Abstract: A folding collapsible golf cart frame assembly including a main shaft to hold two bag cradles, a handle bracket and a wheel holder bracket fixed to the main shaft, handle bar having a connecting block at one end pivoted to the handle bracket, two links pivotably connected between a wheel holder on the wheel holder bracket and the connecting block, a locating block fixed to the main shaft, a locking plate slidably mounted on the handle bar and having a retainer block for fastening to the locating block to hold the handle bar in the operative position, and two springs connected between the connecting block and the locking plate, wherein the handle bar has a stop rod inserted into a longitudinal sliding slot on the locking plate to limit the axial moving distance of the locking plate; the retainer block of the locking plate has retainer head with a hooked retaining portion and a sloping guide wall portion; the locating block has a stop wall for engagement with the retainer block of the locking plate, and a retai

Abstract: A golf cart sun shade and inclement weather protection device includes a support frame adapted for attachment to a golf cart and being convertible between a retracted position and an extended position and an elongated shade adapted for attachment to the support frame and being convertible between a collapsed condition and a deployed condition. The shade in the collapsed condition is unattached and removed from the support frame and in the deployed condition is releasably attachable to and overlying the support frame with the support frame in the extended position. The support frame is secured to the golf cart and the golf club bag is placed within the support frame. The shade is attached to the support frame while the support frame is moved from the retracted position to the extended position. A securing arrangement secures the support frame in the extended position.

Abstract: A power- and/or manually- driven golf cart which is collapsible, without disassembly, into a compacted configuration for storing or transporting, and extendable, without assembly, into an operable or usable configuration for carrying a golf bag about a golf course. The golf cart includes a golf bag support frame, a pair of lateral support members pivotally connected to the frame and to a pair of ground support wheels, a power-driven wheel supported at the lower end of golf bag support frame, and a power drive mounted on the front side of the frame. A hinge is operably connected between a lower end of the upper frame member and an upper end of the lower frame member to permit the upper frame member and the lower frame member to be pivotally moved between a substantially aligned extended position and a substantially adjacent folded position. At least two connecting rods are pivotally connected at one end to the upper frame member and at their other ends to one of the lateral support members.

Abstract: A trolley comprising a pair of vertical bars, a pair of linking bars, and a wheel assembly operable by the linking bars to pivotally move between an extended and a retracted positions. A movable block slidable on the vertical bars is connected with the linking bars. A positioning plate is fixedly mounted on the movable block and a sliding movement of the movable block relative to the vertical bars is controlled by a biasing unit in cooperation with the positioning plate. A respective compression spring is additionally provided on the vertical bars to facilitate the sliding movement of the movable block when the movable block is released to move.

Abstract: A folding collapsible frame including a main frame, a first bag cradle and a second bag cradle mounted on the main frame at two opposite ends, a handle frame pivotably connected to a handle bracket on the main frame by a connecting block, a locating block fixedly mounted on the handle frame for connection to the first bag cradle to hold the handle frame and the first bag cradle in the respective operative positions, The first bag cradle is turned about a pivot on the main frame, and has a locating bolt transversely disposed at the bottom the locating block has a curved locating groove, which engages with the locating bolt on the first bag cradle to hold the collapsible folding frame in the operative position when the first bag cradle and the handle frame are respectively extended out.

Abstract: A combination golf pull cart and golf bag in which the cart wheel-supporting legs vertically suspend, when not in an open tripod bag-supporting use, from a semi-circular bracket in encircling relation about the rear of the golf bag, which is a position forward and almost entirely within the width of the golf bag, and contributes to an optimum compact storage condition.

Abstract: A transportable golf bag is disclosed which comprises a pair of deployable wheel assemblies attached to the lower portion of a semi-rigid golf bag. The bag forms the structure of the device without requiring a separate frame or chassis. The wheel assemblies can be locked in a deployed or stored position. The stowed wheels are covered by a closable pocket. A deployable handle for pulling the bag, and a deployable leg for supporting the bag in an upright position can be stowed when not in use.

Abstract: An angle-adjustable folding frame assembly for a golf cart, which includes a handle having a handle connector at one end pivoted to the handle bracket and wheel bracket on the main frame of a golf cart, a first locating member made to slide on the handle and having a positioning rod, a slide block connected to the first locating member and moved to slide on the handle connector, a spring stopped between the handle connector and the first locating member, and a second locating member affixed to the front end of the main frame and having two spaced retaining grooves for alternatively receiving the positioning rod of the first locating member in holding the handle in a first or second working position.

Abstract: A golf cart comprising a handle, an upper tube, a middle tube, an upper cover for the middle tube, a lower tube, an upper cover for the lower tube, an upper bracket, a lower bracket having a support base, a lower cover for the lower tube, a rocking butterfly plate, a rocking slide block, a link assembly and cart wheels, wherein the handle is fixed on an upper end of the upper tube and the upper, middle and lower tubes are fitted into each other and pressed and fixed by screws. The upper bracket and lower bracket are respectively fitted on the middle tube and lower tube and fixed by eccentric pressing blocks. The rocking butterfly plate is fitted on a rear face of the lower tube and fixed by the eccentric pressing block. The rocking slide block is slidably fitted into the dovetail channel of the lower tube. By means of the cooperation of the V-shaped pull lever and link assembly, with the rocking slide block, the wheel support is foldable.

Abstract: A knockdown golf cart with reduced volume composed of a tube frame assembly, an upper and a lower bracket assemblies, a handle assembly, a wheel support assembly, an L-shaped beam member and a bracket board. The tube frame assembly includes two circular tubes which are formed with inner slide grooves and connected to each other by a fixing ring member. A folding link is connected to a folding link seat disposed under the fixing ring member. The upper and lower brackets are disposed at an upper and a lower ends of the tube frame assembly. The handle assembly includes a slide block slidably fitted in the slide grooves of the circular tubes. The wheel support assembly is secured to the fixing ring member of the tube frame assembly and pivotally connected with the folding links thereof. The L-shaped beam member has a rectangular end fitted with the lower bracket and a flat end fitted with the bracket board.

Abstract: A collapsible golf cart is provided which includes a support rod, a hollow operating rod, a score board and two wheels movably combined with connecting rods to the operating rod. The hollow operating rod has a bottom case formed in a lower section which is either secured to or released from an upper end section of the support rod for operatively opening or collapsing the golf cart by operation of a push button unit which pulls on a rope extending through an inner passage of the hollow operating rod for disengaging a pair of rod projections from a pair of holes formed through a positioning member of the support rod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable golf cart for accommodating one or more golf club bags. The adjustable golf cart includes a plurality of movable generally C-shaped clamps and bases for holding either one or more than one golf club bags.

Abstract: A carriage rack has two posts, two swivel arms, two elastic elements, a luggage holding rod, a bracket, and casters. The two posts are spaced in a parallel manner and provided with pivoting portion. Each of swivel arms is composed of a cylindrical portion and inner and outer lugs extending rearwards from the cylindrical portion, which is provided with an opening. The inner lug is furnished with a recess, a slant, and a baffle. The swivel arm is fastened to the bottom end of the post by means of its cylindrical portion which receives the post in such a manner that the pivoting portion of the post extends out of the opening of the cylindrical portion so as to permit the positioning of the swivel angle of the swivel arm. The elastic elements are used to drive the two swivel arms to move. The luggage holding rod has two upright legs pivotally fastened to the pivoting portions of the posts in such a manner that they urge the slants of inner lugs of the swivel arms so as to enable the swivel arms to move outwards.

Abstract: A trolley includes a pair of vertical bars defining a pair of legs at lower ends thereof, a supporting plate attached to the lower ends of the vertical bars for carrying articles, such as a golf bag, a sleeve securely mounted to an upper portion of the vertical bars, a lever pivotally mounted to the sleeve, a bracket member mounted on the vertical bars, a pair of arms extending outward from the bracket member and away from the supporting plate and each has a first end pivotally connected to the bracket member and a second end pivotally connected to a connecting member, a linking bar with first end thereof pivotally connected to the lever and a second end thereof pivotally connected to the connecting member, and a wheel removably attached to each connecting member. When pulling down the lever from a lifted position to a lowered position, the wheels move inward and downward onto the ground for supporting the trolley and the article there-on.

Abstract: A telescopic and folding frame assembly includes a folding frame bar mounting structure ana a telescopic drag bar mounting structure. The folding frame bar mounting structure includes a frame member having a spaced golf bag cradle for carrying a golf bag with clubs and a bracket to hold a pair of ground supporting wheels by two side beams and a pair of links, and an elongated frame bar having a front end coupled to a drag bar by the telescopic drag bar mounting structure, a rear end coupled with a locking plate hinged to the frame member adjacent to a front connecting rod thereof, wherein a locking plate is pivotably mounted on the elongated frame bar and retained by a spring and stopped by a stop plate to lock the front connecting rod of the frame member to the elongated frame bar in the operative position, each link pivotably interconnects either side wall on the connecting plate and either side beam at a mid portion thereof.

Abstract: A mobile cart including a wheel mechanism and a handle mechanism attachable to a specially designed container for golf clubs and accessories, or attachable to a specially designed golf club container receiving bracket where the wheel mechanism and handle extends to provide for semi-upright support and wheeled locomotion of the cart. The wheel mechanism provides a means for collapsing one wheel from its operating position toward the top or open end of the container and the other wheel toward the bottom or closed end of the container and where each wheel when collapsed is adjacent and approximately parallel to an elongated wall of the bag. The handle collapses from its operating position to a collapsed position internal to or adjacent to the container. The club container includes upper and lower elements attachable to the ends of elongated support tubes which are covered by a fabric to form a bag.

Abstract: A collapsible luggage cart which can be stored in a frame container with a spring biased door such that when the door is released spring biased wheels open the door and move to the extended position where they clear the door which then moves to the closed position and locks the wheels in the extended positions. A U-shaped telescoping handle is provided and a pivotal luggage shelf attaches to the frame.

Abstract: A telescopic and folding frame assembly includes a folding frame bar mounting structure and a telescopic drag bar mounting structure. The folding frame bar mounting structure includes a frame member having two spaced golf bag cradles for carrying a golf bag with clubs and a bracket to hold a pair of ground supporting wheels by two side beams and a pair of links, and an elongated frame bar having a front end coupled to a drag bar by the telescopic drag bar mounting structure, a middle part coupled with a scoreboard and a rear end coupled with a locking plate hinged to the frame member adjacent to a front connecting rod thereof, wherein a locking plate is pivotably mounted on the elongated frame bar and retained by a spring and stopped by a stop plate to lock the front connecting rod of the frame member to the elongated frame bar in the operative position; each link pivotably interconnects either side wall on the connecting plate and either side beam at a mid portion thereof.

Abstract: An article of wheeled luggage is provided with retractible outriggers that are biased in a direction for them to extend beyond the lateral sides of the article of luggage, thus to provide stabilization for the luggage and militate against accidental tipping over of the luggage during towing of the article of wheeled luggage, the outriggers being movable against the resilient bias, in the event that an arm of the outrigger encounters an obstacle. Dual or multiple such outriggers can be provided for a large article of luggage, the outriggers being interconnected in the form of a parallelogram. A pull cord is provided for retracting the outriggers against the resilient bias for storage of the article of luggage.

Abstract: A roof rack for storing a removable roof or body panel when not on the automobile. Two L-shaped legs are mounted in sockets provided in a central column that swings from an inverted position where the legs are stowed alongside the column to deployed positions that support the column in an upright position. A pivoted pad on the column cooperates with abutments at the lower ends of the L-shaped legs to support the roof or other automotive body panel.

Abstract: A collapsible golf cart comprising an upper frame, a lower frame, a connector connecting straight the upper and the lower frame in a collapsible fashion, an extensible rod extending in the upper frame and through a socket fixed around the top end of the upper frame and moving therein in a telescopic fashion to lengthen or shorten its length in relation to the upper frame so that this golf cart may be collapsed in very small dimensions for putting away or be folded or swung up in a straight lengthened position for using it as a golf cart.

Abstract: An improved golf cart mainly comprises a pair of grips, a grip-supporting-rod, a fixing seat for grip supporting rod, an upper-fixing-member for golf bag, a collapsible frame, a pair of wheels and a set of wheel supporting means. The grip can receive a golf ball and a plurality of golf tees. The upper-fixing-member for holding a golf bag can receive a plurality of golf balls. The inclination of the grip-supporting-rod is adjustable. The central components of the collapsible frame are disposed in a hollow supporting rod both to prevent the user from being hurt and to increase the component's durability. The wheels and its supporting means are simplified as well as easy for operation.

Abstract: A collapsible or foldable three-stage golf cart is provided having three-stage frames foldably connected by joint members. A collapsible wheel mechanism may be spread or unfolded to allow wheels to interface with the ground for using this golf cart. Alternatively, the golf cart may be folded in a manner that the wheel mechanism is folded adjacent the three-stage frames to minimize the volume dimension of the golf cart when it is to be stored or transported. A foldable club bag holder is further provided to hold the upper portion of a golf bag when the golf cart is unfolded or to be folded to a position adjacent the stage frame members for storage purposes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golf cart and in particular to one which includes an upper rod with a handle grip, a pivot joint having an upper member, a lower member and a U-shaped member, a seat fixedly locked on the bottom of the upper member, an axle member having pivot seat, and a supporting seat fixedly mounted on the lower end of the lower rod, whereby the handle grip can be adjusted in height as desired and the golf cart may be easily assembled and provide a sturdy construction.

Abstract: An improvement for a folding gold cart, having three adjustable articulated joints connecting an upper pillar, a medium pillar and a lower pillar. The cart having a wheel bearer tilting from the two sides of the lower pillar to support the wheels, and a movable under-carriage and bracket to fix the golf club bag. The articulated joints can be adjusted to different angles to cope with the height and habit of the user, and fold the upper, medium and lower pillars in pairs. The articulated joints, along with the employment of convenient assembling and disassembling wheels overcome the shortcomings of conventional golf carts.

Abstract: A golf cart wheel frame mounting structure comprising a wheel frame holder secured to a golf cart's main frame by a mounting plate, a pressure plate and a lock screw; a shaft fastened in the wheel frame holder at the bottom to hold a pair of left-hand wheel frames and a pair of right-hand wheel frames permitting the left-hand and right-hand wheel frames to be pivoted thereto; two wheel holders pivotably secured to the left-hand and right-hand wheel frames at the bottom for holding two wheels; and a foldable frame having two opposite ends pivotably secured to one of said left-hand wheel frames and one of the right-hand wheel frames. Through the foldable frame, the wheel frames are closed together. By rotating the shaft through 90.degree. angle, the wheel frames, the foldable frame, the wheel holders and the wheels are collapsed and closely attached to the golf cart's main frame.

Abstract: A system (10) including a soft-sided golf bag (12) and a cart (14) with an attachment mechanism (16) for fastening the bag (12) and cart (14) together. Also shown is a stand (18), which also fastenable to the golf bag (12) with the attachment mechanism (16). Attachment fixture (22) is riveted to base (20) with an upwardly open recess (24) to receive lower end (26) of support tube member (28). Fixture (32) is riveted to collar (30) with a downwardly open recess (34) facing toward the recess (24) in the attachment fixture (22). The recess (34) receives upper end (36) of support tube member (28) of the cart (14). Alternatively, the recesses (24) and (34) receive lower end (38) and upper end (40) of a corresponding support tube member (42) on the stand (18). The support tube members (28) and (42) are spring loaded.

Abstract: A lightweight, collapsible golf trolley is disclosed comprising an extruded elongate chassis member 1 of lightweight metal or alloy, e.g. aluminium. The chassis member 1 is of an inverted channel section with two downwardly and outwardly flared side wall sections 2, 3 against which are pivoted the wheel struts 4, 5 which are likewise lightweight alloy extrusions. Preferably the struts are in two halves forming a parallel linkage with the chassis and the wheel brackets 13. Hinged to the forward end of the chassis is a handle 27 which can be folded to a position alongside the chassis thus collapsing the wheel struts via the tie 37.

Abstract: A seat attachment is provided for a folding caddy cart intended for carrying golf clubs. When the caddy cart is erected for use, the seat attachment forms an automatically retractable seat support mounted alongside the golf bag. When the caddy cart is stationary, a retractable support post extends downward to a position just above the ground. When the seat is used, the support post is depressed into contact with the ground and is supported thereby, so that the load is supported directly on the retractable post and is substantially isolated from the cart proper. When the cart is folded up for storage, the seat attachment is retracted and aligned with the spine of the cart, enabling the cart, with its attachment, to be compactly folded for transport in the trunk of a car, for example. The attachment is designed for use in conjunction with a wide variety of conventionally constructed foldable caddy carts.

Abstract: A light weight, foldable, luggage carrier capable of being folded to a flat package storable beneath the seat of an airplane or a train. The carrier having larger than normal diameter wheels whose axis rotates inwardly between the frame members when the luggage support frame is raised to the closed or stored position. This conversion of the carrier from the open to the closed position can be accomplished by the use of one hand.

Abstract: A lightweight, collapsible golf trolley is disclosed comprising an extruded elongate chassis member 1 of lightweight metal or alloy, e.g. aluminum. The chassis member 1 is of an inverted channel section with two downwardly and outwardly flared side wall sections 2, 3 against which are pivoted the wheel struts 4, 5 which are likewise lightweight alloy extrusions. Preferably the struts are in two halves forming a parallel linkage with the chassis and the wheel brackets 13. Hinged to the forward end of the chassis is a handle 27 which can be folded to a position alongside the chassis thus collapsing the wheel struts via the tie 37.

Abstract: A telescopic and collapsible golf cart includes a longitudinal frame member having ground supporting wheels, spaced bag cradle with respective straps a support frame and a handle connected thereto. The frame member is divided into three sections wherein a first section and a second section are pivotally and laterally interconnected by a hinge and adapted to be swung between a aligned position and a position parallel to each other. A third section is adapted to telescope within a hollow inner space of the second section of the frame member.

Abstract: A two-wheeled foldable golf trolley is foldable and unfoldable so as to define a transportation and storage condition in the folded status and a use condition in the unfolded status. A gas spring is provided between relatively pivotable parts of the trolley for biasing the trolley towards one of said folded and unfolded position.

Abstract: A rigid container for golf clubs and accessories provides two spaced cylindrical compartments interconnected in their end parts to define a medial channel therebetween for containment of retracted wheel structures. The cylindrical compartments provide plural support tubes, each to carry a golf club in frictional engagement for positional maintenance. Foldable wheel structure carried in the medial channel extends therefrom to an operative position to provide means for wheeled locomotion and semi-vertical container support on an underlying surface. The container is covered by a traditional fabric bag.

Abstract: A golf cart has an undercarriage for receiving a bag, a foldable center pole hinged to the undercarriage, and two legs which can be swung in toward the bag and are hinged to the undercarriage, the legs moving apart downwardly in swung-out position and carrying running wheels which are parallel both in swung-out and swung-in position. The wheels, in the swung-in position, laterally flank the bag and have their bottoms flush with the base of the bag, the wheels projecting beyond the front side of the bag, the center pole being located at the front of the bag.

Abstract: A telescopically collapsible hand-pulled golf cart comprises a first tubular elongated member which includes bag supports and a pair of parallelogram linkages pivotally mounted at their upper ends to the first member and including wheels at their lower ends. A second elongated member is telescopically slidable in the first member and can be locked thereto. A third elongated member located inside the first member is slidable within the second member. A "Y"-connector is fixedly mounted as the lower end of the third member and has arms which protrude through a slot longitudinally defined on the rear part of the first member. A pair of links join the parallelogram linkages to the arms of the "Y"-connector. The third member is slidable a limited distance within the second member to provide a lost-motion movement to the latter. This allows an adjustment of the second member relative to the first member with no effect on the positions of the wheels.

Abstract: A golf bag unit has extendable and retractable traveling wheels and comprises a tubular body (1) carrying a mounting device (2), to which is pivotally attached a pair of support legs (3), each with a traveling wheel (4), a bag (5) of flexible material coaxially surrounding the tubular body (1) and having a bottom support plate (6) for golf clubs, a pair of link arms (7) pivotally connecting with an actuation sleeve member (8), which is slidably movable on the tubular body (1), a compression spring (11) connected with said sleeve member (8), a control rod (12), which provides for a manual compression of the compression spring (11) during retraction of the wheel-carrying support legs (3) and a subsequent automatic extension of said legs (3) to the traveling position, a support ring (15) and a ground support foot (13).

Abstract: A highly compact foldable golf cart comprising a tubular main support member, oppositely extending and foldable handle and bag bottom support struts, a pair of solid half axles pivotally connected to the main support tube near the bottom, a slide block telescopically mounted on the tubular main support member and a pair of axle support struts pivotally connected between the slide block and midpoints of the half axles. When the slide block is raised to fold the cart, the outboard portions of the half axles are nestingly received within slots in box-like sections of the axle support struts. The wheels are removable.

Abstract: A portable baggage carrier having the form of a shallow enclosed housing has straps for securing the carrier to one side of a suitcase. A side panel of the housing opens to provide access to a pair of wheels pivotably mounted to lie flat within the carrier, which extend downwardly below the carrier and articulate through 90 degrees upon being deployed to an operative position. A collapsible handle also is stored within the housing, being accessible through the side panel for attachment to the top of the carrier. Closure of the side panel with the wheels deployed serves to lock the wheels in their extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible golf club barrow includes two wheel holding bars on which are mounted wheels through a ball-and-socket joint member. The joint member includes a ball member mounted on the shaft of each wheel and a socket member sleeved around the ball member. The socket member is welded to a bracket member which is secured to the wheel holding bar.

Abstract: A folding golf cart which comprises a stem, a golf bag support mechanism, a handle member, wheel support arms, wheels and a folding mechanism. The stem is hollow and extends centrally and longitudinally. The golf bag support mechanism is connected to the stem for supporting a golf bag on the cart. The handle member is telescopically carried in the stem and has a first end projecting beyond a first end of the stem and a second opposite end projecting beyond a second opposite end of the stem. The first end of the handle member has a handle to be grasped and the second end of the handle member has a mounting mechanism. The wheel support arms pivotally extend on opposite sides of the stem for motion between a laterally-extending support position and a folded position adjacent the stem. A wheel is rotatably supported by each support arm. The folding mechanism moves the support arms between the support and folded positions, and is coupled between each support arm and the mounting mechanism.

Abstract: A collapsible golf cart includes: a supporting frame adapted for fastening a golf bag thereon and formed as a generally U-shaped frame, a pair of radial-movement legs pivotally mounted on two inclined-surface portions on the U-shaped frame, a wheel shaft having a pair of telescopic shafts respectively reciprocated on both sides of a sleeve to rotatably mount a pair of wheels, a pair of actuating links having their lower ends pivotally connected with the pair of legs and the pair of telescopic shafts, and a collapsible handle respectively pivotally connected with the supporting frame and the pair of actuating links, so that upon the raising of the handle, the pair of actuating links may simultaneously pull the two legs rearwardly and pull the two wheels transversely outwardly to quickly extend the folded cart with only a one-step operation.

Abstract: This invention concerns a portable golf cart. It includes two wheels which support an axle upon which is mounted a main horizontal frame. An elongated bag support frame for holding the golf clubs is connected to the frame by a pivot connection so that the bag support frame can rotate from one position where it is essentially perpendicular to the horizontal frame to a second position where it is in alignment with such horizontal frame. The bag support frame can be locked in either position. The bag support frame itself is made of at least two sections that are pivoted with respect to each other so that they can be in an extended position or one section can be folded over the other so as to form a compact golf cart when the bag support frame is in its folded position and is rotated into alignment with the axle.

Abstract: A folding caddy comprising a foldable bottom consisting of at least two bottom members with wheels attached thereto, a handle for pushing or pulling the device, and a rear wall which is also foldable and consists of at least two rear-wall members. The rear-wall members are hinged to wheel guards and the bottom is, on opposite sides, also hinged to the wheel guards.

Abstract: A golf club bag having, an integral outer shell, a top panel closing the upper end of the shell, with shaft apertures therein, a core within the shell, stops at the lower end of the core, guide channels in the core forming handle recesses, a handle on the exterior of the shell, and, releasable closure for the upper end of the shell.

Abstract: A collapsible luggage carrier has a base with depending peripheral walls forming a boundary enclosed underside in which hinged wheel brackets are affixed to the underside at hinge points spaced from one another a distance sufficient to allow wheels carried by the brackets to be collapsed inwardly in opposed folded non-overlapped relation. A U-shaped cross-section lock bracket is hinged to one of the peripheral walls or to a cross wall with the legs of the bracket directed inwardly towards the underside of the base, the legs being spaced apart a distance sufficient to engage the wheel brackets in both the wheel collapsed and wheel extended positions and to retain the wheels respectively in each of said positions.

Abstract: A rain cover for a golf bag mounted to a pull golf cart. The cover includes a plastic main body having a flat top roof portion extending downwardly and forwardly atop the bag. Two depending side portions are integrally connected to the top roof portion and are positioned immediately adjacent the opposite side walls of the golf bag allowing access to the clubs from either the front or rear portion of the bag. The cover is secured to the handle of the golf cart by means of a strap fastener. A second strap fastener extends around the bag and the bottom ends of the side portions of the cover.

Abstract: A portable multi-directional hand truck A is illustrated including a frame 10 having a toe plate 14 and a pair of rear indexing wheel assemblies B. Indexing mechanism D is connected between the frame 10 and a contoured wheel C in each wheel assembly having a first position in which wheels C are aligned for forward movement and a second position for movement transverse to the forward movement. Wheels C include a contoured surface 54 for forward movement and a rounded contoured surface 56 for transverse movement. Surface 56 provides a rounded support surface over which the load may be broken and transported in which configuration the load is supported in a raised position for transporting long loads transversely down narrow passageways without dragging and sagging ends of a long load.

Abstract: A variable terrain dolly especially useful for carrying loads over sandy and rocky beach surfaces and adjustable for use in other environments. The dolly has a chassis consisting of an elongated tubular member with a load suporting member at the bottom and a slidable, transversely extending back at the other end with a swiveled handle. A foldable shelf is also provided and a pair of wheels pivoted from a point on the chassis between the shelf and the load supporting members. The wheels are over sized, have wide treads, and are adjustable over a range of positions.

Abstract: A telescopic and collapsible golf cart includes a longitudinal frame member having ground supporting wheels, spaced bag cradle with respective straps a support frame and a handle connected thereto. The frame member is divided into three sections wherein a first section and a second section are pivotally and laterally interconnected by a hinge and adapted to be swung between a aligned position and a position parallel to each other. A third section is adapted to telescope within a hollow inner space of the second section of the frame member.