ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 19 -- United States Patent no. 12,330,025, issued on June 17.

"Disc golf disc retrieval device and method of use" was invented by Shawn Hammond (McKinney, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A disc golf disc retrieval device and method of use of the same are disclosed. The disc golf disc retrieval device includes a retrieval head removably connected to a telescoping pole via a connection mechanism. The retrieval head includes a spherical member having a plurality of suction cups extending therefrom. The plurality of suction cups is configured to enable engagement of a disc golf disc thereto."

The patent was filed on Jan. 13, 2022, under Application No. 17/575,473.

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