Patent ID: 6182874
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: A45C,A45F,A63B

Abstract:
An apparatus for carrying a golf bag having first and second spaced apart attachment points, comprising:a hip belt member for supporting said golf bag behind a user about the user's hips, having a central portion, a first hip portion, and a second hip portion;a first waist strap coupled to said first hip portion;a second waist strap coupled to said second hip portion;a quick-release clasp for connecting said first waist strap to said second waist strap about the user's waist to facilitate rapid putting on and taking off of the apparatus including the hip belt member;first and second attachment members coupled to said first and second hip portions of said hip belt member to attach to first and second attachment points on said golf bag, said first and second attachment members being spaced to position the weight of the golf bag therebetween behind the user and distribute the load onto the hips of the user; anda shoulder strap connectable at least on one end to said golf bag and adapted to be worn concurrently with said hip belt member.