US3738677A
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Convertible golf cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-27
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Granted: 1973-06-12
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Expires: 1991-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A wheeled golf cart which can be manually pulled over a golf course for transporting the golfing equipment. The entire cart can be converted into a closed container for the golfing equipment for storage. A hinged door serves as a closure for storage purposes and as a handle for manipulating the golf cart when it is transporting equipment over a golf course.
Inventors
- 👤 J Renock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/60; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
In a golf cart for carrying golf equipment; a lower compartment; an upper compartment hinged to said lower compartment for pivotal movement from a closed position in which the contents of the cart are fully enclosed, to an open position in which the contents of the cart are exposed; a transverse hinge connecting said lower compartment to said upper compartment so that said upper compartment can be pivoted to the closed position where it becomes an extension of the lower compartment so that the two compartments together form an elongated case for retaining the golf equipment, said upper compartment being pivotable away from its closed position to its open position wherein it is in juxtaposition with said lower compartment to fully expose the contents of the cart; and a pair of wheels mounted on said cart for rendering it mobile when it is in its open condition with the two compartments in juxtaposition with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
In a golf cart for carrying golf equipment; a lower compartment; an upper compartment hinged to said lower compartment for pivotal movement from a closed position in which the contents of the cart are fully enclosed, to an open position in which the contents of the cart are exposed; a transverse hinge connecting said lower compartment to said upper compartment so that said upper compartment can be pivoted to the closed position where it becomes an extension of the lower compartment so that the two compartments together form an elongated case for retaining the golf equipment, said upper compartment being pivotable away from its closed position to its open position wherein it is in juxtaposition with said lower compartment to fully expose the contents of the cart; and a pair of wheels mounted on said cart for rendering it mobile when it is in its open condition with the two compartments in juxtaposition with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A golf cart according to claim 1 including; a door mounted to close said compartments for enclosing the contents of the cart; a handle on said door; and means for moving said door to an open position for rendering the contents of the cart accessible, said handle moving with said door into the open position where it may be grasped by the golfer for manipulating the cart over the golf course.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A golf cart according to claim 1 including; a door supported by said upper compartment to overlie both of said compartments for fully enclosing the contents of the cart when it is being stored, said door moving with the pivotal movement of said upper compartment to an open position to fully expose the contents of the cart so that they are accessible to the golfer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A golf cart according to claim 3 including; a handle on said door, said handle being in an idle position when said door iS closed, but said handle moves with said door to the open position where it becomes readily accessible to the golfer for manipulating the cart over the golf course.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
A golf cart according to claim 1 including; a back wall on said lower compartment; a back wall on said upper compartment; and a hinge pivotally connecting the back wall of said lower compartment to the back wall of said upper compartment so that when the cart is closed said upper compartment rests on the lower compartment to form an upper extension of said lower compartment for enclosing the contents of the cart, said upper compartment being pivotable substantially 180* about said hinge to the open position wherein its back wall is resting against the back wall of said lower compartment for fully exposing the contents of the cart.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A golf cart according to claim 1 including; means for removably mounting said wheels to said upper compartment when said upper compartment is in its open position for rendering the cart mobile, said wheels being stored within the cart when said upper compartment is in its closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf cart according to claim 1 including; means mounted in said lower compartment for individually supporting a plurality of golf clubs in an upright position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-11 | 1976-12-11 | 1977-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-11 | 1980-12-11 | 1981-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-11 | 1984-12-11 | 1985-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |