US3558140A
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Golfing target including a slit along the boundary of a simulated green
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-23
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Granted: 1971-01-26
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Expires: 1989-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A golf game simulating apparatus comprises a generally vertical frame having a sheetlike member attached thereto with at least a simulated golf green depicted on its forward face. The sheetlike member is slit along the lower and side boundaries of the simulated golf green so that a golf ball striking the simulated golf green passes through the slit and falls along the rear face of the sheet member. A golf ball guiding structure is provided to direct the balls forwardly of the sheet member on to a simulated putting green adjacent the vertical frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Romeo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A golf game simulating apparatus comprising: a. a generally vertically extending frame; b. a sheetlike member attached to said frame and defining a forward face and a rear face; c. at least one simulated golf green depicted upon the forward face of said member; d. at least one slit in said member extending approximately along the lower and side boundaries of said simulated golf green to define a flap in said sheet member; e. a golf ball guiding structure supported by said frame along the rear face of said sheet member for receiving balls passing through said slit; and f. a simulated putting surface extending horizontally from said frame and onto which balls are directed by said guiding structure, said simulated surface defining at least a cup forming cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A golf game simulating apparatus comprising: a. a generally vertically extending frame; b. a sheetlike member attached to said frame and defining a forward face and a rear face; c. at least one simulated golf green depicted upon the forward face of said member; d. at least one slit in said member extending approximately along the lower and side boundaries of said simulated golf green to define a flap in said sheet member; e. a golf ball guiding structure supported by said frame along the rear face of said sheet member for receiving balls passing through said slit; and f. a simulated putting surface extending horizontally from said frame and onto which balls are directed by said guiding structure, said simulated surface defining at least a cup forming cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sheet member has a lower marginal boundary termiNating above said simulated putting surface and said ball guiding structure is supported adjacent said boundary to direct golf balls between said putting surface and said boundary.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 and further including resilient connectors between said frame and said sheet member for resiliently maintaining said sheet in position, said connectors resiliently deflecting when said sheet member is struck by a golf ball remote from said flap to rebound a golf ball away from said sheet member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said simulated putting surface includes a carpet providing a turflike quality to said surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said guiding structure is a troughlike member connected to said frame and extending along said rear face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A golf game simulating apparatus comprising: a. a vertical framework; b. a sheet of fabric attached to said framework to define a forward face and rearward face; c. resilient connectors between said sheet and at least a part of said framework extending along an edge of said sheet to maintain said sheet in tension on said framework; d. a simulated golf green on said sheet having a boundary defined in part by a slit in said sheet; and e. a sheet of material defining a backup strip attached to said rearward face for nonresiliently stopping motion of golf balls striking the simulated golf green whereby said balls drop substantially vertically through said slit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
113 words
A golf game simulating apparatus comprising: a. a vertical framework; b. a sheet of fabric attached to said framework to define a forward face and rearward face; c. resilient connectors between said sheet and at least a part of said framework extending along an edge of said sheet to maintain said sheet in tension on said framework; d. a simulated golf green on said sheet having a boundary defined in part by a slit in said sheet; and e. a sheet of material defining a backup strip attached to said rearward face for nonresiliently stopping motion of golf balls striking the simulated golf green whereby said balls drop substantially vertically through said slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
A golf game simulating apparatus as claimed in claim 6 and further including a ball guiding structure supported by said framework below said slit, said guiding structure comprising a rear wall portion slanting downwardly toward said framework and a horizontal lip, said rear wall portion and said lip guiding falling golf balls under said sheet to a location beyond said forward face.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 and further including a putting green simulating assembly comprising a support framework, a horizontal support surface and a carpet supported on said surface, said carpet disposed beyond said forward face and said guiding structure supported on said framework for directing golf balls onto said carpet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said resilient connectors extend between a frame member of said framework and eyelets defined in said sheet.
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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) | 1974-01-25 | 1974-07-27 | 1975-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-25 | 1978-07-27 | 1979-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-25 | 1982-07-27 | 1983-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |