Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
473408000 | Player manipulated turf repair tool | 31 |
20080214329 | Golf Pitch Mark Repairer - A golf pitch mark repairer ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080268985 | GOLF GREEN REPAIR DEVICE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A golf green repair tool with a depth limiting feature that has an earth engagement surface that has a forward slant to reposition the raised portion around a crater to the center region of the crater. A prong portion is adapted to be thrusted toward the center region of the crater and the repair tool is adapted to do minimal damage to the turf mat and provides a desirable method to repair craters left by impacting golf balls by properly repositioning of the displaced portions. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280701 | 3-in-1 divot tool - A multi-purpose divot tool includes: a divot member having a pair of legs bifurcated from the divot member for repairing a golfing surface; a pen member rotatably mounted on the divot member and operatively protruding a ball pen or pencil outwardly for writing scores; and a marker magnetically attracted on the divot member and removably provided for marking purpose on a green. | 11-13-2008 |
20090098952 | Golf divot repair tool - A golf repair tool includes a pivot repair member movable between a stored and a deployed position, and includes a spring assist construct that facilitates movement from the stored to the deployed position, and vice-versa. | 04-16-2009 |
20090163300 | Multi-functional golf tool - An improved multi-functional golf tool having a handle portion formed at its proximal end, and a pair of prongs formed at its distal end and disposed in angular relation with the handle to facilitate the pivotal movement of the golf tool in repairing ball marks or other irregularities on the playing turf, and further providing pivotal leverage when the tool is reversed to aid in removing tees embedded in the ground is disclosed. The handle portion includes a top adapted to removably receive a ball mark. The handle includes a top side that defines a longitudinally aligned, generally U-shaped structure disposed at the handle distal end thereof approximately mid-length on the device that serves multiple functions, such as a thumb-rest, cigar holder, and club grip holder. In a corresponding position on the bottom side of the device a contoured surface runs in a transverse direction thereby providing a comfortable support for the user's index finger. The proximal end of the handle includes a projecting tab that functions as a club face scraper for removing dirt and debris, as well functioning as an opening tool for use with ring-pull tab opening mechanisms commonly found on aluminum drinking cans. The projecting tab further includes opposing left and right thin edge projections that function as clubface groove cleaning structures. Alternate embodiments including a belt clip holder and hat visor clip holder are also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
20090181808 | Divot Tool with Adjustable Leg Extension - A golf ball mark repair tool used to repair ball marks on golf course grass is provided with a pair of longitudinal legs that can be extended longitudinally and held to project a selected distance from the tool casing. The tool of the invention is held in one hand by the user and operated by the thumb of that same hand. The tool includes an internal detent mechanism that allows the legs to be extended and held at a selected length appropriate for repairing the particular ball mark to be repaired. The length of extension is controlled by a slide actuator operated by forward pressure applied by the thumb of the user. A spring loaded pushbutton mechanism, also operated by the user's thumb, allows a slide retraction spring to draw the slide, including the legs, back into the casing of the tool when repair of the ball mark has been completed. | 07-16-2009 |
20090209370 | Golf accessory holder - A golf accessory holder is made up of an oblong housing for a spring-loaded spool, a belt clip on the back of the housing, and a divot repair tool is slidable through an external groove on the front of the housing, the tool being attached at one end to a flexible line which is wound upon the spool to enable extension of the tool when grasped by the golfer to repair a divot in the ground and to automatically retract the tool when released to slide upwardly into the groove; and other accessories, including a ball marker and golf tees may be releasably mounted on the housing. | 08-20-2009 |
20100099519 | Golf divot repair tool - A golf repair tool includes a pivot repair member movable between a stored and a deployed position, and includes a spring assist construct that facilitates movement from the stored to the deployed position, and vice-versa. | 04-22-2010 |
20100234142 | Golf Ball Turf Repair Tool - A golf ball turf repair tool preferably includes a handle member, a fork member and a pivot pin. The fork member includes a pivot base, at least one fork and a support projection. The at least one fork extends from one end of the pivot base and the support projection extends from the other end of the pivot base. The handle member preferably includes a substantially concave top surface, a pivot base slot and a support projection pocket. A pivot pin is inserted through an end of the handle member and pivot base. The fork member of the turf repair tool is inserted into the turf adjacent a ball crater. If the user attempts to rotate the turf repair tool clockwise relative to the turf, the turf repair tool will collapse and fold. If the turf repair tool is rotated counterclockwise, the turf repair tool will repair the ball crater. | 09-16-2010 |
20100248865 | Golf Ball Mark Repair Tool - This invention is a hand tool for use by a golfer to repair a ball mark including a flat handle and long axes of two parallel blades. The said blades have an angle against the soil to constrain the direction of the blades movements. | 09-30-2010 |
20100323823 | MULTIPURPOSE GOLF DIVOT TOOL - A golf tool having a plastic body with a two prong divot repair tool that protrudes from a first end of the body for repairing golf course divots. Located within the body is an integrated lighting device or, in the alternative, a waterproof empty chamber adapted to receive a lighting device or any item that can fit within the empty chamber. | 12-23-2010 |
20110039639 | Golf device with marker - A golf device having a repair function and which is adapted to hold golf tees and a marker is provided. The device is a solid structure with annular channels that extend throughout the entire length of the device for insertion of golf tees. The structure facilitates its manufacture as the golf device and can be formed from a single, solid block of material. The annular channels are adapted to position the golf tees so that the ends of the golf tees can be used for scraping, as part of the turf or divot repair function. In one embodiment, the one-piece body is a metal, for example, brass, and the means for which a ball marker can be attached is via a magnet. The magnet can be located within the structure, attached to the surface of the structure, or recessed within the structure. | 02-17-2011 |
20110081994 | Multi-purpose spring-loaded divot repair tool - A multi-purpose spring-loaded divot repair tool comprising, in one embodiment, a forked end containing two prongs, a round ball marker, a concave recession, a handle, and a belt clip. The two prongs extend from one end of the handle and are used to repair divots. The round ball marker is located on the handle and is distally positioned to the forked end. Furthermore, the concave recession is proximally located to the round ball marker and distally located to the forked end, such that the concave recession faces upward when the forked end is inserted into the ground. The tool is manufactured from high quality materials. In a further embodiment, a dual acting spring loaded actuation system including spring action in both the deployment and return directions for actuating the forked end. | 04-07-2011 |
20110201456 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - A divot repair tool includes a blade member coupled to a handle disposed relative to the blade at an angle advantageous to ball mark repair. The blade member may be movable with respect to the handle between an open position and a closed position. The tool can include one or more indentations or other indicia to indicate how to properly grip the handle, as well as indicia indicating proper use of the divot repair tool | 08-18-2011 |
20110230281 | Golf turf repair device - A golf device is provided for turf repair and holding golf tees and a ball marker. The device utilizes the golf tees themselves to do turf repair and firmly holds the tees in place during the repair function. The device includes a body having a cap section and base section which are slidable held together so that the cap section is positioned immediately atop the base section to hold golf tees in place and prevent them from sliding upward during repair. Inserts are provided to magnetically attract the cap section to the base section and to removably hold a ball marker. | 09-22-2011 |
20110287870 | GREEN REPAIR DEVICE FOR GOLF - The present invention relates to a green repair device for golf. The green repair device for golf of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a repair part ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110300973 | Divot Tool - A divot tool to repair damage to a golf green may include a body portion, and the body portion may include a first tine and a second tine which extends outwards from the body portion. The body portion may be circumferentially shaped. The divot tool may include a connection section to connect to a handle. The connection section may include a cylinder portion. The connection section may include a inclined portion. | 12-08-2011 |
20110312447 | Combination Divot Tool - A golf accessory device includes a divot tool having a pair of spaced apart prongs at one end for repairing divots in a golfing surface. The tool also has an opening adjacent another end for receiving a ball marker assembly. A magnet is positioned in and circumscribes the opening. The ball marker assembly includes a ball marker and a support plate with the ball marker being magnetically attached to a first surface of the plate. A clip is attached to an opposite surface of the support plate. The marker and plate fit within the opening in the tool with an outer edge of the plate seated on the magnet. The ball marker assembly can be removed from the divot tool and attached to an item of clothing by the clip. | 12-22-2011 |
20120040779 | TOOL FOR ENGAGEMENT IN THE GROUND | 02-16-2012 |
20120065002 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - The present invention is directed to a turf repair tool having a base member with first and second portions. The first portion has a pair of prongs for inserting into the turf. The second portion is oppositely disposed on the base member from the extension. A spinning wheel, aided by ball bearings is integrated into the tool o provide rotational movement of the first and second portions. Additionally, an angle is disposed between the first and second portions such that the two portions are not co-planar and therefore leverage is increased during the turf repair process. | 03-15-2012 |
20120149499 | TURF MAINTENANCE DEVICE - A turf maintenance device ( | 06-14-2012 |
20120165133 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL WITH GROOVE CLEANER - A combination divot repair tool and groove cleaner device includes a groove cleaner having a pointed tip for cleaning grooves on golf club faces. The device also includes a divot repair tool having one or more prongs for use in repairing divots. The groove cleaner is rotatably mounted on the divot repair tool, and can be moved between a stowed position (in which the pointed end is generally aligned with the prongs of the divot repair tool) and a use position (in which the pointed end is accessible and can be used to clean the grooves of a golf club). | 06-28-2012 |
20130065710 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - A divot repair tool includes a blade member coupled to a handle disposed relative to the blade at an angle advantageous to ball mark repair. The blade member may be movable with respect to the handle between an open position and a closed position. The tool can include one or more indentations or other indicia to indicate how to properly grip the handle, as well as indicia indicating proper use of the divot repair tool | 03-14-2013 |
20130267351 | Golf Accessory Device - A golf accessory device that combines a cigar punch, a ball mark repair tool and a cigar/cigarette holder into a single compact device. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the golf accessory device is comprised of a stake portion for insertion into the ground and/or repairing a ball mark or divot, a channel that is supported by said stake portion and that is useful for supporting a lit cigar or cigarette, and a punch for puncturing the end of a cigar to prepare the cigar to be enjoyed. The device enables a golfer to prepare his or her cigar during a round of golf, temporarily store the same in an elevated position above the surface of the ground to avoid contamination and repair ball marks in the surface of the putting green. | 10-10-2013 |
20150360103 | PITCH MARK REPAIR DEVICE - The present invention provides a pitch mark repair device ( | 12-17-2015 |
20160030818 | Digital Memory Golf Green Repair Tool Systems - An apparatus is provided which is capable of repairing a golf green as well as concealing an extensible and/or detachable electronic component. The electronic component comprises a digital memory device. | 02-04-2016 |
20160121179 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - A divot repair tool includes a main body having an internally located rotational cylinder, a fixed tubular slide liner, and a prong assembly having one or more prongs which transition between an extended and retracted position. At least one of the elongated prongs include a top end having a generally teardrop shape. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121180 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL - A divot repair tool includes an elongated main body having a raised lip section and an upper surface onto which one or more cavities are located. Each of the cavities including a first connector. One or more elongated prongs include a teardrop-shaped first end, and a second connector that removably engages the first connector of a single cavity. | 05-05-2016 |
20160166899 | DIVOT REPAIR APPARATUS | 06-16-2016 |
20160193512 | TURF REPAIR APPARATUS | 07-07-2016 |
20160193513 | DIVOT REPAIR TOOL | 07-07-2016 |