US3622157A
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Golf green repair tool and golf ball marker assembly
Assignee: Hatch Stamping Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-12
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1990-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A golf ball position marker is frictionally connected to a golf green repair tool. The marker includes a thin circular head and an integral elongated stem. The tool includes a flat handle at one end and prongs at the other end. An aperture is provided in the repair tool midway of the ends thereof for frictionally retaining the stem of the marker. The repair tool may be made from plastic or aluminum and, when made from aluminum, the aperture therein may include a resilient grommet. By locating the marker between the end portions of the repair tool, advertising space is provided on the handle end of the repair tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond R Hatch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A golf green repair tool and golf ball marker assembly comprising a flat body member having a first end portion of a width to fit the thumb and a second fork shape end portion having prongs, said body member having means between said end portions providing a retaining opening, a marker having a circular head and an integral elongated stem, said stem being extended through said retaining opening in frictional retained engagement with said means forming said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A golf green repair tool and golf ball marker assembly comprising a flat body member having a first end portion of a width to fit the thumb and a second fork shape end portion having prongs, said body member having means between said end portions providing a retaining opening, a marker having a circular head and an integral elongated stem, said stem being extended through said retaining opening in frictional retained engagement with said means forming said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said means providing said opening is a grommet formed of a resilient material and having flanges engaged with opposite sides of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly according to claim 1 wherein said body is formed of plastic and said marker stem is extended through said body.
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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |