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).

  • Publication number: 20160206060
    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: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Ryan Bruce
  • Publication number: 20150076017
    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: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Olly Eades, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 8919548
    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: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Alex Cowan
  • Publication number: 20140224683
    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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
  • Patent number: 8727114
    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: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alex Cowan
  • Publication number: 20140034529
    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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager
  • Publication number: 20140016881
    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: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20130334081
    Abstract: Embodiments of a foldable travel bag and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. The foldable travel bag generally includes a plurality of reinforcement elements, at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements coupled to a hinge joint portion, and a flexible cover portion extending between the plurality of reinforcement elements. The flexible cover portion defines a sealable housing to store an elongate object, and is configured to contract in response to at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in a folded position. The flexible cover portion is also configured to expand in response to the at least two of the plurality of reinforcement elements being in an unfolded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20130043153
    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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20120055819
    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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, John H. Loudenslager, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Christopher E. Kalck, Alexander Cowan
  • Publication number: 20120055820
    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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Kim K. Chau, Ruben E. Whitten, Alex Cowan
  • Patent number: 7909215
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a first shoulder strap attached to the body of the golf bag at its upper end on a first side of the spinal axis of the body and at its lower end on the opposite second side of the spinal axis of the body. A second shoulder strap is attached to the body at its upper and lower ends on the sides opposite the first shoulder strap, so that the two shoulder straps cross each other over the spinal axis of the body. A strap guide assembly comprising an elastic cord is connected to an intermediate portion of the second shoulder strap to urge it toward the first side of the golf bag to prevent the second shoulder strap from falling away from the golfer as the golf bag is hoisted onto the golfer's shoulders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. McGuire, Frank A. Quartarone, III
  • Patent number: 7874425
    Abstract: A golf bag has an extensible stand which incorporates legs having a compound bend. The legs provide increased stability when deployed, without increasing the splay angle of the leg pivots. The compound bend in the legs also permits the legs to fold compactly against the golf bag body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D636596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D649353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D649354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D649355
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D649356
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D669266
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: D715055
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bruce, John H. Loudenslager, Brian J. McGuire