Patents by Inventor Brian McGuire

Brian 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: 11910899
    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, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, James Martell
  • Publication number: 20240050821
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
  • Patent number: 11786790
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
  • Publication number: 20220312913
    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, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, James Martell
  • Patent number: 11388965
    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, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, James Martell
  • Publication number: 20220001254
    Abstract: A sub-assembly for a golf bag includes a divider top having an outer ring and a plurality of apertures, and a leg mounting bracket having a mounting channel and a plurality of retention members extending into the mounting channel. A portion of the outer ring is received in the mounting channel and each of the plurality of apertures receives one of the plurality of retention members to form a snap-fit connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20210362015
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 11123616
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a divider top, a base, and a plurality of stays comprising a first stay, a second stay, and a main stay having a first end opposite a second end. The golf bag further comprises a top hinge coupled to the first end of the main stay. A base hinge can be coupled to the second end of the main stay, wherein the main stay can be hingedly connected to the divider top by the top hinge, and the stay can be hingedly connected to the base by the base hinge. Other embodiment of the golf bag are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 11077345
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20200215400
    Abstract: Described herein is a golf bag with a sub-assembly and a stand assembly that together form a carry bag. The sub-assembly can comprise a divider top, a base, a divider sleeve, one or more stays that secure the base to the divider top, and a flat. The stand assembly can comprise a pair of legs, a spring, a pair of brackets for attaching the spring to the legs, and a pair of leg end cap protectors. When strapped to a golf cart, a golf bag can rub against portions of the cart, wearing paint off the legs. The instant golf bag comprises leg end cap protectors that can prevent wear on an upper portion of the legs. Furthermore, the stand assembly can be shipped disconnected from the sub-assembly to allow the sub-assembly to collapse and reduce shipping box size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: James D. Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David A. Higdon, Jason S. Milligan
  • Patent number: 10610751
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20200000103
    Abstract: Mechanisms and methods for producing a baked or fried cake product are disclosed herein that include: a mold, a product handle insertion mechanism, a dipping tray, wherein the dipping tray is designed to hold a plurality of the baked or fried cake products, a robotic tool, an open container of a liquid coating material, a robotic dipping tool, wherein the dipping tool is designed to place the full dipping tray into the container of the liquid coating material and then remove the full dipping tray from the container after the baked or fried cake product is coated, and a drying station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Steven-Robert Originals, LLC
    Inventors: Brian McGuire, Jonathan Cole Lewis
  • Publication number: 20190289970
    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, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, James Martell
  • Publication number: 20190091531
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 10173112
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 10173113
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20190001202
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a divider top, a base, and a plurality of stays comprising a first stay, a second stay, and a main stay having a first end opposite a second end. The golf bag further comprises a top hinge coupled to the first end of the main stay. A base hinge can be coupled to the second end of the main stay, wherein the main stay can be hingedly connected to the divider top by the top hinge, and the stay can be hingedly connected to the base by the base hinge. Other embodiment of the golf bag are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 9950229
    Abstract: A golf club head cover including a head portion that defines a compartment that receives a golf club head and a sleeve portion that extends from the head portion and defines a sleeve conduit having an open end. The sleeve conduit is in communication with the compartment and the open end is positioned opposite the compartment. The sleeve portion is constructed from a first material and a second material. The second material is more elastic than the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel K. Lee, Brian McGuire, James Chen
  • Publication number: 20180036608
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20170157476
    Abstract: A golf bag includes a collapsible sub-assembly including a divider top and a base, a plurality of first snap-fit connectors provided around a portion of an outer perimeter of the divider top, and a flat having a divider top end opposite a base end, an interior side, and an exterior side. The flat includes a plurality of second snap-fit connectors provided along a portion of the divider top end. The flat attaches to the sub-assembly by mating snap-fit engagement of the plurality of first snap-fit connectors around the divider top with the plurality of second snap-fit connectors along the divider top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon