Golf ball retrieval device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a golf ball retrieval device incorporating my new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front elevational view of a golf ball retrieval device, broken away for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the golf ball retrieval device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the golf ball retrieval device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the golf ball retrieval device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the golf ball retrieval device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the golf ball retrieval device of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a fragmented enlarged bottom perspective view of a golf ball retrieval device.

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Patent History
Patent number: D411278
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 2, 1998
Date of Patent: Jun 22, 1999
Inventors: Dean A. Sammons (Glen Ellyn, IL), Marvin L. Sammons (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mitchell I. Siegel
Law Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/88,845
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Holder Or Stand (D21/796)
International Classification: 2102;