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Body worn golf accessory device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-29
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Granted: 1989-12-12
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Expires: 2009-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention entails a device adapted to be worn about the body of a golfer for carrying golf tees, golf balls, green tools, ball markers, etc. In particular, the golf accessory device of the present invention entails a backing that includes a pants clip on the inner side and formed about the outer side of the backing is a series of tee openings for receiving and holding golf tees and other golf related paraphernalia such as a green tool. Depending from the backing is a fabric ball holding pouch that is secured to the backing such that the open top portion of the pouch is secured in a stretched posture which results in the top opening easily assuming a closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick E. Plummer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/20; A63B57/203; A63B57/207; A63B57/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/918; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A body worn golf accessory carrier, comprising: (a) a generally flat backing having an outer and inner surface; (b) a golf tee holding structure formed across the outer surface of the backing for receiving and holding a series of golf tees; (c) a stretchable fabric ball holder secured to and depending from the backing for holding a plurality of golf balls; (d) the stretchable ball holder including an open top, a surrounding side structure, and a closed bottom; (e) means for stretching the open top of the ball holder and securing the open top to the backing in a stretched posture such that the side structure of the ball holder tapers inwardly from the stretched top opening; and (f) means secured to the backing for permitting the golf accessory carrier to be worn about a person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A body worn golf accessory carrier, comprising: (a) a generally flat backing having an outer and inner surface; (b) a golf tee holding structure formed across the outer surface of the backing for receiving and holding a series of golf tees; (c) a stretchable fabric ball holder secured to and depending from the backing for holding a plurality of golf balls; (d) the stretchable ball holder including an open top, a surrounding side structure, and a closed bottom; (e) means for stretching the open top of the ball holder and securing the open top to the backing in a stretched posture such that the side structure of the ball holder tapers inwardly from the stretched top opening; and (f) means secured to the backing for permitting the golf accessory carrier to be worn about a person.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The golf accessory device of claim 1 wherein the golf tee holding structure includes an elongated strip of flexible material that is pinned in a tight posture at selected intervals on the backing so as to form tee insert areas across the backing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
The golf accessory carrier of claim 2 wherein the means for securing the golf accessory device about a person comprises a pants clamp having back member secured to the backing and a spring member that lies adjacent the back member and is movable back and forth with respect to the back member so as to give rise to a clamping action, whereby the pants clamp may be secured to the top portion of a bottom apparel worn by a person.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The golf accessory carrier of claim 1 wherein there is provided a retainer strip secured to the backing and wherein a portion of the ball holder adjacent the top opening is sandwiched between the backing and the retainer strip in such a fashion that the top opening assumes a stretched open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The golf accessory carrier of claim 4 wherein the backing is formed of a relatively hard but pliable leather material and wherein the ball holder is constructed of a fabric material.
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) | 1992-12-11 | 1993-06-12 | 1993-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-11 | 1997-06-12 | 1997-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-11 | 2001-06-12 | 2001-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |