Patents by Inventor James Martell

James Martell 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: 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20180325299
    Abstract: A garment hanger includes a hook and an arm. The hook is configured to receive a support rod, and the arm is coupled to the hook and extends outwardly to a free arm end. The arm includes a first substantially planar panel and a top panel extending rearwardly from a top edge of the first substantially planar panel. The arm further includes an indentation and a finger. The indentation is defined adjacent the first substantially planar panel to be at least partially open in a direction facing away from the first substantially planar panel. The indentation defines an outermost edge nearest the free arm end and an innermost end nearest the hook. The finger extends from one of the outermost edge and the innermost edge of the indentation toward the other and is configured to hold a portion of a garment within the indentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. CLARK, Timothy James MARTELL, Richard P. RIEDEL, Terrence J. HORNSBY, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180093146
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Bruce, John Loudenslager, James Martell
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20170120116
    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: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Patent number: 9586109
    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: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20160256754
    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: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager, Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, David Higdon
  • Publication number: 20160228752
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap system for a golf bag are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 9072946
    Abstract: Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, David D. Jones, Kevin W. Flaherty, James Martell
  • Patent number: D743188
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Denby, Timothy James Martell, Joseph R. Stukenberg, Nicholas Angvall, Todd Eastman, Robert Stoltz, Jeremy A. Clark
  • Patent number: D745929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Joseph R. Stukenberg, Timothy James Martell, Scott E. Denby
  • Patent number: D815845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Timothy James Martell, Richard P. Riedel, Terrence J. Hornsby, Jr.
  • Patent number: D816351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Timothy James Martell, Richard P. Riedel, Terrence J. Hornsby, Jr.
  • Patent number: D826582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Timothy James Martell, Richard P. Riedel, Terrence J. Hornsby, Jr.
  • Patent number: D831986
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Timothy James Martell, Richard P. Riedel, Terrence J. Hornsby, Jr.
  • Patent number: D839613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy James Martell, Jeremy A. Clark
  • Patent number: D843742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Clark, Timothy James Martell, Richard P. Riedel, Terrence J. Hornsby, Jr.