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Golf club cover assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-27
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2001-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A golf club cover incorporating a substantially rigid stay which is fastened to the top edge of a golf bag such that the cover will remain in an upright position when a golf club is removed therefrom. The cover is in the form of a pouch having a slit extending along its longitudinal edge to permit a golf club head to be inserted into the pouch through the slit. Closure means, preferably a Velcro fastener, is provided for the slit.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward F. Cunko, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A golf club cover comprising an elongated pouch formed from flexible sheet material and having a lower open end through which the shank portion of a golf club extends, a pocket formed in one side of said pouch and extending along the longitudinal length thereof, a substantially rigid stay extending into said pocket and having a lower end projecting from the pocket adjacent the lower open end of the pouch, and means for securing said lower end of the stay to the upper portion of a golf bag whereby the pouch will remain in an upright position when a golf club is removed therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A golf club cover comprising an elongated pouch formed from flexible sheet material and having a lower open end through which the shank portion of a golf club extends, a pocket formed in one side of said pouch and extending along the longitudinal length thereof, a substantially rigid stay extending into said pocket and having a lower end projecting from the pocket adjacent the lower open end of the pouch, and means for securing said lower end of the stay to the upper portion of a golf bag whereby the pouch will remain in an upright position when a golf club is removed therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The golf club cover of claim 1 wherein the elongated pouch is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, leather and fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The golf club cover of claim 1 wherein said rigid stay is provided with slots in the lower end thereof, and including belt means extending through said slots and encircling the upper portion of the golf bag to secure said stay and a golf club cover carried thereby in an upright position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The golf club cover of claim 1 wherein said substantially rigid stay is formed from plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The golf club cover of claim 1 wherein said elongated pouch has a slit extending along the longitudinal length thereof to permit a golf club head to be inserted into the pouch through said slit, and fastening means for closing said slit.
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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) | 1986-01-17 | 1986-07-19 | 1987-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-17 | 1990-07-19 | 1991-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-17 | 1994-07-19 | 1995-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |