US4745875A
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Golfing score recorder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-04
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2007-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A golfing scores recorder consists of a generally rectangular case having a plurality of openings formed in a predetermined pattern provided in its front panel and a plurality of depressions of the same pattern formed in the inner surface of its rear panel. A perforable score card is insertable into the case. The score card has a score recording pattern printed thereon which has a plurality of score recording areas in register with the pattern of openings in the front panel of the case. The dimension of the openings in the front panel is sized to permit a golf tee to be inserted therethrough to pierce a mark in the score card to provide a permanent recording of the number of strokes played in each hole of the golf game.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C. Timleck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0669; A63B71/0672; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A golf game scores recording device comprising, a portable open top case having a transparent front panel member and a second panel member spaced from and substantially parallel to said front panel member, a cut out portion formed in an edge of said front panel member and said second panel member along said opened top, a plurality of openings formed in said front panel member, said openings being formed in a pattern of two groups of nine rows and having a dimension permitting a golf tee to be inserted therethrough, a plurality of depressions formed in said second panel member on a surface therein facing said front panel member, said depressions having a pattern identical to said openings in said front panel member, and each one of said depressions being positioned directly opposite to one of said openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A golf game scores recording device comprising, a portable open top case having a transparent front panel member and a second panel member spaced from and substantially parallel to said front panel member, a cut out portion formed in an edge of said front panel member and said second panel member along said opened top, a plurality of openings formed in said front panel member, said openings being formed in a pattern of two groups of nine rows and having a dimension permitting a golf tee to be inserted therethrough, a plurality of depressions formed in said second panel member on a surface therein facing said front panel member, said depressions having a pattern identical to said openings in said front panel member, and each one of said depressions being positioned directly opposite to one of said openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A golf game score recording device according to claim 1 including a perforable score card member operative to be inserted in said case, said score card member having a plurality of scores recording areas printed thereon, said areas being aligned with said openings in said front panel member whereby a golf tee is insertable in a selected opening to effect a perforated mark on said score card member for recording the scores.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A golf game scores recording device according to claim 2 including, a rear panel member parallel to said second panel member forming a storage compartment therewith for storing a plurality of said score card members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A golf game scores recording device according to claim 3 wherein said openings in said front panel member are circular openings having a diameter of at lesat 3/16 inch permitting a golf tee to be inserted therethrough to mark said score card member in said score card compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A golf game scores recording device according to claim 4 wherein said pattern comprises ten openings in each of said nine rows.
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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) | 1991-05-24 | 1991-11-23 | 1992-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-24 | 1995-11-23 | 1996-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-24 | 1999-11-23 | 2000-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |