US4340236A
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Pullable golf club receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-30
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 1999-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A pullable golf club receptacle forms a unit by which a set of clubs is pulled over a golf course. Tubular elements are used for connection to the golf club receptacle or bag from the three ends of which a handle and a pair of wheel supporting arms are pivotally mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F. Seibold
- 👤 Alfred H. Haberstump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/60; B; B62; B62B; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/404; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A supporting element for a handle and a pair of wheel supporting arms which includes a unit fixedly attachable to a golf club bag and providing three outwardly extending tubular members having generally U-shaped ends of substantially similar size, a handle, a pair of wheel supporting arms, and pivot means securing said handle and arms in pivoted relation to said ends for collapsing the wheels and handle, said handle and arms being of generally cylindrical tubular shape and of substantially the same diameter, and being adapted to be disposed within said U-shaped ends, said handle and arms having locking tubular sections thereon, movable so as to partially overlay said U-shaped ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A supporting element for a handle and a pair of wheel supporting arms which includes a unit fixedly attachable to a golf club bag and providing three outwardly extending tubular members having generally U-shaped ends of substantially similar size, a handle, a pair of wheel supporting arms, and pivot means securing said handle and arms in pivoted relation to said ends for collapsing the wheels and handle, said handle and arms being of generally cylindrical tubular shape and of substantially the same diameter, and being adapted to be disposed within said U-shaped ends, said handle and arms having locking tubular sections thereon, movable so as to partially overlay said U-shaped ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 1, wherein extending sides of the U-shaped ends slope at an angle of substantially 45° to form a cam edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 1, wherein said locking tubular sections are of like shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 3, wherein rivets on said tubular sections pass through slots on opposite sides of said handle and arm ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 4, wherein a spring has one end secured to one of said rivets on said tubular section with the opposite end secured to the tubular end adjacent the handle or arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 5, wherein said tubular sections being of like construction latch said handle and arms automatically in extension of said tubular ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A supporting element for a handle and arms as recited in claim 6, wherein a second latch is engaged by said handle which secures the handle in substantially parallel relation to the bag in bag-carrying position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A supporting element for a handle and wheel supporting arms as recited in claim 1, wherein reinforcing means is provided on the inner surface of the bag through which securing means extend to clamp the bag between said reinforcing means and said unit.
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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) | 1985-07-19 | 1986-01-18 | 1986-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-19 | 1990-01-18 | 1990-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-19 | 1994-01-18 | 1994-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |