US4013315A
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Rain curtain assembly for golf carts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-29
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Granted: 1977-03-22
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Expires: 1995-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A rain curtain assembly for a golf cart, including a plurality of panels which are attachable to the surface of the cart by a combination of suction cups and hook means. Tie cords are provided for securing the panels to each other to prevent entry of rain and wind to the passenger compartment of the cart.
Inventors
- 👤 George L. West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J17/00; B62J17/08; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; B62K; B62K5/00; B62K5/02; B62K5/023; B62K5/025; B62B; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; B62K2005/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A rain curtain assembly for a golf cart, having a passenger compartment with a top overlying said passenger compartment, comprising: a front panel, a rear panel and a pair of side panels, each of said front, rear and side panels having at least one suction cup connected by elastic means to the upper edge thereof and at least one suction cup connected by elastic means to the lower edge of each of said front and rear panels, a hook member connected by elastic means to the center portion of the lower edge of each of said front and rear panels, said suction cups and hook members providing releasable engagement with said golf cart, each of said front and rear panels having at least one tie cord on each side edge thereof, and each of said side panels having at least one tie cord on each side edge thereof for releasable tying engagement with a tie cord of one of said front or rear panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A rain curtain assembly for a golf cart, having a passenger compartment with a top overlying said passenger compartment, comprising: a front panel, a rear panel and a pair of side panels, each of said front, rear and side panels having at least one suction cup connected by elastic means to the upper edge thereof and at least one suction cup connected by elastic means to the lower edge of each of said front and rear panels, a hook member connected by elastic means to the center portion of the lower edge of each of said front and rear panels, said suction cups and hook members providing releasable engagement with said golf cart, each of said front and rear panels having at least one tie cord on each side edge thereof, and each of said side panels having at least one tie cord on each side edge thereof for releasable tying engagement with a tie cord of one of said front or rear panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The rain curtain assembly of claim 1, wherein the front and rear panels have a trapezoidal shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The rain curtain assembly of claim 2, wherein the bottom edge of the rear panel is provided with a central horizontal portion and upwardly inclined portions at each end of the bottom edge which intersect the side edges of the rear panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
94 words
The rain curtain assembly of claim 3, wherein a suction cup is attached to the rear panel at the intersection of each side edge with the upwardly inclined bottom edge, each of said cups being attached by an elastic strip which extends downwardly on a line with the side edge as an extension thereof, and wherein a suction cup with elastic strip connector is provided at each end of the central horizontal portion of the bottom edge of the rear panel, said elastic strip connectors extending horizontally as extensions of the central horizontal portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The rain curtain assembly of claim 4, further including at least one set of tie cords located at the top edge of each of the front panel, the rear panel and the side panels for tying said panels in a folded-up condition on the top of said golf cart.
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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) | 1980-03-21 | 1980-09-20 | 1981-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-21 | 1984-09-20 | 1985-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-21 | 1988-09-20 | 1989-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |