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US4148496A
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Golf cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-06
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Granted: 1979-04-10
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Expires: 1998-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A golf cart of simple, inexpensive, lightweight and strong construction which will permit the secure placement of clubs in a series of holding mechanisms designed to hold the clubs by the lower end of the shafts and without the aid of pockets. The holding mechanisms are mounted on a platform which is part of a container used to store clothes, shoes, balls etc. The container forming the body of the cart, has wheels mounted on the sides and a handle mounted on the platform for pulling the cart.
Inventors
- 👤 John S. Zimmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:17
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; B62B2202/406; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A golf cart comprising: a container having a pair of opposed side walls, opposed front and rear walls, said rear wall having a partial opening therein, an enclosed bottom portion, and a top portion slanted downwardly and forwardly at approximately 45° from the vertical; wheels rotatably mounted on said side walls at the bottom portion thereof; a platform secured to said top portion of said container and forming the top thereof; flap means hingedly mounted on said rear wall to cover said opening; an elongated handle secured to said platform; a plurality of club holding means affixed to said platform, said holding means comprising resilient tubular members arranged generally vertically on said platform and having an upwardly opening longitudinal section cut out therefrom to thereby form clamps; and a plurality of club positioning means affixed to said platform, said positioning means comprising hook members opening in a substantially horizontal direction and being aligned with said holding means, whereby said holding means grip said clubs along the lower portion of the shafts thereof and said positioning means provide a fulcrum point which, when engaged, allows easy insertion and removal of said clubs from said holding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A golf cart comprising: a container having a pair of opposed side walls, opposed front and rear walls, said rear wall having a partial opening therein, an enclosed bottom portion, and a top portion slanted downwardly and forwardly at approximately 45° from the vertical; wheels rotatably mounted on said side walls at the bottom portion thereof; a platform secured to said top portion of said container and forming the top thereof; flap means hingedly mounted on said rear wall to cover said opening; an elongated handle secured to said platform; a plurality of club holding means affixed to said platform, said holding means comprising resilient tubular members arranged generally vertically on said platform and having an upwardly opening longitudinal section cut out therefrom to thereby form clamps; and a plurality of club positioning means affixed to said platform, said positioning means comprising hook members opening in a substantially horizontal direction and being aligned with said holding means, whereby said holding means grip said clubs along the lower portion of the shafts thereof and said positioning means provide a fulcrum point which, when engaged, allows easy insertion and removal of said clubs from said holding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 1, wherein said handle is detachably secured to said platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 2, wherein said handle is secured to said platform by means of screws and wing nuts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 1, wherein said holding means are each fabricated of a plastic having a non-slip inner surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 4, wherein said non-slip surface is provided by a rubber coating.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 1, wherein said positioning means comprises a row of metallic hooks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 6, wherein said hooks are plastic coated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A golf cart as defined in claim 1, comprising 14 holding means and 14 positioning means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-09 | 1982-10-09 | 1983-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-09 | 1986-10-09 | 1987-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-09 | 1990-10-09 | 1991-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |