Patents Assigned to Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
  • Patent number: 7354092
    Abstract: A golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle to protect the occupants thereof from precipitation such as rainfall. The enclosure comprises a front, rear and/or side panels suspended about the periphery of the roof structure of the golf cart. One or more panel pockets are positioned about the periphery of the roof structure immediately above one or more of the panel(s) such that they be rolled-up into a bight and inserted into their respective panel pocket for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry M. Showalter, Cary B. Showalter
  • Patent number: 6663158
    Abstract: Windshield retaining brackets having a generally S-shape configuration that are attachable to opposing roof structure supports of the roof of a golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and a second outer transverse member. The first outer transverse member, the first outer longitudinal member and the middle transverse member define a frame slot. The frame slot of the S-shaped retaining bracket is positioned about the roof structure support and a windshield slot defined by the middle transverse member, the second outer longitudinal member and the second transverse member is positioned within notches formed in the edges of the windshield to secure the windshield to the roof structure supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Showalter
  • Patent number: 5975615
    Abstract: Enclosure and windshield retaining brackets for retaining a golf cart enclosure panel and a golf cart windshield in a position adjacent a golf cart windshield frame. The bracket has two preferred embodiments, the first embodiment having a U-shaped frame member for engagement with a windshield frame, and a longitudinal rail member for engagement with a bead portion of an enclosure panel, permitting linear movement of the bead portion along the length of the rail member and the second preferred embodiment having a U-shaped frame member, a longitudinal rail member, and a U-shaped windshield pane member for engagement with the windshield pane edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Showalter
  • Patent number: 5588690
    Abstract: A double back golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle for protecting the occupants from inclement weather. The double back enclosure comprises a roof panel having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the roof structure of the golf cart, side panels and a first and second back cover suspended therefrom about the periphery of the golf cart so to completely enclose the golf cart. The double back enclosure allows for ready access to the rear of the golf cart while providing complete and continuous isolation and protection of the golf cart occupants from inclement weather. The roof panel includes a hem portion about its periphery that facilitates the rolling up and securing of the back covers thereunder to be out of the way allowing free movement about the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Showalter
  • Patent number: 5568953
    Abstract: The latch is S-shaped and attachable to roof structure supports for the roof of the golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and a second outer transverse member, each member positioned in the same plane. The first outer transverse member, the first outer longitudinal member and the middle transverse member define a first lobe. The first lobe is rotatable to engage the windshield by a second lobe defined by the middle transverse member, second outer longitudinal member and second outer transverse member, the second lobe functioning as a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Jerry M. Showalter
  • Patent number: 4795205
    Abstract: A windshield assembly for a golf cart comprising horizontal upper tracks located in the upper portion of a golf cart; vertical lower tracks extending downwardly from the upper tracks and supported by the lower portion of the golf cart at the front thereof with junctions being formed at the area where the upper and lower tracks are joined; a windshield having an upper pair of rollers slidable in the upper tracks and a lower pair of rollers slidable in the lower tracks; wall means, downwardly extending from the upper tracks to retain the rollers within the tracks; pin means spring urged into the track means to preclude movement of the rollers therepast, the pin means being retractable to allow movement of the rollers therepast, and brackets for supporting the upper and lower tracks in operative contact with each other, each bracket including a vertical base plate and inwardly projecting supports to maintain the tracks in contact with each other at an angle slightly greater than forty-five (45) degrees with the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Curtis E. Gerber
  • Patent number: 4792175
    Abstract: A rigid windshield for a golf cart comprising two substantially identical window panes each having an upper inwardly turned edge and a lower outwardly turned edge. Removable fasteners are affixed to opposing side edges of each window pane allowing the window panes to be affixed to the vertical roof supports of the golf cart with one window pane being positioned planarly over the other such that the lower outwardly turned edge of the upper window pane mates with the upper inwardly turned edge of the lower window pane. When removed, the window panes may be stacked one on top of the other and conveniently stored underneath the roof structure of the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Curtis E. Gerber
  • Patent number: 4779725
    Abstract: A golf bag is disclosed comprising a T-shaped configuration for containing a regulation set of golf clubs and related golf accessories. A plurality of golf club compartments are positioned at the upper end of the golf bag for receiving the heads of golf clubs and causing such golf clubs to be suspended by their heads within respective golf club tubes. A cover is removably mounted about the upper portion of the golf bag to retain and protect the golf clubs during transport. A golf ball dispenser is provided for storage of golf balls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Curtis E. Gerber
  • Patent number: 4773694
    Abstract: A golf cart enclosure for removable installation about a golf cart or similar vehicle to protect the occupants thereof from precipitation such as rainfall. The enclosure comprises a roof panel having a configuration corresponding to the configuration of the roof structure of the golf cart and front, rear and side panels suspended therefrom about the periphery of the golf cart to completely enclose the golf cart. The roof panel of the enclosure comprises a peripheral hem which allows each panel suspended therefrom to be folded and rolled upwardly and then tucked under the roof panel. The peripheral flap is then fastened to the rim of the roof structure of the golf cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Tampa G Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Curtis E. Gerber