US3712658A
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Golf ball retrieving
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A pole mounted golf ball retriever having a coiled spring wire with a pair of angularly disposed loops at the end thereof which are spaced to form openings therebetween. The loops may be readily sprung apart to permit a golf ball to enter the openings as the retriever is urged toward the ball. The loops return to their original position after the ball has been effectively engaged.
Inventors
- 👤 F Yaresh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A golf ball retriever comprising a coiled spring wire, a pair of loops formed at the end of said wire coil with the plane of each loop in said pair respectively disposed at an angle of at least 45* to the adjacent loop to provide a space for a ball to enter therebetween and connecting means engaging the loops at the point of contact of adjacent loops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A golf ball retriever comprising a coiled spring wire, a pair of loops formed at the end of said wire coil with the plane of each loop in said pair respectively disposed at an angle of at least 45* to the adjacent loop to provide a space for a ball to enter therebetween and connecting means engaging the loops at the point of contact of adjacent loops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The golf-ball retriever of claim 1 wherein one of said loops is oval in shape and having its smallest dimension less than the diameter of the ball to be picked up.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The golf-ball retriever of claim 1 wherein a hook-like fastener carried by the handle engages said loops and said coil to restrain the same against movement at one point on the circumference, the loop being free to move angularly with respect to said fastener as said retriever engages and grasps the ball.
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |