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US 4,530,500 AGranted
Golf ball position marker and storage device
OwnerJoseph Kaymeninventor
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Abstract
A combination of a storage device and a marker to mark the position of a golf ball resting on a putting green that can be worn on the waistband of slacks or skirt. Magnetism and a knob and hole mating arrangement reduce the chance of accidental dislodgment to acceptable levels yet allow for fast and easy removal and replacement of the marker.
Claims1
A device for storing, removing and replacing a coin-sized marker to mark the position of a golf ball resting on a putting green, comprising;
- a clip formed of metal or plastic shaped to have a spring-like quality which is worn over the waistband or belt of slacks or skirt;
- a magnet affixed to the front of the clip and whose size, shape and strength relative to the marker is critical to the easy removal, replacement and safe storage of a marker;
- a rounded knob which projects from the face of the magnet and when mated with a hole in a marker prevents lateral dislodgment of the marker, the shape and size of the knob in relation to the marker being instrumental along with the magnet in reducing the chance of frontal accidental dislodgment of the marker to a remote and acceptable possibility;
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- a marker having a center hole with a diameter which closely matches the diameter of the knob and mates with it and whose two faces are suitably prepared to accept printing for advertising or marking pen for identity purposes.
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