US4129237A
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Golfer's aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-11
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Granted: 1978-12-12
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Expires: 1997-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A combined holder for golf tees, divot repair tool and ball marker including a spring clip for attaching the holder to a shoe, belt, waist band, or pocket. The device is constructed from flexible plastic formed in a pouch arrangement having a central pocket containing a divot repair tool, two tee pockets placed on each side of the central pocket, a snap retained ball marker secured to the front surface of the pouch, and an elongated spring clip secured to the rear surface of the pouch permitting attaching to an item of golfing apparel.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E. Grinder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/203; A63B55/00; A63B55/408; A63B57/0032; A63B57/207; A63B57/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A golfing aid comprising: a. a pouch-like container having a first edge and a second edge, b. a first pocket formed in said pouch adjacent said first edge, c. a first golf tee inserted in said first pocket, d. a second pocket formed in said pouch adjacent said second edge, e. a second golf tee inserted in said second pocket, f. a central pocket constructed intermediate said first pocket and said second pocket, g. a divot repair tool inserted in said central pocket, h. a snap fastener attached to a first side of said central pocket for securing a ball marker to said central pocket, i. a spring clip secured to a second side of said central pocket, said clip having a configuration suitable for clipping to an item of golfer's apparel, and j. a flexible covering encasing said spring clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A golfing aid comprising: a. a pouch-like container having a first edge and a second edge, b. a first pocket formed in said pouch adjacent said first edge, c. a first golf tee inserted in said first pocket, d. a second pocket formed in said pouch adjacent said second edge, e. a second golf tee inserted in said second pocket, f. a central pocket constructed intermediate said first pocket and said second pocket, g. a divot repair tool inserted in said central pocket, h. a snap fastener attached to a first side of said central pocket for securing a ball marker to said central pocket, i. a spring clip secured to a second side of said central pocket, said clip having a configuration suitable for clipping to an item of golfer's apparel, and j. a flexible covering encasing said spring clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising edge stitching securing the said first edge and the said second edge of said pouch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising a heat sealed seam intermediate said first pocket and said second pocket and said central pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 further comprising edge binding covering said first edge and said second edge of said pouch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said covering is a flexible, plastic secured to said spring clip by a clip edge seal.
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) | 1981-12-11 | 1982-06-12 | 1982-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-11 | 1986-06-12 | 1986-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-11 | 1990-06-12 | 1990-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |