US4489444A
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Golf ball marker holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-12-06
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Granted: 1984-12-25
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Expires: 2002-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A golf ball position marker holder has a pad joined with a flap with confrontable surfaces of the pad and flap formed of materials that interlock so as to releasibly grip one another. The flap has an aperture of a size and shape such that the spike of the ball marker may extend therethrough while its base may not.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/207; A63B57/30; A63B57/353; A63B71/00; A63B71/08; A63B71/14; A63B71/141; A63B71/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A holder for holding a golf ball position marker having a disc-shaped base from one side of which a spike projects, and with said holder comprising a pad permanently joined with a flap such that the flap may be removably positioned upon said pad, and with confrontable surfaces of said pad and flap being respectively formed of fibrous materials that interlock so as to releasibly grip one another, and with said flap having an aperture of a size and shape such that the spike of the golf ball position marker when seated upon the pad may extend therethrough once the flap is placed upon the pad but the marker base may not be passed therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A holder for holding a golf ball position marker having a disc-shaped base from one side of which a spike projects, and with said holder comprising a pad permanently joined with a flap such that the flap may be removably positioned upon said pad, and with confrontable surfaces of said pad and flap being respectively formed of fibrous materials that interlock so as to releasibly grip one another, and with said flap having an aperture of a size and shape such that the spike of the golf ball position marker when seated upon the pad may extend therethrough once the flap is placed upon the pad but the marker base may not be passed therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A golf ball position marker holder in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a golf glove to which said pad and flap are secured whereby the pad and flap are joined together by the glove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A golf ball position marker holder in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a clip to which said pad is secured.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A golf ball position marker holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flap has a second aperture of a size and shape such that the spike of a golf ball position marker may be positioned and held therein by frictional engagement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A golf ball position marker holder in accordance with claim 1 in combination with a golf ball position marker formed of a material that does not interlock with the flap or pad materials.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The golf ball position marker and marker holder combination of claim 5 wherein said marker is composed essentially of a plastic material.
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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) | 1987-12-25 | 1988-06-25 | 1988-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-25 | 1992-06-25 | 1992-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-25 | 1996-06-25 | 1996-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |