US3310879A
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Golf ball sphericity gauge and utility tool
Assignee: Milliken and Co
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert J Brzezinski
- 👤 Clinton L Milliken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/008; A63B57/00; A63B57/60; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/34; G01B5/00; G01B5/0023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A GOLFER''S TOOL FOR CLEANING AND REMOVING GOLF SHOE SPIKES HAVING TIGHTENING HOLES, COMPRISING A RIGID HAND GRIP MEMBER HAVING A CIRCULAR PASSAGE OF A SIZE TO SNUGLY RECEIVE A STANDARD, UNDERFORMED GOLF BALL, AND TWO SPACED SIMILAR RIGID RODS FIXEDLY SECURED TO AND PROJECTING SIDE BY SIDE FROM SAID MEMBER AT AN ANGLE TO SAID PASSAGE, EACH OF SAID RODS HAVING A POINTED DISTAL END AND A CONICALLY SHAPED END PORTION SPACED FROM SAID MEMBER, SAID RODS BEING SPACED TO RECEIVE A GOLF SHOE SPIKE THEREBETWEEN WITH CLEARANCE, AND SAID DISTAL ENDS BEING SPACED APART TO REGISTER WITH AND FIT IN SAID SPIKE TIGHTENING HOLES AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID HAND GRIP MEMBER A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID SPIKE HOLES AND THE END OF THE SPIKE WHEN SAID DISTAL ENDS FIT IN SAID SPIKE HOLES AND SAID RODS EXTEND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A GOLFER''S TOOL FOR CLEANING AND REMOVING GOLF SHOE SPIKES HAVING TIGHTENING HOLES, COMPRISING A RIGID HAND GRIP MEMBER HAVING A CIRCULAR PASSAGE OF A SIZE TO SNUGLY RECEIVE A STANDARD, UNDERFORMED GOLF BALL, AND TWO SPACED SIMILAR RIGID RODS FIXEDLY SECURED TO AND PROJECTING SIDE BY SIDE FROM SAID MEMBER AT AN ANGLE TO SAID PASSAGE, EACH OF SAID RODS HAVING A POINTED DISTAL END AND A CONICALLY SHAPED END PORTION SPACED FROM SAID MEMBER, SAID RODS BEING SPACED TO RECEIVE A GOLF SHOE SPIKE THEREBETWEEN WITH CLEARANCE, AND SAID DISTAL ENDS BEING SPACED APART TO REGISTER WITH AND FIT IN SAID SPIKE TIGHTENING HOLES AND BEING SPACED FROM SAID HAND GRIP MEMBER A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID SPIKE HOLES AND THE END OF THE SPIKE WHEN SAID DISTAL ENDS FIT IN SAID SPIKE HOLES AND SAID RODS EXTEND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPIKE.
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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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |