Patents by Inventor Brian J. McGuire

Brian J. McGuire has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11930905
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 11911673
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a collapsible pocket assembly. The golf bag can comprise a first pocket, a second pocket, and a third pocket, wherein the third pocket comprises a wall. The third pocket wall can comprise a first region and a second region, wherein the first region of the third pocket wall is the same wall as at least one of the sidewalls of the second pocket. When shipping golf bags, the golf bag flats oftentimes must be shipped separately from the golf bag tops. The instant golf bag can be collapsed for shipping, allowing the golf bag tops to be partially installed onto the golf bag flats prior to shipping, reducing shipping and assembly labor costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Martell, Brian J. McGuire, Jason S. Milligan
  • Publication number: 20230218960
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the body, and configured to secure a first portion of a towel. An auxiliary attachment mechanism is coupled to the body. The auxiliary attachment mechanism is configured to support a second portion of a towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20230109765
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce, James D. Martell
  • Patent number: 11596843
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the body and configured to secure a first portion of a towel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20220111272
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a deployable stand assembly and anti-tangle features that prevent clubs from tangling within the golf bag, and in particular, prevent golf club grips from crossing over and other and making it difficult to pull out a particular club. Because multiple golf clubs are often placed together in a single golf bag, the golf clubs can get in each other's way. Golf clubs can tangle if their shafts or grips crisscross within the bag. Club tangle is typically caused by movement of the club grips, while the clubs are stored in the bag. When clubs are tangled, it becomes hard to remove a single golf club without either facing resistance or pulling a second club out. Golf clubs are typically placed head-up in a golf bag, resulting in the golf club grips sitting in the base of the bag. During a golf round, fabric portions of the bag can crumple, especially near the base, restricting the available area for the golf clubs. The area restriction can shift the grips and aggravate entanglement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: James D. Martell, Jason S. Milligan, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20220079310
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan J. Bruce
  • Patent number: 11178948
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan Bruce
  • Publication number: 20200353329
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a collapsible pocket assembly. The golf bag can comprise a first pocket, a second pocket, and a third pocket, wherein the third pocket comprises a wall. The third pocket wall can comprise a first region and a second region, wherein the first region of the third pocket wall is the same wall as at least one of the sidewalls of the second pocket. When shipping golf bags, the golf bag flats oftentimes must be shipped separately from the golf bag tops. The instant golf bag can be collapsed for shipping, allowing the golf bag tops to be partially installed onto the golf bag flats prior to shipping, reducing shipping and assembly labor costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: James D. Martell, Brian J. McGuire, Jason S. Milligan
  • Publication number: 20200282276
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the body and configured to secure a first portion of a towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 10661135
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the body, and configured to secure a first portion of a towel. An auxiliary attachment mechanism is coupled to the body. The auxiliary attachment mechanism is configured to support a second portion of a towel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20190045895
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan Bruce
  • Patent number: 10159318
    Abstract: A rolling luggage bag includes a cover coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan Bruce
  • Publication number: 20170232314
    Abstract: A golf bag including a body defining a housing adapted to receive one or more golf clubs, and extending between a bottom portion and a top portion. The golf bag further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the body, and configured to secure a first portion of a towel. An auxiliary attachment mechanism is coupled to the body. The auxiliary attachment mechanism is configured to support a second portion of a towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20170080306
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap assembly for a bag and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. The strap assembly for the bag generally includes a strap defining a first end and a second end, both ends flexibly coupled to the bag, at least the first end including a reinforcement element. A support member is coupled to the reinforcement element. The support member is configured to raise the strap at an angle relative to the bag, and the angle is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 9538820
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap assembly for a bag and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. The strap assembly for the bag generally includes a strap defining a first end and a second end, both ends flexibly coupled to the bag, at least the first end including a reinforcement element. A support member is coupled to the reinforcement element. The support member is configured to raise the strap at an angle relative to the bag, and the angle is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 9533204
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag having a stabilization and reinforcement system with a flexible one-piece hinge and methods to manufacture such a golf bag are generally described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 9533205
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system and methods to manufacture golf bags are generally described herein. Other embodiments of golf bags with an extensible bag stand having a retention system may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
  • Patent number: 9421608
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bags, top dividers for golf bags and methods of making top dividers are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D974041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Brian J. McGuire