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US3604711A
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Golf-putting guide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-27
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-02-27
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a golf-training device and more particularly to a putting guide which will enable the golfer to practice putting. The device comprises an upright post which may be detachably secured in the putting green at the position of the ball, the post rigidly mounting a reel at its lower end which carries a cord or tape which may be extended and detachably secured at the edge of the hole, the tape serving as a guide for the golfer. The height of the upright post is such that it may be grasped by the golfer without bending.
Inventors
- 👤 George B Hansburg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B71/00; A63B71/02; A63B71/023; A63B2071/024; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2210/58; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A guide device for assisting a player in putting a gold ball into a gold hole in the ground, said device comprising a post having a pin extending substantially axially outwardly from one end thereof for removable mounting of the post in vertical position in the ground, said post having a height when mounted in the ground such that the upper end of the post may be grasped by the player without bending, said post rigidly mounting a spring return reel adjacent the end thereof from which said pin extends, said reel carrying an elongated tape defining a guiding means which may be drawn outwardly from the reel to the edge of the golf hole, said reel being mounted on an axis at right angles to that of said post, said tape having means at its free end detachably to secure such free end to the ground adjacent the edge of the golf hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A guide device for assisting a player in putting a gold ball into a gold hole in the ground, said device comprising a post having a pin extending substantially axially outwardly from one end thereof for removable mounting of the post in vertical position in the ground, said post having a height when mounted in the ground such that the upper end of the post may be grasped by the player without bending, said post rigidly mounting a spring return reel adjacent the end thereof from which said pin extends, said reel carrying an elongated tape defining a guiding means which may be drawn outwardly from the reel to the edge of the golf hole, said reel being mounted on an axis at right angles to that of said post, said tape having means at its free end detachably to secure such free end to the ground adjacent the edge of the golf hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 in which said securing means comprises a pin mounted at the free end of said tape.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |