US3078718A
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Coin controlled golf game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-21
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin E Hoke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:13
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A GOLF GAME APPARATUS, A BASE HAVING GRASS SIMULATING MATERIAL ON THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF, AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED INDICATOR SPACED FROM SAID BASE FOR INDICATING DISTANCE, DIRECTION AND NUMBER OF STROKES, A CONTROL UNIT REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID BASE, AND A COIN ACTUATOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL UNIT, SAID CONTROL UNIT INCLUDING A MOVABLE BAR HAVING A BALL MEMBER THEREABOVE, SAID BALL MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN A LOWERED POSITION OR RAISED POSITION WHEREBY REGULAR OR TEE SHOTS CAN BE PLAYED, AND SOLENOID MEANS FOR CONTROLLING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
IN A GOLF GAME APPARATUS, A BASE HAVING GRASS SIMULATING MATERIAL ON THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF, AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED INDICATOR SPACED FROM SAID BASE FOR INDICATING DISTANCE, DIRECTION AND NUMBER OF STROKES, A CONTROL UNIT REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID BASE, AND A COIN ACTUATOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID CONTROL UNIT, SAID CONTROL UNIT INCLUDING A MOVABLE BAR HAVING A BALL MEMBER THEREABOVE, SAID BALL MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN A LOWERED POSITION OR RAISED POSITION WHEREBY REGULAR OR TEE SHOTS CAN BE PLAYED, AND SOLENOID MEANS FOR CONTROLLING
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |