US3596576A
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Synthetic golf green
Assignee: Astroturf Industries Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract The performance characteristics, i.e., ball response and contour maintenance, of a golf green covered with a synthetic turf product are improved by stabilizing the sandy subsurface, prior to laying down the turf, with a liquid elastomer.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl J Cicero
- 👤 Robert T Witherspoon Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:56
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01C; E01C13/00; E01C13/02; E01C13/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/04; Y10S273/05; Y10S273/08; Y10S273/09; Y10S273/13; Y10S273/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
An artificial golf green comprising a synthetic turf fabric covering a stabilized sand base said base having been stabilized by impregnating the base with a liquid elastomer to a depth of at least 0.1 inch and curing the elastomer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
An artificial golf green comprising a synthetic turf fabric covering a stabilized sand base said base having been stabilized by impregnating the base with a liquid elastomer to a depth of at least 0.1 inch and curing the elastomer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The artificial golf green as described in claim 1, wherein the sand base is impregnated to a depth of between 0.1 and 1.0 inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The artificial golf green as described in claim 1, wherein the fabric is a knitted, woven or tufted pile fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The artificial golf green as described in claim 3 wherein the pile is composed of a thermoplastic ribbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The artificial golf green as described in claim 1, comprising additionally a foam material between the fabric and the sand.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The artificial turf as described in claim 1, wherein the liquid elastomer comprises a carboxylated styrene-butadiene polymer latex.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |