Patents Assigned to Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11260935
    Abstract: A pedal powered motor-assist golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a rider and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (11) and includes a frame (14) with a seat (16), a front wheel and steering components (18), a rear wheel (20), an inclined bag support (22), a pedal subassembly (24), a motor assist subassembly (26), and controls (28). It is adapted to be propelled by either the pedal subassembly (24), the motor subassembly (26), or both together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden, Dale H. Truett
  • Publication number: 20210016144
    Abstract: A rideable golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a single rider (13) and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (16) and includes a frame (18) with a seat (20), a front wheel and steering components (22), a rear wheel (24), an inclined bag support structure (26) extending between the legs of the rider (13), and a motor/control subassembly (28). A collapsed mode (30) in some embodiments is achieved by folding down the handlebars (72) and pivoting the running boards (56) up against the frame (16). An enhanced embodiment (118) includes a canopy (122) and a deluxe multifunctional console (124).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth M Enes
  • Publication number: 20200376355
    Abstract: A rideable golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a single rider (13) and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (16) and includes a frame (18) with a seat (20), a front wheel and steering components (22), a rear wheel (24), an inclined bag support structure (26) extending between the legs of the rider (13), and a motor/control subassembly (28). A collapsed mode (30) in some embodiments is achieved by folding down the handlebars (72) and pivoting the running boards (56) up against the frame (16). An enhanced embodiment (118) includes a canopy (122) and a deluxe multifunctional console (124).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden, Dale H. Truett
  • Publication number: 20200377172
    Abstract: A pedal powered motor-assist golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a rider and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (11) and includes a frame (14) with a seat (16), a front wheel and steering components (18), a rear wheel (20), an inclined bag support (22), a pedal subassembly (24), a motor assist subassembly (26), and controls (28). It is adapted to be propelled by either the pedal subassembly (24), the motor subassembly (26), or both together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden, Dale H. Truett
  • Patent number: 10016666
    Abstract: A standing riding golf bag cart (10) is provided for transporting a passenger and a golf bag (13) around a golf course. The cart (10) is adapted to covert between an expanded mode (12) for usage and a compact mode (14), for storage. The cart includes a base tube (22), a front carriage subassembly (24), a steering subassembly (26); a bag support subassembly (28); a central support subassembly (30), and a rear drive subassembly (32). The central support subassembly (30) is provided with running boards (80) upon which the passenger stands. The cart (10) is propelled by a pair of rear drive wheels (86) each having an associated electric motor (88) controlled by the passenger using a throttle control (94).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden, Dale H. Truett
  • Publication number: 20180056152
    Abstract: A standing riding golf bag cart (10) is provided for transporting a passenger and a golf bag (13) around a golf course. The cart (10) is adapted to covert between an expanded mode (12) for usage and a compact mode (14), for storage. The cart includes a base tube (22), a front carriage subassembly (24), a steering subassembly (26); a bag support subassembly (28); a central support subassembly (30), and a rear drive subassembly (32). The central support subassembly (30) is provided with running boards (80) upon which the passenger stands. The cart (10) is propelled by a pair of rear drive wheels (86) each having an associated electric motor (88) controlled by the passenger using a throttle control (94).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden, Dale H. Truett
  • Publication number: 20130234418
    Abstract: A collapsible golf bag cart with improved folding mechanism (10) is provided for converting between an expanded mode (14) for use on a golf course and a compact mode (16) for storage. A pivot joint subsystem (26) includes a rotating reciprocal gear assembly (120). The cart (10) is characterized by having equal length base struts (34), torso struts (32) and leg struts (70). Handle grips (138) are mounted on grip pivots (140) so as to be lockable in multiple vertical orientations for the user to adjust for optimally controlling the cart (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SUN MOUNTAIN SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden
  • Publication number: 20130234420
    Abstract: A collapsible combination golf bag cart (10) is provided for converting between an expanded mode (12) for use on a golf course and a compact mode (14) for storage. The combination (10) includes an external frame (16), a club containment subassembly (18), a front wheel subassembly (20), a rear wheel subassembly (22), a handle (24), and a seat (26). The combination (10) is characterized by a front wheel (66) which rotates and folds underneath in compact mode (14) and rear wheels (106) which pivot backward in expanded mode (12). The external frame (16) and club containment subassembly/bag (18) maintain an offset parallelogram shape for optimal club presentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SUN MOUNTAIN SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden
  • Publication number: 20120111747
    Abstract: A multi-handle collar system (10) for a golf bag (12) is provided for providing multiple grasping and handling options for a golfer. The system (10) includes a circumferential collar member (14) provided with a plurality of circumferentially arrayed vertical apertures (18) bounded on the upper edges thereof by semi-rigid rim portions (20) in order to provide handles (22). A preferred embodiment includes a rear handle (24), a left side handle (26) and a right side handle (28) arrayed opposite said left side handle (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric W. Reimers
  • Publication number: 20110303568
    Abstract: An expandable top collar system (10) for a golf bag (12) is provided for providing one or more expandable apertures (36) facilitating a smaller lateral aspect collapsed mode (14) and a larger aspect expanded mode (16). The system (10) includes expansion means (37) and securing means (49) associated with each expandable aperture (36) so as to define the degree of aspect expansion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SUN MOUNTAIN SPORTS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Seth M. Enes
  • Publication number: 20100052275
    Abstract: A golf bag cart (10) for a golf bag (12) is provided for transporting the bag (12). The golf bag cart (10) includes a four wheeled carriage (18), a bag support frame (20) and a handle (22). The bag support frame (22) includes a base frame (36) and a pivotally attached torso frame (64), with a slider block (62) on said base frame (36) providing a mechanism for collapsing and expanding said golf bag cart (10) between a use mode (14) and a storage mode (16) in conjunction with the pivoting of the torso frame (64). The handle (22) is pivotally securable at multiple pivot angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Dale Truett, Mark Robirds
  • Patent number: 7581748
    Abstract: A golf bag cart system (10) is provided for supporting and transporting a golf bag (12). The cart (10) is a three wheel push cart with a front disc motor (108) mounted in the front wheel (26). Recurve tubes (82, 84) support the golf bag (12) with ample access to pockets and provide a battery cradle (90) situated to improve traction. An offset bracket (66) provides and improved handle pivot (68). Grasping arms (96, 98) releasably grip the golf bag and are adjustable. Speed and motor controls (124) including preset distance controls (134, 136 and 138) provide superior control of motion for the user. The handle (64) is provided with a dashboard console (164) including numerous useful accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric W. Reimers
  • Patent number: D632890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric W. Reimers
  • Patent number: D632891
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric W. Reimers
  • Patent number: D704409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden
  • Patent number: D704410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric W. Reimers, Michael J. Deden
  • Patent number: D707448
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth M Enes
  • Patent number: D707449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth M Enes
  • Patent number: D707450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth M Enes
  • Patent number: D758078
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth M Enes