US3561765A
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Practice putting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-08
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1988-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A simulated putting arrangement characterized by a guide arm angularly disposed on a partially enclosed inclined plate member, where the opening to such plate member for the golf ball is the same as an actual cup, and where the position of the guide arm permits the ready return of the golf ball to the practice putter. The guide arm angles towards one side of the device in a rang of between 15* and 25* with reference to a vertical plane along the length of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D Dixon
- 👤 William Virgil Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/40; A63B57/405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A simulated putting arrangement comprising an inclined golf ball receiving surface, a wall surrounding a portion of said golf ball receiving surface defined as sidewalls and a rear wall, a straight guide arm fixedly disposed on said golf ball receiving surface and angling towards one of said sidewalls in a range between 15* and 25* with respect to a vertical plane along the length of the device, said guide arm having a leading edge and a lagging edge, said lagging edge of said guide arm spaced from said rear wall, the distance between said leading edge of said guide arm and said one of said sidewalls being approximately the diameter of a regulation cup in a conventional golf green and defining an opening for the passage of a golf ball onto said receiving surface, and the distance between said leading edge of said guide arm and the other of said sidewalls defining a golf ball return passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A simulated putting arrangement comprising an inclined golf ball receiving surface, a wall surrounding a portion of said golf ball receiving surface defined as sidewalls and a rear wall, a straight guide arm fixedly disposed on said golf ball receiving surface and angling towards one of said sidewalls in a range between 15* and 25* with respect to a vertical plane along the length of the device, said guide arm having a leading edge and a lagging edge, said lagging edge of said guide arm spaced from said rear wall, the distance between said leading edge of said guide arm and said one of said sidewalls being approximately the diameter of a regulation cup in a conventional golf green and defining an opening for the passage of a golf ball onto said receiving surface, and the distance between said leading edge of said guide arm and the other of said sidewalls defining a golf ball return passageway.
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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |