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Golf ball position marker assembly

a marker and golf ball technology, applied in the direction of golf clubs, golf accessories, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of easy loss of markers and easy overlook of markers

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-05-06
COPE JEFFREY L
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Due to their small size, markers are easy to overlook and therefore easy to lose.

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[0037] In the following detailed description of the invention, reference numerals are used to identify structural elements, portions of elements, surfaces or areas in the drawings, as such elements, portions, surfaces or areas may be further described or explained by the entire written specification. For consistency, whenever the same numeral is used in different drawings, it indicates the same element, portion, surface or area as when first used. Unless otherwise indicated, the drawings are intended to be read together with the specification, and are to be considered a portion of the entire written description of this invention as required by 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 112. As used herein, the terms "horizontal," "vertical," "left," right," "up," "down," as well as adjectival and adverbial derivatives thereof, refer to the relative orientation of the illustrated structure as the particular drawing figure faces the reader.

[0038] Referring now to FIGS. 1A-C, there is shown a golf ball position...

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Abstract

A golf ball position marking assembly that includes a marker removably secured to a decorative or functional accessory item such as a ring, pendant, clip, belt, key ring, bracelet, buckle, divot tool, or the like. The marker is magnetically secured to a base in such a way that a golfer can quickly and easily detach it to mark the position of a golf ball, and as easily re-attach it when the time comes to play. The assembly is made of any suitable material, including plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites. If desired, it can include decorative or functional indicia such as precious stones, decorative etching or enameled ornamentation, the user's name or initials, memorable dates, advertising material, tournament logos, or golf club logos.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to a golf ball position marker assembly that includes a wearable or nonwearable accessory item such as a ring, pin, belt buckle, golf bag or glove, key ring, divot tool, clip, or the like. In particular, the present invention relates to a golf ball position marker assembly wherein a ball marker is quickly and easily attached to an accessory item, and as quickly removed therefrom for use.[0003] 2. Discussion of Background[0004] During a golf game, a golfer must sometimes move his or her ball aside to permit another golfer to putt. On these occasions, the golfer who moves a ball places a marker on the green to identify the original position of the ball so that it can be replaced in the same spot. Many golfers use whatever small items they happen to have available as ball markers, including coins, buttons, and the like; others prefer special marking devices that can be stored with other golf equipment or attached to t...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00
CPCA63B57/0075A63B57/207A63B57/353
Inventor COPE, JEFFREY L.
Owner COPE JEFFREY L