For A Golf Cart Or Bag Patents (Class 150/159)
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Patent number: 11910899Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Brian McGuire, Ryan Bruce, James Martell
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Patent number: 11731016Abstract: A rideable golf bag cart/cycle (10) is a personal riding golf cart/cycle adapted to transport a single rider (13) and a golf bag (12) for use on a golf course. The cart/cycle (10) is generally symmetrical about a longitudinal plane (16) and includes a frame (18) with a seat (20), a front wheel and steering components (22), a rear wheel (24), an inclined bag support structure (26) extending between the legs of the rider (13), and a motor/control subassembly (28). A collapsed mode (30) in some embodiments is achieved by folding down the handlebars (72) and pivoting the running boards (56) up against the frame (16). An enhanced embodiment (118) includes a canopy (122) and a deluxe multifunctional console (124).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Sun Mountain Sports, LLCInventor: Seth M Enes
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Patent number: 11624579Abstract: A device for the protection of a handgun carried in an open top holster includes a hood having a slot extending from the mouth of the hood up one side of the hood so that the device can be slid over a handgun carried in an open top holster to protect the handgun from elements such as rain and dust.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Alaskan Gun Guard, LLCInventor: Lee H. Bridgman, Jr.
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Patent number: 11364424Abstract: An apparatus or case for protecting a golf bag or other equipment is provided that includes a protective mat having a skeletal support structure that can be wrapped around the golf bag or other equipment to protect the golf bag or equipment during travel. The apparatus is configured to conveniently fit into a duffel or travel bag for transport, and also to be rolled up into a narrowed, spiral configuration for storage when it is not in use, and may be expandable to adjust in diameter depending on the size of the article encased.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: CLUB CAGE, LLCInventors: Joseph T. Moody, Jr., Joseph Biraglia
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Patent number: 10744381Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf bag cover for use in covering a golf bag having golf clubs placed therein. The golf bag cover is configured to couple to the bottom portion of a golf bag in a closed position and can selectively cover the golf bag and golf clubs in an open position. In the closed position, the golf bag cover can collapse into an integrated pouch and remain attached to the base of the golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: FLOGCAP LLCInventors: Russell Malina, Daniel Alvarez
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Patent number: 10398953Abstract: Travel covers protect and transport sports equipment or other objects during travel in cars, trains, walking or airlines. Typical travel covers have a handle attached to an enclosure having at least one wheel. The travel covers may have a cradle on an interior surface of an enclosure for receiving a potentially abrasive wear portion of the sporting equipment or other object to protect the travel cover from wear. The travel cover may be for a golf bag and clubs, where the cradle receives a portion of the stand mechanism for a golf stand bag or a connection portion for a golf cart bag.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Dynamic Brands, LLCInventors: Leighton Klevana, Patrick Gallagher
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Patent number: 10239393Abstract: A body-panel golf-cart having multi-functional canopy-supports, a roof-canopy having U-type storage-channels about its periphery, and a lower body-panel. The multi-functional roof-canopy back-supports are either sited in-line with the cart's structural struts or encompass the structural struts to widen the space between the supports providing an enlarged space between the rear supports for viewing and storage. Roof-canopy and roof-canopy back-supports are formed as a one piece unit with a lower body-panel that extends from the rear-most of cart to under the seat providing a streamlined cart with more storage capacity. Increased roof-canopy storage space offers out-of-the-way positioning of cart's side protective-enclosure brackets and rollers and out-of-the-way storage of the protective-enclosures when undeployed. Roof-supports offer tight closure for side protective-enclosures and space for cooler and sand and seed box.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Inventor: Michael P. Held
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Patent number: 10188196Abstract: A back pack with a rain cover is disclosed. The back pack comprises a front side facing away from a user and a back side facing towards the user when the back pack is carried. The back pack comprises a water proof base portion provided at the lower end of the back pack. The water proof base portion comprises at least an upwardly extending portion extending in a predetermined area on the front side of the back pack in a height direction of the back pack. The rain cover is adapted to cover only a part of the front side in a mounted state in such a way that at least portions of the back pack other than the water proof base portion are covered.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Thule IP ABInventor: Mark Thibadeau
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Patent number: 10086895Abstract: A multi-functional storage apparatus and system may comprise a storage unit such as a backpack, suitcase, briefcase, or other luggage item that is bodily integrated with a personal transportation device. A scooter embodiment may comprise a steering shaft terminating in a wheel and a first and a second wheeled foot plate configured to support and rollably transport the storage unit and, when optionally deployed, a user. An electrical power source may deliver electrical power to one or more mobile electronic devices transported by a user and may be integrated with the body of the apparatus as well.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Inventor: Hooman M. Melamed
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Patent number: 9839825Abstract: A unitary head cover for a set of golf irons includes a body portion having a length, a width, a first end and a second end. The first end is opposite the second end along the length of the body portion. The body portion has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A plurality of pockets is spaced about the length of the body portion from the first end to the second end. The pockets may be spaced successively on the body portion, alternating between the first side and the second side. Each of the pockets is progressively sized and dimensioned to receive a head of a golf iron therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Inventor: Hunter Watkins
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Patent number: 8991448Abstract: A covering system includes a tarp made of an elastic membrane and a plurality of tarp fastening hooks. The fastening hooks allow the elastic membrane to be stretched over valuables and affixed to environmental anchors so that creases and puddle-enabling pockets in the membrane are eliminated. The fastening hooks clamp onto the elastic membrane and hook onto the environmental anchors to cause tension in the membrane. The clamping forces of the tarp fasteners are inherently increased in proportion to the tension in the clamped membrane.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Inventor: Matthew White
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Patent number: 8905094Abstract: A golf club head cover. Implementations may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, a first flap disposed on the body portion and including a first magnetic fastener, and a second flap disposed on the body portion and including a second magnetic fastener. The first magnetic fastener and second magnetic fastener may substantially align with each other and may be aligned substantially parallel with the internal cavity of the body portion. Particular implementations may include a notch adjacent to the internal cavity and/or reentrant openings on both a side of the first flap and on a side of the second flap.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Arizona Manufacturing & Embroidery, Inc.Inventor: Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 8844588Abstract: A head cover for a golf club includes a first surface having a removable cleaning pad thereon, and a second surface on which at least one golf accessory constructed of a ferrous metal is removably attached thereto. The second surface is part of a tri-layer construction with magnets forming the second middle layer so as to so retain the golf accessory thereon. The cleaning pad is removed by the golfer from the first surface and includes a scrubbing area to remove grit and/or debris from one of a golf ball and a golf club face.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey M. Low, James Richard Wilkinson
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Patent number: 8544642Abstract: Provided is a multipurpose golf club container that can be used as a golf club travel container, a carrying container, pull along cart, or can be easily mounted onto a powered golf cart. The multipurpose golf club container is comprised of multiple compartments that can be closed to provide a rain proof enclosure. The multipurpose golf club container in some embodiments has a rain cover that can be easily deployed to keep the golf club grips dry during play in foul weather. In addition, in some embodiments the multipurpose golf club container is designed to retain the golf clubs in the head down position, and club restraints allow for quick and easy removal and replacement of the golf clubs from the container in a lateral motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventors: Frank Lytle, James B Eldon, III, David D McClanahan
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Patent number: 8469068Abstract: This invention provides a one-piece golf bag wrap protector for protecting golf bags from damage when placed on golf carts. The protector includes a pair of ends, a plurality of spaced securing holes disposed proximate an upper surface thereon, a plurality of fastening means having one end secured within the spaced securing holes, and another end being cooperatively secured to an upper peripheral edge of a golf bag. Attachment means disposed proximate the pair of ends for securing the protector wrapped around the golf bag. A plurality of female fasteners near one of the ends and a male fastener positioned near the other end at their upper portions for engaging one another to accommodate golf bags of different sizes. A bungee cord associated with the spaced securing holes and golf hand cart handles for securing golf bags on golf hand carts to prevent movement there between.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventor: Stanley Johnson
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Patent number: 8302642Abstract: An invertible handbag. The invertible handbag has a handbag compartment defined by four sides, a handbag roof, and a handbag floor; a handbag roof mouth bordered by a handbag roof mouth closure in the handbag root and a handbag floor mouth bordered by a handbag floor mouth closure in the handbag floor. A strap is swivelably attached to strap bridges at opposite ends of the invertible handbag. Method steps are taught wherein the handbag closures may be closed, the invertible handbag inverted, and then the uppermost closure and mouth opened, to permit seeing and removing items which were formerly lost at the bottom of the handbag compartment. Means is disclosed to hold the closures closed. Optional sidebags may be mounted to the handbag sides, each including a sidebag roof mouth closure and a sidebag floor mouth closure.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Richard A. Lindholm
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Patent number: 8276627Abstract: There is provided a golf club cover with a magnetized snap closure that provides a functional but convenient and attractive method for affixing and removing a cover from the head of a golf club, particularly a putter. A golfer need only align the golf club, such as by pointing the tip of a putter head toward the opening in the cover, and then quickly push the club head right through the opening and into an internal cavity of the cover. Two matching arm fasteners are disposed in opposing flaps of the cover. The arm fastener includes a flange portion and a magnet with the magnets serving to maintain the arm fasteners in a generally engaged position. Movement of the club shaft toward the interior of the cover will cause the magnetic snap closure to briefly open so as to allow the shaft to pass through the closure.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Inventor: Travis Gaffney
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Patent number: 8080301Abstract: A sanitary hypo-allergenic latex-free disposable anti-fomitic device is provided. The anti-fomitic device comprises a sheet of a microorganism-impenetrable material comprising a first side and a second side, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive, such as, for example, a covering used in medical tape, covering at least a portion of the first side.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Inventors: Maureen Goodwin, Kathryn A. Trivelli, Catherine W. Mooney
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Publication number: 20100294404Abstract: The present invention comprises a cover-cooler combination for a golf bag which allows for maintaining perishable items such as beverage or food or both at temperatures above or below room temperature for a sufficient period of time to ensure enjoyment of the item held in the cover-cooler device while also continuing to provide traditional protection for the golf clubs in a golf bag. The cover-cooler combination may also include added features such as wireless device holders, pocket-like holders for keys, writing utensils, golf accessories including additional golf balls and tees, etc. to enhance a golfer's golfing experience by adding convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Ty P. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100282381Abstract: A locking mechanism for a golf bag cover is provided. The locking mechanism includes a plurality of straps and/or wire ropes to secure the golf bag cover to a golf bag, golf cart, or other object. A locking device is provided to interconnect and lock the golf bag cover to a golf bag/cart or other object. The locking mechanism for a golf bag cover deters theft and prevents damage to the golf clubs. The locking mechanism for a golf bag cover can be configured as a single-bag cover or a double-bag cover. Furthermore, the locking mechanism is compact and easy to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Ronald Badertscher
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Patent number: 7780002Abstract: A golf bag and travel system for providing a multi-component, modular golf bag that enables golf clubs to be carried therein. The system includes a rigid inner body core and a plurality of modular, interchangeable, soft outer body members. The rigid inner body core includes a rigid top loop region, a rigid central loop region, a rigid bottom end, and a rigid belly region that connects the top loop region, the central loop region, and the bottom end. Each soft outer body member is selectively attachable to the top loop region, bottom end, and belly region of the inner body core, since each soft outer body member is shaped and sized to be selectively attachable to the correspondingly shaped and sized rigid inner body core. A cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the top loop region, and a cross-sectional area of the central loop region is smaller than a cross-sectional area of the bottom end.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Jettison Products LLCInventors: Jacob S. Manaster, Chip W. Robertson, Isaac Manaster
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Patent number: 7753202Abstract: The present invention comprises a cover-cooler combination for a golf bag which allows for maintaining perishable items such as beverage or food or both at temperatures above or below room temperature for a sufficient period of time to ensure enjoyment of the item held in the cover-cooler device while also continuing to provide traditional protection for the golf clubs in a golf bag. The cover-cooler combination may also include added features such as wireless device holders, pocket-like holders for keys, writing utensils, golf accessories including additional golf balls and tees, etc. to enhance a golfer's golfing experience by adding convenience.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Ty P. Anderson
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Patent number: 7743916Abstract: A removable golf bag cover having an ornamentally-pleasing shape (e.g., that of a dog or other animal) to surround a conventional golf bag without affecting the normal use of the bag during play. The golf bag cover includes legs extending from an elongated body of the cover which surround corresponding outstretched folding legs of the golf bag. A hollow head of the golf bag cover is pivotally coupled to the elongated body of the cover by a piece of flexible material that is adapted to stretch. The hollow head is rotatable from a closed position seated on top of the golf bag, at which to surround an protect the golf clubs carried within the bag, and an open position off the bag, at which to enable a golfer to gain access to his clubs. At least one golf club carried in the bag is received inwardly of and holds the hollow head in a generally erect condition relative to the elongated body of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Inventor: Peter A. Roberts, II
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Publication number: 20100060027Abstract: An improved portable golf cart enclosure design featuring a top and two sides that wrap around a typical golf cart to protect occupants from wind, rain and cold. The improved enclosure features a roll-on and roll-up design that improves the installation and removal task over traditional golf cart enclosures. Finally, this invention improves ingress and egress through a horizontal swing away magnetic door design.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Donald Lee Marsh, Robert Spencer Sappington
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Patent number: 7600637Abstract: A golf bag rain cover is used to cover a club opening of a golf bag so that the golfer's clubs can remain as dry as possible during play. The golf bag rain cover may comprise a one-piece shell being constructed of a water-resistant material which is held in a bonnet shape over the club opening by several extensible rods. The golfer simply reaches up and under the shell to retrieve or replace clubs. In alternate embodiments, the deployment of the rain cover can be adjusted to allow more or easier access to the clubs. Also in alternate embodiments, the rain cover may be stowed in a stowage element integral with the golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: 2BD2, LLCInventors: Leonard Victor Valdez, Michael Wayne Larson, Stephen Anthony Krippner
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Publication number: 20090250148Abstract: A removable golf bag cover having an ornamentally-pleasing shape (e.g., that of a dog or other animal) to surround a conventional golf bag without affecting the normal use of the bag during play or hindering the golfer's access to his golf clubs carried in the bag. The golf bag cover includes legs extending from an elongated body of the cover which surround corresponding outstretched folding legs of the golf bag. A hollow head of the golf bag cover is pivotally coupled to the elongated body of the cover by a piece of flexible material that is adapted to stretch. The hollow head is rotatable from a closed position seated on top of the golf bag, at which to surround an protect the golf clubs carried within the bag, and an open position off the bag, at which to enable a golfer to gain access to his clubs. At least one golf club carried in the bag is received inwardly of and holds the hollow head in a generally erect condition relative to the elongated body of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Peter A. Roberts, II
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Publication number: 20090183808Abstract: An improved door design for soft-sided golf cart covers increases the ease of entry and exit. This product features a horizontal swing out design that removes the need for snaps or zippers and significantly increases size of the door opening. This improved door design features a magnetic door that eliminates zipper failure, simplifies entry and exit and improves the overall golf cart cover experience and longevity of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Robert Spencer Sappington, Donald Lee Marsh
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Publication number: 20090008007Abstract: A golf bag cover for theft prevention of golf equipment. What is described is a golf bag cover comprising three layers. The first and innermost layer being one which is soft and non-abrasive toward ones golf clubs and equipment. The second and middle layer being Aramid Fiber or Kevlar® presenting as highly cut resistant. The third and outer most layer being a tough abrasion and water resistant fiber similar to most current golf bag construction. The said cover having a zipper along the midline, allowing opening and closing of the cover for ease of access to ones golf equipment while the cover remains affixed to ones golf bag. The cover having a hem, it too comprising all three layers of fabrics as fore mentioned. The hem having along its length a few openings strategically located. The hem and its openings allowing the passage of a cable within the said hem. The said hem and its openings allow the cable to pass under portions of the golf bag for anchorage to the golf bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventor: Joel Felix Dube
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Patent number: 7464812Abstract: The present invention provides a cover for the head of a golf club, especially a putter. The cover comprises a hollow body having an open end, the body being arranged to define a slot which opens onto the open end of the body. The slot is shaped and arranged to receive a portion of the club when the club head is located in the body and to prevent withdrawal of the club head from the body in an axial direction. In the preferred embodiment, the slot is substantially L-shaped so that the cover must first be rotated before it can be removed. The cover offers good protection to a club head while being simple to fit and remove.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Inventors: Carson Wright, Gail Kyle, legal representative, Jack Kyle
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Patent number: 7424950Abstract: A golf bag carrier includes a body and a golf club protection assembly. The body extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a cavity adapted to contain a golf bag with a set of golf clubs therein. The golf club protection assembly is adapted to protect the golf club shafts and the golf club heads. The protection assembly includes a helmet configured to extend over the top of the golf club heads and adapted to constrain the golf clubs from moving in a direction along the longitudinal axis, and a protective member configured to extend circumferentially around the golf bag and clubs.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: TRG Accessories, L.L.C.Inventors: Andrew A. Burgess, Martha A. Lopacki
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Publication number: 20080047639Abstract: A head cover for protecting golf heads includes a first edge defining a slit for access to an interior of the head cover, a second edge further defining the slit, and the first edge and the second edge are magnetically releasable connected and a tag magnetically releasably connected to the head cover. A rain cover for a golf bag includes a first arm to attach to a first cover for covering the golf bag, a second arm to attach to a second cover for covering the golf bag, the second arm is snapped releasable connected to the golf bag. A towel includes a magnet integral connected to the towel, the towel being adapted to be a magnetically releasable connected to a golf related item, and a tag magnetically releasable connected to the towel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventor: Angela O. Fox
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Publication number: 20070284022Abstract: A golf club cover comprised of a cover and a snap. The golf club cover is intended for use on a golf bag having a snap for securing a rain cover to the golf bag. The cover is shaped and sized to cover the head of a golf club. The snap is integrally and directly attached to the cover and is adapted to mate with the golf club bag rain cover snap. Hook and loop fasteners may be used in place of snaps. A fastener may be placed upon an article of the golfer's clothing to allow the golf club cover to be attached to the article of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Marilyn J. Hall, Ronald Sdao
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Patent number: 7124888Abstract: A golf bag rain cover is used to cover a club opening of a golf bag so that the golfer's clubs can remain as dry as possible during play. The golf bag rain cover may comprise a one-piece shell being constructed of a water-resistant material which is held in a bonnet shape over the club opening by several extensible rods. The golfer simply reaches up and under the shell to retrieve or replace clubs. In alternate embodiments, the deployment of the rain cover can be adjusted to allow more or easier access to the clubs. Also in alternate embodiments, the rain cover may be stowed in a stowage element integral with the golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Inventors: Leonard Victor Valdez, Michael Wayne Larson, Stephen Anthony Krippner
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Patent number: 7077252Abstract: A travel cover for a golf bag and clubs includes an integrated suitcase portion with one or more compartments for packing articles of clothing therein. In a preferred embodiment, the suitcase portion is in the form of a garment bag that releasably attaches to an inside back panel of the travel cover. The garment bag can be removed from the travel cover for separate transport and use. In another embodiment, the suitcase portion is fabricated within the travel cover and includes a top panel which secures closed to separate the clothing compartments of the suitcase portion from the golf bag holding compartment. In still another embodiment, the suitcase portion is provided on the exterior top side of the travel cover and includes an independently secured cover panel which opens to permit access to the clothing compartments. In yet a further embodiment, the suitcase portion is a garment bag that releasably attaches to the exterior of the travel cover and is separable therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Inventor: Ricardo Sanchez
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Patent number: 6953111Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible, protective structure adapted to conform to the shape of an object being protected by the structure. The structure may be formed into a flexible travel case adapted to conform to the shape of the contents of the bag while still providing the protection of a hard, inflexible travel case. The structure may include a plurality of substantially rigid plates positioned adjacent a flexible skin.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Yoshida Sports, Inc.Inventor: Jim J. Chi
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Patent number: 6901979Abstract: A golf club travel bag is provided with a mechanism to restrain the movement of golf clubs contained therein. The bag is comprised of a rugged material which forms a cavity having an opening operated by a zipper. The top of the bag is supplemented with a special protective layer affixed to the interior surface. The protective layer may be a foam material operable for absorbing shock. A strap is arranged in a looping fashion symmetric about the longitudinal axis of the bag. A fastened strap applies a inward radial force onto the protective layer and further to clubs stored in the bag thereby holding the clubs from moving and causing damage to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Patent number: 6892773Abstract: A carrier for a golf bag completely encloses the golf bag and has a bottom section, a middle section and a top section. The bottom section is formed in part by a rigid plastic plate that supports two wheels. The wheels allow easy transportation of the carrier. The middle section of the bag supports pockets for carrying golf accessories such as shoes, balls and tees. The top section is padded and has at least one set of cords. Each cord is separated into two pieces. Each piece has an end secured to the interior of the bag and extends through a grommet to the exterior of the bag. The two cords can be pulled together and releasably connected. When the cords are pulled together and connected, the effective diameter and interior volume of the bag are reduced. This reduces the room for the clubs to move and cause damage to each other by impact.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Inventor: Thomas Wenzler
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Patent number: 6883566Abstract: A rain protection arrangement for a golf bag (10), which has a rain protection cover (30) which can be folded up in a small volume, in a storage compartment. The storage compartment is in the form of a bag (24) which can temporarily secured to the golf bag (10) by means of a fixing device (26). The rain protection cover (30) is fixedly connected to the bag (24) along a fixing portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2001Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Inventors: Adolf Dirnberger, Hans-Dieter Henschel
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Patent number: 6763941Abstract: An apparatus and method for a combination golf bag and golf bag cover, the combination including a golf bag having at least an inner cavity for holding golf clubs, an open upper end communicating with the cavity for receiving golf clubs, and at least one divider positioned generally within the open upper end for dividing at least the open upper end to thereby define compartments within the inner cavity for separating the golf clubs when positioned therein, and a golf bag cover which includes a cover body having an open lower end positioned to abuttingly contact upper peripheries of the open end of the golf bag, a closed upper end, and a fastener connected to a divider of the golf bag and positioned to connect to the cover body to thereby secure the cover body onto the golf bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Kurt F. Laffy
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Publication number: 20040113401Abstract: A curtain air bag device protects passengers within a car by preventing a front pillar trim from being detached from a front pillar panel upon the deployment of a curtain air bag. The front pillar trim is attached to a flexible curtain air bag back plate in which a curtain air bag is embedded. A space is provided through which the curtain air bag deploys. The front pillar trim is attached to the front pillar by a simple fixing means, such as a screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: Seung Soo Ryu
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Patent number: 6725871Abstract: A portable cover unit includes a fabric cover supported by a flexible frame. The fabric cover has sleeves that secure members of the flexible frame, which is constructed with primary frame members extending in a first direction and at least one secondary frame member extending in a second substantially perpendicular direction between the primary frame members. A plurality of connectors are attachable to an object to which the portable cover unit is installed, each including an aperture sized to receive the primary frame members. Structure is also provided for securing the fabric cover to the object to which the portable cover unit is installed. The portable cover unit can be mounted to any open portion of a vehicle such as a boat, golf cart or the like or can be used independently. The structure can be readily disassembled and stored in a compact package.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Nelson A. Taylor Co., Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Shearer, Kevin Stancil, Terry Burk
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Publication number: 20030230503Abstract: A golf bag is disclosed having a removable and replaceable outer layer enabling a worn outer layer to be replaced and also permitting the owner of the golf bag to use interchangeable outer layers having different designs and indicia thereon thereby permitting a single golf bag to have a variety of appearances.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventor: Joseph A. Borrelli
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Patent number: 6612412Abstract: A golf club travel bag comprising a generally parallelpiped shaped bag body having top, bottom, side, front and back panels preferably formed from foam padding interposed in a knit backing and a ballistic nylon shell. An inset shoe case recesses into the travel bag from the front panel to maintain a substantially streamline outer surface. The top and back of the bag include rigid plastic panels to provide further protection to the golf clubs therein without adding substantial weight to the bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: SKB CorporationInventors: David B. Sanderson, Teyrrie R. Garcia
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Publication number: 20030145928Abstract: The present invention provides a golf bag security device which is adjustable to different golf bags and which needs only one lock to both lock the hood to the bag and the bag to a fixed object through the use of an adjustment cinch. It does so by providing a hood and a cable having apertures at either end and an intermediate movable loop which allows the hood to be secured to bags of variable sizes and the bag to be secured to a fixed object.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Raymond James Smith
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Patent number: 6557702Abstract: There is disclosed herein a travel bag for containing a golf bag and clubs therein formed of a fabric and rigid panel laminated structure. The travel bag includes a bottom having a rigid cap with one or more wheels for allowing the case to be rolled via the wheels. It includes a front side having first and second zipper covers for opening and providing access to internal respective shoe and clothing compartments. The front side has a further zipper closure for allowing the entire front section of the bag to be opened to gain access to the golf bag and clubs compartment. The top includes a handle, and the left side and bottom have laminated therein and L-shaped rigid panel to facilitate movement of the travel case in the fashion of a hand truck. The back, right and top sides have laminated therein rigid panels for providing, along with the L-shaped panel, protection for golf clubs stored within the bag.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: SKB CorporationInventors: David B. Sanderson, Teyrrie R. Garcia
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Patent number: 6520327Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a flexible cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and pedestals, and including multiple elongated skid rails provided at the base member lower rear side. The cover structure is provided with dual detachable bags each centrally located along opposite sides of the cover member by a continuous zipper. The detachable bags are each provided with a main inner compartment containing a foldable handle and closable by have a zipper fastener extending around the bags upper peripheral edges, a secondary inner compartment provided in the bag forward portion, and a front pocket closable by a zipper.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Bag Boy LLCInventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A. C. Klevana
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Publication number: 20030029750Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a flexible cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and pedestals, and including multiple elongated skid rails provided at the base member lower rear side. The cover structure is provided with dual detachable bags each centrally located along opposite sides of the cover member by a continuous zipper. The detachable bags are each provided with a main inner compartment containing a foldable handle and closable by have a zipper fastener extending around the bags upper peripheral edges, a secondary inner compartment provided in the bag forward portion, and a front pocket closable by a zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: BAG BOY LLCInventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A.C. Klevana
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Publication number: 20030029751Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and support pedestals, and including elongated skid bumper rails attached to and extending along its lower back side. The cover structure includes a detachable bag or backpack unit located at the lower front side of the cover structure and removably attached by a zipper. The detachable bag unit has a main inner compartment closable by a zipper extending across its opposite sides and upper portion, a secondary inner compartment closable by a zipper, and a front pocket closable by a zipper. The backpack unit has dual shoulder straps provided on its rear side for convenient use by a golfer and hiker.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2001Publication date: February 13, 2003Applicant: BAG BOY LLCInventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A.C. Klevana
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Publication number: 20030000614Abstract: Described is a rain protection arrangement for a golf bag (10), which has a rain protection cover (30) which can be folded up in a small volume, in a storage compartment. The storage compartment is in the form of a bag (24) which can temporarily secured to the golf bag (10) by means of a fixing device (26). The rain protection cover (30) is fixedly connected to the bag (24) along a fixing portion (38).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Adolf Dirnberger, Hans-Dieter Henschel
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Patent number: 6460866Abstract: A combination wheeled vehicle and article carrier is capable of being converted between selected configurations, including a rider-carrying scooter configuration and a rider-carried pack configuration. The scooter configuration provides a scooter having a handle, front and back wheels, and a selectively extensible foot board assembly for selecting wheelbase length to attain desired ride and handling characteristics. Steering is accomplished by tilting of the scooter with the assistance of a tiller arrangement. The pack configuration includes a pack member, and the handle, front wheels and foot board assembly are selectively retracted into juxtaposition with the pack member to provide a compact backpack when the combination is in the pack configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Diece-Lisa Industries, Inc.Inventors: Randice-Lisa Altschul, Lee S. Volpe