Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Ball position marker
Patent
1996-03-12
1996-10-29
Wong, Steven
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Ball position marker
A63B 5700
Patent
active
055691030
ABSTRACT:
The present golf ball marker is removably placed upon a golf green or the like to indicate the position of a ball temporarily removed from play. The marker is preferably formed entirely of a precious metal, such as ten to eighteen karat gold, and may include one or more settings of precious stones on the upper surface thereof. Alternatively, the marker may be formed primarily of a less costly base metal and plated with a precious metal, as desired. The upper periphery preferably includes a plurality of facets therearound, with the precious metal and stones and the faceted edge providing a brilliant and highly reflective marker from virtually any angle or position, to enable the golfer to locate the marker readily when the ball is to be put back into play. The upper surface of the marker may be highly polished, or may alternatively have a florentine or brushed finish, with or without relief, engraved, or otherwise formed identification markings thereon, as desired. The substantially spherical protrusion extending from the bottom surface serves to secure the marker on the green, and also serves to secure the marker to an article of apparel as an ornamental jewelry article when not in use as a ball marker. The use of precious or noble metals provides excellent durability for the present marker, as such materials are highly resistant to the chemicals commonly used on golf greens, and serve to preclude corrosion of the marker from exposure to such chemicals.
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Litman Richard C.
Wong Steven
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