US3772841A
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Method of constructing indoor or patio green and a plug for the golf cup thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-24
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1989-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A method of constructing an indoor or patio golf green and a plug for a golf cup thereof wherein the plug, of a predetermined depth for insertion in a golf cup, is provided for the purpose of filling the cup and rendering the plane of the top surface of the plug to a uniform level with the planar surface surrounding the cup. The plug having at least a pair of interlocking members, adapted to be disposed in the cup, having bottom end walls conforming to the bottom walls of the cup and a circular disc top of substantially the same diameter as the inside diameter of the cup at the upper edge thereof, with the top being secured to and perpendicularly disposed to the upper end walls of the members.
Inventors
- 👤 A Barak
- 👤 W Champion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B57/00; A63B57/40; A63B57/30; A63B57/357
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of constructing a dual purpose golf green in a floor surface, wherein the green is adapted to be used for practicing the art of putting and for general purpose use, the method comprising: drilling a vertical hole in the floor surface; covering the floor surface with a turf-like carpeting; removing cutout from said carpeting covering said drilled hole; depositing a filler material in the bottom Of said hole to seal the bottom thereof; inserting a golf cup in said drilled hole on said filler material with the top edge of said cup and the floor surface adjacent said hole lying in the same plane; inserting a removable plug in said cup, wherein the top surface of said plug and the surrounding floor surface lie in the same plane; covering and securing a turf-like carpeting to said top surface of said plug wherein, when said plug is inserted in said hole, no uneven and uncarpeted area is present within the vicinity of said hole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A method of constructing a dual purpose golf green in a floor surface, wherein the green is adapted to be used for practicing the art of putting and for general purpose use, the method comprising: drilling a vertical hole in the floor surface; covering the floor surface with a turf-like carpeting; removing cutout from said carpeting covering said drilled hole; depositing a filler material in the bottom Of said hole to seal the bottom thereof; inserting a golf cup in said drilled hole on said filler material with the top edge of said cup and the floor surface adjacent said hole lying in the same plane; inserting a removable plug in said cup, wherein the top surface of said plug and the surrounding floor surface lie in the same plane; covering and securing a turf-like carpeting to said top surface of said plug wherein, when said plug is inserted in said hole, no uneven and uncarpeted area is present within the vicinity of said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method of constructing a dual purpose golf green as defined in claim 1 and including the removal of any filler which may become disposed in said cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of constructing a dual purpose golf green as defined in claim 2 wherein said filler is a soft, concrete-like material that hardens upon setting up.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method of constructing a dual purpose golf green as defined in claim 3 and including the provision of a flag for removable insertion in said cup when said plug is removed, thus providing visible assistance in locating said cup.
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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |