US3302344A
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Tee ball marker
Assignee: Heller Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-21
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1983-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn D Wolfe
- 👤 Lester W Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/30; A63B57/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A TEE BALL MARKER COMPRISING A POINTED SHAFT, A PAIR OF CONTOURED, RECTANGULAR PLATES STAKED TO SAID SHAFT, ONE OF SAID PLATES BEING LOCATED CLOSE TO THE END OF THE SHAFT, THE OTHER PLATE BEING LOCATED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID ONE PLATE, EACH OF SAID PLATES HAVING A HOLE LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID STAKE, AND A THIN HOLLOW PLASTIC BALL MOLDED ON SAID STAKE, THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID BALL BEING SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER BEING SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLATES, WHEREBY SAID PLATES ARE IMBEDDED WITHIN THE WALLS OF SAID BALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A TEE BALL MARKER COMPRISING A POINTED SHAFT, A PAIR OF CONTOURED, RECTANGULAR PLATES STAKED TO SAID SHAFT, ONE OF SAID PLATES BEING LOCATED CLOSE TO THE END OF THE SHAFT, THE OTHER PLATE BEING LOCATED A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE FROM SAID ONE PLATE, EACH OF SAID PLATES HAVING A HOLE LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID STAKE, AND A THIN HOLLOW PLASTIC BALL MOLDED ON SAID STAKE, THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF SAID BALL BEING SLIGHTLY SMALLER THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLATES AND THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER BEING SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE PREDETERMINED DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLATES, WHEREBY SAID PLATES ARE IMBEDDED WITHIN THE WALLS OF SAID BALL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |