating an exemplary implementation of the fluid delivery system.
- FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag in accordance with one or more aspects of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a partial elevational view of the golf bag of FIG. 1 .
- FIGS. 4A and 4B are partial elevational views of a golf bag in accordance with the various aspects of the present invention.
- FIGS. 5A-5C are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag of FIG. 1 according to the various aspects of the present invention.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views of exemplary flow-control valves of the golf bag of FIG. 1 according to various aspects of the present invention.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIGS. 8A and 8B are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of another fluid delivery system according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a partial elevational view of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the golf bag of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic of an electrical circuit for a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention.
- a golf bag 100 may comprise a generally tubular body 102 , having a bottom end 104 , a top end 106 , and a carrying element 108 coupled to the tubular body 102 .
- the tubular body 102 is dimensioned and configured to store a set of golf clubs (not shown).
- the tubular body 102 need not be limited to a body having any particular cross-sectional shape.
- the cross-sectional shape of the generally tubular body 102 may be substantially rectangular, elliptical, hexagonal, or any other suitable shape.
- the bottom end 104 of the tubular body 102 may either be permanently sealed or may include a removable closure (not shown).
- the top end 106 may be open or, alternatively, may have a closure (not shown), e.g., a flap or a removable cap.
- the carrying element 108 shown in FIG. 1 as a branching strap having two loops, may instead comprise a handle, a single loop strap, plural straps, a harness, or any other arrangement which facilitates carrying and/or maneuvering of the golf bag 100 .
- the carrying element 108 may be detachable from the golf bag 100 or permanently fixed thereto.
- the bag 100 may also include pockets or other receptacles for storing golf accessories and/or personal articles.
- the golf bag 190 may have a fluid delivery system 110 associated with at least one of the generally tubular body 102 and the carrying element 108 .
- the fluid delivery system may comprise a receptacle 112 that may at least partially enclose a hermetic pouch 114 and a plurality of fluid storage vessels 116 a , 116 b .
- the receptacle 112 may be a compartment that projects outwardly from the outer surface of the tubular body 102 , is recessed into the tubular body, or both.
- the receptacle 112 may be integral with or detachable from the tubular body 112 .
- Each of the hermetic pouch 114 and the storage vessels 116 a , 116 b may have a variable outer volume that accommodates variations in internal volume as fluids are introduced into and withdrawn from the hermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a , 116 b .
- the hermetic pouch 114 and/or the vessels 116 a , 116 b may be formed from a flexible, possibly elastic, fluid-impermeable material, e.g., polyurethane, polyethylene, or the like.
- the hermetic pouch 114 and/or the vessels 116 a , 116 b may have a pleated or accordion-like structure that collapses or expands as fluid is removed therefrom or added thereto, respectively.
- the hermetic pouch 114 and vessels 116 a , 116 b may be manufactured as discrete elements or as a unitary structure.
- the receptacle 112 may include a compartment 115 containing one or more refrigeration elements, e.g., an element 118 , for cooling the vessels.
- refrigeration elements e.g., an element 118
- Examples of such refrigeration elements are reusable packaged media marketed by Rubbermaid, Inc. of Wooster, Ohio under the trade name Blue Ice. These elements may be chilled or frozen in a refrigerator and then placed into the compartment 115 .
- each vessel 116 a , 116 b may be hermetically associated with a corresponding conduit, i.e., conduits 120 a and 120 b , respectively.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may pass through an opening 122 in the receptacle 112 and extend to the carrying element 108 .
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may be made of a flexible material, such as polyurethane, polyethylene, or the like.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b are coupled in a siamesed fashion, i.e., laterally abutted in a parallel relation.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may be molded as a monolithic member having two internal passageways separated by an integral web.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may be held in siamese relation by utilizing mechanical couplings or adhesives, e.g., epoxy.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may be coupled to the carrying element 108 , e.g., with a plurality of fasteners, e.g., the fasteners 130 a , 130 b , and 130 c ( FIG. 1 ), such that the terminus of each conduit is proximate the user's mouth when the golf bag 100 is being carried by the user.
- a flexible protective sleeve 166 may be utilized to secure the conduits 120 a , 120 b to the carrying element 108 .
- the sleeve 166 may conceal at least a portion of the conduits 120 a , 120 b to enhance the appearance of the golf bag 100 .
- the receptacle 112 may fully enclose the hermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a , 116 b .
- the hermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a , 116 b are adjacently positioned within the receptacle 112 .
- the hermetic pouch 114 may be disposed to bias the vessels 116 a and 116 b in a qualified fashion.
- the pouch 114 may be coupled to a pressure source 134 , which may be pneumatically powered, electrically powered, chemically powered, mechanically powered, or powered by a photovoltaic element.
- the pressure source 134 may include an electrically powered diaphragm pump.
- the pressure source 134 may be a manually powered pump. Examples of such a pump may include, without limitation, squeeze bulbs and piston or plunger type pumps.
- each vessel i.e., the vessels 116 a and 116 b
- each fill port may comprise, e.g., a cap that sealingly engages a filler neck with a friction fit or a threaded fit. The cap may be tethered to the filler neck or may be separable therefrom.
- the vessels 116 a and 116 b may expand to substantially occupy the internal volume of the receptacle 112 as fluid is introduced via the fill ports 136 a , 136 b .
- the hermetic pouch 114 includes a bleed port (not shown) associated, e.g., with the pressure source 134 , which may be opened to promote complete filling of the vessels.
- the pressure source 134 is activated. The application of positive pressure from the pressure source 134 results in the gradual expansion of the hermetic pouch 114 .
- the expansion of the hermetic pouch 114 exerts pressure on the vessels 116 a , 116 b .
- the fluid is expelled from the vessel 116 a and/or the vessel 116 b via the conduit 120 a and/or the conduit 120 b , respectively.
- Whether the fluid is expelled from one or more of the vessels, e.g., vessels 116 a and 116 b depends on whether one or more of the corresponding flow-control valves, e.g., valves 132 a and 132 b (shown, for example in FIG. 2A ), are open.
- the flow-control valves will be described in further detail below.
- the conduits 120 a and 120 b may emerge from the interior of the receptacle 112 via a common opening 122 or separate openings (not shown).
- the hermetic pouch 114 may expand to substantially fill the internal volume of the receptacle 112 .
- the expansion of the hermetic pouch 114 to its maximum capacity compresses the vessels 116 a and 116 b so that substantially all of the liquid is expelled from each vessel.
- the fluid does not become contaminated with any foreign matter, e.g., food or bacteria.
- the vessels may be discarded following a single use and replaced with new vessels.
- the conduits 120 a , 120 b may be provided with corresponding flow-control valves, i.e., the valves 132 a and 132 b , to prevent inadvertent loss of fluid from the vessels 116 a and 116 b .
- the flow-control valves 132 a and 132 b may be positioned at the terminus of the conduits; however, other locations of the flow-control valves along the conduits 120 a and 120 b are possible ( FIG. 4A ).
- the flow-control valves 132 a and 132 b may be automated or manually operated. Although exemplary valves will be described in connection with the conduit 120 a , it will be appreciated that such valves may also be incorporated into the conduit 120 b , for example.
- the flow-control valve 132 a may include a housing 118 having a bore 136 that intersects with the flow path of the conduit 120 a .
- An actuator 134 having a stem 138 , may be disposed in the bore 136 and biased by a spring 140 in the direction of the surface 142 of the housing 118 .
- the stem 138 may include a flow port 144 .
- the bore 136 may have a ledge 124 for supporting the spring 140 .
- the stem 138 of the spring-biased actuator 134 obstructs the flow path of the conduit 120 a , thus closing the valve 132 a .
- the valve is in the closed position, preferably at least a portion of the actuator 134 may extend past the surface 142 .
- the flow control valve 132 a may be opened by manually depressing the exposed portion of the actuator 134 , whereby the spring 140 is compressed and the flow port 144 in the stem 138 is aligned with the flow path of the conduit 120 a . Releasing the exposed portion of the actuator 134 causes the spring 140 to bias the actuator 144 so that the stem 138 once again obstructs the flow path of the conduit, thus restoring the valve 132 a to the closed position.
- the flow-control valve 132 a may alternatively comprise a check valve located at the terminus of the conduit 120 a .
- the valve 132 a may have a flow gate 160 , an exit port 154 , and a chamber 152 disposed therebetween.
- the chamber 152 contains a check ball 156 , which is biased toward the flow gate 160 by a coil spring 158 .
- the coil spring 158 forces the ball 156 against the flow gate 160 , thereby inhibiting the passage of fluid through the conduit.
- sufficient pressure must be supplied to the liquid in the conduit 120 a to overcome the compressive force of the spring 158 .
- the valve 132 a When the valve 132 a is in the open position, the liquid may travel through the flow gate 160 and pass through the exit port 154 .
- the valve 132 a automatically returns to the closed position when the compressive force of the spring 158 overcomes the pressure of the liquid in the conduit 120 a .
- the valve 132 a may further include a fixture 159 , e.g., a set screw, capable of engaging the check ball 156 for locking the valve 132 a in the closed position.
- a protective closure 162 may be provided to seal the exit port 154 when the fluid delivery system 110 is not in use.
- the protective closure 162 closely mates with the terminus of the conduit 120 via, e.g., a snap fit.
- the protective closure 162 may be separate from the conduit 120 or may alternatively be coupled thereto by, e.g., a hinge 164 or a tether.
- flow-control valves may be utilized to regulate fluid flow through conduits 120 a and 120 b , if desired.
- a golf bag 200 may have a fluid delivery system 210 containing at least one vessel 216 disposed in a receptacle 212 .
- the vessel 216 may include a fill port 236 for adding fluid thereto.
- the receptacle 212 may have an expandable panel 246 characterized by an outer wall 230 and an inner wall 248 .
- a sealed chamber 252 is formed between the outer wall 230 and the inner wall 248 .
- a pressure source 234 may be hermetically coupled to the chamber 252 .
- the outer wall 230 is formed from a non-stretchable material, e.g., a fabric, plastic or metal, and the inner wall is formed from a flexible, possibly elastic material, e.g., polyurethane, polyethylene, or the like.
- the golf bag 200 may have a similar construction as the golf bag 100 of FIG. 1 .
- the golf bag 200 may have a tubular body 202 and a carrying element (not shown).
- the pressure source 234 may be activated, e.g., manually or via an electric switch. As shown in FIG. 7B , the pressure source applies positive pressure to the chamber 252 and gradually expands the inner wall 248 . As the inner wall 248 expands, pressure is applied to the vessel 216 , resulting in the fluid flowing out of the vessel 216 through the conduit 220 .
- the conduit 220 may extend from the vessel 216 to a predetermined location on the shoulder strap via an opening 222 in the receptacle 212 . Removal of fluid from the conduit 220 is regulated via a flow-control valve 232 .
- the vessel 216 , the conduit 220 , the pressure source 234 , and the flow-control valve 232 may be structurally similar and/or functionally similar to their counterparts in accordance with the examples described above.
- the expandable panel 246 may have a hermetic pouch 214 ( FIGS. 8A and 8B ) disposed within the chamber 252 .
- the expandable panel may be characterized by an outer wall 230 and an inner wall 248 .
- the outer wall is formed from a non-stretchable material and the inner wall comprises an element capable of conforming to an expanding volume, e.g., an elastic material, a pleated material, or a flexible fabric having sufficient surface area to accommodate the expansion of the hermetic pouch.
- the hermetic pouch 214 made of a flexible, possibly elastic material, may be coupled to the pressure source 234 and may expand upon activation of the pressure source 234 .
- the flexible inner wall 248 compresses the vessel 216 and discharges fluid into the conduit 220 .
- the fluid may dispense from the terminus of the conduit 220 via an exit port (not shown).
- the flow of fluid may be controlled via the valve 232 .
- a golf bag 300 may have a generally tubular body 302 , a carrying element 308 ( FIG. 10 ), and a fluid delivery system 310 .
- the fluid delivery system 310 may include a receptacle 312 having at least one fluid-impermeable vessel 316 that may expand and contract due to the flexibility and, possibly, the elasticity of at least a part of its constituent material.
- the vessel 316 may be coupled to a conduit 320 and have a fill port 336 .
- a pump 334 (e.g., a vane pump, a centrifugal pump, a piston pump, or a peristaltic pump) may be coupled to the conduit 320 proximate an opening 322 in the receptacle 312 .
- the pump 334 may be provided with a power source 356 , e.g., one or more battery cells, a capacitor, a photovoltaic device, or any portable device capable of providing power to the pump 334 .
- a power source 356 e.g., one or more battery cells, a capacitor, a photovoltaic device, or any portable device capable of providing power to the pump 334 .
- the pump 334 draws fluid from the vessel 316 under negative pressure.
- the vessel 316 progressively collapses as fluid is drawn into the conduit 320 via the pump 334 .
- the conduit 320 may exit its associated vessel 316 at the vessel's lowermost (bottom) region with the golf bag 300 in the upright position.
- the “bottom” exit of the conduit promotes a hydrostatic pressure gradient that assists the transfer of fluid from the vessel 316 .
- convenience of location of the conduit terminus may cause a “top” exit location to be more favorable, depending upon the particular characteristics which may be desired in a golf bag. Therefore, any exit location for a conduit from an associated vessel may be selected.
- the conduit 320 may extend from the vessel 316 to the carrying element 308 ( FIG. 10 ) via, e.g., a sleeve 366 ( FIG. 11 ).
- the conduit 320 may include a flow-control valve 332 to regulate the amount of fluid exiting the vessel 316 .
- a protective closure 362 may be provided at the terminus of the conduit 320 to seal the exit port (not shown) when the fluid delivery system 310 is not in use.
- the vessel 316 , the conduit 320 , the flow-control valve 332 , the tubular body 302 , the carrying strap 308 , and the protective closure 362 may be structurally similar and/or functionally similar to their counterparts in accordance with the examples described above.
- a golf bag 400 may have a carrying element 408 coupled to a tubular body 402 .
- the tubular body may include a fluid delivery system 410 having a receptacle 412 and a plurality of vessels 416 a , 416 b at least partially disposed within the receptacle 412 .
- the receptacle 412 as well as the vessels 416 a and 416 b may be at least partially fabricated of flexible material to enable collapsing or distension of the vessels.
- Each vessel may have a separate fill port, e.g., the fill port 436 a or 436 b , for adding fluid thereto.
- each vessel may be associated with a corresponding pump, i.e., the pumps 434 a or 434 b .
- each pump is coupled to a corresponding conduit, e.g., the conduit 420 a or 420 b , to facilitate fluid delivery to the user.
- the conduits 420 a and 420 b may comprise a siamese coupling, as described in the examples above, and may be color-coded or otherwise distinctly marked for differentiation purposes.
- the receptacle 412 may have at least one opening, e.g., the openings 422 a and 422 b , to enable the conduits 420 a and 420 b to emerge from the receptacle 412 .
- the receptacle may also include an opening 413 to provide access to the vessels 416 a and 416 b for filling, servicing, or replacement of the vessels.
- the pumps 434 a and 434 b may be associated with their respective conduits 420 a and 420 b .
- the pumps may operate independently of one another via separate power switches and may function in substantially the same manner as the exemplary pump described above.
- the conduits 420 a and 420 b may have corresponding flow-control valves 432 a and 432 b , respectively.
- the flow-control valves 432 a and 432 b may function automatically and may be similar to, e.g., the exemplary automatic valve described above. In another example, one or both of the valves 432 a and 432 b may be manually operated.
- vessels 416 a and 416 b When two or more vessels, e.g., the vessels 416 a and 416 b , different fluids may be stored and dispensed.
- the golfer may want coffee or tea in the morning and water, juice, or a sports drink in the afternoon.
- each vessel may hold a different fluid to accommodate the golfer's needs during a golf round.
- a fluid such as water may serve a different purpose than that of hydration. E.g., water could be dispensed for washing hands as well as cleaning equipment and other accessories.
- FIG. 13 shows a schematic representation of an electrical circuit for powering a pressure source, e.g., the pressure source 134 ( FIG. 1 ), or a pump, e.g., the pump 434 a ( FIG. 12 ).
- a power storage device such as a battery B may be connected to the motor M of the pump or pressure source with a switch S interposed therebetween.
- a photovoltaic element P may be provided to recharge the battery B.
- the batter B may be eliminated and the motor M may be powered directly from the photovoltaic element P.
- each pump may be energized by separate power sources.
- the pumps 434 a and 434 b may be electrically powered and provided with either one switch S or alternatively with separate switches for independent control.
- the pumps 434 a and 434 b may be pneumatic and provided with either one pneumatic pressure source, e.g., a squeeze bulb (not shown), or alternatively with separate pressure sources.
- the circuit shown in FIG. 13 may be further modified to include a power connection point (not shown) such as a power receptacle for powering an external device such as a personal digital assistant, a cellular phone, or an electronic golf-score keeping device (not shown).
- a power connection point such as a power receptacle for powering an external device such as a personal digital assistant, a cellular phone, or an electronic golf-score keeping device (not shown).
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- During a round of golf, certain players may elect to walk the golf course and carry their golf bags instead of utilizing a golf cart to navigate the course. The physical exertion associated with carrying one's own golf bag while walking the course can lead to dehydration, which ultimately impairs a golfer's concentration and shot accuracy. Since a golf round may last anywhere from four to seven hours, it is important for a golfer to maintain an adequate intake of fluids throughout the round. Golf bags incorporating fluid delivery systems have been suggested for this purpose.
- However, some proposed golf bags provide fluid delivery systems that are bulky, thus reducing the carrying capacity and usability of the bags. Others include fluid delivery systems that require suction from the user's mouth to dispense the liquid, possibly promoting unwanted fluid loss and fluid contamination, and can deliver only a single type of liquid to the user.
- A need exists for a golf bag with a fluid delivery system that may conveniently deliver refreshment to the golfer and, if desired, to his or her companion(s), help prevent fluid contamination as well as fluid loss, provide multiple vessels for fluid storage, allow water to be dispensed for purposes other than individual consumption, and furnish a fluid delivery system that is light, compact, and readily serviceable.
- In one example, a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the invention may include a generally tubular body, a carrying element coupled to the generally tubular body, and a fluid delivery system associated with at least one of the generally tubular body and the carrying element. The fluid delivery system may have a receptacle that at least partially encloses a hermetic pouch and a plurality of vessels. The hermetic pouch and the plurality of vessels may have a variable outer volume.
- In another example, a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the invention may include a generally tubular body and a fluid delivery system associated with the generally tubular body. The fluid delivery system may comprise a vessel, a pump associated with the vessel, and a conduit associated with the pump. Preferably, the vessel has a variable outer volume.
- In another example, a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the invention may include a generally tubular body and a fluid delivery system associated with the generally tubular body. The fluid delivery system may comprise a first and a second vessel, each having a variable outer volume. A first pump and a second pump may be associated with the first vessel and the second vessel, respectively. A first conduit and a second conduit may be associated with the first pump and the second pump, respectively. Preferably, the conduits have a siamese coupling therebetween.
- In another example, a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the invention may include a generally tubular body, a receptacle associated with the tubular body, and a pressure source. The receptacle may have an expandable panel and the pressure source may be hermetically associated with the expandable panel.
- These and other features and advantages of the golf bag according to the invention in its various aspects as demonstrated by one or more of the examples described in detail below will become apparent after consideration the of the ensuing description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
- Exemplary implementations of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary golf bag having a fluid-delivery system in accordance with one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIG. 2A is a partial perspective view of the golf bag ofFIG. 1 illustrating an exemplary implementation of the fluid delivery system. -
FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag in accordance with one or more aspects of the present invention -
FIG. 3 is a partial elevational view of the golf bag ofFIG. 1 . -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are partial elevational views of a golf bag in accordance with the various aspects of the present invention. -
FIGS. 5A-5C are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag ofFIG. 1 according to the various aspects of the present invention. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views of exemplary flow-control valves of the golf bag ofFIG. 1 according to various aspects of the present invention. -
FIGS. 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B are cross-sectional views of an exemplary fluid delivery system of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of another fluid delivery system according to one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIG. 10 is a partial elevational view of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the golf bag ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention. -
FIG. 13 is a schematic of an electrical circuit for a golf bag according to one or more aspects of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , agolf bag 100, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may comprise a generallytubular body 102, having a bottom end 104, atop end 106, and acarrying element 108 coupled to thetubular body 102. Typically, thetubular body 102 is dimensioned and configured to store a set of golf clubs (not shown). It will be understood that thetubular body 102 need not be limited to a body having any particular cross-sectional shape. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the generallytubular body 102 may be substantially rectangular, elliptical, hexagonal, or any other suitable shape. - The bottom end 104 of the
tubular body 102 may either be permanently sealed or may include a removable closure (not shown). Likewise, thetop end 106 may be open or, alternatively, may have a closure (not shown), e.g., a flap or a removable cap. Thecarrying element 108, shown inFIG. 1 as a branching strap having two loops, may instead comprise a handle, a single loop strap, plural straps, a harness, or any other arrangement which facilitates carrying and/or maneuvering of thegolf bag 100. Thecarrying element 108 may be detachable from thegolf bag 100 or permanently fixed thereto. Thebag 100 may also include pockets or other receptacles for storing golf accessories and/or personal articles. - As shown in
FIG. 2A , the golf bag 190, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may have afluid delivery system 110 associated with at least one of the generallytubular body 102 and thecarrying element 108. The fluid delivery system may comprise areceptacle 112 that may at least partially enclose ahermetic pouch 114 and a plurality of fluid storage vessels 116 a, 116 b. Thereceptacle 112 may be a compartment that projects outwardly from the outer surface of thetubular body 102, is recessed into the tubular body, or both. Thereceptacle 112 may be integral with or detachable from thetubular body 112. - Each of the
hermetic pouch 114 and the storage vessels 116 a, 116 b may have a variable outer volume that accommodates variations in internal volume as fluids are introduced into and withdrawn from thehermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a, 116 b. Thehermetic pouch 114 and/or the vessels 116 a, 116 b may be formed from a flexible, possibly elastic, fluid-impermeable material, e.g., polyurethane, polyethylene, or the like. In one example, thehermetic pouch 114 and/or the vessels 116 a, 116 b may have a pleated or accordion-like structure that collapses or expands as fluid is removed therefrom or added thereto, respectively. Thehermetic pouch 114 and vessels 116 a, 116 b may be manufactured as discrete elements or as a unitary structure. - Referring to
FIG. 2B , thereceptacle 112 may include acompartment 115 containing one or more refrigeration elements, e.g., anelement 118, for cooling the vessels. Examples of such refrigeration elements are reusable packaged media marketed by Rubbermaid, Inc. of Wooster, Ohio under the trade name Blue Ice. These elements may be chilled or frozen in a refrigerator and then placed into thecompartment 115. - Referring to
FIGS. 2A-4B , each vessel 116 a, 116 b may be hermetically associated with a corresponding conduit, i.e.,conduits FIG. 3 , theconduits opening 122 in thereceptacle 112 and extend to the carryingelement 108. Theconduits conduits conduits conduits conduits element 108, e.g., with a plurality of fasteners, e.g., thefasteners 130 a, 130 b, and 130 c (FIG. 1 ), such that the terminus of each conduit is proximate the user's mouth when thegolf bag 100 is being carried by the user. - Alternatively, instead of fasteners, a flexible protective sleeve 166 (
FIG. 4B ) may be utilized to secure theconduits element 108. Thesleeve 166 may conceal at least a portion of theconduits golf bag 100. - Referring again to
FIG. 2A , thereceptacle 112 may fully enclose thehermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a, 116 b. Preferably, thehermetic pouch 114 and the vessels 116 a, 116 b are adjacently positioned within thereceptacle 112. Thehermetic pouch 114 may be disposed to bias the vessels 116 a and 116 b in a qualified fashion. Thepouch 114 may be coupled to apressure source 134, which may be pneumatically powered, electrically powered, chemically powered, mechanically powered, or powered by a photovoltaic element. For example, thepressure source 134 may include an electrically powered diaphragm pump. Alternatively or additionally, thepressure source 134 may be a manually powered pump. Examples of such a pump may include, without limitation, squeeze bulbs and piston or plunger type pumps. - Referring to
FIG. 2A , each vessel, i.e., the vessels 116 a and 116 b, may be filled with a desired amount of liquid via a corresponding fill port, i.e., thefill ports FIG. 5A , the vessels 116 a and 116 b may expand to substantially occupy the internal volume of thereceptacle 112 as fluid is introduced via thefill ports hermetic pouch 114 includes a bleed port (not shown) associated, e.g., with thepressure source 134, which may be opened to promote complete filling of the vessels. To operate thefluid delivery system 110, thepressure source 134 is activated. The application of positive pressure from thepressure source 134 results in the gradual expansion of thehermetic pouch 114. - Referring to
FIG. 5B , the expansion of thehermetic pouch 114 exerts pressure on the vessels 116 a, 116 b. As thehermetic pouch 114 expands, the fluid is expelled from the vessel 116 a and/or the vessel 116 b via theconduit 120 a and/or theconduit 120 b, respectively. Whether the fluid is expelled from one or more of the vessels, e.g., vessels 116 a and 116 b, depends on whether one or more of the corresponding flow-control valves, e.g.,valves FIG. 2A ), are open. The flow-control valves will be described in further detail below. As described above, theconduits receptacle 112 via acommon opening 122 or separate openings (not shown). To fully expel the liquids from the vessels 116 a and 116 b, thehermetic pouch 114 may expand to substantially fill the internal volume of thereceptacle 112. As shown inFIG. 5C , the expansion of thehermetic pouch 114 to its maximum capacity compresses the vessels 116 a and 116 b so that substantially all of the liquid is expelled from each vessel. Since the user does not have to apply suction to the terminus of the conduit(s) with his or her mouth to remove the fluid from the vessel(s), the fluid does not become contaminated with any foreign matter, e.g., food or bacteria. Preferably, the vessels may be discarded following a single use and replaced with new vessels. - Referring to, e.g.,
FIG. 2A , theconduits valves control valves conduits FIG. 4A ). The flow-control valves conduit 120 a, it will be appreciated that such valves may also be incorporated into theconduit 120 b, for example. - Referring to
FIG. 6A , the flow-control valve 132 a, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may include ahousing 118 having abore 136 that intersects with the flow path of theconduit 120 a. Anactuator 134, having astem 138, may be disposed in thebore 136 and biased by aspring 140 in the direction of thesurface 142 of thehousing 118. Thestem 138 may include aflow port 144. Thebore 136 may have aledge 124 for supporting thespring 140. In the position shown inFIG. 6A , thestem 138 of the spring-biasedactuator 134 obstructs the flow path of theconduit 120 a, thus closing thevalve 132 a. When the valve is in the closed position, preferably at least a portion of theactuator 134 may extend past thesurface 142. - The
flow control valve 132 a may be opened by manually depressing the exposed portion of theactuator 134, whereby thespring 140 is compressed and theflow port 144 in thestem 138 is aligned with the flow path of theconduit 120 a. Releasing the exposed portion of theactuator 134 causes thespring 140 to bias theactuator 144 so that thestem 138 once again obstructs the flow path of the conduit, thus restoring thevalve 132 a to the closed position. - Turning now to
FIG. 6B , the flow-control valve 132 a, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may alternatively comprise a check valve located at the terminus of theconduit 120 a. Thevalve 132 a may have aflow gate 160, anexit port 154, and achamber 152 disposed therebetween. Thechamber 152 contains acheck ball 156, which is biased toward theflow gate 160 by acoil spring 158. When the valve is closed, thecoil spring 158 forces theball 156 against theflow gate 160, thereby inhibiting the passage of fluid through the conduit. To open thevalve 132 a, sufficient pressure must be supplied to the liquid in theconduit 120 a to overcome the compressive force of thespring 158. When thevalve 132 a is in the open position, the liquid may travel through theflow gate 160 and pass through theexit port 154. Thevalve 132 a automatically returns to the closed position when the compressive force of thespring 158 overcomes the pressure of the liquid in theconduit 120 a. Thevalve 132 a may further include afixture 159, e.g., a set screw, capable of engaging thecheck ball 156 for locking thevalve 132 a in the closed position. Aprotective closure 162 may be provided to seal theexit port 154 when thefluid delivery system 110 is not in use. Theprotective closure 162 closely mates with the terminus of theconduit 120 via, e.g., a snap fit. Theprotective closure 162 may be separate from theconduit 120 or may alternatively be coupled thereto by, e.g., ahinge 164 or a tether. - It will be appreciated that other types and configuration of flow-control valves may be utilized to regulate fluid flow through
conduits - Turning now to
FIG. 7A , agolf bag 200, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may have afluid delivery system 210 containing at least onevessel 216 disposed in areceptacle 212. As shown inFIG. 7A , thevessel 216 may include afill port 236 for adding fluid thereto. Thereceptacle 212 may have anexpandable panel 246 characterized by anouter wall 230 and aninner wall 248. A sealedchamber 252 is formed between theouter wall 230 and theinner wall 248. Apressure source 234 may be hermetically coupled to thechamber 252. Preferably, theouter wall 230 is formed from a non-stretchable material, e.g., a fabric, plastic or metal, and the inner wall is formed from a flexible, possibly elastic material, e.g., polyurethane, polyethylene, or the like. Thegolf bag 200 may have a similar construction as thegolf bag 100 ofFIG. 1 . For example, thegolf bag 200 may have atubular body 202 and a carrying element (not shown). - To operate the
fluid delivery system 210, thepressure source 234 may be activated, e.g., manually or via an electric switch. As shown inFIG. 7B , the pressure source applies positive pressure to thechamber 252 and gradually expands theinner wall 248. As theinner wall 248 expands, pressure is applied to thevessel 216, resulting in the fluid flowing out of thevessel 216 through theconduit 220. Theconduit 220 may extend from thevessel 216 to a predetermined location on the shoulder strap via anopening 222 in thereceptacle 212. Removal of fluid from theconduit 220 is regulated via a flow-control valve 232. Thevessel 216, theconduit 220, thepressure source 234, and the flow-control valve 232 may be structurally similar and/or functionally similar to their counterparts in accordance with the examples described above. - In another example, the
expandable panel 246 may have a hermetic pouch 214 (FIGS. 8A and 8B ) disposed within thechamber 252. The expandable panel may be characterized by anouter wall 230 and aninner wall 248. Preferably, the outer wall is formed from a non-stretchable material and the inner wall comprises an element capable of conforming to an expanding volume, e.g., an elastic material, a pleated material, or a flexible fabric having sufficient surface area to accommodate the expansion of the hermetic pouch. Thehermetic pouch 214, made of a flexible, possibly elastic material, may be coupled to thepressure source 234 and may expand upon activation of thepressure source 234. As thehermetic pouch 214 expands, the flexibleinner wall 248 compresses thevessel 216 and discharges fluid into theconduit 220. The fluid may dispense from the terminus of theconduit 220 via an exit port (not shown). The flow of fluid may be controlled via thevalve 232. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , agolf bag 300, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may have a generallytubular body 302, a carrying element 308 (FIG. 10 ), and afluid delivery system 310. Thefluid delivery system 310 may include areceptacle 312 having at least one fluid-impermeable vessel 316 that may expand and contract due to the flexibility and, possibly, the elasticity of at least a part of its constituent material. Thevessel 316 may be coupled to aconduit 320 and have afill port 336. - A pump 334 (e.g., a vane pump, a centrifugal pump, a piston pump, or a peristaltic pump) may be coupled to the
conduit 320 proximate an opening 322 in thereceptacle 312. Thepump 334 may be provided with apower source 356, e.g., one or more battery cells, a capacitor, a photovoltaic device, or any portable device capable of providing power to thepump 334. Once activated by, e.g., a switch (not shown), thepump 334 draws fluid from thevessel 316 under negative pressure. Thevessel 316 progressively collapses as fluid is drawn into theconduit 320 via thepump 334. - The
conduit 320 may exit its associatedvessel 316 at the vessel's lowermost (bottom) region with thegolf bag 300 in the upright position. The “bottom” exit of the conduit promotes a hydrostatic pressure gradient that assists the transfer of fluid from thevessel 316. However, convenience of location of the conduit terminus may cause a “top” exit location to be more favorable, depending upon the particular characteristics which may be desired in a golf bag. Therefore, any exit location for a conduit from an associated vessel may be selected. - The
conduit 320 may extend from thevessel 316 to the carrying element 308 (FIG. 10 ) via, e.g., a sleeve 366 (FIG. 11 ). Theconduit 320 may include a flow-control valve 332 to regulate the amount of fluid exiting thevessel 316. Aprotective closure 362 may be provided at the terminus of theconduit 320 to seal the exit port (not shown) when thefluid delivery system 310 is not in use. Referring toFIG. 9 , thevessel 316, theconduit 320, the flow-control valve 332, thetubular body 302, the carryingstrap 308, and theprotective closure 362 may be structurally similar and/or functionally similar to their counterparts in accordance with the examples described above. - As shown in
FIG. 12 , agolf bag 400, according to one or more aspects of the present invention, may have a carryingelement 408 coupled to atubular body 402. The tubular body may include afluid delivery system 410 having areceptacle 412 and a plurality ofvessels receptacle 412. Thereceptacle 412 as well as thevessels fill port pumps 434 a or 434 b. Preferably, each pump is coupled to a corresponding conduit, e.g., theconduit 420 a or 420 b, to facilitate fluid delivery to the user. Theconduits 420 a and 420 b may comprise a siamese coupling, as described in the examples above, and may be color-coded or otherwise distinctly marked for differentiation purposes. - The
receptacle 412 may have at least one opening, e.g., theopenings 422 a and 422 b, to enable theconduits 420 a and 420 b to emerge from thereceptacle 412. The receptacle may also include anopening 413 to provide access to thevessels pumps 434 a and 434 b may be associated with theirrespective conduits 420 a and 420 b. The pumps may operate independently of one another via separate power switches and may function in substantially the same manner as the exemplary pump described above. - The
conduits 420 a and 420 b may have corresponding flow-control valves 432 a and 432 b, respectively. The flow-control valves 432 a and 432 b may function automatically and may be similar to, e.g., the exemplary automatic valve described above. In another example, one or both of the valves 432 a and 432 b may be manually operated. - When two or more vessels, e.g., the
vessels -
FIG. 13 shows a schematic representation of an electrical circuit for powering a pressure source, e.g., the pressure source 134 (FIG. 1 ), or a pump, e.g., the pump 434 a (FIG. 12 ). A power storage device such as a battery B may be connected to the motor M of the pump or pressure source with a switch S interposed therebetween. As shown in broken lines, a photovoltaic element P may be provided to recharge the battery B. In another example, the batter B may be eliminated and the motor M may be powered directly from the photovoltaic element P. - Where a plurality of pumps are provided, each pump may be energized by separate power sources. For example, the
pumps 434 a and 434 b (FIG. 12 ) may be electrically powered and provided with either one switch S or alternatively with separate switches for independent control. Alternatively, thepumps 434 a and 434 b may be pneumatic and provided with either one pneumatic pressure source, e.g., a squeeze bulb (not shown), or alternatively with separate pressure sources. - The circuit shown in
FIG. 13 may be further modified to include a power connection point (not shown) such as a power receptacle for powering an external device such as a personal digital assistant, a cellular phone, or an electronic golf-score keeping device (not shown). - It will be understood that singular elements may be replaced by plural elements in various embodiments where feasible. Similarly, different features may be present in any combination in various exemplary implementations of the invention.
- In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary implementations thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. It will also be appreciated that not every detail which has been described is necessary to practice the invention.
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