US4344203A
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Portable golf ball washer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-02-02
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Granted: 1982-08-17
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Expires: 2001-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A portable golf ball washer comprising a vertical cylindrical container closed at the bottom and open at the top and lined with a piece of stiff bristled carpet having the bristles to extend inwardly and the tips defining a core hole of less diameter than that of a golf ball to be scrubbed, a plunger having one end comprising a handle extending beyond the open end of said container when fully inserted, and the other end of said plunger having a U-shaped bail-like ball-retaining member of wire formed into a circular portion extending around a ball when contained therein for more than 180 degrees of the circumference and the legs of said member being parallel and terminating in inwardly projecting ends inserted into the sides of the other end of said plunger.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Gerrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
269 words
A portable golf ball washer comprising an elongated cylindrical container closed at one end comprising a bottom and open at the opposite end normally comprising the top, scrubbing bristles extending a predetermined uniform distance inwardly from the entire inner surface of said container, the tips of which in repose define a core hole of a diameter less than that of a golf ball to be scrubbed by said bristles, an elongated plunger having a length greater than that of said container and a cross-sectional area similar to that of said core hole and a transverse dimension less than the diameter of a golf ball, one end of said plunger being a handle projecting beyond the open end of said container when said plunger is inserted to maximum extent therein and is manually engageable for operation of the washer, and the opposite end of said plunger having a U-shaped bail-like ball-retaining member substantially circular for more than 180° of the circumference thereof and dimensioned to closely but loosely surround a golf ball to effect movement thereof relative to said bristles when said plunger is reciprocated axially, and the legs of said bail-like member being parallel and fixed to said opposite end of said plunger within grooves formed longitudinally in the opposite sides thereof to maintain said member in axial alignment with said plunger and the diameter of the portion of said bail-like member which is circular having a diameter greater than the transverse dimension of said opposite end of said plunger to effect efficient exposure to the surface of a ball within said member to the bristles within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
269 words
A portable golf ball washer comprising an elongated cylindrical container closed at one end comprising a bottom and open at the opposite end normally comprising the top, scrubbing bristles extending a predetermined uniform distance inwardly from the entire inner surface of said container, the tips of which in repose define a core hole of a diameter less than that of a golf ball to be scrubbed by said bristles, an elongated plunger having a length greater than that of said container and a cross-sectional area similar to that of said core hole and a transverse dimension less than the diameter of a golf ball, one end of said plunger being a handle projecting beyond the open end of said container when said plunger is inserted to maximum extent therein and is manually engageable for operation of the washer, and the opposite end of said plunger having a U-shaped bail-like ball-retaining member substantially circular for more than 180° of the circumference thereof and dimensioned to closely but loosely surround a golf ball to effect movement thereof relative to said bristles when said plunger is reciprocated axially, and the legs of said bail-like member being parallel and fixed to said opposite end of said plunger within grooves formed longitudinally in the opposite sides thereof to maintain said member in axial alignment with said plunger and the diameter of the portion of said bail-like member which is circular having a diameter greater than the transverse dimension of said opposite end of said plunger to effect efficient exposure to the surface of a ball within said member to the bristles within said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
The washer according to claim 1 further including a bracket attachable to a golf cart or the like, a freely pivoted connecting means attaching said bracket to the upper end of the container of said washer to insure free pendant-like swinging of said container in all normal positions of such a cart, and said plunger when inserted in said container substantially filling the core hole defined by the tips of the bristles and thereby functioning to minimize the possible escape of washing fluid from said container in the event of accidental tipping of said container.
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) | 1985-08-16 | 1986-02-15 | 1986-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-16 | 1990-02-15 | 1990-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-16 | 1994-02-15 | 1994-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |