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Golf bag and accessory cradle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-05-23
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Granted: 1996-09-17
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Expires: 2014-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A golf-bag cradle that consists of two rounded end brackets spaced several feet apart and conforming to the shape of a golf bag, so that the bag may be laid to rest between them. Each bracket is attached to a vertical support anchored to a common base with horizontal transverse extensions to provide stability in the trunk of a vehicle. The vertical supports may be vertically extendable to adjust the height of the brackets, and the base may be horizontally extendable to adjust the distance between the vertical supports, such that different-size bags may be accommodated. In another embodiment, the cradle comprises two sets of brackets stacked vertically to stow two golf bags. Finally, a side pocket may be provided with compartments for storing golf shoes, balls, and other articles of interest.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexis M. Cowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/24; F16M11/26; F16M11/32; A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/50; A63B55/57; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/025; F16M2200/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A cradle for holding a golf bag in an elevated, substantially horizontal position over a supporting surface, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween, said transverse members having a flat underside adapted to be in frictional contact with said support surface; (b) a pair of vertical support members extending from said horizontal base; (c) a bracket rigidly connected to each of said pair of vertical support members, each said bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of a golf bag therein; and (d) a storage compartment releasably attached to said cradle and including means for stowing golf accessories.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A cradle for holding a golf bag in an elevated, substantially horizontal position over a supporting surface, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween, said transverse members having a flat underside adapted to be in frictional contact with said support surface; (b) a pair of vertical support members extending from said horizontal base; (c) a bracket rigidly connected to each of said pair of vertical support members, each said bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of a golf bag therein; and (d) a storage compartment releasably attached to said cradle and including means for stowing golf accessories.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cradle recited in claim 1, further comprising extension means for adjusting a length of each of said pair of vertical support members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A cradle for holding two golf bags in an elevated, substantially horizontal position on a supporting surface, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween; (b) a vertical support member extending from each of said transverse members; (c) a lower bracket attached to each vertical support member, each lower bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section in disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other lower bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of a of a golf bag therein; (d) a lateral support arm connected to each vertical support member; and (e) an upper bracket attached to each lateral support arm, each upper bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other upper bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of another golf bag therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A cradle for holding two golf bags in an elevated, substantially horizontal position on a supporting surface, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween; (b) a vertical support member extending from each of said transverse members; (c) a lower bracket attached to each vertical support member, each lower bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section in disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other lower bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of a of a golf bag therein; (d) a lateral support arm connected to each vertical support member; and (e) an upper bracket attached to each lateral support arm, each upper bracket consisting of an upward-rounded channel section disposed in longitudinal alignment with the other upper bracket and with said horizontal longitudinal brace sized to receive and securely hold in place a cross-section of another golf bag therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
142 words
A cradle for holding golf bags in an elevated, substantially horizontal position, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween; (b) a pair of vertical support members extending from said base, each vertical support member being rigidly connected to a respective lower bracket adapted for receiving and securely holding in place a portion of a golf bag thereon; and (c) a support arm connected to each of said pair of vertical support members, each support arm being rigidly attached to a respective upper bracket adapted for receiving and securely holding in place a portion of another golf bag thereon; wherein each of said support arms is connected to said respective upper bracket through a swivel arm rigidly attached to said upper bracket and pivotally coupled to said support arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
A cradle for holding golf bags in an elevated, substantially horizontal position, comprising: (a) a horizontal base consisting of two horizontal transverse members rigidly and transversely connected by a horizontal longitudinal brace therebetween; (b) a pair of vertical support members extending from said base, each vertical support member being rigidly connected to a respective lower bracket adapted for receiving and securely holding in place a portion of a golf bag thereon; and (c) a support arm connected to each of said pair of vertical support members, each support arm being rigidly attached to a respective upper bracket adapted for receiving and securely holding in place a portion of another golf bag thereon; wherein each of said support arms is connected to said respective upper bracket through a swivel arm rigidly attached to said upper bracket and pivotally coupled to said support arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, further comprising vertical extension means for adjusting a length of each of said pair of vertical support members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, further comprising longitudinal extension means for adjusting a length of said horizontal longitudinal brace.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, wherein each of said horizontal transverse members further comprises transverse extension means for adjusting a length of each of said horizontal transverse members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, further comprising vertical extension means for adjusting a length of each of said pair of vertical support members, comprising longitudinal extension means for adjusting a length of said horizontal longitudinal brace, and comprising transverse extension means for adjusting a length of each of said horizontal transverse members, wherein each of said vertical extension means, said longitudinal extension means and said transverse extension means consists of a telescopic connection between an outer sleeve and an inner shaft slidably coupled thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The cradle recited in claim 8, further comprising locking means for securing the position of each of said telescopic connections after adjustment to a predetermined length.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, further comprising a storage compartment attached to said cradle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cradle recited in claim 4, further comprising swivel extension means for adjusting a length of said swivel arm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cradle recited in claim 11, further comprising locking means for securing the position of said swivel arm after adjustment to a predetermined length.
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