US3224781A
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Combined golf club and ball retriever
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-20
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1982-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Hutchison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/02; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0416; A63B53/0433; A63B53/0437; A63B60/00; A63B60/0085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A GOLF NOVELTY COMPRISING A GOLD CLUB HEAD IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTANTIAL REPLICA OF A HUMAN HAND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR BACK ADAPTED TO REST AGAINST THE GROUND WHEN USED AS A GOLF CLUB AND INCLUDING A THUMB AND FOUR FINGERS BENT UPWARDLY TO FORM A BALL RECEIVING POCKET, AN ELONGATED HANDLE CONNECTED TO SAID HAND AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO THE BACK THEREOF, AND A BALL STRIKING SURFACE ON ONE EDGE OF SAID HAND, SAID NOVELTY BEING THUS USEABLE AS A GOLF CLUB AND AS A BALL RETRIEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A GOLF NOVELTY COMPRISING A GOLD CLUB HEAD IN THE FORM OF A SUBSTANTIAL REPLICA OF A HUMAN HAND HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY PLANAR BACK ADAPTED TO REST AGAINST THE GROUND WHEN USED AS A GOLF CLUB AND INCLUDING A THUMB AND FOUR FINGERS BENT UPWARDLY TO FORM A BALL RECEIVING POCKET, AN ELONGATED HANDLE CONNECTED TO SAID HAND AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO THE BACK THEREOF, AND A BALL STRIKING SURFACE ON ONE EDGE OF SAID HAND, SAID NOVELTY BEING THUS USEABLE AS A GOLF CLUB AND AS A BALL RETRIEVER.
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |