US3806983A
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Pouch for cleaning a golf ball or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-15
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Granted: 1974-04-30
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Expires: 1992-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A pouch for cleaning articles such as golf balls characterized by a casing constructed to form two interconnecting compartments. An opening in one of the compartments is used for loading a golf ball therein to be cleaned and a restricted passageway between the compartments is designed to allow passage of the golf ball from one compartment to another. The casing is constructed from embossed thermoplastic material or the like with a lining permanently attached to the casing within each of the compartments. The lining serves the purpose of retaining different materials introduced into each of the compartments to facilitate cleaning and drying of the golf balls as the pouch is worked back and forth.
Inventors
- 👤 R Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A pouch for cleaning articles such as golf balls and the like comprising a casing forming two interconnecting compartments, an opening in one of said compartments for loading an article to be cleaned therein, the casing defining a restricted passageway between said compartments for the transfer of an article from one compartment to the other compartment, and a lining arranged within each of said compartments, said lining having surfaces to provide an abrading action to remove foreign matter from the article being cleaned when located in one of said compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A pouch for cleaning articles such as golf balls and the like comprising a casing forming two interconnecting compartments, an opening in one of said compartments for loading an article to be cleaned therein, the casing defining a restricted passageway between said compartments for the transfer of an article from one compartment to the other compartment, and a lining arranged within each of said compartments, said lining having surfaces to provide an abrading action to remove foreign matter from the article being cleaned when located in one of said compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pouch for cleaning articles according to claim 1 wherein said restricted neck portion is characterized by having dimensions so as to provide an opening less than the opening required for free passage of the article to be cleaned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pouch according to claim 2 wherein the volume defined within one of said compartments exceeds the volume defined within the other of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pouch according to claim 3 wherein said casing is characterized as defining a form corresponding to the silhouette of an hourglass.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pouch according to claim 2 wherein said lining is further defined to include bristles supported by said lining.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pouch according to claim 5 wherein said lining is permanently attached to said casing within the area defined by said compartments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pouch according to claim 6 wherein said bristles are further defined as formed from plastic material and having a length not exceeding 1/8 inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pouch according to claim 7 wherein said casing consists of an embossed thermoplastic material.
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) | 1977-04-29 | 1977-10-29 | 1978-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-29 | 1981-10-29 | 1982-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-29 | 1985-10-29 | 1986-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |