Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Club or club support
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-31
2006-01-31
Blau, Stephen (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Club or club support
C473S286000, C294S019200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06991557
ABSTRACT:
A tool mounted to the end of a golf club or other handle serves as means for retrieving a golf ball, for repairing a golf ball or club mark on the playing surface and for preventing the club grip from contacting the ground when the club is laid horizontally. The tool comprises a head detachably connected to the grip end of a golf club. In a preferred embodiment, the head includes a tang which fits into a slotted plug in the end of the club shaft under the grip. In an alternate embodiment, the head includes a yoke that cups over the outer radius of the golf club grip and is held in place by an external strap. The head has three flat surfaces serving as a shelf for lifting the golf ball and two walls forming a corner for the ball to rest against and for keeping the ball captive during the retrieval process. Two prongs protrude from the shelf for repairing ball marks. These two prongs or the body of the tool also serve to hold the grip off the ground when the club is laid horizontally.
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Blau Stephen
Manning Guy V.
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