Object Retrieval System

Abstract

A system for retrieving an object, particularly a substantially spherical object such as a golf ball, the system including a handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the stationary member and a tension or compression member for biasing the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary member. The tension/compression member is mounted externally, independent of the handle member and on the stationary member. Additionally, a telescopically extendable pole including a first hollow cylindrical tube and a second cylindrical tube which is telescopically displaceable within the first tube. In another arrangement, a system for selectively locking a set of telescoping tubes at a fixed relative longitudinal position including a series of hand operable, externally mounted, rotational locking collars and a two piece arcuate dimpled spacing mechanism.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for retrieving an object comprising:
 a detachable handle, comprising a plurality of detent angled pins attached to an end of the detachable handle to connect the detachable handle to the stationary loop;   a stationary loop removably attached to the detachable handle, the stationary loop comprising a spring attachment mechanism;   a reactive loop pivotally attached to the stationary loop, the reactive loop comprising a spring attachment mechanism; and   a biasing device in torsional communication with the stationary loop on a proximal end and in torsional communication with the reactive loop on a distal end, wherein the biasing device is disposed to place and retain the reactive loop substantially perpendicular to the stationary loop, each of the loops substantially surrounding the object when positioned substantially perpendicular to each other.   
     
     
         2 . The retriever of  claim 1 , wherein the reactive loop is stationary loop and is mounted to the interior of the stationary loop in rotational communication relative to the stationary loop, wherein the reactive loop is in communication with the biasing means. 
     
     
         3 . The retriever of  claim 2 , wherein the stationary loop and the reactive loop comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a side portion, wherein the bottom portion of the stationary loop is attached to the detachable handle. 
     
     
         4 . The retriever of  claim 3 , wherein the biasing device is selected from the group consisting of a spring mechanism, a cylindrical helical spring, a torsion band, and a torsion bar. 
     
     
         5 . The retriever of  claim 4  wherein the spring mechanism comprises a cylindrical helical spring comprising two ends wherein one end is attached to an internal portion of the reactive loop and the other end is attached to an internal lower portion of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         6 . The retriever of  claim 5 , wherein the internal portion of the reactive loop comprises an extended lip portion. 
     
     
         7 . The retriever of  claim 5 , wherein the internal portion of the stationary loop wherein the extended lip portion further comprises a receiving aperture for the spring mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The retriever of  claim 1 , wherein the detachable handle comprises a telescoping structure. 
     
     
         9 . A device for retrieving objects comprising:
 a handle;   a stationary loop rigidly attached to the handle;   a plurality of detent angled pins or a set of rivets attached to an end of the handle to connect the handle to the stationary loop;   a reactive loop pivotally attached to the stationary loop; and,   a force transmission mechanism disposed to retain the reactive loop substantially perpendicular to the stationary loop, wherein the reactive loop and the stationary loop further comprise a receiving area for surrounding the object when positioned substantially perpendicular to each other.   
     
     
         10 . The retriever in  claim 9 , wherein the reactive loop is positioned inside the stationary loop and wherein the force transmission mechanism is in communication with the reactive loop to rotate the reactive loop relative the stationary loop. 
     
     
         11 . The retriever of  claim 10 , wherein the stationary loop and the reactive loop have top, bottom, and side portions, the bottom portion of the stationary loop being attached to the handle and the side portions of the reactive loop being pivotally attached to the side portions of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         12 . The retriever of  claim 11 , wherein the force transmission mechanism is selected from the group consisting of a spring mechanism, a cylindrical helical spring, a torsion band, and a torsion bar. 
     
     
         13 . The retriever of  claim 12 , wherein the spring mechanism comprises a cylindrical helical spring having two ends, one end being attached to an internal portion of the reactive loop and the other end being attached to an internal bottom portion of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         14 . The retriever of  claim 9 , wherein the handle is removably attached to the bottom portion of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         15 . A device for retrieving an object comprising:
 a telescoping handle;   a stationary loop rigidly attached to the handle;   a plurality of detent angled pins attached to an end of the telescoping handle to connect the telescoping handle to the stationary loop;   a reactive loop pivotally attached to the stationary loop; and   a retaining apparatus in communication with the reactive loop wherein the retaining apparatus is disposed to maintain the reactive loop in a position substantially perpendicular to the stationary loop, each of the loops substantially surrounding the object when positioned substantially perpendicular to each other.   
     
     
         16 . The retriever in  claim 15 , wherein the reactive loop is positioned inside the stationary loop and wherein the reactive loop is adapted to rotate relative thereto the stationary loop in response to force provided by the biasing device. 
     
     
         17 . The retriever of  claim 16 , wherein the stationary loop and the reactive loop have top, bottom, and side portions, the bottom portion of the stationary loop being attached to the handle and the side portions of the reactive loop being pivotally attached to the side portions of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         18 . The retriever of  claim 17 , wherein the biasing device comprises a spring wherein the spring comprises a cylindrical helical spring comprising two ends, one end being attached to an internal portion of the reactive loop and the other end being attached to an internal bottom portion of the stationary loop. 
     
     
         19 . The retriever of  claim 15 , wherein the telescoping handle is removably attached to the bottom portion of the stationary handle. 
     
     
         20 . The retriever of  claim 15 , wherein the telescoping handle comprises externally mounted rotational locking collars.