US3791652A
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Dimple mark repair device and ball marker combination with golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-27
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1993-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A ball marker and a dimple mark repair device for repairing damage done to the turf by a golf ball are held in the handle of a golf club such as a putter. The combination includes an integrally formed cylindrical closure plug which adheredly engages within the wall of a bore in the golf club handle. The plug has a flanged collar at one end thereof and includes a central axial bore at the flanged end for receiving a central depending stem of a golf ball marker. The plug also has a pair of longitudinally oriented bores extending therethrough from the flanged end, in such a manner that the longitudinal oriented bores are spaced with respect to the central axial bore so that the central axial bore is oriented midway between the longitudinal bores, the axes thereof all lying in the same plane. The plug has a central axial recess at the end for receiving a golf ball marker or a coin therewithin. The plug has a groove at the end which extends across the diameter of the plug along a line intersecting the axes of the longitudinally oriented bores. The dimple mark repair device includes an integrally formed member having a pair of spring biased tongs which are adapted to frictionally engage within the longitudinal oriented bores. Portions are bent outwardly so as to seat in the plug groove and protrude a small distance beyond the flange collar so as to facilitate manual manipulation thereof. The member is bent around at 180* angles to form a horizontal bar parallel to the portions.
Inventors
- 👤 G Schuler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/30; A63B57/353; A63B53/00; A63B53/14; A63B57/20; A63B57/207; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
In combination with a golf club having a bore extending from the handle end thereof; a. an integral, generally cyindrical closure plug adapted to adheredly engage within the wall of said bore, said plug having 1. a flanged collar at one end thereof of fixed diameter, 2. a central axial bore at said flanged end for receiving a central depending stem of a golf ball marker, 3. a pair of longitudinally oriented bores extending therethrough from said flanged end, said longitudinally oriented bores being spaced with respect to said central axial bore so that said central bore is oriented midway between said longitudinal bores, the axes thereof all lying in the same plane, 4. a central depending recess at said one end for receiving a golf ball marker or coin therewithin, and 5. a groove at said one end extending across the diameter of said plug along a line intersecting the axes of said longitudinally oriented bores; and b. a dimple mark repair device comprising an integral formed member having a pair of spring biased tongs adapted to fit within said longitudinally oriented bores, portions bent outwardly from said tongs so as to seat in said plug groove and protruding a small distance beyond said flanged collar to facilitate manual manipulation thereof, and bent aroUnd at 180* angles to form a horizontal bar parallel to said portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
In combination with a golf club having a bore extending from the handle end thereof; a. an integral, generally cyindrical closure plug adapted to adheredly engage within the wall of said bore, said plug having 1. a flanged collar at one end thereof of fixed diameter, 2. a central axial bore at said flanged end for receiving a central depending stem of a golf ball marker, 3. a pair of longitudinally oriented bores extending therethrough from said flanged end, said longitudinally oriented bores being spaced with respect to said central axial bore so that said central bore is oriented midway between said longitudinal bores, the axes thereof all lying in the same plane, 4. a central depending recess at said one end for receiving a golf ball marker or coin therewithin, and 5. a groove at said one end extending across the diameter of said plug along a line intersecting the axes of said longitudinally oriented bores; and b. a dimple mark repair device comprising an integral formed member having a pair of spring biased tongs adapted to fit within said longitudinally oriented bores, portions bent outwardly from said tongs so as to seat in said plug groove and protruding a small distance beyond said flanged collar to facilitate manual manipulation thereof, and bent aroUnd at 180* angles to form a horizontal bar parallel to said portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
a central axial bore at said flanged end for receiving a central depending stem of a golf ball marker,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
a central axial bore at said flanged end for receiving a central depending stem of a golf ball marker,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
The combination with a golf club handle, said handle having an open top recess in the upper end thereof; a plug disposed in said recess having a pair of longitudinally disposed bores therethrough, each bore disposed a distance r1 from the central axis of said plug, the bores and said central axis all lying in a common plane, said plug having a circular depression of radius r2 centrally at the top thereof; a golf ball marker of radius r3 adapted to fit into said depression; and a dimple repair device having a pair of tongs adapted to frictionally engage within said bores and to retain said marker in said depression; and wherein r1<r3<r2.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
The combination with a golf club handle, said handle having an open top recess in the upper end thereof; a plug disposed in said recess having a pair of longitudinally disposed bores therethrough, each bore disposed a distance r1 from the central axis of said plug, the bores and said central axis all lying in a common plane, said plug having a circular depression of radius r2 centrally at the top thereof; a golf ball marker of radius r3 adapted to fit into said depression; and a dimple repair device having a pair of tongs adapted to frictionally engage within said bores and to retain said marker in said depression; and wherein r1<r3<r2.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
a pair of longitudinally oriented bores extending therethrough from said flanged end, said longitudinally oriented bores being spaced with respect to said central axial bore so that said central bore is oriented midway between said longitudinal bores, the axes thereof all lying in the same plane,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
a pair of longitudinally oriented bores extending therethrough from said flanged end, said longitudinally oriented bores being spaced with respect to said central axial bore so that said central bore is oriented midway between said longitudinal bores, the axes thereof all lying in the same plane,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
a central depending recess at said one end for receiving a golf ball marker or coin therewithin, and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
a central depending recess at said one end for receiving a golf ball marker or coin therewithin, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
94 words
a groove at said one end extending across the diameter of said plug along a line intersecting the axes of said longitudinally oriented bores; and b. a dimple mark repair device comprising an integral formed member having a pair of spring biased tongs adapted to fit within said longitudinally oriented bores, portions bent outwardly from said tongs so as to seat in said plug groove and protruding a small distance beyond said flanged collar to facilitate manual manipulation thereof, and bent aroUnd at 180* angles to form a horizontal bar parallel to said portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
a groove at said one end extending across the diameter of said plug along a line intersecting the axes of said longitudinally oriented bores; and b. a dimple mark repair device comprising an integral formed member having a pair of spring biased tongs adapted to fit within said longitudinally oriented bores, portions bent outwardly from said tongs so as to seat in said plug groove and protruding a small distance beyond said flanged collar to facilitate manual manipulation thereof, and bent aroUnd at 180* angles to form a horizontal bar parallel to said portions.
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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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |