US3848737A
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Golf set
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-19
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A golf set in which a plurality of golf club heads are removably mounted inside a carrying case and a handle for any one of the golf club heads is removably mounted on the outside of the carrying case. Golf balls are also received in the carrying case and can be dispensed from it as needed. The entire set is a compact unit which may be carried around a golf course conveniently, and has less bulk and weight than conventional golf sets.
Inventors
- 👤 C Kenon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/40; A63B53/00; A63B53/005; A63B53/02; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In a golf set having a carrying case with a hingedly mounted front side, the improvement which comprises: a lower horizontal platform inside said case immediately behind said hinged front side, and an upper horizontal platform inside said case behind and above said lower platform, each of said platforms having a plurality of downwardly-extending openings therein; a plurality of different golf club heads mounted on said platforms and extending upward therefrom inside the case, each of said club heads having a reduced shank portion snugly received in a respective opening in the platform on which that club head is mounted, and the club heads on the upper platform extending behind and above the club heads on the lower platform; a golf club handle having means at its lower end for releasable attachment to said reduced shank portion of each golf club head individually; and means on the case releasably holding said golf club handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In a golf set having a carrying case with a hingedly mounted front side, the improvement which comprises: a lower horizontal platform inside said case immediately behind said hinged front side, and an upper horizontal platform inside said case behind and above said lower platform, each of said platforms having a plurality of downwardly-extending openings therein; a plurality of different golf club heads mounted on said platforms and extending upward therefrom inside the case, each of said club heads having a reduced shank portion snugly received in a respective opening in the platform on which that club head is mounted, and the club heads on the upper platform extending behind and above the club heads on the lower platform; a golf club handle having means at its lower end for releasable attachment to said reduced shank portion of each golf club head individually; and means on the case releasably holding said golf club handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf set according to claim 1, wherein said last-mentioned means comprises hooks on the back side of the case at the outside.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A golf set according to claim 1, and further comprising means providing a vertical chamber inside said case at one end of said platforms for holding a stack of golf balls, said case having an end wall with upper and lower openings at the upper and lower ends of said chamber, respectively, and covers for said openings mounted on said end wall for individual adjustment between a position covering the respective opening and a position uncovering said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
A golf set according to claim 1, and further comprising: a plurality of lower retaining collars disposed inside the case above said lower platform and in front of and below said upper platform in vertical alignment with the respective openings in the lower platform, said lower collars slidably receiving the club heads mounted on said lower platform; and a plurality of upper retaining collars attached to the back side of the case on the inside above said upper platform and in vertical alignment with the respective openings in the upper platform, said upper collars slidably receiving the club heads mounted on said upper platform.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A golf set according to claim 4, and further comprising means providing a vertical chamber inside said case at one end of said platforms for holding a stack of golf balls, said case having an end wall with upper and lower openings at the upper and lower ends of said chamber, respectively, and covers for said openings mounted on said end wall for individual adjustment between a position covering the respective opening and a position uncovering said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A golf set according to claim 5, wherein said means on the case releasably holding the golf club handle comprises hooks on the back side of the case at the outside.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf set according to claim 6, and further comprising collars on the back side of the case at the outside for holding tees and additional golf club heads.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |