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Golf ball warmer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-01
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1995-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A golf ball warmer adapted to warm and store at the desired temperature the golf balls and a heat retaining carrying case for the warmed balls.
Inventors
- 👤 Ron Fitzsimons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/005; H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; A63B37/00; A63B37/0003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A golf ball heater comprising (1) an open ended walled housing having four side wall portions and a bottom wall, said housing adapted to confine a body of water and a plurality of loose golf balls therein, an electric heating means in said housing, an electrical receptacle disposed on said bottom wall, said heating means in electrical communication with said receptacle, said heating means adapted to elevate the temperature of said body of water to about 100°-110° F., illuminating means for providing light to the interior of said housing, said illuminating means including a source of illumination disposed on and integral with one of said side walls, removable cover means for closing said open ended walled housing, said cover means including a transparent portion centrally located in said cover means, whereby the combination of said source of illumination and said transparent portion permits viewing of said golf balls while they are being heated, and (2) a second walled housing adapted to slidably, removably accommodate insertion of said first housing therein, an electrical wire terminating in electrical plug means at each end thereof, one of said plug means adapted to be connected to a source of electrical potential, the other plug means adapted to engage said receptacle whereby a circuit is created and said heating element is actuated, said water heated and in turn said golf balls are heated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A golf ball heater comprising (1) an open ended walled housing having four side wall portions and a bottom wall, said housing adapted to confine a body of water and a plurality of loose golf balls therein, an electric heating means in said housing, an electrical receptacle disposed on said bottom wall, said heating means in electrical communication with said receptacle, said heating means adapted to elevate the temperature of said body of water to about 100°-110° F., illuminating means for providing light to the interior of said housing, said illuminating means including a source of illumination disposed on and integral with one of said side walls, removable cover means for closing said open ended walled housing, said cover means including a transparent portion centrally located in said cover means, whereby the combination of said source of illumination and said transparent portion permits viewing of said golf balls while they are being heated, and (2) a second walled housing adapted to slidably, removably accommodate insertion of said first housing therein, an electrical wire terminating in electrical plug means at each end thereof, one of said plug means adapted to be connected to a source of electrical potential, the other plug means adapted to engage said receptacle whereby a circuit is created and said heating element is actuated, said water heated and in turn said golf balls are heated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf ball heater as defined in claim 1 and support means disposed on an underside of the bottom wall of said second housing for elevation of said second housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf ball heater as defined in claim 1 and support means disposed on an underside of said first housing for elevation thereof when inserted into said second housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A golf ball heater as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said side walls of said first and second housings contain flanges at the open ended sections thereof.
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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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |