US3762737A
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Foldable cart with seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-02
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A foldable golf cart has means for carrying golf clubs and a stool-height seat extending the full width of the cart. Legs and also wheels are provided at opposite sides of a main frame that supports its seat and a third leg pivotally connected to the frame at its top holds the foldable club carrying means in operative position, a foldable handle extends forwardly and upwardly from the frame.
Inventors
- 👤 M Good
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/60; B; B62; B62B; B62B5/00; B62B5/08; B62B5/085; A63B2055/601; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
361 words
A foldable cart with a seat, comprising an elongate approximately horizontal transversely extending seat structure, a pair of front legs extending downwardly at opposite ends of said seat structure and rigid therewith, said legs being disposed intermediate front and rear edges of said seat structure, a rear leg pivotally connected with said seat structure and swingable between a folded position approximately parallel with said front legs and an operative position in which it extends downwardly and rearwardly at an angle to said front legs, said seat being stably supported by said front and rear legs when said rear leg is in operative position, a lower article support pivotally supported near the lower end portions of said front legs to swing about a horizontal axis between a folded position in which it is disposed approximately vertically between said front legs and an operative position in which it extends approximately horizontally rearwardly from lower portions of said front legs, an upper support swingably mounted near upper portions of said front legs and swingable between a folded position in which it is approximately parallel with said front legs and an operative position in which it extends approximately horizontally rearwardly from upper portions of said front legs, a handle pivotally mounted at one end of said seat structure for pivotal movement between a folded position in which it extends down approximately along one front leg and an operative position in which it extends upwardly and forwardly from one end of said seat structure, means for releasably retaining said rear leg, said supports and said handle in operative position, a pair of wheels mounted on lower portions of said front legs for rotation about a horizontal transverse axis disposed forwardly of said front legs and above the lower ends of said front legs a distance slightly greater than the radius of said wheels so that when said seat structure is supported by said front and rear legs engaging the ground said wheels are off of the ground and when said cart is tilted forwardly, said wheels engage the ground and said legs are lifted off the ground, whereby said cart can be rolled on said wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
361 words
A foldable cart with a seat, comprising an elongate approximately horizontal transversely extending seat structure, a pair of front legs extending downwardly at opposite ends of said seat structure and rigid therewith, said legs being disposed intermediate front and rear edges of said seat structure, a rear leg pivotally connected with said seat structure and swingable between a folded position approximately parallel with said front legs and an operative position in which it extends downwardly and rearwardly at an angle to said front legs, said seat being stably supported by said front and rear legs when said rear leg is in operative position, a lower article support pivotally supported near the lower end portions of said front legs to swing about a horizontal axis between a folded position in which it is disposed approximately vertically between said front legs and an operative position in which it extends approximately horizontally rearwardly from lower portions of said front legs, an upper support swingably mounted near upper portions of said front legs and swingable between a folded position in which it is approximately parallel with said front legs and an operative position in which it extends approximately horizontally rearwardly from upper portions of said front legs, a handle pivotally mounted at one end of said seat structure for pivotal movement between a folded position in which it extends down approximately along one front leg and an operative position in which it extends upwardly and forwardly from one end of said seat structure, means for releasably retaining said rear leg, said supports and said handle in operative position, a pair of wheels mounted on lower portions of said front legs for rotation about a horizontal transverse axis disposed forwardly of said front legs and above the lower ends of said front legs a distance slightly greater than the radius of said wheels so that when said seat structure is supported by said front and rear legs engaging the ground said wheels are off of the ground and when said cart is tilted forwardly, said wheels engage the ground and said legs are lifted off the ground, whereby said cart can be rolled on said wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which said upper support is pivotally connected to said seat structure at opposite ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A cart according to claim 2, in which said upper support is pivotally connected to said seat structure at forward portions at opposite ends thereof, and in which said means for releasably retaining said upper support in operative position comprises bracket means at rearward portions at opposite ends of said seat structure engagable by said upper support when said upper support is swung to operative position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which said handle is pivotally connected to said seat structure at a forward portion of said seat structure, and in which means for retaining said handle in operative position comprises a brace pivotally connected at one end to said seat structure at a rearward portion of one end of said seat structure and means for releasably connecting the other end of said brace to said handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which said means for releasably retaining said rear leg and lower support in operative position comprises interengaging means for securing a rear portion of said lower support with a lower portion of said rear leg.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which an inverted U-shaped tubular member has opposite leg portions forming said front legs and a connecting transverse portion in part forming said seat structure, said seat structure further comprising a horizontal seat portion Overlying and supported by said transverse portion of said tubular member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cart according to claim 6, further comprising braces at opposite ends of said seat structure rigidly securing said seat portion approximately perpendicular to said front leg portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cart according to claim 7, in which said seat portion comprises sheet material and said braces comprise turned down end portions of said sheet material secured to said front legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which said handle at its upper forward end has an inturned portion extending inwardly toward a central plane perpendicularly bisecting said seat structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A cart according to claim 9, in which said handle comprises a U-shaped tubular member having one leg parallel to and rotatably supported by said seat structure to form said pivotal mounting of said handle and an opposite leg forming said inturned end portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cart according to claim 1, in which said cart is for carrying golf clubs and in which said lower support comprises a plurality of compartments for individually receiving heads of said clubs and said upper support comprises means for individually holding shafts of said clubs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |