US20120121341A1
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Bunkers and methods for use in providing the same
Assignee: Property Props Inc
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Filing: 2011-11-10
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2031-11-10
Abstract
Abstract Bunkers and methods for use in providing the same may use slidably connectable slat members. For example, ground material may be removed at a perimeter of a bunker and the slidably connectable slat members may be driven into the ground material at the perimeter of the bunker forming a barrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary J. Ringus
- 👤 John C. Daugherty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:11
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D17/00; E02D17/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
394 words
1 . A method for use in providing a bunker on a golf course comprising: providing a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, wherein the first connection interface of each slat member comprises a tongue portion and the second connection interface of each slat member comprises a groove portion, and further wherein the tongue portion of the first connection interface of each slat member is receivable within the groove portion of the second connection interface of a different slat member to slidably connect the first connection interface to the second connection interface, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than the thickness; removing ground material along at least a portion of a perimeter of a bunker to an excavation depth exposing an excavation ground surface; driving a first slat member of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of the first slat member is driven beneath the excavation depth; inserting the tongue portion at the distal end of a second slat member of the plurality of slat members into the groove portion at the proximal end of the first slat member; sliding the second slat member towards the excavation ground surface such that the distal end of the second slat member contacts the excavation ground surface; and driving the second slat member into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of the second slat member is driven beneath the excavation depth, wherein at least the first and second slat member of the plurality of slat members, after being driven into the excavation ground surface, form a portion of a barrier of slat members along at least the portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
394 words
1 . A method for use in providing a bunker on a golf course comprising: providing a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, wherein the first connection interface of each slat member comprises a tongue portion and the second connection interface of each slat member comprises a groove portion, and further wherein the tongue portion of the first connection interface of each slat member is receivable within the groove portion of the second connection interface of a different slat member to slidably connect the first connection interface to the second connection interface, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than the thickness; removing ground material along at least a portion of a perimeter of a bunker to an excavation depth exposing an excavation ground surface; driving a first slat member of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of the first slat member is driven beneath the excavation depth; inserting the tongue portion at the distal end of a second slat member of the plurality of slat members into the groove portion at the proximal end of the first slat member; sliding the second slat member towards the excavation ground surface such that the distal end of the second slat member contacts the excavation ground surface; and driving the second slat member into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of the second slat member is driven beneath the excavation depth, wherein at least the first and second slat member of the plurality of slat members, after being driven into the excavation ground surface, form a portion of a barrier of slat members along at least the portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second slat members are driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker to a depth such that the proximal ends of the first and second slat members are proximate a height of a non-bunker ground surface adjacent the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the first and second slat members are restricted in a direction perpendicular to their lengths from disconnection from each other after being slidably connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the tongue portion of each of the plurality of slat members defines a T-shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
5 . The method of claim 1 further comprising placing sand inside the bunker to a height proximate the proximal ends of at least the first and second slat members after they have been driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
6 . The method of claim 1 further comprising locating sod over the proximal ends of at least the first and second slat members after they have been driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second slat members defines a plane, and wherein the first and second connection interfaces are configured such that the plane of the first slat member is restricted from moving more than 15 degrees away from the plane of the second slat member when the first slat member is slidably connected to the second slat member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the width of each of the plurality of slat members is greater than at least twice the thickness of each of the plurality of slat members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
239 words
9 . A method for use in providing a bunker on a golf course comprising: providing a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, and wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than the thickness; removing ground material along at least a portion of a perimeter of a bunker to an excavation depth exposing an excavation ground surface; and driving each of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of each of the plurality of slat members is driven beneath the excavation depth, wherein the plurality of slat members are slidably connected to each other using the first and second connection interfaces while being driven into the excavation ground surface forming a barrier of slat members along at least the portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from a ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
239 words
9 . A method for use in providing a bunker on a golf course comprising: providing a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, and wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than the thickness; removing ground material along at least a portion of a perimeter of a bunker to an excavation depth exposing an excavation ground surface; and driving each of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of each of the plurality of slat members is driven beneath the excavation depth, wherein the plurality of slat members are slidably connected to each other using the first and second connection interfaces while being driven into the excavation ground surface forming a barrier of slat members along at least the portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from a ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
60 words
10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of slat members are driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker to a depth such that the proximal end of each of the plurality of slat members is proximate a height of a non-bunker ground surface adjacent the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of slat members are restricted in a direction perpendicular to their lengths from disconnection from each other after being slidably connected.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
77 words
12 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the first connection interface of each slat member comprises a tongue portion and the second connection interface of each slat member comprises a groove portion, and further wherein the tongue portion of the first connection interface of each slat member is receivable within the groove portion of the second connection interface of a different slat member to slidably connect the first connection interface to the second connection interface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the tongue portion of each of the plurality of slat members comprises a T-shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
14 . The method of claim 12 , wherein driving each of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker comprises: driving a first slat member of the plurality of slat members into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker, inserting the tongue portion at the distal end of a second slat member of the plurality of slat members into the groove portion at the proximal end of the first slat member, sliding the second slat member towards the excavation ground surface such that the distal end of the second slat member contacts the excavation ground surface, and driving the second slat member into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
15 . The method of claim 9 further comprising placing sand inside the bunker to a height proximate the proximal ends of the plurality of slat members after they have been driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
16 . The method of claim 9 further comprising locating sod over the proximal ends of the plurality of slat members after they have been driven into the excavation ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
80 words
17 . The method of claim 9 , wherein each of the plurality of slat members defines a plane, and wherein the first and second connection interfaces are configured such that the plane of a first slat member of the plurality of slat members is restricted from moving more than 15 degrees away from the plane of a second slat member of the plurality of slat members when the first slat member is slidably connected to the second slat member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
35 words
18 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the width of each of the plurality of slat members is greater than at least twice the thickness of each of the plurality of slat members.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
233 words
19 . A bunker on a golf course defining a perimeter and a bunker ground surface beneath the material located in the bunker, wherein the bunker comprises: a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, and wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than at least twice the thickness, wherein each of the plurality of slat members are driven into the bunker ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of each of the plurality of slat members is driven beneath the bunker ground surface, and wherein the plurality of slat members are slidably connected to each other using the first and second connection interfaces while being driven into the bunker ground surface forming a barrier of slat members along at least a portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from a ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
233 words
19 . A bunker on a golf course defining a perimeter and a bunker ground surface beneath the material located in the bunker, wherein the bunker comprises: a plurality of slat members, wherein each of the plurality of slat members is formed of solid material and defines: a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a width perpendicular to the length extending from a first connection interface to a second connection interface, wherein the width is less than the length, and wherein the first connection interface of each slat member is slidably connectable to the second connection interface of a different slat member, and a thickness perpendicular to the width and the length, wherein the width is greater than at least twice the thickness, wherein each of the plurality of slat members are driven into the bunker ground surface at the perimeter of the bunker such that the distal end of each of the plurality of slat members is driven beneath the bunker ground surface, and wherein the plurality of slat members are slidably connected to each other using the first and second connection interfaces while being driven into the bunker ground surface forming a barrier of slat members along at least a portion of the perimeter of the bunker configured to restrict movement of material into the bunker from a ground area adjacent the barrier outside of the bunker.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
37 words
20 . The bunker of claim 19 , wherein the plurality of slat members are restricted in a direction perpendicular to their lengths from being disconnection from each other after being slidably connected to form the barrier.
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