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US4747490A
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Cooler-golf club carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-24
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Granted: 1988-05-31
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Expires: 2006-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for a prior art beverage carrier includes rows of cantelevered clips for securing golf clubs. The attachment is provided with retaining devices for engaging the carrier handle and is thus selectively mounted thereon. Spaced adjacent the retaining devices, in longitudinal displacement, are further panels for supporting golf paraphenalia. In the alternative, the elements for securing golf items are separately fixed to the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/40; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a beverage carrier characterized by a rectangular housing pivotally engaged to a N-shaped cover conformed for pivotal translation into alignment over a top opening in said housing, said cover including a handle proximate the apex thereof, the improvement comprising; a convolved sheet structure adhesively secured to said cover and conformed for mating alignment on said cover and including a central convolution adapted to receive said apex and to engage said handle and lateral surfaces formed on either said of said central convolution each including rows of cantelevered spring tabs inclined towards each other and spaced for releasably receiving golf clubs therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a beverage carrier characterized by a rectangular housing pivotally engaged to a N-shaped cover conformed for pivotal translation into alignment over a top opening in said housing, said cover including a handle proximate the apex thereof, the improvement comprising; a convolved sheet structure adhesively secured to said cover and conformed for mating alignment on said cover and including a central convolution adapted to receive said apex and to engage said handle and lateral surfaces formed on either said of said central convolution each including rows of cantelevered spring tabs inclined towards each other and spaced for releasably receiving golf clubs therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: a first and second platform formed at the longitudinal ends of said central convolution, said first platform including an offset clip in the surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a beverage carrier characterized by a rectangular housing pivotally engaged to a V-shaped cover conformed for pivotal translation into alignment over a top opening in said housing, said cover including a handle proximate the apex thereof, the improvement comprising: a plurality of C-shaped elastomeric segments affixed in rows to said cover and aligned to present a gap therein for receiving golf clubs; and a first and second platform fixed to said apex in spaced relationship with said handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a beverage carrier characterized by a rectangular housing pivotally engaged to a V-shaped cover conformed for pivotal translation into alignment over a top opening in said housing, said cover including a handle proximate the apex thereof, the improvement comprising: a plurality of C-shaped elastomeric segments affixed in rows to said cover and aligned to present a gap therein for receiving golf clubs; and a first and second platform fixed to said apex in spaced relationship with said handle.
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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) | 1991-05-31 | 1991-11-30 | 1992-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-31 | 1995-11-30 | 1996-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-31 | 1999-11-30 | 2000-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |