US3777836A
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Motor driven golf cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-22
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1991-09-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention consists of seven basic structures that when assembled provide a one man golf cart that can be dissassembled for transportation in the trunk of an automobile to a golf course. The seven basic structures comprise an L-shaped frame; a receptacle on the back and lower end of the L-shaped frame; in which is placed a golf bag; two removable rear wheels; a removable seat; means of supporting the upper end of the aforesaid golf bag; and a front wheel supported by structure adapted to secure the front end of the aforesaid L-shaped frame are all part of this novel invention. The above mentioned structure of the aforesaid front wheel also supports removable structure on which is located the internal combustion engine that propels the golf cart by means of both belt and chain drive mechanism. A handle bar is supported by the same structure that supports the aforesaid internal cumbustion engine.
Inventors
- 👤 W Riza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:03
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D61/00; B62D61/06; B62D61/08; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0664; B62D49/0671; B62B; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K2005/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A motor driven golf cart of the character described, comprising a frame supporting a removable seat to which is attached structure adapted to encompass and hold the upper portion of a golf bag back of the said seat; and a receptacle secured to the lower and rear end of said frame, the said receptacle being adapted to receive and support the said golf bag; and two removable rear wheels; and a removable front wheel that supports a removable engine support structure on which is mounted an internal combustion engine to the upper surface thereof; said engine adapted to move said golf cart by both an endless belt and a chain drive; the said removable structure comprising a horizontally disposed rectangular plate having sidewalls that form a pan to confine spills from said engine and further comprising an angularly disposed tube extending upwardly from the lateral center and rear of the said rectangular plate for the support of handlebars; and two equally spaced tubes secured in a longitudinal position to said support plate adapted to receive two equally spaced bars that project horizontally forward from the crown which joins forks supporting said front wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A motor driven golf cart of the character described, comprising a frame supporting a removable seat to which is attached structure adapted to encompass and hold the upper portion of a golf bag back of the said seat; and a receptacle secured to the lower and rear end of said frame, the said receptacle being adapted to receive and support the said golf bag; and two removable rear wheels; and a removable front wheel that supports a removable engine support structure on which is mounted an internal combustion engine to the upper surface thereof; said engine adapted to move said golf cart by both an endless belt and a chain drive; the said removable structure comprising a horizontally disposed rectangular plate having sidewalls that form a pan to confine spills from said engine and further comprising an angularly disposed tube extending upwardly from the lateral center and rear of the said rectangular plate for the support of handlebars; and two equally spaced tubes secured in a longitudinal position to said support plate adapted to receive two equally spaced bars that project horizontally forward from the crown which joins forks supporting said front wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the two rear wheels are secured to said receptacle by wheel locks, said wheel locks comprising an inverted V-shaped receiving member having offsets protruding inwardly on each side of said receptacle; said member adapted to receive rear wheel axle plates, said plates being equilateral triangle in shape and having a stub axle protruding therefrom; said plates also being the same size as the inner area of said member.
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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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |