US4098536A
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Weathershield for golf carts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-24
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A flexible sheet of at least partially transparent, water repellent material is constructed to fit over the roof or canopy and sides of a golf cart for enclosure during inclement weather. An access is provided through the side wall for getting in and out of the cart and, when not in use, the weathershield may be removed from the cart, folded and stored in a pouch.
Inventors
- 👤 Marion T. Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J11/00; B62; B62D; B62D31/00; B62D31/003; B62D31/006; B62D33/00; B62D33/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S280/00; Y10S280/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A removable weathershield for use on golf carts of the type having a roof, open sides, and a passenger compartment, used to transport passengers and their equipment around a golf course, said weathershield comprising a sheet of flexible, water repellent material in a configuration including: (a) a top wall having outer dimensions at least equal to the outer diemsnions of the roof of the golf cart; (b) front, side and rear walls all depending downwardly from the outer edges of said top wall portion and being of a length sufficient to enclose the open sides of the golf cart, said rear wall including means associated therewith for covering the club compartment of said golf cart; (c) a transparent portion in at least the front wall for visibility in guiding the cart; (d) access means in at least one of said side walls for moving in and out of the cart; (e) means along the lower edges of said front, side and rear walls for maintaining said weathershield substantially adjacent the body of the golf cart; whereby said weathershield may be placed down over the open sides of said golf cart during inclement weather to completely enclose said cart and removed for storage during fair weather.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A removable weathershield for use on golf carts of the type having a roof, open sides, and a passenger compartment, used to transport passengers and their equipment around a golf course, said weathershield comprising a sheet of flexible, water repellent material in a configuration including: (a) a top wall having outer dimensions at least equal to the outer diemsnions of the roof of the golf cart; (b) front, side and rear walls all depending downwardly from the outer edges of said top wall portion and being of a length sufficient to enclose the open sides of the golf cart, said rear wall including means associated therewith for covering the club compartment of said golf cart; (c) a transparent portion in at least the front wall for visibility in guiding the cart; (d) access means in at least one of said side walls for moving in and out of the cart; (e) means along the lower edges of said front, side and rear walls for maintaining said weathershield substantially adjacent the body of the golf cart; whereby said weathershield may be placed down over the open sides of said golf cart during inclement weather to completely enclose said cart and removed for storage during fair weather.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A weathershield as described in claim 1 wherein said access means for moving into and out of the cart includes a placket in at least one side wall, said placket being of a length sufficient to permit access therethrough by an adult human of average size and including a closure device for selectively closing and opening said placket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A weathershield as described in claim 2 wherein said closure device is a zipper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A weathershield as described in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said weathershield substantially adjacent the body of the cart includes magnetic weights attached at selected intervals along the lower edges of said front, side and rear walls of said weathershield.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
125 words
A weathershield as described in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said weathershield substantially adjacent the body of the cart includes first strips of textile material having a multiplicity of minute hooks on the surface thereof and second strips having a multiplicity of loops on the surface thereof, one set of said first and second strips being attached at selected intervals along the inside lower edges of said front, side and rear walls of said weathershield in selective mating relationship with a set of the other of said first and second strips of textile material attached at intervals along the exterior body of the golf cart, whereby when said first and second strips are pressed together they are maintained in a releasably secured state.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
191 words
A weathershield for use on golf carts of the type having a roof, open sides and a passenger compartment, used to transport passengers and their equipment around a golf course, said weathershield comprising a sheet of transparent, flexible and water repellent material in a configuration including: (a) a top wall portion having outer dimensions at least equal to the outer dimensions of the roof of the golf cart; (b) front, side and rear walls all depending downwardly from the outer edges of said top wall portion and being of a length sufficient to enclose the open sides of the golf cart, said rear wall including means associated therewith for covering the club compartment of said golf cart; (c) access means in at least one of said side walls for moving in and out of the cart; (d) means along the lower edges of said front, side and rear walls for releasably securing said weathershield to the body of the golf cart; whereby said weathershield may be placed down over the open sides of said golf cart during inclement weather to completely enclose said cart and removed for storage during fair weather.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
191 words
A weathershield for use on golf carts of the type having a roof, open sides and a passenger compartment, used to transport passengers and their equipment around a golf course, said weathershield comprising a sheet of transparent, flexible and water repellent material in a configuration including: (a) a top wall portion having outer dimensions at least equal to the outer dimensions of the roof of the golf cart; (b) front, side and rear walls all depending downwardly from the outer edges of said top wall portion and being of a length sufficient to enclose the open sides of the golf cart, said rear wall including means associated therewith for covering the club compartment of said golf cart; (c) access means in at least one of said side walls for moving in and out of the cart; (d) means along the lower edges of said front, side and rear walls for releasably securing said weathershield to the body of the golf cart; whereby said weathershield may be placed down over the open sides of said golf cart during inclement weather to completely enclose said cart and removed for storage during fair weather.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The weathershield for golf carts according to claim 6 wherein said rear wall extends out over the club compartment to form said means for covering the club compartment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The weathershield for golf carts according to claim 6 wherein said rear wall includes an auxiliary flap extending out over said club compartment to form said means for covering the club compartment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |