Golf ball retriever

Abstract

Abstract A golf ball retriever is disclosed which is adapted to be removably attached to the end of an elongated rod or telescoping member. One embodiment comprises two elongated wires forming a pair of loops with the four ends of the loops secured within a tubular hub or bushing. The one end of the bushing is threaded for attachment to the end of an elongated rod. The two loops are perpendicularly positioned with respect to each other to form a cage-like structure. The two wires forming the loops are drawn together midway up the one side of each loop and are secured in that position by a metal band which is crimped onto the two wires. This drawing together of the wires on the one side of each loop causes the other sides of the loops to flex away from each other to form an opening nearly the size of a golf ball. Upon contact with the golf ball, either from the front or side of the retriever, the opening of the loop is slightly expanded to receive the ball and then closes around the ball once it is within the cage-like area formed by the two loops. Another embodiment discloses a wire continually wound to form a helix with the one end thereof being connected to the threaded bushing. The mid-portion of the helix is enlarged with respect to the end turns to form a cage-like structure. The other end of the wire which forms the final turn of the helix also forms an entryway which is slightly smaller than the size of a golf ball. The entire helix is compressible upon contact with the golf ball until the entryway is flexed open to receive the ball. When this occurs, the helix again expands to move down over the ball to completely envelop it in the cage-like area formed by the helix. The last turn of the helix than retracts back to its original position to retain the ball within the cage-like structure.

Inventors

• 👤 R Seeger

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