Golf rangefinder device with integral magnet mount
US11474240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B57/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.
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