DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND SELLING GOLF BALL MARKERS |
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申请号 | US13589476 | 申请日 | 2012-08-20 | 公开(公告)号 | US20140048501A1 | 公开(公告)日 | 2014-02-20 |
申请人 | Owen Craig Pollard; | 发明人 | Owen Craig Pollard; | ||||
摘要 | A golf ball marker display device. At least one display face includes a plurality of reclined cavities that are cut into the display face. Each of the reclined cavities includes a finger access area. Each reclined cavity holds a plurality of golf ball markers in a fashion such that as the front most golf ball marker is removed the remaining golf ball markers remain stacked in an orderly presentation. A golf ball marker is removed by fingers reaching into the finger access area, grabbing the golf ball marker and then removing the golf ball marker from the reclined cavity. In a preferred embodiment there are four display faces arranged in the general shape of a pyramid to form a pyramid display face. The pyramid display face is preferably rigidly connected to a rotating base. | ||||||
权利要求 | What is Claimed is: |
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说明书全文 | The present invention relates to display stands, and in particular, to display stands for golf accessories. Golfers of all levels of play are very interested in acquiring the necessary equipment for the game. There are many accessories needed to properly play the game of golf. In addition to a set of clubs and golf balls, a golfer will need other items such as tees, a divot repair tool and at least one golf ball marker. Throughout the years golfers have used various types of golf ball markers. Some golfers have used a plastic marker with a pin that helps hold the marker in place on the putting green. Other golfers have merely used a penny or dime to mark their ball's position. In recent years it has become more popular for a golfer to use a more attractive and decorative ball marker. For example, Due to the visual appeal of golf ball markers, golfers have become more interested in their purchase. Some golfers even collect multiple golf ball markers of their favorite sports teams or the favorite golf courses. This means that there is good potential for strong sales of golf ball markers. However, the prior art method of displaying golf ball markers has been inadequate and has actually hampered sales of the markers. For example, in the prior art, golf ball markers have been kept in a closed case or behind the cash register operator and away from the consumer's hands in an effort to curtail theft. Unfortunately, this method of display has also hurt sales because the consumer is not given easy access to the markers to properly evaluate them for purchase. What is needed is a better display device for displaying golf ball markers. The present invention provides a golf ball marker display device. At least one display face includes a plurality of reclined cavities that are cut into the display face. Each of the reclined cavities includes a finger access area. Each reclined cavity holds a plurality of golf ball markers in a fashion such that as the front most golf ball marker is removed the remaining golf ball markers remain stacked in an orderly presentation. A golf ball marker is removed by fingers reaching into the finger access area, grabbing the golf ball marker and then removing the golf ball marker from the reclined cavity. In a preferred embodiment there are four display faces arranged in the general shape of a pyramid to form a pyramid display face. The pyramid display face is preferably rigidly connected to a rotating base. Base 4 includes multiple golf accessory holders 8 and 9 that are preferably utilized for holding other golf accessory items such as golf tees, golf divot repair tools, and magnetic golf ball marker hat clips. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, display stand 2 is purchased by a retailer sporting goods store or golf pro shop that sells golf related items. Display stand 2 is preferably positioned near the cash register. A consumer preferably will pass by display stand 2 on his way to the cash register. Golf ball markers 21 are stacked inside golf ball marker holders 5. The consumer is preferably free to touch and handle display stand 2 and the multiple ball markers 21. He may then pick the ball marker(s) that he prefers for purchase. He may also pick other golf accessories, such as golf tees, divot repair tools or magnetic golf ball marker hat clips if he wishes. Screws 26 are utilized to connect base 4 to pyramid top 3 via predrilled screw holes 28 ( In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, display stand 2 ( Although the above-preferred embodiments have been described with specificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that many changes to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, the attached claims and their legal equivalents should determine the scope of the invention |