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  Golf ball recovery and ball mark repair toolUSPTO Application #: 20080096685Title: Golf ball recovery and ball mark repair tool Abstract: A golf accessory comprises a ball retrieval tool on one end and a ball mark repair tool on the opposite end which facilitates use of both tools without requiring a golfer to bend down. The golf accessory may further comprise telescoping members inside a shaft for extending the golf accessory to various lengths away from a golfer desiring to use the tools on each end thereof. (end of abstract) Agent: Michael A. O'neil Michael A. O'neil, P.C. - Dallas, TX, US Inventor: Michael Glenn Dempsey USPTO Applicaton #: 20080096685 - Class: 473286000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Club Or Club Support, And Turf Repair Tool Or Ball Retriever The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080096685. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is continuation-in-part application of application Ser. No. 11/278,570 filed Apr. 4, 2006, currently pending, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference; which claims priority based on provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/668,927 filed Apr. 6, 2005, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference; and provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/686,669 filed Jun. 2, 2006, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] This invention relates generally to golf accessories, and more particularly to a golf accessory including a ball retrieval tool and a ball mark repair tool. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] The sport of golf is enjoyed by persons of nearly all ages. Elderly persons in particular are able to play golf even when they are no longer able to participate in other physical sports. However, elderly golfers often have problems with their backs and hips, preventing them from bending over to repair ball marks and retrieve balls without difficulty. Heretofore the available ball mark repair tools have been handheld and required the golfer to bend down in order to repair a ball mark on the green. In addition to physical challenges associated with using existing ball mark repair tools, because the tools are small in size they can be difficult to find in a golf bag and can create discomfort if they become displaced in a clothing pocket. [0004] In addition to bending over to repair ball marks, a golfer must bend over to retrieve the ball from the cup. Although there are currently tools on the market to assist golfers in retrieving balls from the cup, each of the available tools must be stored in the golf bag, taking up room which may be needed for golf clubs, etc. [0005] The present invention comprises an improved golf accessory which overcomes the limitations of traditional golf accessories currently on the market. In accordance with the broader aspects of the invention, the golf accessory comprises a ball retrieval tool at one end and a ball mark repair tool at the opposite end facilitating the repair of ball marks and retrieval of golf balls without requiring a golfer to bend down. [0006] In accordance with more specific aspects of the invention, a golf accessory comprises a shaft having a ball mark repair tool and a ball retrieval tool are secured at opposite ends thereof. A clip or fastening device is secured along the shaft of the golf accessory to facilitate securing the golf accessory to the outside of a golf bag instead of using interior space thereof. Telescoping members inside the shaft of the accessory enable the ball retrieval tool to be extended to various lengths thereby facilitating the recovery of golf balls from water hazards. [0007] In addition to repairing ball marks, the ball mark repair tool may be utilized to insert the golf accessory into a ground surface adjacent to the green when not being used thereby preventing a golfer from having to bend over to retrieve the golf accessory. Often a golfer must take two clubs to the green, a putter and a wedge, or other similar club used to chip a ball onto the green, which has heretofore been laid on the ground when not in use thereby requiring the golfer to bend over to retrieve the unused club. A hook or other support means located on the shaft of the golf accessory below the ball retrieval tool may be utilized to support the unused club against the golf accessory preventing instead of placing the club on the ground. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description when taken in connection with the accompanying Drawings, wherein: [0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a golf accessory comprising a first embodiment of the present invention; [0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a third embodiment of the present invention; [0012] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a fourth embodiment of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a fifth embodiment of the present invention; [0014] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating sixth embodiment of the present invention; [0015] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a seventh embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an eighth embodiment of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 9 is an environmental view illustrating one aspect of the use of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a ninth embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 11 is an environmental view illustrating a tenth embodiment of the present invention and an additional aspect of the use; [0020] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a twelfth embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading... 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