US3860236A
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Golf ball driving range device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-02
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1993-07-02
Abstract
Abstract The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a structure used as a golf driving range shelter which allows the user thereof to be protected against adverse weather conditions while practicing golf swings during all seasons of the year. The structure is a self contained unit for each user, and a plurality of such structures can be located one beside the other and along an edge of an open field to provide means for a driving range for a multiplicity of users. The shelter includes side, top and rear walls and a bottom defining a compartment which is a size to permit the user of the shelter to practice a full swing with any desired golf club. The bottom portion of the shelter includes a prepared surface which may have an artificial turf as a portion thereof and includes means defining a tee upon which golf balls are placed prior to striking with clubs such as a driver. The front wall of each shelter is defined by an air wall through which golf balls may be driven. Also provided for the front wall is an overhead door which may be raised and lowered to control the use of each shelter. A coin operated release mechanism may be provided on each door to limit use of the shelters to authorized personnel.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Buchanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:35
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H3/00; E04H3/10; E04H3/14; A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3691; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/70; A63B69/3623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for enabling golfers to practice driving golf balls in all types of weather conditions comprising a plurality of individual shelters generally in side-by-side relationship, each of said shelters comprising side, top and rear walls and a bottom all joined together to define a compartment the interior of which is sufficiently large to allow a golfer to fully swing any of the conventional golf ball driving clubs without striking any of said walls and drive golf balls therefrom, a front wall attached to said shelter, means for moving said front wall to and from a fully open and fully closed position while remaining attached to said shelter to selectively provide access to the interior of said compartment, means selectively operable to provide a stream of air across the entire area of said front wall when said front wall is in an open position, said stream of air being of sufficient velocity to provide an air-door to assist in maintaining the temperature inside of said compartment, and air temperature control means to maintain the temperature inside of said compartment at a pre-selected level.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for enabling golfers to practice driving golf balls in all types of weather conditions comprising a plurality of individual shelters generally in side-by-side relationship, each of said shelters comprising side, top and rear walls and a bottom all joined together to define a compartment the interior of which is sufficiently large to allow a golfer to fully swing any of the conventional golf ball driving clubs without striking any of said walls and drive golf balls therefrom, a front wall attached to said shelter, means for moving said front wall to and from a fully open and fully closed position while remaining attached to said shelter to selectively provide access to the interior of said compartment, means selectively operable to provide a stream of air across the entire area of said front wall when said front wall is in an open position, said stream of air being of sufficient velocity to provide an air-door to assist in maintaining the temperature inside of said compartment, and air temperature control means to maintain the temperature inside of said compartment at a pre-selected level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The device of claim 1 in which there are provided vertical tracks for said front wall which tracks extend along the forward portion of said side walls, horizontal tracks which extend beneath the top wall, and curved tracks which connect said vertical and horizontal tracks, and said front wall includes hinged sections having transversely outwardly directed roller members engageable and guided in said tracks to provide for moving of said front wall to and from the open and closed positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 in which one of the hinged sections of said front wall includes a transparent section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 in which there is provided automatic lifting means coupled to said front wall, said lifting means including selectively operated actuating means for raising and lowering the moveable front wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 1 in which the air temperature control means is positioned relative to the side, top and rear walls of said shelter so as not to interfere with any of the interior of the shelter in which the user practices his golf swing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 5 in which said temperature control means includes both heating means for supplementing ambient temperature during cold months of the year and air conditioning means for cooling the interior of the shelter during hot months of the year.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
The device of claim 6 in which said heating means and air conditioning means is located on the exterior of the back wall of said shelter so as to maximize the amount of interior space of said compartment, and said heating means and air conditioning means includes a conduit through which temperature controLled air is conveyed into said compartment for maintaining the preselected temperature level in said compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 7 in which there is provided a manifold structure having an inlet connected to said conduit and outlet means for directing said stream of air across the area of said front wall.
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) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |