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Golfer's combination tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-23
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Granted: 1977-02-15
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Expires: 1995-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A combination tool for use by golfers which serves as a shoe horn and a divot repair device. In addition the tool can serve as a prop for a club which the golfer desires to lay aside to keep the handle out of contact with the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Doubt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/80; A47G25/82; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/207; A63B57/30; A63B57/353; A63B57/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A golfer's combination tool comprising: an elongated thin member having an arcuate cross-section along the entire length; one end of said elongated member being sufficiently wide and of a curvature to fit within the inside of a normal shoe and thereby serve as a shoe horn; the other end of said elongated member having edges extending in the elongated direction converging to at least one point whereby said tool can be used a shoe horn by grasping the other end and sliding the one end into a shoe adjacent the heel and the tool can also be used to repair divots in the putting surface by grasping the one end and pushing the other end into the ground next to a divot and pivoting the tool relative to the ground; and one end of the tool including an edge extending normal to the elongated length of a slight concave configuration such that by pushing the other end of the tool vertically into the ground a golf club handle can be rested on the concave end thereof and be maintained off the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A golfer's combination tool comprising: an elongated thin member having an arcuate cross-section along the entire length; one end of said elongated member being sufficiently wide and of a curvature to fit within the inside of a normal shoe and thereby serve as a shoe horn; the other end of said elongated member having edges extending in the elongated direction converging to at least one point whereby said tool can be used a shoe horn by grasping the other end and sliding the one end into a shoe adjacent the heel and the tool can also be used to repair divots in the putting surface by grasping the one end and pushing the other end into the ground next to a divot and pivoting the tool relative to the ground; and one end of the tool including an edge extending normal to the elongated length of a slight concave configuration such that by pushing the other end of the tool vertically into the ground a golf club handle can be rested on the concave end thereof and be maintained off the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A golfer's combination tool as defined in claim 1 including an opening near the center of the elongated member of sufficient size to permit insertion of a golf ball marker, in combination with a golf ball marker fixed into said hole.
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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) | 1980-02-15 | 1980-08-16 | 1981-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-15 | 1984-08-16 | 1985-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-15 | 1988-08-16 | 1989-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |