US3146831A
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Rake for maintenance of sand traps and putting greens of golf courses
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-27
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1983-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Mcconnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D11/00; A01G; A01G20/00; A01G20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A RAKE FOR MAINTENANCE OF SAND TRAPS AND PUTTING GREENS OF GOLF COURSES, INCLUDING A HEAD COMPRISING AN INFLEXIBLE, RETICULATE, GENERALLY OBLONG BODY PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPE IN CROSS-SECTION, ONE EDGE OF SAID CONCAVO-CONVEX BODY PORTION BEING REVERSELY BENT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TERMINATING IN TEETH ADAPTED TO PENETRATE AND LOOSEN THE SAND OF A SAND TRAP, THE SAND BEING ROLLED BY VIRTUE OF THE RETICULATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODY PORTION, TO FLUFF AND LEVEL THE SAND, AND A HANDLE FIXED TO SAID HEAD, SAID HANDLE BEING DISPOSED AT SUCH AN ANGLE TO SAID HEAD THAT THE TERMINAL TEETH OF SAID BODY PORTION ARE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL TO THE GROUND, WHEN THE RAKE IS HELD IN POSITION FORUSE IN A SAND TRAP, THE RAKE BEING TURNED OVER TO EFFECT ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONVEX PORTION OF THE RETICULATE, OBLONG BODY PORTION WITH THE GREEN, THE HANDLE EXTENDING UPWARDLY AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME ANGLE FOR THE TWO DIFFERENT RAKING OPERATIONS, THEREBY FACILITATING MANIPULATION OF THE RAKE BY THE USER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A RAKE FOR MAINTENANCE OF SAND TRAPS AND PUTTING GREENS OF GOLF COURSES, INCLUDING A HEAD COMPRISING AN INFLEXIBLE, RETICULATE, GENERALLY OBLONG BODY PORTION OF SUBSTANTIALLY CONCAVO-CONVEX SHAPE IN CROSS-SECTION, ONE EDGE OF SAID CONCAVO-CONVEX BODY PORTION BEING REVERSELY BENT TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TERMINATING IN TEETH ADAPTED TO PENETRATE AND LOOSEN THE SAND OF A SAND TRAP, THE SAND BEING ROLLED BY VIRTUE OF THE RETICULATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BODY PORTION, TO FLUFF AND LEVEL THE SAND, AND A HANDLE FIXED TO SAID HEAD, SAID HANDLE BEING DISPOSED AT SUCH AN ANGLE TO SAID HEAD THAT THE TERMINAL TEETH OF SAID BODY PORTION ARE SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL TO THE GROUND, WHEN THE RAKE IS HELD IN POSITION FORUSE IN A SAND TRAP, THE RAKE BEING TURNED OVER TO EFFECT ENGAGEMENT OF THE CONVEX PORTION OF THE RETICULATE, OBLONG BODY PORTION WITH THE GREEN, THE HANDLE EXTENDING UPWARDLY AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME ANGLE FOR THE TWO DIFFERENT RAKING OPERATIONS, THEREBY FACILITATING MANIPULATION OF THE RAKE BY THE USER.
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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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |