Donald A Sutton

US Patent:

6397961, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

May 31, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/583974

Inventors:

Donald J. Sutton - Rockford IL 61114

International Classification:

B60K 700

US Classification:

180 651, 180291, 180 8913, 280DIG 5

Abstract:

An individualized golf cart comprises a golf cart body supported off the ground a pair of front steering wheels and a pair of rear driving wheels. The cart further includes a mounting structure for retaining a golf bag on the cart. A steering system is operatively coupled to the steering wheels to steer the golf cart. A propulsion system including a motor and power supply are operatively coupled to the wheels to drive the golf cart. A brake system is operatively coupled to the wheels to slow and/or stop the golf cart. A platform is attached to the cart body adjacent the driving wheels and extends rearwardly therefrom to support a person in an upright position behind the driving wheels. The platform includes a safety enclosure defining an operating station which includes access to controls for the steering system, propulsion system and brake system. The platform provides a short step to the ground, the golf bag being within reach of the golfer upon exiting the operating station.

US Patent:

D470080, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Feb 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/156207

Inventors:

Donald J. Sutton - Rockford IL

Assignee:

Chariot Carts, Inc. - Rockford IL

International Classification:

1202

US Classification:

D12 16