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Tethered golf ball meter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-20
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1995-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A tethered golf ball is attached to a meter which registers the distance and direction of the expected travel of the golf ball. The distance of travel is measured as a function of the pull on an elastic. The direction of travel is registered by the position of a horizontal arm pivoted about a vertical axis. The tether is slidably attached to this arm. A locking arrangement is provided to prevent ball rebound from changing the angular reading on the meter.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Arthur Watts Knott Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B69/00; A63B69/0073; A63B69/0079; A63B69/36; A63B69/3658; A63B2024/0028; A63B2024/0031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A tethered golf ball distance and angular measuring device comprising, a tether having one end attached to a golf ball, a horizontal rod pivoted at one end about a verticle axis, said rod having an eyelet at its other end remote from the pivoting point, said tether threaded through the eyelet, said tether's other end attached to a distance measuring means, means for indicating the angular position of the rod, a first elastic cord and a second elastic cord threaded through the eyelet, and the elastic cords mounted in a substantially horizontal plane perpendicular to the rod, the elastic cords threaded through the eyelet in a manner such that they cross over inside the eyelet, wherein the axis which is perpendicular to the eyelet and runs through the center of the eyelet is inclined away from the horizontal and passes through an imaginary upward extension of the rod's pivoting axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A tethered golf ball distance and angular measuring device comprising, a tether having one end attached to a golf ball, a horizontal rod pivoted at one end about a verticle axis, said rod having an eyelet at its other end remote from the pivoting point, said tether threaded through the eyelet, said tether's other end attached to a distance measuring means, means for indicating the angular position of the rod, a first elastic cord and a second elastic cord threaded through the eyelet, and the elastic cords mounted in a substantially horizontal plane perpendicular to the rod, the elastic cords threaded through the eyelet in a manner such that they cross over inside the eyelet, wherein the axis which is perpendicular to the eyelet and runs through the center of the eyelet is inclined away from the horizontal and passes through an imaginary upward extension of the rod's pivoting axis.
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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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |