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US3117609A
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Golf club cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-25
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1982-07-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmo F Pio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
FOR USE WITH A GOLF CLUB HAVING A BALL-STRIKING HEAD, A SHANK PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID HEAD, AND A SHAFT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE SHANK PORTION, A GOLF CLUB COVER COMPRISING A BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO ENCASE THE HEAD AND AT LEAST PART OF THE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SHANK PORTION OR THE GOLF CLUB, THE FRONT OF SAID BODY PORTION BEING TAPERED TOWARD THE BASE OF SAID BODY PORTION AND PROVIDED WITH RIB PROJECTIONS, SAID BODY PORTION COMPRISING A PAIR OF HOLLOW SECTIONS CONFORMING IN CONTOUR AT LEAST GENERALLY TO THE CONTOUR OF SAID HEAD AND SHANK PORTION, SAID SECTIONS BEING HINGEDLY JOINED AT THE REAR OF SAID BODY PORTION ALONG AN AXIS EXTENDING AT LEAST GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE GULF CLUB SHAFT FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER TO OPEN SAID COVER, SAID SECTIONS HAVING MATING EDGE PORTIONS MOVABLE INTO CONTACTING ENGAGEMENT IN A PLANE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HEAD AND SHANK PORTION, A STRAP FOR SECURING SAID SECTIONS IN POSITION WITH SAID EDGE PORTIONS IN CONTACTING ENGAGEMENT, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRAP TO DIFFERENT OF SAID SECTIONS WHEREBY SAID STRAP IS MOVABLE INTO RELEASABLY LOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIB PROJECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
FOR USE WITH A GOLF CLUB HAVING A BALL-STRIKING HEAD, A SHANK PORTION EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID HEAD, AND A SHAFT EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM THE SHANK PORTION, A GOLF CLUB COVER COMPRISING A BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO ENCASE THE HEAD AND AT LEAST PART OF THE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT SHANK PORTION OR THE GOLF CLUB, THE FRONT OF SAID BODY PORTION BEING TAPERED TOWARD THE BASE OF SAID BODY PORTION AND PROVIDED WITH RIB PROJECTIONS, SAID BODY PORTION COMPRISING A PAIR OF HOLLOW SECTIONS CONFORMING IN CONTOUR AT LEAST GENERALLY TO THE CONTOUR OF SAID HEAD AND SHANK PORTION, SAID SECTIONS BEING HINGEDLY JOINED AT THE REAR OF SAID BODY PORTION ALONG AN AXIS EXTENDING AT LEAST GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE GULF CLUB SHAFT FOR LATERAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER TO OPEN SAID COVER, SAID SECTIONS HAVING MATING EDGE PORTIONS MOVABLE INTO CONTACTING ENGAGEMENT IN A PLANE EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HEAD AND SHANK PORTION, A STRAP FOR SECURING SAID SECTIONS IN POSITION WITH SAID EDGE PORTIONS IN CONTACTING ENGAGEMENT, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STRAP TO DIFFERENT OF SAID SECTIONS WHEREBY SAID STRAP IS MOVABLE INTO RELEASABLY LOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RIB PROJECTIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |