Telescopic golf ball picker upper

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-12-07
BATISTA ANTONIO +1
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This patent describes a golf ball retriever that makes it easy for people to pick up golf balls without having to bend over. It has a long pole with a cup at the end that can hold a ball. The pole can extend and retract, and the cup is pressed over the ball to hold it securely. This invention helps make golfing more comfortable and easy for everyone.

Problems solved by technology

For a golfer with bad knees or a sore back, recovering the ball can be difficult.
Further, it takes unwanted time and energy to bend down and pick up the ball.

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[0011]There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.

[0012]The current invention is golf ball retriever 1 that can be used with various poles of multiple diameters.

[0013]Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 4 there is a shown side view of one embodiment of the present invention. The present invention provides a golf ball retriever 1 that enables an individual to pick up a golf ball without requiring the user to bend over. The golf ball retriever 1 comprises an extendable rod 10 having a cup 20 configured to receive a golf ball disposed at a distal end of the rod 10. At the opposing end of the rod, a handle 50 for gripping the present invention. In one embodiment, the handle 50 includes padding concentric with the rod and a key ring 60.

[0014]Referring now to FIGS. 1, 2, and 4, there is a shown side view of one embodiment of the present invention in a retracted position and an extended position, respectfully. In one embodiment, the ext...

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Abstract

The current invention is a golf ball retriever that enables an individual to pick up a golf ball without requiring the user to bend over. The golf ball retriever includes an extendable rod with a cup configured to receive a golf ball disposed at a distal end of the rod. In one embodiment, the extendable rod is in a telescopic arrangement movable between an extend position and a retracted position. In use, the rod is extended and the cup is pressed over the ball. The cup receives the ball, and the ball remains within the cup until removed by a user.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)[0001]This application claims the priority date of Provisional Application No. 62 / 345,145 filed on Jun. 3, 2016 which is incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to improvements in golf ball retrievers.2. Description of Prior Art[0003]After sinking a putt, a golfer then has to bend over or kneel down in order to retrieve their ball from the hole. For a golfer with bad knees or a sore back, recovering the ball can be difficult. Further, it takes unwanted time and energy to bend down and pick up the ball. Some players may have to ask others to retrieve their ball for them. However, a more convenient method is needed. There exists a need for a device that can retrieve the golf ball from the ground without requiring the golfer to bend down.[0004]There is still room for improvement in the art.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention provides a golf ball retriever that enables an i...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B47/02
CPCA63B47/02A63B57/00A63B2225/09
InventorBATISTA, ANTONIOBATISTA, JOSE
OwnerBATISTA ANTONIO