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US 6,267,269 B1Granted
Portable sand dispensing receptacle
OwnerSteven Katesinventor
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Abstract
A portable receptacle, to be carried by a golfer, to repair and restore divot marks by dispensing sand and related granular material on the golf course. The receptacle comprises a canister housing and an axially movable, spring biased member that moves between a dispensing position and a non-dispensing position. Cooperating with the axially movable member is an internal vane member that ensures proper dispensing of the sand or sand mixture.
Claims8
A portable receptacle for dispensing a quantity of sand or related granular products, the receptacle comprising;
- a.) a first generally cylindrical canister body of a first diameter having a first open end receiving a hinged cap, and a second open end having a reduced diametric section and a flared end having a peripheral edge, where the flared end has a diameter greater than said reduced diameter;
- b.) a second generally cylindrical housing body of a size for axial sliding receipt on and about said second end;
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- c.) a circular vane member disposed for axial movement within said cylindrical canister body, and a compression spring disposed within said housing body for biasing said vane member, where a manual pressure on said housing body effects a compression on said spring which inturn axially raises said vane member allowing said sand or related granular products to exit said canister body and pass through said housing body.
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