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Golf ball marker holder

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
LITTLE STEPHEN R
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for golfers to carry and use magnetic discs while playing golf. The system includes a pocket on a golf clothing article or golf bag that can hold a magnetic disc. The pocket can also hold a ball marker disc for easy use while playing. The pocket is designed to securely hold the magnetic discs and prevent them from falling or getting lost during use. This system allows golfers to have quick and easy access to magnetic discs while golfing, improving their accuracy and consistency on the course.

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While such markers are frequently carried in the player's pocket, the marker may easily be lost when the golfer is wearing clothing without a suitable pocket.

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[0027]the present invention comprises:[0028]a) a band sized to fit a person's wrist as a wristband;[0029]b) a pocket in the band for receiving a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch;[0030]c) a first magnetic disc disposed in said pocket; and[0031]d) a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to said first magnetic disc with a portion of the elastic band therebetween.

[0032]The first described embodiment comprises a band sized to fit a person's wrist as a wristband. The wristband may be made of a stretchable material so as to stretch easily when being put on, or it may be relatively inelastic. Preferred stretchy materials may be made of nylon, polyester, rayon, acetate, lycra, and blends of those materials with other synthetic or natural materials.

[0033]A pocket in the band for receiving a magnetic disc is provided in the wristband. The pocket is preferably sized so as to snugly fit around a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch. The pocket may b...

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[0042]the present invention comprises:[0043]a) an elastic band sized to fit a person's head as a headband;[0044]b) a pocket in the band for receiving a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch;[0045]c) a first magnetic disc disposed in said pocket; and[0046]d) a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to said first magnetic disc with a portion of the elastic band therebetween.

[0047]A further aspect of the golf marker “headband” embodiment comprises:[0048]a) an elastic band sized to fit a person's head as a headband;[0049]b) a “pocket” in the band for receiving a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch;[0050]c) a first magnetic disc disposed in said pocket;[0051]d) a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to said first magnetic disc with a portion of the elastic band therebetween; and[0052]e) a ball marker disc magnetically attached to said second magnetic disc.

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[0053]the present invention comprises:[0054]a) a pocket in an article of clothing for receiving a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch;[0055]b) a first magnetic disc disposed in said pocket; and[0056]c) a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to said first magnetic disc with a portion of the elastic band therebetween.

[0057]A further aspect of the “article of clothing” embodiment comprises:[0058]a) a pocket in an article of clothing for receiving a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch;[0059]b) a first magnetic disc disposed in said pocket; and[0060]c) a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to said first magnetic disc with a portion of the elastic band therebetween; and[0061]d) a ball marker disc magnetically attached to said second magnetic disc.

[0062]Referring to the Figures, FIG. 1 shows one embodiment 10 of the present invention where the golf marker holder is provided as a wristband or a bracelet. The illustrated embodiment compris...

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Abstract

A golf ball marker holder includes a pocket adapted to receive a disc with a diameter of between about ⅜ inch and 1 inch, a first magnetic disc in the pocket, and a second magnetic disc magnetically attached to the first magnetic disc with a portion of the pocket material therebetween. The golf ball holder may further include a ball marker disc magnetically attached to the second magnetic disc. The pocket may be provided in an article of clothing, or is anything that a golfer wears or carries while playing golf. The article of clothing may be a jacket, cap, visor, shirt, skirt, shorts, slacks, sweater, shoes, wrist band, or head band.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 776,843, filed Mar. 12, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Golfers frequently carry ball markers to mark a ball on a putting green. While such markers are frequently carried in the player's pocket, the marker may easily be lost when the golfer is wearing clothing without a suitable pocket. Although the marker may be kept in the player's bag when suitable clothing is not worn, the golfer may desire to have the marker closer and easier to locate. Also, some golfers would prefer a more fashionable way to carry the marker.[0003]A need therefore exists for a ball marker holder that can be worn or carried in a fashionable way. The present invention addresses that need.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]One embodiment of the present invention comprises:[0005]a) a pocket adapted to receive a disc with a diameter of ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B57/00A41D27/20
CPCA41D27/20A63B57/0075A63B2209/08A63B57/207A63B57/353
Inventor LITTLE, STEPHEN R.LITTLE, MEGAN R.
Owner LITTLE STEPHEN R