Patent ID: 6083114
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A45B,A63B

Abstract:
An apparatus for collecting golf balls said apparatus comprising:a collection assembly comprising a canopy having an internal periphery and a collection net, said canopy having an outer radial portion attached to a plurality of support ribs, each of said support ribs comprising a proximal end and a distal end, said collection assembly being selectively movable between an open position and a collapsed position;said collection net having an outer radial portion securely fixed at said distal ends of said support ribs such that the collection net is generally suspended in relation to said canopy, the collection net being supported throughout its length and comprising a target area adapted to extend over said internal periphery defined by the canopy;an elongated shaft having a first end and a second opposing end, said proximal ends of said support ribs being pivotally attached to said first end of said elongated shaft;an actuating assembly for selectively supporting said collection assembly between said open position and said collapsed position, said actuating assembly being disposed about and selectively moveable in relation to said elongated shaft;a support member attached at said first end of said elongated shaft such that said support member projects substantially outward front the first end of the shaft; anda flag attached to said elongated shaft, wherein said flag provides means for securing said collection assembly in said collapsed position.