Patents by Inventor Kent D. Hageman

Kent D. Hageman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5362044
    Abstract: An improved golf cup and in particular to a golf cup which has all the features of a normal golf cup and conforms with the appropriate Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) rules and regulations but, additionally, has been modified to provide a means to contain an advertisement. The advertisement can be inserted and removed at will, without disturbing the normal functioning of the cup. The advertisement is in the form of a flexible insert that can be snapped into an indentation in the inner wall of the golf cup. A small hole is placed within the recessed area to facilitate the insertion of a screwdriver or like device to assist in the removal of the advertising insert which has been snapped into place. The advertising insert is constructed of a light, flexible durable material which is flat when not inserted into the golf cup and is, therefore, easy to handle, store and ship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Kent D. Hageman