Patents by Inventor Frank Quartarone

Frank Quartarone 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: 10238935
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20160317885
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 9339703
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20140202898
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Patent number: 8657111
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • 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: 7870954
    Abstract: A golf bag has a partially collapsible side and a bag stand mounted to the partially collapsible side of the bag. The action of the partially collapsible side of the bag collapsing causes the bag stand to deploy. A circumferential stay is mounted to the partially collapsible side of the golf bag to prevent the body of the bag from folding inward as the partially collapsible side collapses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone, III
  • Publication number: 20100140122
    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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Brian J. McGuire
  • Patent number: 7686164
    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: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Brian J. McGuire
  • Publication number: 20100072091
    Abstract: Embodiments of padded shoulder straps with reinforcing strip are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20090314671
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20090308768
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a golf club bag comprises; a top member, a bottom member opposite the top member, a body portion coupled to the top member and the bottom member, at least one stay extending from proximate the top member to proximate the bottom member to support the body portion, and at least one external support member to support the body portion at an upright angled position. The bottom member is not coupled to any stays. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone
  • Publication number: 20090178950
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf club fitting bags and methods of manufacture are generally described herein. An article for transporting and displaying a golf club to fitting kit comprises a body comprising at least one toting mechanism to allow a single individual to transport the article, at least one shaft compartment to contain a plurality of golf club shafts, and a plurality of shelves to contain a plurality of golf club heads separate from the golf club shafts. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, Brain McGuire
  • Publication number: 20090057178
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf bag bottoms and methods to manufacture golf bag bottoms are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas W. Anderson, Frank A. Quartarone
  • Patent number: D613063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Douglas W. Anderson
  • Patent number: D613064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Douglas W. Anderson
  • Patent number: D613068
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank A. Quartarone, III, Douglas W. Anderson
  • Patent number: D616514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone, III
  • Patent number: D616515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: Frank A. Quartarone, III