Patents by Inventor Duane Marshall
Duane Marshall 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).
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Publication number: 20230144863Abstract: A golf bag comprising a body for holding golf clubs and a shoulder strap assembly comprising (i) a first shoulder strap, (ii) a second shoulder strap, (iii) a bridge member, and (iv) a plurality of connecting straps coupled to the first and second shoulder straps. The first and second shoulder straps are configured to extend laterally towards each other. The bridge member is configured to directly and undetachably couple the first and second shoulder straps. A first end of the bridge member is attached to the first shoulder strap at a first attachment point, and a second end of the bridge member is attached to the second shoulder strap at a second attachment point. The connecting straps are attached to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap at a third attachment point and a fourth attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Patent number: 11638861Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. For example, the top frame can have sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other configurations. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
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Patent number: 11576480Abstract: Golf bag having elongated tubular body and shoulder strap assembly comprising first and second straps, each having first and second ends; and bridge member having first and second ends and being disposed undetachably between second end of first strap and second end of second strap; the elongated tubular body configured to be detachably adjoined to first end of first strap, first end of second strap, second end of first strap, and second end of second strap. Strap may have a first section, second section and third section that are configured to be adjacent the wearer's front, shoulder, and back, respectively; third section has curve with upper portion extending vertically with respect to wearer and lower portion extending horizontally with respect to wearer. A concave radius rcc can extend from strap first end to approximate the second end; wherein rcc>a convex radius rcv at the strap second end.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Publication number: 20220232955Abstract: Golf bag and shoulder strap comprising: elongated tubular body for holding golf clubs; shoulder strap assembly comprising a pre-curved strap pad having a first end, a second end, and being configured to slidably receive a strap; the strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, each attached to the elongated tubular body; the pre-curved strap pad being positioned in a predetermined location on a wearer's front, shoulder and back when the golf bag is mounted on the wearer. Strap may be slidably received within a buckle and either (i) an interior channel that extends within the pre-curved strap pad between the first end and the second end; or (ii) slots and/or tabs that are positioned along a top exterior portion of the pre-curved strap pad that does not contact the wearer's front, shoulder and back when the golf bag is mounted on the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Publication number: 20210146207Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. For example, the top frame can have sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other configurations. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Brian R. Poirier, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
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Publication number: 20210146208Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers for storing and organizing the clubs in different compartments. The club dividers are preferably made of a cord material. The walls of the top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form various structures in the top frame. The golf bag of this invention is durable, lightweight, comfortable to carry, and easy to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Stephanie L. Howard, Duane Marshall, Benjamin J. Beck, Ryan Donovan, Jonathan M. Liston, Michael T. McDuffee
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Publication number: 20210059386Abstract: Golf bag having elongated tubular body and shoulder strap assembly comprising first and second straps, each having first and second ends; and bridge member having first and second ends and being disposed undetachably between second end of first strap and second end of second strap; the elongated tubular body configured to be detachably adjoined to first end of first strap, first end of second strap, second end of first strap, and second end of second strap. Strap may have a first section, second section and third section that are configured to be adjacent the wearer's front, shoulder, and back, respectively; third section has curve with upper portion extending vertically with respect to wearer and lower portion extending horizontally with respect to wearer. A concave radius rcc can extend from strap first end to approximate the second end; wherein rcc>a convex radius rcv at the strap second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Publication number: 20210059388Abstract: Golf bag and shoulder strap comprising: elongated tubular body for holding golf clubs; shoulder strap assembly comprising a pre-curved strap pad having a first end, a second end, and being configured to slidably receive a strap; the strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, each attached to the elongated tubular body; the pre-curved strap pad being positioned in a predetermined location on a wearer's front, shoulder and back when the golf bag is mounted on the wearer. Strap may be slidably received within a buckle and either (i) an interior channel that extends within the pre-curved strap pad between the first end and the second end; or (ii) slots and/or tabs that are positioned along a top exterior portion of the pre-curved strap pad that does not contact the wearer's front, shoulder and back when the golf bag is mounted on the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D887713Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D895280Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D896512Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D896523Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D899779Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D900470Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventor: Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D938721Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D960568Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall
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Patent number: D971599Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
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Patent number: D972845Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
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Patent number: D974763Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Duane Marshall, Ian Burgess
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Patent number: D985943Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: Ian Burgess, Duane Marshall