CA2073270A1 - Ball/ball retriever combination - Google Patents
Ball/ball retriever combinationInfo
- Publication number
- CA2073270A1 CA2073270A1 CA 2073270 CA2073270A CA2073270A1 CA 2073270 A1 CA2073270 A1 CA 2073270A1 CA 2073270 CA2073270 CA 2073270 CA 2073270 A CA2073270 A CA 2073270A CA 2073270 A1 CA2073270 A1 CA 2073270A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- ball
- retriever
- elongate member
- opposed ends
- exterior surface
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B47/00—Devices for handling or treating balls, e.g. for holding or carrying balls
- A63B47/02—Devices for handling or treating balls, e.g. for holding or carrying balls for picking-up or collecting
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
- A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Slide Fasteners, Snap Fasteners, And Hook Fasteners (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A ball/ball retriever combination having a ball retriever which consists of an elongate member having opposed ends. A
tape fastener is affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball consists of a spherical body having an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the spherical body has at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape fastener on one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball retriever is used to raise the ball from a groundsurface by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
A ball/ball retriever combination having a ball retriever which consists of an elongate member having opposed ends. A
tape fastener is affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball consists of a spherical body having an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the spherical body has at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape fastener on one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball retriever is used to raise the ball from a groundsurface by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
Description
The present invention relates to a ball/ball retriever combination.
5 BACI~GROU17D OF T~E INVENTION
Senior citizens enjoy playing a variety of games in which a ball is tossed. Unfortunately, due to infirmities brought on by advancing age, it is sometimes difficult for the senior citizens to bend down to pick the balls up.
Ball retrievers are used for a variety of purposes. For example, in the game of golf, ball retrievers are used to recover golf balls which have come to rest in water hazards.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a ball/ball retriever combination which is adapted for use by seniors when playing ball toss games.
According to the present invention there is provided a ball/ball retriever combination. The ball retriever is comprised of an elongate member having opposed ends. A tape fastener is affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball is comprise of a spherical body having an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the spherical body has at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape faRtener on one of the oppo~ed ends of the elongate member. The ball retriever is used to raise the ball from a groundsurface by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T~E DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE I is a perspective view of a ball constructed in accordance with the teachings o~ the present invention.
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FIGURE 2 is a section view of the ball illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a ball retriever with the ball illustrated in FIGURE 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODI~ENq~
The preferred embodiment, a ball/ball retriever combination generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 3.
Ball/ball retriever combination 10 consists of a ball 12 and a ball retriever 14. Referring to FIGURE 3, ball retriever 14 is an elongate member 16 having opposed ends 18 and 20. A tape fastener 22 is affixed to end 20 of elongate member 16. Referring to FI~URE~ 1 and 2, ball 12 is a spherical body 24 having an exterior surface 26. Exterior surface 26 of spherical body 24 has at least one circular zone 28 covered with a material, such as a mating tape fastener, that adheres to tape fastener 22 on end 20 of elongate member 16.
The use and operation of ball/ball retriever combination 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 3. Referring to FIGURE 3, ball retriever 14 is used to raise ball 12 from a groundsurface by bringing tape fastener 22 on end 20 of elongate member 16 into contact with adherent zone 28 on exterior surface 26 of ball 12. Ball 12 then adheres to ball retriever 14 as ball retriever 14 is raised.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modification may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
5 BACI~GROU17D OF T~E INVENTION
Senior citizens enjoy playing a variety of games in which a ball is tossed. Unfortunately, due to infirmities brought on by advancing age, it is sometimes difficult for the senior citizens to bend down to pick the balls up.
Ball retrievers are used for a variety of purposes. For example, in the game of golf, ball retrievers are used to recover golf balls which have come to rest in water hazards.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
What is required is a ball/ball retriever combination which is adapted for use by seniors when playing ball toss games.
According to the present invention there is provided a ball/ball retriever combination. The ball retriever is comprised of an elongate member having opposed ends. A tape fastener is affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member. The ball is comprise of a spherical body having an exterior surface. The exterior surface of the spherical body has at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape faRtener on one of the oppo~ed ends of the elongate member. The ball retriever is used to raise the ball from a groundsurface by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF T~E DRAWINGS
These and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings, wherein:
FIGURE I is a perspective view of a ball constructed in accordance with the teachings o~ the present invention.
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FIGURE 2 is a section view of the ball illustrated in FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of a ball retriever with the ball illustrated in FIGURE 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODI~ENq~
The preferred embodiment, a ball/ball retriever combination generally identified by reference numeral 10, will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 3.
Ball/ball retriever combination 10 consists of a ball 12 and a ball retriever 14. Referring to FIGURE 3, ball retriever 14 is an elongate member 16 having opposed ends 18 and 20. A tape fastener 22 is affixed to end 20 of elongate member 16. Referring to FI~URE~ 1 and 2, ball 12 is a spherical body 24 having an exterior surface 26. Exterior surface 26 of spherical body 24 has at least one circular zone 28 covered with a material, such as a mating tape fastener, that adheres to tape fastener 22 on end 20 of elongate member 16.
The use and operation of ball/ball retriever combination 10 will now be described with reference to FIGURES 1 through 3. Referring to FIGURE 3, ball retriever 14 is used to raise ball 12 from a groundsurface by bringing tape fastener 22 on end 20 of elongate member 16 into contact with adherent zone 28 on exterior surface 26 of ball 12. Ball 12 then adheres to ball retriever 14 as ball retriever 14 is raised.
It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modification may be made to the illustrated embodiment without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
Claims
OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. In combination:
a. a ball retriever, comprising:
i. an elongate member having opposed ends; and ii. a tape fastener affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member; and b. a ball, comprising:
i. a spherical body having an exterior surface, and ii. the exterior surface of the spherical body having at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape fastener on one of the opposed ends of the elongate member, such that the ball retriever is used to raise the ball from the ground by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
a. a ball retriever, comprising:
i. an elongate member having opposed ends; and ii. a tape fastener affixed to at least one of the opposed ends of the elongate member; and b. a ball, comprising:
i. a spherical body having an exterior surface, and ii. the exterior surface of the spherical body having at least one zone covered with a material that adheres to the tape fastener on one of the opposed ends of the elongate member, such that the ball retriever is used to raise the ball from the ground by bringing one of the opposed ends of the elongate member into contact with the adherent zone on the exterior surface of the ball.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2073270 CA2073270A1 (en) | 1992-07-07 | 1992-07-07 | Ball/ball retriever combination |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2073270 CA2073270A1 (en) | 1992-07-07 | 1992-07-07 | Ball/ball retriever combination |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2073270A1 true CA2073270A1 (en) | 1994-01-08 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2073270 Abandoned CA2073270A1 (en) | 1992-07-07 | 1992-07-07 | Ball/ball retriever combination |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2073270A1 (en) |
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1992
- 1992-07-07 CA CA 2073270 patent/CA2073270A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Dead |