US3774913A
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Combination green fixing tool and ball marker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-08
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A combination green fixing tool and ball marker in which the tool and marker are detachably secured to one another and releasably received within the grip end of a golf club. The tool is formed with a generally planar handle having a green repairing prong depending normally therefrom. A fastener is provided for mounting a ball marker on one face of the handle and a second fastener is provided for releasably mounting the handle on a radially extending surface defining the axial end of a golf club. Preferably, the fasteners consist of snaps which are co-axially aligned generally centrally of the planar handle.
Inventors
- 👤 S Dien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/50; A63B57/20; A63B57/207; A63B57/30; A63B57/353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
In a green repairing tool and ball marker combination adapted for mounting on a golf club, the improvement comprising: a substantially planar ball marker; a green repairing tool having a generally planar handle; first fastening means being provided for releasably mounting said ball marker on a first face of said handle; second fastening means being provided for releasably mounting the tool on a radially extending surface defining the axial end of a golf club with a second face of said handle in opposed face relationship with the radially extending surface; and green repairing prong means depending generally normally from said planar handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
In a green repairing tool and ball marker combination adapted for mounting on a golf club, the improvement comprising: a substantially planar ball marker; a green repairing tool having a generally planar handle; first fastening means being provided for releasably mounting said ball marker on a first face of said handle; second fastening means being provided for releasably mounting the tool on a radially extending surface defining the axial end of a golf club with a second face of said handle in opposed face relationship with the radially extending surface; and green repairing prong means depending generally normally from said planar handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said green repairing prong means depends from the periphery of said planar handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said green repairing prong means is hingedly connected to said planar handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said first and second fastening means comprise first and second pairs of snaps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement according to claim 4 wherein said snaps are co-axially aligned generally centrally of said planar handle.
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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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |