US3862760A
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Miniature golf game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-13
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A miniature golf game including an elongated driveway surface over which golf balls are putted. Positioned adjacent one end of the driveway surface is a circular rotatable supporting member. Positioned on this supporting member are a plurality of substantially pie-shaped removable inserts. These pie-shaped inserts have cups located therein into which golf balls are to be putted.
Inventors
- 👤 F Darell Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A miniature golf game apparatus comprising: an elongated driveway surface; ball positioning means carried adjacent one end of said elongated driveway for holding a ball to be putted; a rotatable supporting member carried adjacent the other end of said driveway surface; a plurality of substantially pie-shaped removable inserts positioned side-by-side on said rotatabLe supporting member defining a circular playing surface; contoured surfaces carried on each of said insert simulating various putting surfaces; a ball receiving cup carried in each of said pie-shaped inserts; and dividers carried between said pie-shaped inserts for defining putting areas; whereby by rotating said rotatable supporting member selective putting areas can be brought in alignment with said elongated driveway and said pie-shaped inserts can be changed for varying the layout of said game.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A miniature golf game apparatus comprising: an elongated driveway surface; ball positioning means carried adjacent one end of said elongated driveway for holding a ball to be putted; a rotatable supporting member carried adjacent the other end of said driveway surface; a plurality of substantially pie-shaped removable inserts positioned side-by-side on said rotatabLe supporting member defining a circular playing surface; contoured surfaces carried on each of said insert simulating various putting surfaces; a ball receiving cup carried in each of said pie-shaped inserts; and dividers carried between said pie-shaped inserts for defining putting areas; whereby by rotating said rotatable supporting member selective putting areas can be brought in alignment with said elongated driveway and said pie-shaped inserts can be changed for varying the layout of said game.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The miniature golf game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said dividers are elongated members extending from an outer perimeter of said rotatable supporting member to a point short of the center of said rotatable member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The miniature golf game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further comprising; a secondary driveway surface merging at an angle with said elongated driveway surface; and ball positioning means carried adjacent an outer end of said secondary driveway surface for holding a ball to be putted so that a choice of driveway surfaces may be had by a player of the game.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
The miniature golf game apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further comprising: a vertical shaft having one end engaging a center portion of said rotatable supporting member; an electric motor coupled to the other end of said vertical shaft; and means for selectively energizing said electric motor for rotating said rotatable supporting member so that different putting areas can be brought in alignment with said elongated driveway 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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |