US3143350A
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Golf practice mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-09
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Lester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3661
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A GOLF PRACTICE MAT COMPRISING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND AN ARRAY OF A PLURALITY OF CLOSELY SPACED ELONGATED FLEXIBLE SUPPORTS INTEGRAL WITH AND ARISING FROM EACH SIDE OF SAID SHEET, SAID SHEET AND SAID SUPPORTS CONSTITUTING A UNITARY MOLDING, AN ELASTIC TETHER SECURED TO SAID SHEET FOR FASTENING THE MAT TO THE GROUND WITH SAID MAT SUPPORTED IN POSITION ON THE GROUND WITH ONE OF SAID ARRAYS OF FLEXIBLE SUPPORTS UPPER-MOST FOR SUPPORTING A GOLF BALL AND WITH THE OTHER ARRAY LOWER-MOST AND ACTING AS A CUSHION UNDER SAID SHEET, SAID SHEET HAVING AN END WITH AN INCLINED EXTENSION IN POSITION TO GUIDE A GOLF BALL FROM THE GROUND LEVEL TO THE TOP OF SAID UPPER-MOST ARRAY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A GOLF PRACTICE MAT COMPRISING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL AND AN ARRAY OF A PLURALITY OF CLOSELY SPACED ELONGATED FLEXIBLE SUPPORTS INTEGRAL WITH AND ARISING FROM EACH SIDE OF SAID SHEET, SAID SHEET AND SAID SUPPORTS CONSTITUTING A UNITARY MOLDING, AN ELASTIC TETHER SECURED TO SAID SHEET FOR FASTENING THE MAT TO THE GROUND WITH SAID MAT SUPPORTED IN POSITION ON THE GROUND WITH ONE OF SAID ARRAYS OF FLEXIBLE SUPPORTS UPPER-MOST FOR SUPPORTING A GOLF BALL AND WITH THE OTHER ARRAY LOWER-MOST AND ACTING AS A CUSHION UNDER SAID SHEET, SAID SHEET HAVING AN END WITH AN INCLINED EXTENSION IN POSITION TO GUIDE A GOLF BALL FROM THE GROUND LEVEL TO THE TOP OF SAID UPPER-MOST ARRAY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |