Next-Generation Golf Bag Strap Assembly with Modular Customization and Integrated Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857853_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Golf Bag Strap Assembly with Modular Customization and Integrated Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857853_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857853_0005_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

A revolutionary golf bag strap assembly that combines modular customization, interchangeable strap modules, and integrated wearable technology to provide a personalized and adaptive golfing experience.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a golf bag convertible strap assembly, but it had limitations in terms of customization, adaptability, and technology integration. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a modular strap system with interchangeable strap modules, allowing golfers to customize their strap configuration and material selection. Additionally, the new concept incorporates integrated wearable technology, including sensors and a microprocessor, to track and analyze a golfer's swing and provide real-time feedback.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The next-generation golf bag strap assembly consists of a modular strap system comprising interchangeable strap modules, each with a specific function or feature. These modules can be easily swapped or combined to create a customized strap configuration tailored to a golfer's preferences and needs. The strap system also incorporates integrated wearable technology, including sensors and a microprocessor, which track and analyze a golfer's swing, providing real-time feedback and recommendations for improvement. The strap assembly also features an adaptive weight distribution system, automatically adjusting the strap's weight distribution based on the golfer's body type and swing style. Furthermore, the strap system includes a quick-release mechanism and a pivoting back puck, allowing for easy conversion between a single-strap configuration and a double-strap configuration.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces a modular strap system with interchangeable strap modules, integrated wearable technology, and an adaptive weight distribution system, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the original patent, offering a more customizable, adaptive, and technologically advanced golf bag strap assembly.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include different strap module designs, materials, and configurations. For example, the strap modules could be designed for specific golfing styles, such as a 'power' module for golfers who prioritize distance or a 'control' module for golfers who prioritize accuracy. Additionally, the integrated wearable technology could be expanded to include features such as GPS tracking, swing analysis, and personalized coaching.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The next-generation golf bag strap assembly has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, particularly among professional and amateur golfers seeking a more personalized and adaptive golfing experience. The integrated wearable technology and adaptive weight distribution system could also appeal to golfers with disabilities or injuries, providing a more comfortable and accessible golfing experience. The target market could include golf equipment manufacturers, golf courses, and golf instruction centers.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Sports Equipment Design, Specifically Golf Bag Accessories and Ergonomic Carrying Systems, with expertise in mechanical design, textile engineering, and wearable technology integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with 5-7 years experience in sports equipment design, familiar with ergonomic strap systems, modular equipment design, and basic sensor/electronics integration techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's modular strap system and integrated technology represent predictable extensions of the source patent's convertible strap assembly. The core mechanical conversion mechanism remains fundamentally similar, with the primary innovations being modular design and sensor integration, which are well-established techniques in sports equipment engineering. The proposed variations represent incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance user experience and functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Convertible strap system with single and double-strap configurations
PTD Variation
Quick-release mechanism and pivoting back puck for enhanced convertibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical convertibility is a known design goal, and adding refined release mechanisms represents a predictable design optimization using standard engineering techniques
Source Patent Element
Golf bag strap attachment system
PTD Variation
Modular strap modules with interchangeable components
Obviousness Reasoning
Modular design is a common approach in sports equipment to provide user customization, representing a known technique for enhancing product versatility
Source Patent Element
Basic strap assembly with attachment points
PTD Variation
Integrated wearable technology with sensors and microprocessor
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating sensors into wearable equipment is a well-established trend, and adding performance tracking represents an obvious technological enhancement for sports equipment
Source Patent Element
Static strap configuration
PTD Variation
Adaptive weight distribution system based on body type and swing style
Obviousness Reasoning
Ergonomic adaptation is a predictable design improvement, utilizing known sensing and adjustment techniques to optimize user comfort
Source Patent Element
Basic golf bag strap system
PTD Variation
AI-powered personalized fitting recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Machine learning and personalization techniques are standard in modern sports technology, representing an obvious extension of existing performance tracking capabilities
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. ยง 103, the variations disclosed in this Published Technical Disclosure would be considered obvious to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art in view of US Patent 11857853, as the proposed modifications represent predictable technological enhancements utilizing known design techniques in sports equipment engineering, specifically modular design, sensor integration, and ergonomic optimization strategies.

Original Patent Information

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