US3591176A
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Pool-golf game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-29
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A game apparatus including a rectangular barrier frame, sections of which are easily disassembled for allowing the frame to be folded when the game is not in use. The four corners of the barrier frame when assembled include removable target pockets. Playing balls are placed within the interior area of the barrier frame and a club in the form of a golf putter is employed to strike the playing balls in a preselected direction with the object being to propel the playing balls into the target pockets. A folding mat or pad may be used as a playing base surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon A Roth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63D; A63D15/00; A63D15/003; A63D15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A game construction comprising a plurality of playing balls, a putting club for imparting momentum to said balls, means for retaining said balls within a preselected confined playing area including a polygonal barrier frame, each one of a preselected number of sides of said polygonal frame being disconnectable at a joint along an intermediate length thereof, hinge means positioned within each corner of said polygonal frame for permitting folding of said sides in flattened overlying relation pursuant to disconnection of said frame, and removable means for retaining the balls projected within a target area located within each corner formed by said polygonal frame, said polygonal frame conforming to a rectangular shape, the longer sides of said rectangular shape including said disconnectable joints, each joint characterized by a groove formed within a first abutting edge of said joint and extending to a height equal to said rectangular side, the innermost portion of said groove terminating in a flared dovetailed recess, said groove engaged by a splined edge portion of a second abutting edge, the surface configuration of said spline being identical to said groove and of a height equal to that of said groove, said groove and spline forming a disconnectable tongue and groove connection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A game construction comprising a plurality of playing balls, a putting club for imparting momentum to said balls, means for retaining said balls within a preselected confined playing area including a polygonal barrier frame, each one of a preselected number of sides of said polygonal frame being disconnectable at a joint along an intermediate length thereof, hinge means positioned within each corner of said polygonal frame for permitting folding of said sides in flattened overlying relation pursuant to disconnection of said frame, and removable means for retaining the balls projected within a target area located within each corner formed by said polygonal frame, said polygonal frame conforming to a rectangular shape, the longer sides of said rectangular shape including said disconnectable joints, each joint characterized by a groove formed within a first abutting edge of said joint and extending to a height equal to said rectangular side, the innermost portion of said groove terminating in a flared dovetailed recess, said groove engaged by a splined edge portion of a second abutting edge, the surface configuration of said spline being identical to said groove and of a height equal to that of said groove, said groove and spline forming a disconnectable tongue and groove connection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
A construction defined in claim 1 wherein said hinge means includes a first butt hinge connecting a first end of a short rectangle side of said frame with a first adjacent disconnectable side of said longer frame side, the inwardly facing surface of said first disconnectable side adapted to be folded toward the inwardly facing surface of said short side in overlying relation therewith, and a second offset hinge connecting the end of said last mentioned short side opposite said first end and a second disconnectable side opposite the first disconnectable side, the inwardly facIng surface of said second disconnectable side adapted to be folded toward the outwardly facing surface of said first disconnectable side in overlying relation therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
93 words
The structure as recited in claim 2 wherein said ball retaining means comprises a triangular housing including a triangular top wall extending over corresponding sidewalls of said triangular housing thereby forming a shoulder, recess grooves formed within the upwardly facing edges of each corner and extending therefrom for engagement with said shoulder, a tab overlying said top wall and extending over the apex of said triangular top wall, and entrance means suspended from the triangular top wall and extending downwardly for substantial contact with a playing surface upon which said rectangular frame lies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A construction as set forth in claim 3 wherein said triangular top wall is further characterized by an aperture formed within said top wall for removal of spent balls and further wherein said entrance means is a cloth curtain disposed perpendicularly to said playing surface and of dimensions substantially corresponding to the dimensions of a rectangular opening formed by the top wall and sidewalls of said triangular housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A game apparatus as recited in claim 4 wherein said playing surface comprises, a plurality of rectangular panel members disposed in abutting edgewise relationship to form a rectangle of dimensions substantially identical to the rectangular base dimensions of said barrier frame, hinge means connecting adjacent abutting edges for permitting the folding of each panel toward an adjacent panel, said folding resulting in the overlying contact between said adjacent panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game construction as claimed in claim 5 wherein one side of each panel is covered with a textured material for permitting controlled roll of said balls during play.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A game construction as set forth in claim 4 wherein said playing surface comprises a rectangular mat of dimensions substantially identical to the dimensions of the base of said rectangular barrier frame, said mat characterized by a flexible material for permitting the rolling or folding of said mat into a compact package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A construction as set forth in claim 7 wherein one side of each panel is covered with a textured material for permitting controlled roll of said balls during play.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
184 words
A game device for confining playing members within preselected bounds comprising a barrier frame having connected sections, each one of a preselected number of sections being disconnectable at a joint along an intermediate length thereof, said disconnectable joint characterized by a groove formed within a first abutting edge of said joint and extending to a height equal to said section, the innermost portion of said groove terminating in a flared dovetailed recess, said groove engaged by a splined edge portion of a second abutting edge, the surface configuration of said spline being identical to said groove and of a height equal to that of said groove, said groove and spline forming a disconnectable tongue and groove connection, hinge means positioned between certain adjacent sections for permitting folding of said adjacent sections in flattened overlying relation pursuant to said disconnection of said other sections, the frame being used in combination with balls serving as playing members, a putting club for imparting momentum to said balls, and means for retaining the balls that have been projected within at least one target area located within the frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
184 words
A game device for confining playing members within preselected bounds comprising a barrier frame having connected sections, each one of a preselected number of sections being disconnectable at a joint along an intermediate length thereof, said disconnectable joint characterized by a groove formed within a first abutting edge of said joint and extending to a height equal to said section, the innermost portion of said groove terminating in a flared dovetailed recess, said groove engaged by a splined edge portion of a second abutting edge, the surface configuration of said spline being identical to said groove and of a height equal to that of said groove, said groove and spline forming a disconnectable tongue and groove connection, hinge means positioned between certain adjacent sections for permitting folding of said adjacent sections in flattened overlying relation pursuant to said disconnection of said other sections, the frame being used in combination with balls serving as playing members, a putting club for imparting momentum to said balls, and means for retaining the balls that have been projected within at least one target area located within the frame.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |