US3620276A
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Golf bag slip cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A slip cover for a golf bag and clubs to protect them from moisture during a sudden shower or rain storm. The slip cover has a discontinuity along one end thereof to receive the handle of a golf cart containing the golf bag and clubs, and a cover flap at its other end to provide access to the golf clubs.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence R Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/404; A63B55/406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a one-piece slip cover formed from a flexible thin plastic material that is foldable into a small compact package when unused, and when unfolded is adapted to cover a golf bag and clubs, the combination comprising: a limp unsupported body portion openable at each end into a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to have one open end slipped over the golf bag and clubs, and a cover portion integrally hingedly connected to an unsupported portion of the periphery of the other open end of said body portion and movable between a closed position for closing said other open end and covering the golf clubs, and an open position for uncovering the golf clubs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a one-piece slip cover formed from a flexible thin plastic material that is foldable into a small compact package when unused, and when unfolded is adapted to cover a golf bag and clubs, the combination comprising: a limp unsupported body portion openable at each end into a generally cylindrical shape and adapted to have one open end slipped over the golf bag and clubs, and a cover portion integrally hingedly connected to an unsupported portion of the periphery of the other open end of said body portion and movable between a closed position for closing said other open end and covering the golf clubs, and an open position for uncovering the golf clubs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said cover portion comprises a plurality of cover flaps extending across said other open end of said body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein weights are secured to the hem of said cover portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein a latch is interposed between said cover portion and said body portion for releasably holding said cover portion in its closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a one-piece slip cover formed from a flexible thin plastic material that is foldable into a small compact package when unused, and when unfolded is adapted to cover a golf bag and clubs mounted in a golf cart having a handle, the combination comprising: a cylindrical unsupported body portion openable at each end, said body portion having a hem at one open end provided with a discontinuity for receiving the handle of the golf cart when said one end of said body portion of the slip cover is slipped over the golf bag and clubs, and a pair of facing identical cover flaps each integrally hingedly connected to an unsupported portion of the periphery of the other open end of said body portion and movable between a closed position in overlapped relation for closing said other open end and covering the golf clubs, and an open position for uncovering the golf clubs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
153 words
In a one-piece slip cover formed from a flexible thin plastic material that is foldable into a small compact package when unused, and when unfolded is adapted to cover a golf bag and clubs mounted in a golf cart having a handle, the combination comprising: a cylindrical unsupported body portion openable at each end, said body portion having a hem at one open end provided with a discontinuity for receiving the handle of the golf cart when said one end of said body portion of the slip cover is slipped over the golf bag and clubs, and a pair of facing identical cover flaps each integrally hingedly connected to an unsupported portion of the periphery of the other open end of said body portion and movable between a closed position in overlapped relation for closing said other open end and covering the golf clubs, and an open position for uncovering the golf clubs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein weights are secured to the hem of said cover flaps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein a latch is interposed between one of said cover flaps and said body flaps for releasably holding said cover portion in its closed position.
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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |