Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Club selection – ball direction – or distance indicating aid
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-20
2010-10-19
Wong, Steven (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid
C473S409000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07815530
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for accurately measuring the distance between a golf ball and the hole on a putting green, i.e., for determining proximity, especially in golf competitions to see who can hit their ball onto the green to end up in closest proximity to the hole. An accessory to the measurement device is a proximity sign for recording the proximity measurements. The invention comprises apparatus and method for conveniently storing and using the measurement device(s). For proximity measurements, the device is configured to removably and repositionably attach a tape measure to a flag pin (generally the flag pin in the hole on the green in contest). The proximity sign is similarly configured. For storage of a device when not in use, the devices include spring clips and an optional security ring to impede unauthorized removal from the flag pin.
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Cannata, “Pin Shot Winner”, Pin—shot—winner4.pdf (Acrobat pdf file), Jun. 19, 2009, 1 page, Whoz-Away, USA . . . This is an example of a commercially successful product resulting from the invention disclosed in the present application. The illustrated graphics are the “record sheet 48” that is to be used with the inventive “clamping proximity marker sign 51”. The patent pending label illustrated on the sheet refers to the inventive apparatus and method as claimed.
Cannata, “Whoz-Away”, Whozaway—Flyer—red.pdf (Acrobat pdf file), Jul. 2, 2009, 2 pages, Whoz-Away, USA . . . This is an example of a marketing flyer being used for the commercially successful products resulting from the invention disclosed in the present application, including both the claimed method and the claimed “tape clamp device 100”, preferably used with the claimed “clamping proximity marker sign 51”.
Stauffer, Reg. Patent Agent D. A.
Wong Steven
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