US3727659A
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Knit golf club cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract The golf club cover is formed of an elongate knit seamless sleeve which is open at one end and includes inner and outer plies. A draw string is knit into the end portion of the inner ply and the inner ply is rolled outwardly and downwardly over the outer ply and drawn inwardly to close one end of the sleeve and form an enlarged knob-like roll closure on the closed end of the golf club cover.
Inventors
- 👤 A Shuford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A knit cover for elongate objects, such as golf clubs and the like, said cover comprising an elongate knit seamless sleeve open at one end and including inner and outer plies, said inner and outer plies being integrally knit and joined along a fold line at said one end of said sleeve, the other end of said inner ply being rolled outwardly and downwardly over the other end of said outer ply, and means associated with said other end of said inner ply for drawing the same inwardly and gathering the same tightly around said outer ply to close said other end of said sleeve and form an enlarged knob-like roll closure thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A knit cover for elongate objects, such as golf clubs and the like, said cover comprising an elongate knit seamless sleeve open at one end and including inner and outer plies, said inner and outer plies being integrally knit and joined along a fold line at said one end of said sleeve, the other end of said inner ply being rolled outwardly and downwardly over the other end of said outer ply, and means associated with said other end of said inner ply for drawing the same inwardly and gathering the same tightly around said outer ply to close said other end of said sleeve and form an enlarged knob-like roll closure thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A knit cover according to claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said outer ply includes a knit pattern of yarn floats extending between said plies so that an object placed inside of said cover will not engage said floats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A knit cover according to claim 1 including a ring of knit material positioned inside of the outwardly and downwardly rolled end of said inner ply and above said drawing means to increase the size of said knob-like roll closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A knit cover according to claim 1 wherein said drawing means comprises a drawstring integrally knit with said other end of said inner ply, said draw string being wrapped around said other end of said inner ply and tied.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A knit cover according to claim 1 wherein a medial sectional portion of said outer ply includes elastic yarns to draw said medial sectional portion inwardly around the shaft of a golf club placed in said cover.
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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |