US3812593A
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Golf visor level device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-06
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-03-06
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a golfer''s green reader made up of an elastic head band, a visor attached to the head band and a spirit level attached to the front part of said visor on the lower side thereof, the level is disposed adjacent the front of the visor so that the user can view the level and thereby estimate the topography of the terrain of a golf green. The visor is sufficiently long that the spirit level is brought far enough from the user''s eyes so that the eyes may focus on it.
Inventors
- 👤 J Wydro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C9/00; G01C9/18; G01C9/24; G01C9/26; G01C9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A golfer''s cap comprising a head band, a visor having a top side and a bottom side attached to said head band and extending forward from said head band and terminating in a front edge, A SPIRIT LEVEL ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF SAID VISOR ADJACENT THE FRONT EDGE AND SPACED REARWARD FROM SAID FRONT EDGE AND ADAPTED TO BE IN VIEW OF THE WEARER OF SAID CAP, SAID SPIRIT LEVEL EXTENDING LATERALLY OF THE LINE OF SIGHT OF THE WEARER OF SAID CAP AND BEING CURVED IN A PLANE ESSENTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LINE OF SIGHT AND ADAPTED TO GIVE AN INDICATION OF THE POSITION OF A GOLFER''S HEAD RELATIVE TO THE CONTOUR OF THE TERRAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A golfer''s cap comprising a head band, a visor having a top side and a bottom side attached to said head band and extending forward from said head band and terminating in a front edge, A SPIRIT LEVEL ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM SIDE OF SAID VISOR ADJACENT THE FRONT EDGE AND SPACED REARWARD FROM SAID FRONT EDGE AND ADAPTED TO BE IN VIEW OF THE WEARER OF SAID CAP, SAID SPIRIT LEVEL EXTENDING LATERALLY OF THE LINE OF SIGHT OF THE WEARER OF SAID CAP AND BEING CURVED IN A PLANE ESSENTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LINE OF SIGHT AND ADAPTED TO GIVE AN INDICATION OF THE POSITION OF A GOLFER''S HEAD RELATIVE TO THE CONTOUR OF THE TERRAIN.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The cap recited in claim 1 wHerein said head band has a sweat band attached thereto and coextensive with a part thereof, the rear part of said visor being folded down and inserted between said head band and said visor, slots in each side of said visor adjacent the rear part, said head band extending through said slots.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |