Method and apparatus for retrieving lost golf balls
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1. A golf ball locator comprising:
- a portable housing defining an inlet;
detecting means proximate said inlet for detecting a golf ball odor; and
means proximate said housing for indicating when said predetermined odor is present within said housing.
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Abstract
The invention comprises a golf ball-locating device in the form of a light aluminum hollow cylinder including a high-speed intake fan and an electronic detection circuit. The detection circuit is conditioned for responding to a particular aroma, to which the golf ball has been previously subjected. Visual and/or audible signals provide indication that the device is in the vicinity of the golf ball.
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1. A golf ball locator comprising:
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a portable housing defining an inlet;
detecting means proximate said inlet for detecting a golf ball odor; and
means proximate said housing for indicating when said predetermined odor is present within said housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for locating golf balls comprising the steps of:
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providing a golf ball characterized by a predetermined odor;
arranging an electric circuit activated by detection of said predetermined odor;
providing indication means connecting with said electric circuit; and
arranging said electric circuit proximate said golf ball whereby said electric circuit is activated upon detection of said predetermined odor.
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