US3580533A
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Golf cart bag securement apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-08
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-04-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for removably connecting a golf bag to a golf cart. The apparatus includes a bag supporting base portion on the frame of the cart which serves to removably retain a loop member connected near the bottom of a golf bag in a recess formed in the base portion and a locking device having an element connected near the upper end of the golf bag which is cooperable with an element on the cart frame to permit the ready removal of the bag from the cart.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Nordland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/02; B62B1/06; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
An apparatus for removably connecting a golf bag to a golf cart having an elongated bag support frame comprising a base member located on the frame adjacent a first end of the frame and being provided with an outwardly opening retainer slot, a loop member adapted to be secured to a golf bag adjacent a first end thereof and having a portion thereof disposed for insertion into the retainer slot on the bag support frame to position the bag with respect to the first end of the frame and to inhibit bag movement with respect to the frame, and locking means formed on the bag support frame adjacent a second end thereof, the locking means including a projecting element disengageable from the frame and having securement means at an extremity thereof for securement adjacent a second end of a golf bag, an aperture formed in the frame and opening therefrom, the aperture extending in a direction generally normal to the axis of the elongated bag frame, the projecting element of the locking means having a stem portion inserted in the aperture, and means for releasably retaining the stem portion within the aperture of the frame to provide for the release of the second bag from the bag support frame when it is desired to disconnect the bag from the frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
220 words
An apparatus for removably connecting a golf bag to a golf cart having an elongated bag support frame comprising a base member located on the frame adjacent a first end of the frame and being provided with an outwardly opening retainer slot, a loop member adapted to be secured to a golf bag adjacent a first end thereof and having a portion thereof disposed for insertion into the retainer slot on the bag support frame to position the bag with respect to the first end of the frame and to inhibit bag movement with respect to the frame, and locking means formed on the bag support frame adjacent a second end thereof, the locking means including a projecting element disengageable from the frame and having securement means at an extremity thereof for securement adjacent a second end of a golf bag, an aperture formed in the frame and opening therefrom, the aperture extending in a direction generally normal to the axis of the elongated bag frame, the projecting element of the locking means having a stem portion inserted in the aperture, and means for releasably retaining the stem portion within the aperture of the frame to provide for the release of the second bag from the bag support frame when it is desired to disconnect the bag from the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
107 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for releasably retaining the stem portion of the projecting element within the frame aperture includes a passage formed in the bag support frame extending at one end into communication with the frame aperture and opening at the other end from the bag support frame, the stem portion of the projecting element being formed with a hole disposed in alignment with the passage when the stem portion is inserted into the aperture, and a pin removably inserted into the passage and the hole in the stem portion of the projecting element to releasably retain the stem portion within the aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base member on the frame adjacent a first end thereof is formed with a laterally enlarged portion, the retainer slot is formed across the laterally enlarged portions and opens outwardly therefrom, the loop member has a first portion thereof nested in the retainer slot and is provided with a second portion adapted to be rigidly secured to a golf bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the laterally enlarged portion of the base member has a lateral dimension substantially that of the width of the bag to be supported by the frame to provide bag stability and to inhibit rolling motion as the cart passes over rough terrain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the loop member is secured adjacent to the bottom end of a golf bag and the securement means of the projecting element are connected to the golf bag adjacent to the top end thereof whereby the bag can be removably connected to the golf cart while minimizing movement of the bag with respect to the cart frame during use thereof.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |