Intelligent Golf Bag Strap Assembly System with Integrated Sensors and IoT Connectivity

Publication ID: 24-11857853_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Intelligent Golf Bag Strap Assembly System with Integrated Sensors and IoT Connectivity,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857853_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857853_0003_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,853.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure relates to a golf bag strap assembly system that integrates sensors, IoT connectivity, and advanced analytics to provide personalized recommendations for golf bag strap configuration, enhancing user experience and improving overall performance.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a convertible strap system for golf bags, but it lacked the ability to adapt to individual users' needs and preferences. The present inventive concept addresses this limitation by incorporating wearable sensors, machine learning algorithms, and IoT connectivity to provide real-time feedback and personalized recommendations for golf bag strap configuration.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The intelligent golf bag strap assembly system comprises a convertible strap system, a wearable sensor device, and a mobile application. The wearable sensor device tracks the user's physical activity, and the mobile application provides personalized recommendations for golf bag strap configuration based on the user's activity level. Additionally, the system may incorporate machine learning algorithms, IoT-enabled sensors, and a blockchain-based reward system to optimize golf bag strap configuration and provide real-time feedback.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept introduces the novel combination of wearable sensors, IoT connectivity, and advanced analytics to provide personalized recommendations for golf bag strap configuration, which is not anticipated by the original patent. The integration of these distinct technologies enables a more intelligent and adaptive golf bag strap assembly system that improves user experience and overall performance.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include the use of different types of sensors, such as GPS or accelerometers, to track user activity. The system may also be integrated with other golf-related devices, such as golf clubs or golf shoes, to provide a more comprehensive golfing experience. Additionally, the blockchain-based reward system may be replaced with other incentive mechanisms, such as loyalty programs or social sharing features.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The intelligent golf bag strap assembly system has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, particularly among professional and amateur golfers seeking to improve their performance and overall golfing experience. The system may also be marketed as a premium product, offering advanced features and personalized recommendations to differentiate itself from existing golf bag strap systems.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B55/408
A A45 A45C13/30
A A45 A45F3/04

Field of Art

Sports equipment design, specifically golf bag strap systems and wearable technology, requiring expertise in mechanical engineering, ergonomic design, and sensor integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial design, familiar with sports equipment ergonomics, sensor technologies, and IoT connectivity principles, with 3-5 years of experience in product development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating sensor technologies and IoT connectivity into existing golf bag strap systems represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's convertible strap design provides a natural foundation for adding intelligent tracking and personalization features. The technical variations disclosed in the PTD represent incremental improvements using well-established technologies in sensor integration and mobile application design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Convertible strap system with back puck attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Adding IoT-enabled sensors and integrated tracking capabilities to the back puck
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensors to existing mechanical components is a known technique in sports equipment design, representing a predictable application of sensor technology to enhance product functionality
Source Patent Element
Golf bag strap configuration allowing single and double-strap modes
PTD Variation
Implementing machine learning algorithms to provide personalized strap configuration recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying data-driven optimization to existing mechanical systems is a standard approach in modern product design, representing an obvious extension of existing ergonomic principles
Source Patent Element
Fixed attachment points on back puck for strap connections
PTD Variation
3D-printed customizable back puck with integrated sensor mounting capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Utilizing additive manufacturing for customization of existing mechanical components is a well-known design strategy in modern engineering, representing a predictable solution for product personalization
Source Patent Element
Strap system designed for user carrying comfort
PTD Variation
Wearable sensor device tracking physical activity and providing strap configuration feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending ergonomic design principles through digital tracking represents a natural technological progression in sports equipment design
Source Patent Element
Golf bag strap attachment mechanism
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based platform for verifying and tracking custom strap configurations
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing blockchain verification for product customization represents an obvious application of emerging digital authentication technologies to existing product design frameworks
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857853 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of IoT sensors, machine learning algorithms, and customizable manufacturing techniques into golf bag strap systems to be an obvious technological extension, rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103 as predictable combinations of prior art elements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,853
TitleGolf bag convertible strap assembly
Assignee(s)Karsten Manufacturing Corporation