US3828165A
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Golf ball warming oven
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-27
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-03-27
Abstract
Abstract A golf ball warming oven is constructed of a tubular housing surrounded by an insulating cover. The oven is mounted over the exhaust manifold on a gas powered golf cart. For use on electric powered golf carts, the electric resistance coils are wrapped around the housing underneath the insulated cover.
Inventors
- 👤 J Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/005; A63B37/00; A63B37/0003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A golf ball warming oven for warming golf balls before use, said oven comprises; a. an elongated housing, b. structure means for separating said housing into a pair of elongated tubular sections, said sections being substantially circular in cross section and having an internal diameter slightly larger than the diameter of a golf ball, c. a source of power, d. mounting means for mounting said housing with each tubular section sloping downwardly from said separating means for delivering golf balls therein to the respective lower ends of said tubular sections, e. removable cap means at the lower end of each tubular section, f. heating means for heating said tubular sections from the power source, and g. thermal insulating means for said tubular sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A golf ball warming oven for warming golf balls before use, said oven comprises; a. an elongated housing, b. structure means for separating said housing into a pair of elongated tubular sections, said sections being substantially circular in cross section and having an internal diameter slightly larger than the diameter of a golf ball, c. a source of power, d. mounting means for mounting said housing with each tubular section sloping downwardly from said separating means for delivering golf balls therein to the respective lower ends of said tubular sections, e. removable cap means at the lower end of each tubular section, f. heating means for heating said tubular sections from the power source, and g. thermal insulating means for said tubular sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The golf ball warming oven of claim 1 in which the power source includes a battery, said heating means includes resistance heating coils about said tubular sections and in communication with said battery, and said insulating means includes insulating covers surrounding said resistance heating coils.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The golf ball warming oven of claim 1 in which said separating means includes a transverse pin in said elongated housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The golf ball warming oven of claim 1 in which said separating means includes a closed end in each of the adjacent ends of the tubular sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The golf ball warming oven of claim 1 in which the removable cap means includes at least one insertable plug insertable in a tubular section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The golf ball warming oven of claim 5 in which said insertable plug is cut away to form a scoop for receiving golf balls.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |