Abstract: Rolling collectors configured to locate and pick up small objects such as nuts, bullet casings, or other objects are described herein. In some implementations, a rolling collector includes a collector frame, a roller assembly, a remover mechanism, and a trailer tongue. In other implementations, a rolling collector includes a collector frame, a roller assembly having a skeleton structure, and a remover mechanism. In yet other implementations, a rolling collector includes a collector frame, a roller assembly, a remover mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The rolling collectors described herein are configured to be towable behind a vehicle, which includes center pull, side drag, side-by-side, and multiple unit towing configurations.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and devices that can be leveraged to retrieve pickleballs from a court surface. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to a portable, light-weight, hand-held pickleball collector.

Abstract: A ball picking robot and a ball unloading method using the same. The ball picking robot includes a chassis, an L-shaped hanging lug, a ball storage frame, an electric push rod disposed on the chassis, a baffle disposed on the chassis, a bracket disposed on the chassis and a drive motor for driving the electric push rod to move. A movable end of the electric push rod is connected with one end of the L-shaped hanging lug, the other end of the L-shaped hanging lug is connected with a side of the ball storage frame, and a camera is disposed on the bracket.

Abstract: The thorn extractor apparatus has a frame, a roller, a screen that surrounds the roller and a screen roller, and a removably attachable collection bin for receiving the thorny seeds. The roller and screen work together to pick up and convey the thorny seeds to the removably attachable collection bin to be discarded.

Abstract: A ball collection apparatus constituted of: a control circuitry; a body; motors; wheels arranged to rotate responsive to the motors, the body arranged to move along a surface responsive to the rotation of the plurality of wheels; a collection compartment arranged to maintain a ball within a predetermined area in relation to the body; a ball input port in communication with the collection compartment; and a ball ejector arranged to eject the ball from the collection compartment, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to: receive information regarding the location of the ball; responsive to the received information, control the at least one motor to advance the body towards the location of the ball, the collection compartment arranged to collect the ball through the ball input port; and control the ball ejector to eject the ball from the collection compartment and propel the ejected ball towards a predetermined target area.

Abstract: Provided is a ball collecting drum, which is configured to roll on a surface to collect a plurality of balls on the surface. The ball collecting drum includes: a plurality of discs; an annular multi-row groove including annular grooves formed between adjacent discs of the plurality of discs. Ball pockets formed, on an outer periphery of the plurality of discs in the annular groove formed between the adjacent plurality of discs have elasticity to allow entry and exit of a ball, and are continuously formed in each of the annular grooves. Each of the ball pockets has a size so that only one ball is allowed to be held therein. The ball pockets formed in the adjacent annular grooves are formed at positions deviated from each other in a circumferential direction of the annular grooves.

Abstract: A machine for picking up rocks from soils having a structure suitable for being moved over the surface of the soil. The machine has a pair of side wheels, being towed by a tractor vehicle from which it receives movement through its power take-off. The machine has rock extraction and uprooting elements incorporated on the advancing edge of the machine, made in the form of teeth, associated with a tooth bar region of the structure of the machine, having certain play, a rotating movable feed reel with teeth, a conveyor belt for lifting said rocks up through an inclined plane from a leading edge to a trailing edge located at a greater height; a rock collection and accumulation hopper arranged on the trailing edge.

Abstract: A dual functional robot for collecting rollable objects capable of a stable upright position and a stable horizontal position, in which the robot includes a way to propelling the robot; a way to controlling propulsion of the robot connected to provide commands to the means for propelling; a way to locating the rollable object connected to provide data to the way to controlling propulsion; means for collecting the rollable object; a way to storing the rollable object positioned to accept the rollable object from the way to collecting; a way to supporting the robot and allowing the robot to move across a surface in a low-friction manner; and a way to stably reorienting the robot from the horizontal position into the upright position.

Abstract: The ball retriever includes a collecting deck, a ramp, and a platform. The ball retriever is directed to balls for collection. The balls enter the collecting deck. A ramp is connected to the collecting deck. The collecting deck and the ramp pivot to transfer the balls to the platform. The platform may hold a hopper to contain the balls. The ball retriever provides an easy and fun way to pick up tennis balls, sports balls, and other objects.

Abstract: A tennis ball collection device includes a rotating drum that rotates at a higher speed than the rotation of the wheels that carry the device. Additionally, the drum rail that operates in connection with the rotating drum to lift a ball off of a ground is allowed to move in the horizontal direction. This back and forth movement is facilitated by a spring that otherwise biases the drum rail forward to a rest position.

Abstract: A rolling collection tool allows for retrieval of ground objects including pine cones by a user while standing erect. A method for construction of the device is provided in which a plurality of wires are formed into a generally oval shaped chamber and covered in a flexible covering in sets of two or more wires. The chamber is connected to a bail and handle and rolls to pick up and store objects in the chamber until emptied. The objects enter the chamber as the device rolls by temporary separation of the covered wires for the object, and the device retains the objects by resilient return movement of the covered wires to their original position. The flexible covering on the wires rotates around sets of the wires as the device retrieves objects.

Abstract: A nut gatherer device includes a cage formed by a plurality of wires. Each of the wires has a bowed middle segment and two straight end portions. Opposite end portions of the wires are secured within opposed hubs, each hub including first and second annular sets of spaced teeth, with the end portions of the wires secured in the radially-aligned spaces. A retainer affixed to the hub secures the wires between. A compressible washer between the wires and the retainer provides further securement and vibration dampening. An axle aperture in the hubs allows the cage to be rotatably attached to a handle. In use, the wire cage is rolled on the ground into contact with a bulky object, such as a nut, so that the object forces the wires to separate and permit the nut to pass into the cage where it is retained until emptying.

Abstract: A cart that collects tennis balls on the ground when manually pushed by a user and stores the tennis balls once collected. The cart includes a housing, a gathering assembly, a conveyor assembly, and a receptacle. The housing is manually pushed by the user. The gathering assembly is operatively connected to the housing, and gathers the tennis balls on the ground. The conveyor assembly is operatively connected within the housing. The receptacle is disposed against the housing, and stores the tennis balls elevated thereto by the conveyor assembly that have been gathered by the gathering assembly.

Abstract: A rolling collection tool allows for retrieval of ground objects including pine cones by a user while standing erect. A method for construction of the device is provided in which a plurality of wires are formed into a generally oval shaped chamber and covered in a flexible covering in sets of two or more wires. The chamber is connected to a bail and handle and rolls to pick up and store objects in the chamber until emptied. The objects enter the chamber as the device rolls by temporary separation of the covered wires for the object, and the device retains the objects by resilient return movement of the covered wires to their original position. The flexible covering on the wires rotates around sets of the wires as the device retrieves objects.

Abstract: A feces collection system capable of collecting and containing animal feces (either solid or semi solid) for direct disposal or bagged disposal. Disposal of the collected feces may be done through the rear or top disposal hatches. The collection can be done on various depths of grass or gravel as the lower scoop is automatically or manually adjustable. The collection blade rotor has a repeating pattern of three variably sized and shaped blades. The system has a built in water jet cleaning system with an adjustable stream. For ease of steering the device is lightweight, has an extending, pivotable handle and rotatable rear wheels.

Abstract: A ball collecting device comprising a drum and a control element. A first cover and a second cover are installed at both ends of the drum respectively to form a containing space in the drum. The first cover and the second cover are hollow and connected to at least one ring-shaped body with an interval apart. Each ring-shaped body comprises at least one elastic element installed around the ring-shaped body. The first cover, the second cover and the ring-shaped bodies are connected by at least one rod. The control element is connected to the drum and provided for a user to hold and push the drum to roll. An elastic element installed around the second cover is provided for pushing at least one ball to shift and enter into the containing space for storage, so as to provide a convenient way of collecting balls.

Abstract: A robot for collecting table tennis balls on the ground includes a body, a rotor mounted at a front of the body, a driving module mounted on the body, and a control device. The body is configured for receiving the picked table tennis balls therein. The driving module drives the body to travel and drives the rotor to rotate for picking up the table tennis balls. The control device is configured for controlling the driving module to drive the robot to travel on the ground along a predetermined route.

Abstract: A golfball collecting apparatus is provided including a frame and at least first and second discs mounted to the frame for rotation about an axis, the first and second discs having facing surfaces defining a space therebetween in which golf balls become lodged at a first angular position relative to the axis and are carried with the first and second discs about the axis from the first angular position. A first finger is attached to the frame and has a first end disposed in the space to dislodge golf balls carried with the first and second discs about the axis in a first direction about the axis. A second finger is attached to the frame and has a surface disposed in the space between the first angular location and the end of the first finger to dislodge golf balls carried with the first and second discs about the axis in a second direction about the axis.

Abstract: A ball pickup device includes a plurality of gang assemblies for pivotal movement about a vertical axis. One of the gang assemblies is positioned at the forward end of the device and includes a float wheel which bears a major portion of the weight of the assembly. This facilitates turning, maneuvering, and wear of the various discs that are included in each gang assembly for picking up balls.

Abstract: A carpet putting surface having a longitudinal length longer than its lateral width and comprising a predetermined putting location marking, and a plurality of substantially “V” shaped markings placed apart from the predetermined putting location marking, with each substantially “V” shaped marking having the open end of the “V” closer to the predetermined putting location marking than the closed end of the “V.” An apparatus for practicing golf ball putting comprising a carriage having a spool of carpet putting surface and a golf ball retriever is also disclosed and adapted for use on a bowling alley lane.

Abstract: A ball pickup hopper on supporting wheels has a bottom panel contoured with channels extending from a front of the hopper to the supporting wheels. Extending forward of the hopper are opposing left and a right herding rails directing balls in front of the apparatus into the channels as the apparatus is moved over a ground surface. The supporting wheels are positioned and adapted for receiving balls moving through the channels, compressively rotating and lifting the balls between the supporting wheels and the hopper, and expelling the balls into the hopper through openings. A top cover is fitted to enclose the hopper and to alternately act as a base for supporting the hopper at an appropriate height for use in ball practice.

Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving golf balls and the like includes a number of retrieving sections, each having a frame for one or more receptacle baskets and a retrieving roller with a number of retrieving disks. The frames are connected to a connection rail in side-by-side relationship. The connection rail is readily flexible over its entire length in the vertical plane and is rigid or substantially inflexible in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A sports ball retrieval and dispensing device includes a ball retrieving and dispensing receptacle and a handle constructed of respective pluralities of separate parts having respective assembled conditions in which the receptacle parts are mounted to one another and the handle parts are mounted to one another and coupled to the assembled receptacle so as to enable use of the device in ball retrieving and dispensing modes of operation. The receptacle and/or handle also are convertible to respective disassembled conditions in which at least some receptacle parts are taken apart from one another and/or at least some handle parts are taken apart from one another such that the device occupies a reduced volume of space so as to enable packaging and shipping of the device.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving apparatus (10) adapted to be pushed forward of a pushing vehicle (17). The apparatus (10) includes a plurality of golf ball collecting units (11-15) coupled to main frame assembly (16) and at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to swivel relative to the main frame assembly (16). Additionally, at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to move up and down relative to the main frame assembly (16).

Abstract: A tennis ball retriever includes a cylindrical collection drum having circular cylinder bases spaced from one another. The cylindrical collection drum has openings formed in a peripheral cylinder region such that balls can be pushed therethrough. The circular cylinder bases have sleeves extending along the cylinder axis. A removable handle includes two arms extending away from the cylinder axis. The arms have stub axles at their ends such that the stub axles extend along the cylinder axis and are rotatably journalled in the sleeves. The removable handle is resiliently deformable for moving the stub axles away from the sleeves so that the cylindrical collection drum can be removed from the handle. A ball retrieving and storing system is also provided. The ball retrieving and storing system includes at least two cylindrical collection drums and a removable handle.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving apparatus (10) adapted to be pushed forward of a pushing vehicle (17). The apparatus (10) includes a plurality of golf ball collecting units (11-15) coupled to main frame assembly (16) and at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to swivel relative to the main frame assembly (16). Additionally, at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to move up and down relative to the main frame assembly (16).

Abstract: A sports ball retrieval and dispensing device includes a ball retrieving and dispensing receptacle and a handle constructed of respective pluralities of separate parts having respective assembled conditions in which the receptacle parts are mounted to one another and the handle parts are mounted to one another and coupled to the assembled receptacle so as to enable use of the device in ball retrieving and dispensing modes of operation. The receptacle and/or handle also are convertible to respective disassembled conditions in which at least some receptacle parts are taken apart from one another and/or at least some handle parts are taken apart from one another such that the device occupies a reduced volume of space so as to enable packaging and shipping of the device.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving apparatus (10) adapted to be pushed forward of a pushing vehicle (17). The apparatus (10) includes a plurality of golf ball collecting units (11-15) coupled to a main frame assembly (16) and at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to swivel relative to the main frame assembly (16). Additionally, at least some of the golf ball collecting units (11-15) are able to move up and down relative to the main frame assembly (16).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a generally upwardly standing wheeled cart 10 having a ground level scoop 22 on its front end wherein tennis balls 12 can be scooped up and routed upwardly through a hopper 41 into a ball basket 28 when the cart 10 is moved in the forward direction. The front wheels 16 of the cart have axles 46 which serve to drive a belt 40 having flexible projecting edges 42 which belt 40 is located on the inside of the cart 10 which belt 40 turns in a counter clockwise direction and forces the tennis balls 12 upwardly through the enclosure of the cart by trapping the balls between the belt 40 which is the width of the cart 10 and the rear wall 44 of the cart 10 wherewith the balls 12 are forced upwardly and out of the top of the cart 10 into a rear hanging basket 28.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving system has a plurality of collector wheels attached to pivoting arms to allow the wheels to track a ground surface, adjacent wheels being spaced apart by a distance equivalent to the diameter of a golf ball to allow golf balls to be picked up between adjacent wheels as well as by the wheels themselves.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrieving golf balls from a submerged surface includes a power drive device which is stationed along the shore of the submerged surface of a golf course water hazard and which carries a pair of spools on which flexible line is wound. The flexible line on one spool is connected directly to a golf ball retrieving mechanism, and the line from the other spool is connected around a pulley on a deadman stake on the opposite side of the submerged surface and is then connected to the golf ball retrieving device. Accordingly, the golf ball retriever is moved along the submerged surface toward and away from the opposite shores of the water hazard by alternatively driving one of the spools and permitting the other spool to unwind. The power drive device is moved incrementally along the shore surface after each sweep of the golf ball retriever so that golf balls may be retrieved from all of the submerged surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for scooping up articles typically golf balls, from the ground comprising a rotary scoop 16 which can rotate about an axis 18 extending parallel to the ground 14. The scoop 16 is provided with three elongate elements uniformly spaced in the radial direction about and extending parallel to the axis of rotation 18. A curved plate 32 is located behind the scoop 16 in the direction of travel D of the apparatus 10. The plate 32 has a lower edge 34 extending parallel to the ground 14 at a height to prevent the passage of the golf ball to fall between the edge 34 and the ground 14. A cylindrical receptacle 38 is located between the elongate elements 20 and has its longitudinal axis coincident with the axis of rotation 18. An opening 40 is formed along the length of the receptacle 38 near an upper edge 42 of the place 32. A golf ball 12 scooped by the scoop 16 is guided by plate 32 so as to fall by the action of gravity through opening 40 into the receptacle 48.

Abstract: A tennis ball retriever and its method of use are disclosed. The tennis ball retriever includes a handle and a collection drum rotatably journalized on the handle. The cylindrical drum is provided with a plurality of axially spaced circumferential tines. At least one of the tines of each spaced-apart pair includes an abrasive surface. In the preferred embodiment, the two outermost circumferential tines have a larger diameter than the inner tines and the outer tines are provided with an outer rolling, supporting and preferably gripping surface. A hinged access door is provided at one end of the collection drum for removing the tennis balls collected within the drum. In use, a person holds the handle grips and rolls the collection drum over loose tennis balls lying on a tennis court or practice surface. The loose tennis balls are grasped by the abrasive surfaces of the spaced-apart cylindrical tines and urged into the interior of the collection drum.

Abstract: A highway marker manipulating apparatus comprising a pair of gripper wheels spaced apart to engage and apply pressure onto the side edges of the base flange of a highway marker. The wheels are spaced apart by a loading magazine between the wheels and directing the marker flanges into gripped engagement with the gripping faces of the opposing wheels; and a guide panel between the outer portions of the wheels to guide the flanges of the markers being retrieved off the pavement. A stripper guide is provided between the wheels for urging the flanges of the markers toward the outer periphery of the wheels as the flanges are also engaging the peripherally extending guide panels as to turn the markers and move the markers along the stripper bars which carry the markers to the upper periphery of the wheels. Stabilizing guides or runners are provided to be removably mounted at the lower portion of the gripper wheels to receive the flanges of dispensed markers therebeneath for stabilizing the markers on the pavement.

Abstract: A rolling apparatus to be pushed or driven over ground where nuts have fallen, such apparatus rolling to pick up the nuts, and collect them in a basket. The apparatus includes a roller assembly of a plurality of wheel units each having a flexible wheel which contacts the ground and is spaced from the next adjacent wheel so as to clamp nuts between adjacent wheels and carry the clamped nuts around the roller assembly to a comb-like stripper which pries the nuts from the wheels and guides them into a collection basket. The basket is movable so that it may readily pass over ground objects, such as small rocks, pine cones and the like, as the apparatus is rolled over ground.

Abstract: A rectilinear framework includes a plurality of rear wheels mounted to respective right and left axles, with the right axle including a rear axle pulley cooperative with a front pulley and drive belt to effect rotation of paddle wheels to traverse an underlying ground surface and project golf balls rearwardly along a chute structure onto associated fabric webs to contain the golf balls therewithin.

Abstract: A golf ball retriever is provided for retrieving balls by providing at least two discs mounted on a rotatable shaft. The discs have a distance therebetween slightly greater than the diameter of the ball. A foam-rubber ring is concentrically attached to an inside surface of each disc to provide for an easy pick-up of the ball. Each of the discs are scallop-shaped to provide a greater vertical downward force on the ball than a horizontal force when pivoting on a scallop point. Radial slits are formed in each disc extending from a low point of each scallop. Counter sunk holes are formed on the inside surface of each disc at the ends of the radial slits.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for retrieving balls and depositing the balls into a container. The apparatus comprises a frame for moving over the ground by a separate motor vehicle. A plurality of rake heads are mounted to the frame for sliding over the surface of the ground and directing the balls toward a ball catcher. Each of the rake heads is positioned at an angle with the direction of forward motion of the apparatus such that a ball which contacts one of the rake heads is directed toward the ball catcher. The ball catcher picks up the balls from the ground and transports the balls to the container.

Abstract: A ball retrieval device includes a main body and a ball collection basket for storing retrieved balls. The basket is shaped substantially as a slotted box. Only a single basket opening, located in a forward peripheral portion of the basket, has a width greater than the diameter of a ball. The collection basket is removably attached to the main body using a pair of upward-turned hooked bracket portions that extend through mesh openings in the basket and allow the basket to remain substantially horizontal when the basket is attached to or removed from the main body. Arms which extend from the main body are provided with an arrangement of resilient fingers, strips, brushes or lips that form a channel in which balls are held when they are adjacent to the arms. These fingers, etc., channel balls along the arms towards a conveyor mechanism located within the main body as the ball retriever is pushed forward.

Abstract: A golf ball retrieving assembly to retrieve golf balls distributed over a ground surface comprises a collector wheel having a recess to accept and retain golf balls therein and at least one ball deflecting assembly moveable over the ground surface to deflect golf balls to the collector wheel. The collector wheel and the golf ball deflecting assembly are coupled to a support in such a fashion that each can track undulations in the ground surface independently of each other. A number of such golf ball retrieving assemblies can be axially positioned on a common frame member to allow large areas to be treated. By having the collector wheel and golf ball deflecting assembly able to track undulations independently of each other, golf balls can be collected from pockets and depressions in a fairway in an effective manner.

Abstract: A machine to collect iron or steel shot or ferrous grit from factory plant floors for reuse in blast machines or other industrial processes. Round doughnut like magnets mounted on a through shaft are stacked together with like North and South poles adjacent one to another in or such as N-SS-NN-SS-NN-SS-NN-SS-NN-SS-NN-S. A drive system includes a floor engaging wheel and a lug pulley and belt drive connected to a gear drive connected to one end of the through shaft that mounts the end to end round magnets extending transversely substantially the width of the machine. A multi-pocketed flexible conveyor belt is passed around the shaft and end to end magnet assembly to extend therefrom up and around idler drum located upward and toward the rear, that being non-magnetic permits iron or steel shot and/or ferrous material grit to dump from the multipocketed belt down to the separating screen.

Abstract: Apparatus having a frame and an axle on which are two ground engaging wheels and in between the wheels is a plurality of spaced discs arranged to wedge golf balls between adjacent discs and to discharge those golf balls into a forward basket; half of the discs and wheels being in one of two separately rotatable sections mounted on the same axle, the wheels being slightly larger in diameter than the ball engaging discs and capable of functioning as load supporting wheels located at the ends of the axle, but inside the frame.

Abstract: A rolling apparatus to be pushed by hand to roll over ground where nuts have fallen, pick up the nuts, and collect them in a bag; the apparatus including a roller assembly of a plurality of thin wheel units each having a flexible wall member which contacts the ground and is spaced from the wall member of the next adjacent wheel unit so as to clamp nuts between adjacent walls and carry the clamped nuts around the roller assembly to a comb-like stripper which pries the nuts from the wall members and guides them into a collection bag or other collection devices.

Abstract: A lift truck comprises a roller rotatable at a rate substantially proportional to a ground vehicle speed and a hydraulic regulator operated by the roller to discharge hydraulic fluid at a rate substantially proportional to the ground vehicle speed. An actuator for a push-pull mechanism with a face plate is operated on the hydraulic fluid generated by the hydraulic regulator so that the face plate can displace in synchronized with the ground vehicle speed.

Abstract: A golf ball retriever (10) having a plurality of disks (24) spaced apart by spacer tubes (26) and secured to a rod (22) which is rolled over the bottom of a water hazard to pick up golf balls (28). The rod (22) is supported by a frame (16) which is secured to an elongated handle (12) by a pivot joint (14) which is selectively lockable in one of two positions. In its deployed position, the pivot joint (14) is locked so that the rod (22) is held perpendicular to the length of the elongated handle (12). In the storage position, the pivot joint (14) is locked to that the rod (22) is substantially parallel to the elongated handle (12) so that the golf ball retriever (10) may be easily stored in a golf bag. The golf ball retriever (10) picks up golf balls (28) in a broad strip without requiring visual guidance of the retriever (10) because golf balls (28 ) tend to become aligned between two disks (24) as the retriever is rolled over a golf ball.

Abstract: A rugged self-contained tool for performing golf ball retrieval from remote and otherwise inaccessible areas of a water hazard comprising a plurality of rigidly mounted, ball-pinching, spaced, resilient discs upon an axle supported rotatably by and between the ends of a one-half rectangular cooperating ball-confining frame. The tool can be deployed by casting same into remote or otherwise inaccessible areas retaining control thereof by means of a cord attached to an eyelet centrally located on the frame, which cord, when pulled steadily, rolls the tool upon the bottom of the water hazard returning the tool and its retained contents to the user. The frame of the tool provides hydroplaning downward pressure on the tool and the discs have multiple straight sides at their outer peripheries to provide traction with the bottom.

Abstract: A wheeled apparatus with a telescopic handle for collecting and disposing of animal waste and debirs which may be operated by one hand by simply pushing the apparatus over the animal waste or debris. The apparatus rakes the animal waste and debris into a pile and then a striker slings it into a throw-away container such as a card-board milk carton for disposal.

Abstract: A multipurpose ball collector, ball storage and ball dispenser uses a wheel driven rotating shaft and fixed projections to positively collect balls, a wire cage to store balls and a folding handle with a folding cage door to conveniently allow withdrawing of the balls during practice. The folding handles are pivoted and attach to each other during collection to provide structural integrity. For dispensing, the handles and attached to the cage to form a structure which lifts the cage to within easy reach for the practicing player. Collection arms can also be provided to assist in ball collection or carrying the cage to a storage location.

Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving golf balls distributed over the ground comprising a frame mounted on an axle and two rear wheels, a plurality of thin circular discs spaced apart from each other slightly less than the diameter of a golf ball and mounted on the rear wheel axle to turn with the wheels with the perimeter of the disc being in close proximity to the ground level, fingers between the discs to strip golf balls from between adjacent discs, baskets to catch the balls stripped by the fingers, and elongated guides extending forward from the frame to funnel golf balls from a wide area toward the rotating discs.

Abstract: A portable golf ball retrieving device having parallel disks between which golf balls are picked up. The disks are provided with sets of flat bars which are outboard of the longitudinal axis of the disks and which extend closely yet slidably through guides to permit axially expansion and collapse of the disks. In the collapsed condition, the device is compact for convenient storage. A detent holds the disks in the expanded condition to enhance the stability of the device as it is rolled in a water hazard or along another surface to pick up golf balls.