GOLF BAG

BACKGROUND

Golf is a sport enjoyed by many people. To play golf, a player uses a club to hit a small ball into a hole a great distance away. Generally, several strokes (i.e. hits of the ball) are used to get the ball from the tee to the hole. Each stroke may be taken by the player with a different club designed for the terrain on which the ball rests as well as the desired distance the ball is to travel. Accordingly, a player carries a plurality of clubs throughout the game from which a club is to be selected for stroke. To carry the clubs, a golf bag is often used.

A challenge of golfing is that the clubs are to be carried along to each the holes on a golf course. Typically, the distance that is to be walked in a round of golf can be about seven miles. With a typical weight of about 30 pounds for a fully loaded golf bag. Accordingly, some players opt to use a motorized pushcart to move about the course. In other examples, players may use a pushcart with a golf bag loaded thereon. In general, golf pushcarts are manually pushed around by the golfer.

SUMMARY

In accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus includes a bag to store an item. The bag includes an opening to receive the item. The apparatus further includes a first strap connected to a first end of the bag. In addition, the apparatus includes a first adhesive surface disposed on the first strap. The first adhesive surface is to connect to the first strap to secure the first strap to a first location of a handle of a pushcart. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a second strap connected to a second end of the bag. The second end is opposite to the first end. The apparatus also includes a second adhesive surface disposed on the second strap. The second adhesive surface is to connect to the second strap to secure the second strap to a second location of the handle. The first strap and the second strap are to suspend the bag below the handle of the pushcart to provide access to the opening to place the item into the bag and to remove the item from the bag.

The apparatus may further include a non-slip surface disposed on the first strap. The non-slip surface is to engage the handle to reduce movement of the first strap relative to the handle. The non-slip surface may be a rubber material. The non-slip surface may be silicone. The silicone may be disposed on the non-slip surface as a plurality of beads.

The bag may include a cup holder. The cup holder may be insulated.

The apparatus may further include a shock absorber to dampen sudden movements of the cup holder relative to the handle. The first strap and second strap may include a flexible material as the shock absorber.

The bag may include a glasses holder.

The first adhesive surface is a hook and pile fastener.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference will now be made, by way of example only, to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is perspective view of an apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with an example;

FIG. 2 is front view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 with the straps opened;

FIG. 3 is another front view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 mounted on a handle;

FIG. 4 is perspective view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example;

FIG. 5 is front view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 4 with the straps opened;

FIG. 6 is close-up view of a strap of the apparatus shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is perspective view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example;

FIG. 8 is front view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 7 with the straps opened;

FIG. 9 is front view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example;

FIG. 10 is perspective view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example;

FIG. 11 is perspective view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example mounted on another type of handle; and

FIG. 12 is perspective view of another apparatus to store items on a pushcart in accordance with another example mounted on a handle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As used herein, any usage of terms that suggest an absolute orientation (e.g. “front”, “back”, “top”, “bottom”, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “low”, “high”, etc.) may be for illustrative convenience and refer to the orientation shown in a particular figure. However, such terms are not to be construed in a limiting sense as it is contemplated that various components will, in practice, be utilized in orientations that are the same as, or different than those described or shown.

Players may use a pushcart with a golf bag loaded thereon to facilitate moving around a golf course without having to carry the golf bag on their shoulder. Often, pushcarts may be rented from a golf course, so a player may use a different pushcart during each round of golf. A golf bag may be loaded onto the golf pushcarts and strapped thereon. The cart may then be manually pushed around by the golfer using a handle. It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the golf pushcart may relieve a stress on the player's shoulder and/or arms. In addition, using a pushcart as opposed to a motorized pushcart allows the player to get more exercise by walking around the golf course. While some golf bags may include pockets to store various items, such as tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items, the golf bag is generally difficult and or not convenient to access when secured to the pushcart.

An apparatus is provided to store items on a pushcart such that the items will be easily accessible by a player while pushing the pushcart and/or during play. The apparatus may also be used with any pushcart such that a player may attach it to the pushcart at the beginning of a round of golf and remove the apparatus after the round of golf to be re-used on the next round of golf.

Referring to FIG. 1, a representation of an apparatus 50 to store items is generally shown. It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the apparatus 50 may include additional features and components. For example, the apparatus 50 may also be varied in size to accommodate different applications or desired items to be stored during a round of golf. In addition, some of the components described below may be omitted or varied in variations of the apparatus 50. Furthermore, the apparatus 50 may include additional features, such as carry handles disposed on the bag 55, additional pockets, and various other features. FIG. 2 show the apparatus 50 with in another configuration to illustrate additional components. It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the apparatus 50 may be converted from the between the configuration shown in FIG. 1 and the configuration shown in FIG. 2 during use and operation of the apparatus 50. In particular, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 is to engage the handle of a pushcart. The configuration shown in FIG. 2 is to disengage the handle of a pushcart for removal or installation.

In the present example, the apparatus 50 includes a bag 55, straps 60-1 and 60-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60”), and adhesive surfaces 65-1 and 65-2 (generically, these adhesive surfaces are referred to herein as “adhesive surface 65” and collectively they are referred to as “adhesive surfaces 65”).

In the present example, the bag 55 is used to store one or more items. The items to be stored in the bag 55 is not limited and may include items to be carried by a golfer such as tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items. The design and configuration of the bag 55 is not particularly limited and may include various pockets and compartments. In the present example, the bag 55 is made from a synthetic fabric, such as nylon, neoprene, and/or polyester and includes an opening 56 to receive items therein. In other examples, the bag 55 may be made from any suitable material such as leather or vinyl.

It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the bag 55 may be modified to accommodate different items. The items are not particularly limited and may include items typically carried on the golf course, such as personal items of the golfer. Examples of such items may include, but are not limited to phones, scorecards, drinks, wallet, coins, balls, and other items. Furthermore, the size of the bag 55 is not limited and it may be dimensioned to store multiple items or items of varying sizes.

In the present example, the strap 60-1 and the strap 60-2 are connected to opposite ends of the bag 55 and are designed to extend above the bag 55. By connecting the straps 60 to opposite ends of the bag 55, the straps 60 may be used to support the weight of the bag 55 and the items stored in the bag 55. In particular, the straps 60 are configured to engage the handle 100 of a golf pushcart. Accordingly, the straps 60 may suspend the bag 55 below the handle 100 of the pushcart. The distance below the handle 100 at which the bag 55 is suspended is not particularly limited. In the present example, the distance is designed to provide easy access to the opening 56 of the bag 55 to place items into and remove items from the bag 55.

The material from which the straps 60 are constructed are not particularly limited. In the present example, the straps 60 are made from a flexible or pliable material, such as a fabric. The specific fabric is not limited and may include any fabric with sufficient mechanical properties to support the weight of the bag 55 and its contents. For example, the fabric may be polyester, nylon, cotton, or other similar material. By using a pliable material like fabric, it is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the straps 60 may also function as a shock absorber to dampen sudden movements of the bag 55 relative to the handle 100 of the pushcart. For example, the bag 55 is somewhat isolated from each bump over which the pushcart travels which can send a shock through the rigid frame of the pushcart to the handle 100. Such shocks may cause a shift the items in the bag 55 if it were to be transferred from the handle 100 to the bag 55 via a rigid engagement mechanism.

The adhesive surface 65-1 is disposed on the strap 60-1 and is not particularly limited. The adhesive surface 65-1 is to connect with the strap 60-1 to form a loop in the strap 60-1. In the present example, the adhesive surface 65-1 attaches to the strap 60-1 at a receiving area 66-1. The precise location at which the adhesive surface 65-1 attaches to the receiving area 66-1 is not particularly limited. In some examples, the adhesive surface 65-1 and the receiving area 66-1 may be large such that the size of the loop may be adjusted. The adjustment of the size of the loop may provide for engagement with larger handles or to wrap around the handle more tightly. The loop is to secure the strap 60-1 to a location on the handle 100 of the pushcart.

Similarly, the adhesive surface 65-2 is disposed on the strap 60-2 and is not particularly limited. The adhesive surface 65-2 is to connect with the strap 60-2 to form a loop in the strap 60-2. In the present example, the adhesive surface 65-2 attaches to the strap 60-2 at a receiving area 66-2 (generically, the receiving area may be referred to herein as “receiving area 66” and collectively they are referred to as “receiving areas 66”). The precise location at which the adhesive surface 65-2 attaches to the receiving area 66-2 is not particularly limited. In some examples, the adhesive surface 65-2 and the receiving area 66-2 may be large such that the size of the loop may be adjusted by adjusting the attachment point. The loop in the strap 60-2 is to secure the strap 60-2 to another location, typically on the opposite side of the handle 100 of the pushcart from where the strap 60-1 is secured.

It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that by securing the strap 60-1 to a first location and the strap 60-2 to another location on the handle 100, the bag 55 may be suspended below the handle 100 to provide access to the items. For example, a user may access the contents of the bag 55 without go around to the other side of the pushcart to access the pockets of the golf bag as the opening 56 is easily accessible in the configuration shown in FIG. 3. This allows the user to move items into and out of the bag 55 with ease.

In the present example, the adhesive surfaces 65 are hook and pile type fasteners which may be connected and disconnected quickly to allow for easy mounting to a pushcart as well as easy removal by closing and opening the strap to form a loop and open the loop, respectively. Accordingly, the receiving areas 66 may be the complementary part to the adhesive surfaces 65, such that the adhesive surface 65-1 may include a plurality of hooks to engage the receiving area 66-1, which may include piles to engage the hooks or vice versa. In other examples, the adhesive surfaces 65 may be a sticky film that can be reused multiple times to adhere to the receiving area 66, which may be a smooth surface or just an area of the strap 60 such that the adhesive surface is self-adhesive to any surface. In further examples, the adhesive surface 65 may also be modified to another type of connector such as a mechanical fastener (e.g. a button or clip), or a magnetic fastener and the receiving area 66 may include the complementary component for the connector. Accordingly, it is to be appreciated by a person with the benefit of this description that the adhesive surfaces 65 may not be adhesive in nature and may include any other mechanism that connects an end of the strap 60 to itself to form a loop.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, another example of an apparatus 50a to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50a bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50, except followed by the suffix “a”. In the present example, the apparatus 50a includes a bag 55a, straps 60a-1 and 60a-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60a” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60a”), adhesive surfaces 65a-1 and 65a-2 (generically, these adhesive surfaces are referred to herein as “adhesive surface 65a” and collectively they are referred to as “adhesive surfaces 65a”), and non-slip surfaces 70a-1 and 70a-2 (generically, these adhesive surfaces are referred to herein as “non-slip surface 70a” and collectively they are referred to as “non-slip surfaces 70a”).

In the present example, the apparatus 50a is substantially similar to the apparatus 50. The bag 55a is also used to store items to be carried around a golf course. The items are not limited and may include tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items. In the present example, the bag 55a may be made from a synthetic fabric, such as nylon, neoprene, and/or polyester and includes an opening 56a to receive items therein. In other examples, the bag 55a may be made from any suitable material such as leather or vinyl. The bag 55a may be modified to accommodate different items with different compartments, pockets, straps or other features to store and organize additional items. The items are not particularly limited and may include items typically carried onto and around the golf course, such as personal items of the golfer. Examples of such items may include, but are not limited to phones, scorecards, drinks, wallet, coins, balls, and other items. Furthermore, the size of the bag 55 is not limited and it may be dimensioned to store multiple items or items of varying sizes.

In the present example, the strap 60a-1 and the strap 60a-2 are connected to opposite ends of the bag 55a and are designed to extend above the bag 55a. By connecting the straps 60a to opposite ends of the bag 55a, the straps 60a may be used to support the weight of the bag 55a and the items stored in the bag 55a. The material from which the straps 60a are constructed are not particularly limited and may include materials discussed above in connection with the straps 60.

The adhesive surfaces 65a are disposed on the straps 60a. The adhesive surfaces 65a are to connect with the strap 60a. In the present example, the adhesive surfaces 65a attach to the straps 60a at a receiving area 66a-1 or 66a-2 (generically, the receiving area may be referred to herein as “receiving area 66a” and collectively they are referred to as “receiving areas 66a”) in a similar manner as described above to provide a manner to adjust the size of the loop used to secure the strap 60a to a location on the handle 100 of the pushcart.

In the present example, a non-slip surface 70a-1 is disposed on the strap 60a-1 and another non-slip surface 70a-2 on the strap 60-2 (generically, these non-slip surfaces are referred to herein as “non-slip surface 70a and collectively they are referred to as “non-slip surfaces 70a”). The non-slip surfaces 70a are to engage the handle 100 of the pushcart to reduce movement of the straps 60a relative to the handle 100. By reducing relative movement of the straps 60a with the handle 100, the bag 55a may be secured firmly in place.

The material of the non-slip surface 70a is not particularly limited. Referring to FIG. 6, a generic strap 60a is shown in greater detail with the non-slip surface 70a. In the present example, the non-slip surface 70a are made from a soft material with a high coefficient of friction against the handle 100, such as a rubber material or silicone. The manner by which the material is disposed on the non-slip surface 70a of the strap 60a is not particularly limited and may involve disposing a plurality of beads 72a across the non-slip surface 70a. In other examples, non-slip surface 70a may be a uniform film of a sticky surface. For example, the beads 72a of the present example may be replaced with a substantially uniform rubber or silicone film over the non-slip surface 70a.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, another example of an apparatus 50b to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50b bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50a, except followed by the suffix “b”. In the present example, the apparatus 50b includes a bag 55b, straps 60b-1 and 60b-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60b” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60b”), adhesive surfaces 65b-1 and 65b-2 (generically, these adhesive surfaces are referred to herein as “adhesive surface 65b” and collectively they are referred to as “adhesive surfaces 65b”), and non-slip surfaces 70b-1 and 70b-2 (generically, these adhesive surfaces are referred to herein as “non-slip surface 70b” and collectively they are referred to as “non-slip surfaces 70b”).

In the present example, the apparatus 50b is substantially similar to the apparatus 50a with additional features and components discussed in more detail below. The bag 55b is also used to store items to be carried around a golf course. The items are not limited and may include tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items. In the present example, the bag 55b may be made from similar materials as those discussed above in connection with the bag 55 and the bag 55a. The bag 55b includes an additional side compartment 57b to receive additional items to be stored separately from items in the main compartment. In the present example, the side compartment 57b is substantially flat and provides a suitable space to store substantially flat items, such as a scorecard, credit cards, cash, etc. In addition, the side compartment 57b may be closed with a sealing mechanism 58b, such as a zipper or a slidable channel lock system.

The bag 55b further includes a cupholder 75b to secure a cup or bottle of beverage. It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the cupholder 75b is a structural component in the bag 55b to maintain the cup or bottle in an upright position. This reduces the likelihood of spillage while moving the pushcart where the terrain may cause the cup or bottle to tip over as the pushcart is moved. To further reduce the likelihood of spillage from the beverage container, the straps 60b may be made from a flexible material to function as a shock absorber to dampen or isolate sudden movements of the bag 55b relative to the handle 100 of the pushcart as it travels across a terrain that may include bumps. Such shocks may cause a shift the items in the bag 55b if it were to be transferred from the handle 100 to the bag 55b via a rigid engagement mechanism. The shift may cause a beverage in the cupholder 75b to move and potentially spill even if the container included a lid. In addition, since the straps 60b are made from a flexible material, the straps 60b allow the bag 55b to move and change orientation relative to the handle 100. This allows gravity to keep the bag 55b substantially upright even if the handle 100 of the pushcart is tilted, such as to go over a bump or if the pushcart is on a slope.

While the straps 60b may provide sufficient dampening inherently from being substantially made from a fabric material, other examples may replace the straps 60b with other materials such as plastic, silicone, wood, or a metal, such as steel, bronze, other alloys. In examples with rigid straps, a separate shock absorbing mechanism may be added to dampen sudden movements. The shock absorbing mechanism is not limited and may include springs or elastic materials connecting each strap to the bag (not shown).

It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the cupholder 75b is not particularly limited. In the present example, the cupholder 75b may be insulated to maintain the temperature of a beverage to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. The insulating material is not limited in may include polystyrene foam, plastic or air pockets. In other examples, the cupholder 75b may omit the insulating material to provide a simpler design. Further examples may include addition features for the cupholder, such as an active heating or cooling element.

The bag 55b further includes a glasses holder 80b that is lined with a soft material 82b so that glasses or sunglasses may be stored therein without damaging the lenses. The soft material 82b in the glasses holder 80b is not limited and may include a microfiber panel, such as a polyester-nylon blend fiber. In other examples, the soft material 82b may be made from other microfiber blends, silk, or cotton.

In addition, the bag 55b includes a ball holder 85b to store spare golf balls. In the present example, the ball holder 85b includes an elastic material to secure the balls from moving and to maintain organization in the bag 55b. The ball holder 85b includes a mesh siding 87b to allow the balls in the ball holder 85b to breath, especially if the balls are wet.

Tee holders 90b are also disposed on the bag 55b in this example. The tee holders 90b are not particularly limited and used to store additional tees that are commonly used during match in case a tee breaks during play. By placing the tee holder 90b on the side of the bag, the tees are stored in a convenient and accessible location instead of inside the bag 55b, where the tees are likely to fall to the bottom underneath other items and become difficult to find.

It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the bag 55b may be modified to accommodate different items. Furthermore, the size of the bag 55b is not limited and it may be larger to store more items, or larger items. Although the present example includes various compartments, the compartments may be modified, and certain features described above may be omitted.

In the present example, the bag 55b further includes a label mount 95b disposed on the front portion of the bag. The label mount 95b is not particular limited and is generally configured to receive a badge (not shown). The badge may include a design, which can be decorative, or it may include an identifier, such as a name tag for an individual golfer, a golfer identification number, or a team logo. In other examples, the badge may include an identifier associated with the bag 55b, such as a serial number or inventory number. In further examples, the badge may be marketing messages to be placed on the bag 55b. The marketing messages may be sold or leased to an advertiser, such that the owners of the bag 55b, such as a golf course renting or providing the bag 55b to golfers, may generate additional revenue.

The label mount 95b is not particularly limited and may include any mechanism capable of mounting the badge. In the present example, the label mount 95b may be part of a hook and pile attachment means with the badge. The hook and pile attachment means provides a mechanism that will allow the badge to be attached and removed easily such that the badge may be replaced with another badge. The badge to be attached to the label mount 95b is not limited and may be of any size. The mechanism by which the label mount 95b operates is not limited and other mechanisms may be used. For example, the label mount 95b may use a magnetic attachment mechanism. In other examples, the label mount 95b may use a self-adhesive or a mechanical fastener system.

Referring to FIG. 9, another example of an apparatus 50c to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50c bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50, except followed by the suffix “c”. In the present example, the apparatus 50c includes a bag 55c, straps 60c-1 and 60c-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60c” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60c”), adhesive surfaces 65c-1 and 65c-2, receiving areas 66c-1 or 66c-2, and non-slip surfaces 70c-1 and 70c-2, and a label mount 95c. In the present example, the label mount 95c covers the front panel substantially to allow for larger badges (not shown) or multiple badges to be affixed thereon.

Referring to FIG. 10, another example of an apparatus 50d to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50d bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50, except followed by the suffix “c”. In the present example, the apparatus 50d includes a bag 55d, straps 60d-1 and 60d-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60d” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60d”), adhesive surfaces (not shown in this example), a cover 51d, a securing mechanism 52d, and a label mount 95d.

In the present example, the cover 51d is to substantially cover the opening 56d of the bag 55d. The cover 51d is not particularly limited and may include a piece of fabric extending from the bag 55d. The cover 51d may be a separate piece of fabric attached to the bag 55d or an extension of the side of the bag 55d that can be wrapped around to cover the opening 56d. The cover 51d provides protection of the items in the bag from the elements, such as water or sunlight. In addition, the cover 51d provides a layer of security by making it more difficult for unauthorized people to access the items in the bag 55d. In the present example, the cover 51d also includes a securing mechanism 52d to secure the cover 51d to the bag 55d. Although the present example shows the securing mechanism 52d securing to the side of the bag 55d, the securing mechanism 52d may secure the cover in the closed position at other points on the bag 55d. The securing mechanism 52d may be a mechanism that includes a lock to prevent unauthorized access to contents of the bag 55d in some examples. In other examples, the securing mechanism 52d may be a mechanism that can be engaged or disengaged without a locking mechanism.

The label mount 95d is not particularly limited and may include any mechanism capable of mounting the badge. In the present example, the label mount 95d may be part of a hook and pile attachment means with the badge. The hook and pile attachment means provides a mechanism that will allow the badge to be attached and removed easily such that the badge may be replaced with another badge. The badge to be attached to the label mount 95d is not limited and may be of any size. The mechanism by which the label mount 95d operates is not limited and other mechanisms may be used. For example, the label mount 95d may use a magnetic attachment mechanism. In other examples, the label mount 95d may use a self-adhesive or a mechanical fastener system.

Referring to FIG. 11, another example of an apparatus 50e to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50e bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50, except followed by the suffix “d”. In the present example, the apparatus 50e includes a bag 55e, straps 60e-1 and 60e-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60e” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60e”), connectors 61e-1 and 61e-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “connector 61e” and collectively they are referred to as “connectors 61e”), and a band 62e.

In the present example, the bag 55e is used to store one or more items and substantially similar to the bag 55. The items to be stored in the bag 55e, such as tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items. The bag 55e is not particularly limited and may include various pockets and compartments. In the present example, the bag 55e is made from a synthetic fabric, such as nylon, neoprene, and/or polyester and includes an opening to receive the items therein. In other examples, the bag 55e may be made from any suitable material such as leather or vinyl.

The strap 60e-1 and the strap 60e-2 are connected to opposite ends of the bag 55e and are designed to extend above the bag 55e. By connecting the straps 60e to opposite ends of the bag 55e, the straps 60e may be used to support the weight of the bag 55e and the items stored in the bag 55e. In particular, the straps 60e are configured to engage the handle 200 of a golf pushcart. In the present example, the straps 60e may include a loop or other mechanism, such as a hook, to hang from the handle 200. Accordingly, the bag 55e is to be suspended below the handle 200 of the pushcart. The distance below the handle 200 at which the bag 55e is suspended is not particularly limited. In the present example, the distance is designed to provide easy access to the opening of the bag 55e to place items into and remove items from the bag 55e.

A band 62e is to secure the strap 60e-1 to the strap 60e-2. The manner by which the band 62e secures the straps 60e is not particularly limited. For example, the band 62e may wrap around both the strap 60e-1 and the strap 60e-2 to prevent them from shifting away from each other when engaged with the handle 200. It is to be appreciated by a person of skill with the benefit of this description that the when the straps 60e engage the handle 200 shift away from each other, the strap 60e may fall off the end of the handle 200 causing the bag 55e to fall on the ground below or dangle from a single strap allowing items in the bag 55e to fall out.

The band 62e is not particularly limited and may include different materials and connection mechanisms. For example, the band 62e may be connected to the straps 60e with a button 61e-1 on the strap 60e-1 and a button 61e-2 on the strap 60e-2. The buttons 61e-1 and 61e-2 mate with corresponding components on the band 62e and advantageously secures the band 62e in a single location on each strap 60e to avoid having the band 62e shift up or down relative to the bag 55e and the handle 200. Accordingly, the band 62e may include a strip of material to prevent the straps 60e from shifting further than the length of the band 62e. In other examples, the band 62d may be made from an elastic material formed and dimensioned to wrap around both of the straps 60e. In this example, the resilient force resulting from the elasticity of the band 62e may be sufficient to hold the band 62e in place and the buttons 61e-1 and 61e-2 may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 12, another example of an apparatus 50f to store items is generally shown. Like components of the apparatus 50f bear like reference to their counterparts in the apparatus 50, except followed by the suffix “e”. In the present example, the apparatus 50f includes a bag 55f, straps 60f-1 and 60f-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “strap 60f” and collectively they are referred to as “straps 60f”), and bushings 63f-1 and 63f-2 (generically, these straps are referred to herein as “bushing 63f” and collectively they are referred to as “bushings 63w”).

In the present example, the bag 55f is used to store one or more items and substantially similar to the bag 55. The items to be stored in the bag 55f, such as tees, balls, rangefinders, phones, and other personal items. The bag 55f is not particularly limited and may include various pockets and compartments. In the present example, the bag 55f is made from a synthetic fabric, such as nylon, neoprene, and/or polyester and includes an opening to receive the items therein. In other examples, the bag 55f may be made from any suitable material such as leather or vinyl.

The strap 60f-1 and the strap 60f-2 are connected to opposite ends of the bag 55f and are designed to extend above the bag 55f. By connecting the straps 60f to opposite ends of the bag 55f, the straps 60f may be used to support the weight of the bag 55f and the items stored in the bag 55f. In particular, the straps 60f are configured to engage the handle 200 of a golf pushcart. In the present example, the straps 60f may include a loop or other mechanism, such as a hook, to hang from the handle 200. Accordingly, the bag 55f is to be suspended below the handle 200 of the pushcart. The distance below the handle 200 at which the bag 55f is suspended is not particularly limited. In the present example, the distance is designed to provide easy access to the opening of the bag 55f to place items into and remove items from the bag 55f.

The bushings 63f are separate components to be installed on the handle to prevent the straps 60f from sliding off the handle 200 during use. The bushings are not particularly limited and may be made from a wide variety of materials. For example, the bushing may be plastic, metal, or wood and held in place on the handle 200 with a securing mechanism such as a set screw. In some examples, the bushings 63f may include a non-slip surface and dimensioned to fit onto the handle 200 and held in place with friction. In further example, the bushings 63f may be a rubber ring dimensioned to fit on the handle 200 or slightly smaller than the handle to allow the resilient nature of the material to secure the bushings 63f in place.

It should be recognized that features and aspects of the various examples provided above may be combined into further examples that also fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

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