James D Martell

US Patent:

D675270, Jan 29, 2013

Filed:

Apr 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

29/418721

Inventors:

John H. Loudenslager - Phoenix AZ, US
James D. Martell - Tempe AZ, US

Assignee:

Karsten Manufacturing Corporation - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

2102

US Classification:

D21754

US Patent:

20120255659, Oct 11, 2012

Filed:

Aug 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/196392

Inventors:

John H. Loudenslager - Phoenix AZ, US
David D. Jones - Anthem AZ, US
Kevin W. Flaherty - Phoenix AZ, US
James Martell - Bettendorf IA, US

International Classification:

A63B 57/00
B23P 11/00
B23P 17/04

US Classification:

150160, 29592, 29428

Abstract:

Embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap and methods to manufacture club head covers are generally described herein. Other embodiments of club head covers having a pull strap may be described and claimed.

US Patent:

20220312913, Oct 6, 2022

Filed:

Jun 8, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/835842

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
Ryan Bruce - Phoenix AZ, US
James Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A45C 7/00
A45C 5/14

Abstract:

A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.

US Patent:

20230109765, Apr 13, 2023

Filed:

Dec 14, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/066098

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
Ryan J. Bruce - Phoenix AZ, US
James D. Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A45C 7/00
A45C 5/14

Abstract:

A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.

US Patent:

20230106051, Apr 6, 2023

Filed:

Dec 12, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/064847

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
James D. Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 55/00
A45C 13/30
A45F 3/04

Abstract:

Embodiments of a strap assembly system for a golf bag are described herein. The strap assembly system can be converted between a single-strap configuration or a double-strap configuration. The strap assembly system comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a back puck. The back puck comprises first and second attachment openings for securing the first strap. The back puck further comprises first and second side openings that define a linear pathway and are configured to receive the second strap. The second strap can move freely along the linear pathway.

US Patent:

20200376354, Dec 3, 2020

Filed:

May 29, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/888338

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
James D. Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 55/00
A45F 3/04
A45C 13/30

Abstract:

Embodiments of a strap assembly system for a golf bag are described herein. The strap assembly system can be converted between a single-strap configuration or a double-strap configuration. The strap assembly system comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a back puck. The back puck comprises first and second attachment openings for securing the first strap. The back puck further comprises first and second side openings that define a linear pathway and are configured to receive the second strap. The second strap can move freely along the linear pathway.

US Patent:

20200346085, Nov 5, 2020

Filed:

Jul 20, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/933868

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
John Loudenslager - Austin TX, US
James Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 55/00
A63B 55/40

Abstract:

Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.

US Patent:

20200047039, Feb 13, 2020

Filed:

Oct 21, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/659390

Inventors:

- Phoenix AZ, US
John Loudenslager - Austin TX, US
James Martell - Phoenix AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 55/00
A63B 55/40

Abstract:

Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.