US3629557A
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Yardage indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-02
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1990-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A wheeled carriage attached to a golf cart having an odometer secured thereto for measuring distance traversed by the carriage. The carriage is principally comprised of two tubular sections that are pivotally joined to a bracket serving as a universal joint. The outward end of the outer tubular section carries a wheel to which an odometer worm gear is attached. The gear is connected to a counter via a cable for translating rotary motion of the wheel into distance traveled by the cart. The tubular section mounting the wheel may be folded against the cart for compact storage.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand R Lareau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B55/00; A63B55/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
An assembly for indicating traveled distance comprising a wheel, odometer means connected to the wheel, a bracket located remotely from the wheel, a first structural member having one end rotatably mounting the wheel, the opposite end of the member movably mounted to the bracket, a second structural member mounted at one end thereof to the bracket, and means connecting the free end of the second structural member to a movable vehicle, the bracket including a first clevis pivotally mounting the first structural member, and a second clevis pivotally mounting the second structural member wherein the clevises are oriented to effect mutually perpendicular movement of the members, the bracket further including a mounting element for attaching one end of a spring, the opposite end of the spring being secured to the first structural member whereby the spring normally biases the wheel into intimate ground engagement, and further whereby the first structural membeR can be pivoted into a folded condition so that the spring is moved to a new position urging the first structural member to maintain the folded condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
An assembly for indicating traveled distance comprising a wheel, odometer means connected to the wheel, a bracket located remotely from the wheel, a first structural member having one end rotatably mounting the wheel, the opposite end of the member movably mounted to the bracket, a second structural member mounted at one end thereof to the bracket, and means connecting the free end of the second structural member to a movable vehicle, the bracket including a first clevis pivotally mounting the first structural member, and a second clevis pivotally mounting the second structural member wherein the clevises are oriented to effect mutually perpendicular movement of the members, the bracket further including a mounting element for attaching one end of a spring, the opposite end of the spring being secured to the first structural member whereby the spring normally biases the wheel into intimate ground engagement, and further whereby the first structural membeR can be pivoted into a folded condition so that the spring is moved to a new position urging the first structural member to maintain the folded condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the movable vehicle is a gold cart having a frame connecting the free end of the second structural member and further wherein the means connecting the free end of the second structural member to the vehicle includes an abrasive strip attached to the free end, a second abrasive strip attached to the cart frame and a bracket for clamping the free end and the frame together whereby the abrasive strips contact each other thereby resisting slipping of the clamped parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein the cart includes a handle and further wherein the odometer means includes a counter attached to the handle for indicating the distance traveled by the cart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
An assembly for indicating the distance traveled over the ground comprising a first structural member having first and second end portions, a wheel rotatably connected to said first end portion, distance measuring means connected to said wheel for measuring the distance travelled over the ground, joint means connected to said second end portion of said first structural member for permitting pivotal movement of said first structural member and said wheel in the vertical direction in relation to the ground, and biasing means for biasing said wheel and said first structural member in the downward direction relative to the ground when said structural member and said wheel are in the measuring position for maintaining said wheel in intimate engagement with the ground to assure accurate distance measurements of the ground traversed, said biasing means selectively maintaining said first structural member in the folded position remote from the ground when said first structural member and the wheel are pivoted into the folded position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
An assembly for indicating the distance traveled over the ground comprising a first structural member having first and second end portions, a wheel rotatably connected to said first end portion, distance measuring means connected to said wheel for measuring the distance travelled over the ground, joint means connected to said second end portion of said first structural member for permitting pivotal movement of said first structural member and said wheel in the vertical direction in relation to the ground, and biasing means for biasing said wheel and said first structural member in the downward direction relative to the ground when said structural member and said wheel are in the measuring position for maintaining said wheel in intimate engagement with the ground to assure accurate distance measurements of the ground traversed, said biasing means selectively maintaining said first structural member in the folded position remote from the ground when said first structural member and the wheel are pivoted into the folded position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure set forth in claim 4 wherein said joint means includes a first clevis pivotally mounting said first structural member for movement about a substantially horizontal axis and a mounting ear extending downwardly from said clevis, said biasing means being connected to said mounting ear.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure set forth in claim 5 wherein said biasing means includes a coil tension spring, one end of which is connected to said mounting ear and the opposite end of which is connected to said first structural member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
160 words
An assembly for indicating the distance traveled over the ground comprising a first structural member having first and second end portions, a wheel rotatably connected to said first end portion, distance measuring means connected to said wheel for measuring the distance travelled over the ground, joint means connected to said second end portion of said first structural member for permitting pivotal movement of said first structural member and said wheel in the vertical direction in relation to the ground, and biasing means for biasing said wheel and said first structural member in the downward direction relative to the ground when said structural member and said wheel are in the measuring position for maintaining said wheel in intimate engagement with the ground to assure accurate distance measurements of the ground traversed, said biasing means connecting said joint means with said first structural member at a point between said first end portion end said second end portion of said first structural member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
160 words
An assembly for indicating the distance traveled over the ground comprising a first structural member having first and second end portions, a wheel rotatably connected to said first end portion, distance measuring means connected to said wheel for measuring the distance travelled over the ground, joint means connected to said second end portion of said first structural member for permitting pivotal movement of said first structural member and said wheel in the vertical direction in relation to the ground, and biasing means for biasing said wheel and said first structural member in the downward direction relative to the ground when said structural member and said wheel are in the measuring position for maintaining said wheel in intimate engagement with the ground to assure accurate distance measurements of the ground traversed, said biasing means connecting said joint means with said first structural member at a point between said first end portion end said second end portion of said first structural member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure set forth in claim 7 wherein said joint means includes a first clevis pivotally mounting said first structural member for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis and a mounting ear extending downwardly from said first clevis, said biasing means being connected to said mounting ear.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure set forth in claim 8 wherein said biasing means includes a coil tension spring, one end of which is connected to said mounting ear and the opposite end of which is connected to said first structural member at a point between its first and second eNd portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure set forth in claim 9 wherein said joint means includes a second clevis, said first and second clevis defining a universal joint permitting pivotal movement of said first structural member and said wheel in the vertical and horizontal directions in relation to the ground.
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |