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Tethered ball and means to mark ball impact area on club head
Assignee: PHYLLIS A HOLMES
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Filing: 1963-05-29
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1983-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William V Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B69/36; A63B69/3617; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A GOLF PRACTICE DEVICE HAVING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE DEVICE ABOVE THE GROUND, A SHIELD MEMBER PROJECTING TRANSVERSELY FROM THE SUPPORTING MEANS, A TARGET MEMBER COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FILLED WITH A SOFT POROUS MATERIAL IMPREGNATED WITH BALL-MARKING MATERIAL, A TETHERED BALL SUSPENDED FROM SAID SHIELD MEMBER BY SUSPENSION MEANS INCLUDING A RESILIENT MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SUSPENSION MEANS TO THE SHIELD MEMBER, AND SWIVEL MEANS PERMITTING SAID BALL TO ROTATE ON SAID SUSPENSION MEANS, SAID TARGET MEMBER BEING SECURED TO THE SHIELD MEMBER IN THE PATH OF SAID BALL WHEN FAIRLY STRUCK, AND SAID SUSPENSION MEANS NORMALLY SUPPORTING SAID BALL IMMEDIATELY ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A GOLF PRACTICE DEVICE HAVING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE DEVICE ABOVE THE GROUND, A SHIELD MEMBER PROJECTING TRANSVERSELY FROM THE SUPPORTING MEANS, A TARGET MEMBER COMPRISING A RECEPTACLE FILLED WITH A SOFT POROUS MATERIAL IMPREGNATED WITH BALL-MARKING MATERIAL, A TETHERED BALL SUSPENDED FROM SAID SHIELD MEMBER BY SUSPENSION MEANS INCLUDING A RESILIENT MEMBER PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SUSPENSION MEANS TO THE SHIELD MEMBER, AND SWIVEL MEANS PERMITTING SAID BALL TO ROTATE ON SAID SUSPENSION MEANS, SAID TARGET MEMBER BEING SECURED TO THE SHIELD MEMBER IN THE PATH OF SAID BALL WHEN FAIRLY STRUCK, AND SAID SUSPENSION MEANS NORMALLY SUPPORTING SAID BALL IMMEDIATELY ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |