US4475676A
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Easy carry-easy access golf marker and tee caddy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-27
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2003-04-27
Abstract
Abstract This device is a clip having a mouth on opposite sides, one for clipping to a supporting object, and the other for a plurality of golf ball markers being clipped therein, and one of the clip sides including bent-up tongues, behind which golf ball tees are clipped.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil D. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/203; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A63B57/207; A63B57/30; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/918; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1394
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A caddy for carrying a plurality of golf ball markers and a plurality of golf ball tees, comprising a flattened, generally "S"-shaped clip formed from a single strip of resilient material, and including three generally flat jaws connected together by two "U"-shaped bends between their connecting ends, said jaws comprising a center jaw located between a pair of end jaws; a mouth formed at each opposite end of said clip, each said mouth being formed between a terminal end of one said end jaw and one said "U"-shaped bend, each said mouth being widened by said terminal end being outwardly rounded, one said mouth serving to receive a supporting object for said clip, while the other said mouth receives said golf ball markers; a slot on one said end jaws extending from said terminal edge thereof, and communicating with said mouth for said slot receiving a pin of each said marker when said mouth receives a wide head thereof for being clamped between the last said end jaw and said center jaw; and a plurality of tongues struck out within a central portion of the last said end jaw, each said tongue having a semicircular, rolled-up bend at its terminal end, which bulges outwardly beyond an outer side of said end jaw for receiving and frictionally holding a golf tee between said rolled-up bend and said jaw outer side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
A caddy for carrying a plurality of golf ball markers and a plurality of golf ball tees, comprising a flattened, generally "S"-shaped clip formed from a single strip of resilient material, and including three generally flat jaws connected together by two "U"-shaped bends between their connecting ends, said jaws comprising a center jaw located between a pair of end jaws; a mouth formed at each opposite end of said clip, each said mouth being formed between a terminal end of one said end jaw and one said "U"-shaped bend, each said mouth being widened by said terminal end being outwardly rounded, one said mouth serving to receive a supporting object for said clip, while the other said mouth receives said golf ball markers; a slot on one said end jaws extending from said terminal edge thereof, and communicating with said mouth for said slot receiving a pin of each said marker when said mouth receives a wide head thereof for being clamped between the last said end jaw and said center jaw; and a plurality of tongues struck out within a central portion of the last said end jaw, each said tongue having a semicircular, rolled-up bend at its terminal end, which bulges outwardly beyond an outer side of said end jaw for receiving and frictionally holding a golf tee between said rolled-up bend and said jaw outer side.
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) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |