US4234025A
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Golf bag club cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-03
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1999-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A plastic bonnet or slipcover for the clubs within a golf bag, to protect the same from sudden shower, storm or the like. The bonnet is of clear plastic, generally in the form of a bag without bottom, provided with a "V" notch from top to near bottom as slipped over the golf bag. Easy access to the clubs is thus provided. For protection of the clubs, the top of the bonnet is simply folded down over the heads of the clubs.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W. Berge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/404; A63B55/406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of said golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch in a portion thereof with the top of the notch extending the width of the sheath to provide easy access to the clubs, and which sheath at the top portion thereof may be flipped downward over said notch and clubs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of said golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch in a portion thereof with the top of the notch extending the width of the sheath to provide easy access to the clubs, and which sheath at the top portion thereof may be flipped downward over said notch and clubs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible clear plastic sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of said golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large "V"-shaped notch portion in the front thereof with the top of said notch portion extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and which sheath at its upper portion may be flipped forward and downward to cover such notch portion and clubs for the protection of the latter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible clear plastic sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of said golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large "V"-shaped notch portion in the front thereof with the top of said notch portion extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and which sheath at its upper portion may be flipped forward and downward to cover such notch portion and clubs for the protection of the latter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination with a golf bag having a storage pocket therein, a cover for the clubs contained within said bag comprising a polyethylene sheath with open top and bottom portions to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch in the front thereof with a curved bottom to the notch and the top of said notch extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and which sheath at its top readily may be flipped downward and forward to cover such notch and clubs for the protection of the latter, and which sheath is of such gauge as to readily lend itself to folding from top to bottom and edge to edge to form a convenient packet for storage in said bag pocket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination with a golf bag having a storage pocket therein, a cover for the clubs contained within said bag comprising a polyethylene sheath with open top and bottom portions to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch in the front thereof with a curved bottom to the notch and the top of said notch extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and which sheath at its top readily may be flipped downward and forward to cover such notch and clubs for the protection of the latter, and which sheath is of such gauge as to readily lend itself to folding from top to bottom and edge to edge to form a convenient packet for storage in said bag pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible clear plastic sheath with open top and bottom portion to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a "V"-shaped notch portion in the front thereof with its top extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and a back portion which may be flipped forward and downward for the protection of the clubs; and drawstring along the bottom edge of the sheath to assure effective grip of said sheath on said bag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
103 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a flexible clear plastic sheath with open top and bottom portion to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a "V"-shaped notch portion in the front thereof with its top extending the width of the sheath for lending ready access to the clubs, and a back portion which may be flipped forward and downward for the protection of the clubs; and drawstring along the bottom edge of the sheath to assure effective grip of said sheath on said bag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a 4-ply polyethylene sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch extending from top to near bottom and from side to side at the top of the same for providing easy access to the clubs, and which sheath at its top portion may be flipped downward to cover said notch, said clubs and the top of said bag.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
91 words
In combination with a golf bag, a cover for clubs contained within said bag comprising a 4-ply polyethylene sheath with open top and bottom to slip over the top of the golf bag and contained clubs, which sheath is provided with a large notch extending from top to near bottom and from side to side at the top of the same for providing easy access to the clubs, and which sheath at its top portion may be flipped downward to cover said notch, said clubs and the top of said bag.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |