Patent · US Expired

Golf ball putter, retriever and retainer

US6878072B1 · kind B1 · utility

30Cited by
25References
22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 14, 2003
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B53/0437
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A golf putter, ball retriever and retainer configured to retrieve and hold a golf ball. The putter defines a substantially symmetrical configuration from heel to toe. The ball retriever and retainer is defined by a spherical recess formed in the sole of the putter and an opening defined on the top surface thereof. The spherical recess is further defined by an opening on the sole of the putter, the sole opening defining a diameter slightly less than the diameter of a conventional golf ball. In order to receive a golf ball into the ball retriever and retainer, at least one resilient tab is defined in the sole to enlarge the sole opening. The top surface of the putter defines a shaft retriever proximate the trailing edge for engaging a golf club shaft or flag for lifting the same from the ground.

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