Divot repair tool

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a turf repair tool having a base member with first and second portions. The first portion has a pair of prongs for inserting into the turf. The second portion is oppositely disposed on the base member from the extension. A spinning wheel, aided by ball bearings is integrated into the tool o provide rotational movement of the first and second portions. Additionally, an angle is disposed between the first and second portions such that the two portions are not co-planar and therefore leverage is increased during the turf repair process.

1 . A hand-held turf repair tool for repairing impacted turf of a golf course, comprising:
 a) a base member;   b) a first portion disposed on the base member having at least one extension extending therefrom and insertable into the impacted turf;   c) a second portion disposed on the base member opposite from the at least one extension, the second portion providing leverage to the extension with respect to the first portion;   d) a pivot member connected to the base member for pivotal movement of the first and second portions to loosen the impacted turf when the at least one extension is inserted into said impacted turf; and   e) the pivot member containing an outer freely rotational wheel.   
     
     
         2 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the pivot member is attached to the base member by a dowell extending through the device at a 90° angle to the pivot member. 
     
     
         3 . The turf repair tool of  claim 2 , wherein the rotational wheel contains a plurality of ball bearings to allow the wheel to spin substantially friction-free while the tool is utilized to repair the turf. 
     
     
         4 . The turf repair tool of  claim 3 , wherein the rotational wheel is about 0.00 inches in diameter. 
     
     
         5 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second members form an angle relative to each other of about 135° to 175°. 
     
     
         6 . The turf repair tool of  claim 5 , wherein the angle formed is about 160°. 
     
     
         7 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one extension of the first member are two extensions, each having a minimum length of 0.84 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is formed from stamped steel that is heated and treated. 
     
     
         9 . The turf repair tool of  claim 8 , wherein the tool is therein copper plated. 
     
     
         10 . The turf repair tool of  claim 8 , wherein the tool is therein nickel plated. 
     
     
         11 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is therein chrome plated. 
     
     
         12 . The turf repair tool of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is formed from a hard plastic polymer.