US3690673A
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Selectively contourable putting green
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-11
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Granted: 1972-09-12
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Expires: 1991-08-11
Abstract
Abstract As described herein, a golf putting green simulator includes an enclosed support member having a defined configuration over which synthetic grass is extended to provide a putting surface. A hollow putting cup is mounted in the support member adjacent one end thereof and communicates with a receptacle formed in the support member at the other end thereof through an inclined conduit. Randomly spaced between the synthetic grass and the upper surface of the support member are a plurality of irregularly shaped air sacks, each sack containing an air inlet port and an air outlet port. A console containing an air compressor and a plurality of supply and exhaust valves coupled to the inlet and outlet ports of the air sacks is further provided to enable the golfer to selectively expand and deplete the air sacks to thereby modify the contour of the synthetic grass putting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter W Occhipinti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63B2067/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A golf putting green simulator comprising a support member, a synthetic grass surface fitted on the support member to provide a putting surface, means forming an opening in the support member to provide a receptacle for putted golf balls, a plurality of irregularly shaped inflatable means spaced between the synthetic grass surface and the support member, and means for supplying fluid under pressure selectively to the plurality of inflatable means whereby portions of the synthetic grass surface can be raised to provide a variably contoured synthetic grass putting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A golf putting green simulator comprising a support member, a synthetic grass surface fitted on the support member to provide a putting surface, means forming an opening in the support member to provide a receptacle for putted golf balls, a plurality of irregularly shaped inflatable means spaced between the synthetic grass surface and the support member, and means for supplying fluid under pressure selectively to the plurality of inflatable means whereby portions of the synthetic grass surface can be raised to provide a variably contoured synthetic grass putting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 1 further comprising means for releasing selectively the fluid contained under pressure in the plurality of inflatable means whereby portions of the synthetic grass surface can be lowered to provide a variably contoured synthetic grass putting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 2 further comprising a putting cup mounted in the opening in the support member to provide a receptacle for putted golf balls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 2 further comprising a hollow putting cup mounted in the opening in the support member, a receptacle for golf balls and means coupling the hollow putting cup with the receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 4 wherein the coupling means comprises a conduit extending downwardly from the hollow putting cup to the receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
78 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 2 wherein each of the inflatable means comprises a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port and wherein the fluid supply means comprises a source of pressurized fluid and a plurality of fluid flow control means interposed between the source of pressurized fluid and the fluid inlet ports of the plurality of inflatable means for selectively controlling the amount of pressurized fluid supplied to the plurality of inflatable means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 6 wherein the fluid release means comprise a second plurality of fluid flow control means coupled to the outlet ports of the plurality of inflatable means for selectively depleting the pressurized fluid contained in the plurality of inflatable means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 7 wherein the source of pressurized fluid comprises an air compressor, wherein the first mentioned plurality of fluid flow control means comprise a plurality of air supply adjustment valves, wherein the second plurality of fluid control means comprise a plurality of air exhaust adjustment valves and wherein the plurality of inflatable means comprise a plurality of irregularly shaped air sacks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A golf putting green simulator according to claim 8 further comprising a plurality of air hoses for coupling the air supply adjustment valves to the air inlet ports of the air sacks and second plurality of air hoses for coupling the air exhaust adjustment valves to the air outlet ports of the air sacks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
93 words
A golf putting green simulator comprising a support member, a synthetic grass surface fitted on the support member to provide a putting surface, means forming an opening in the support member to provide a receptacle for putted golf balls, a plurality of irregularly shaped displaceable means mounted beneath the synthetic grass surface and means for supplying pressure selectively to the plurality of displaceable means to urge the means upwardly against the synthetic grass surface whereby portions of the synthetic grass surface can be raised to provide a variably contoured synthetic grass putting surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
93 words
A golf putting green simulator comprising a support member, a synthetic grass surface fitted on the support member to provide a putting surface, means forming an opening in the support member to provide a receptacle for putted golf balls, a plurality of irregularly shaped displaceable means mounted beneath the synthetic grass surface and means for supplying pressure selectively to the plurality of displaceable means to urge the means upwardly against the synthetic grass surface whereby portions of the synthetic grass surface can be raised to provide a variably contoured synthetic grass putting surface.
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) | 1975-09-12 | 1976-03-13 | 1976-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-12 | 1980-03-13 | 1980-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-12 | 1984-03-13 | 1984-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |