Golf bag having integrated wheels and an extendable handle

Abstract

A golf bag is provided which is utilized for easy transportation of golf paraphernalia. The golf bag comprises an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end. An opening exists at the top end for allowing access to the golf products. A base is located at the bottom end. At least one integrated wheel is coupled to the base for providing mobility to the golf bag. An extendable handle is coupled to the opening for providing maneuverability to the golf bag.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A golf bag, comprising: 
 an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end;    an opening at the top end for allowing access to the golf products;    a base located at the bottom end;    at least one integrated wheel coupled to the base for providing mobility to the golf bag; and    an extendable handle coupled to the opening for providing maneuverability to the golf bag.    
     
     
         2 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one integrated wheel is an inline skate wheel.  
     
     
         3 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one integrated wheel is coupled to the base piece via a bearing and axle system.  
     
     
         4 . The golf bag of  claim 3 , wherein a spacer is utilized with the bearing and axle system to couple the at least one wheel to the base.  
     
     
         5 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a kickstand.  
     
     
         6 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a release button coupled to the handle for allowing the handle to extend upward from the opening.  
     
     
         7 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one front support rail.  
     
     
         8 . The golf bag of  claim 7 , further comprising at least one extension rail coupled to the at least one front support rail and to the extendable handle.  
     
     
         9 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one back support rail.  
     
     
         10 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a collar section coupled to the top end of the enclosure.  
     
     
         11 . The golf bag of  claim 10 , wherein the collar section further comprises a cradle section for receiving the extendable handle.  
     
     
         12 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one integrated wheel is a skateboard wheel.  
     
     
         13 . The golf bag of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises at least one section that slopes upward.  
     
     
         14 . The golf bag recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a kick plate located on the base.  
     
     
         15 . The golf bag recited in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one integrated wheel does not extend beyond a perimeter of the golf bag.  
     
     
         16 . The golf bag recited in  claim 1 , wherein spacing of the at least one integrated wheel is fixed.  
     
     
         17 . A golf bag, comprising: 
 a base piece;    a container portion coupled to the base piece for housing of golf paraphernalia;    a plurality of wheels coupled to the base piece for providing mobility to the golf bag; and    an extendable handle coupled to the base piece for providing steerability to the golf bag.    
     
     
         18 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the base piece further comprises a sloped section.  
     
     
         19 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , further comprising a release button for releasing and locking the extendable handle in a particular position.  
     
     
         20 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , further comprising a guard coupled to the extendable handle for preventing an item from posing a hindrance to a non-extended position of the extendable handle.  
     
     
         21 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , further comprising a cradle section coupled to a top section of the enclosure portion for receiving the extendable handle.  
     
     
         22 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of wheels are coupled to the base piece via wheel axles.  
     
     
         23 . The golf bag of  claim 22 , wherein the wheel axles are contained within the base piece.  
     
     
         24 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the spacing of the plurality of wheels is fixed.  
     
     
         25 . The golf bag of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of wheels do not extend beyond a perimeter of the golf bag.  
     
     
         26 . A golf bag, comprising: 
 an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end;    an opening at the top end for allowing access to the golf products;    a base located at the bottom end;    an axle coupled to the base;    at least one integrated wheel coupled to the axle for providing mobility to the golf bag;    at least one front support rail coupled to the base;    at least one extension rail coupled to the at least one front support rail;    an extendable handle coupled to the at least one extension rail for providing maneuverability to the golf bag; and    at least one back support rail coupled to the base.    
     
     
         27 . A golf bag, comprising: 
 an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end;    an opening at the top end for allowing access to the golf products;    a base located at the bottom end;    an axle contained within the base; and    at least one wheel affixed to the axle.    
     
     
         28 . A golf bag, comprising: 
 an enclosure for containing golf products having a top end and a bottom end;    an opening at the top end for allowing access to the golf products;    an extendable handle having a guard coupled to the opening;    a base located at the bottom end; and    at least one wheel coupled to the base.