US3685168A
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Method of and means for indicating the position of a cup in a golf course green
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract An indicating method and device located at the tee of a hole of a golf course for indicating to a player the location of the cup in the green of the hole. The device is a relief model of the green, including the surrounding environment, having markings providing coordinates for locating a marker on the model green corresponding to the location of the cup on the actual green as determined by measurements of the location of the cup relative to a reference point.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Reitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:22
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B29/00; G09B29/10; A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/505
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A miniature display for depicting a particular hole of an actual golf course comprising: a three dimensional model of the putting green and hazards which duplicate the actual golf course hole being depicted; supporting means for securing said model in proximate vicinity of the tee of said actual hole; said putting green portion of said model being subdivided by a grid coordinate system; a flag marker; said marker and said putting green portion having means for selectively and adjustably retaining said marker in a selected position on said putting green portion, so as to depict the exact location by coordinate identification of the variable placement of the actual cup in the putting green of the actual golf course hole, whereby changes in cup location on the actual putting green can be readily and accurately depicted in the display.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A miniature display for depicting a particular hole of an actual golf course comprising: a three dimensional model of the putting green and hazards which duplicate the actual golf course hole being depicted; supporting means for securing said model in proximate vicinity of the tee of said actual hole; said putting green portion of said model being subdivided by a grid coordinate system; a flag marker; said marker and said putting green portion having means for selectively and adjustably retaining said marker in a selected position on said putting green portion, so as to depict the exact location by coordinate identification of the variable placement of the actual cup in the putting green of the actual golf course hole, whereby changes in cup location on the actual putting green can be readily and accurately depicted in the display.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A miniature display as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for selectively and adjustably retaining said marker in a selected position on said putting green portion, comprises magnetic means in said green portion and on said marker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A miniature display as defined in claim 1, wherein said supporting means comprises an enclosure having a transparent cover to enable viewing of said model.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |