US3868111A
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Platform miniature golf game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A platform miniature golf game including a generally flat platform having side and end walls extending completely about the platform, and a plurality of spaced apart longitudinally extending walls intermediate the side walls dividing the platform into a plurality of adjacent simulated fairways. Additional transversely extending walls spaced from the end walls adjacent each end of the platform provide at least one green at each end of the fairways and separate the greens from the fairways except for openings in the transversely extending walls which provide passageways for passage of a ball from at least two of the fairways to each green at each end of the fairways.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar Allan Schuelke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A platform miniature golf game comprising a generally flat platform having side and end walls extending completely about said platform, a plurality of spaced apart longitudinally extending walls intermediate said side walls dividing said platform into a plurality of simulated fairways between said side walls and longitudinally extending walls, said fairways being separated from each other only by said longitudinally extending walls, additional transversely extending walls spaced from said end walls adjacent each end of said platform providing at least one green at each end of said fairways, a recessed cup in each said green, said transversely extending walls separating said greens from said fairways, and openings in said transversely extending walls providing passageways from at least two of said fairways to each green at each end of said fairways, whereby during use of said game a ball may be caused to pass through said openings from at least two of said fairways to each green at each end of said fairways.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A platform miniature golf game comprising a generally flat platform having side and end walls extending completely about said platform, a plurality of spaced apart longitudinally extending walls intermediate said side walls dividing said platform into a plurality of simulated fairways between said side walls and longitudinally extending walls, said fairways being separated from each other only by said longitudinally extending walls, additional transversely extending walls spaced from said end walls adjacent each end of said platform providing at least one green at each end of said fairways, a recessed cup in each said green, said transversely extending walls separating said greens from said fairways, and openings in said transversely extending walls providing passageways from at least two of said fairways to each green at each end of said fairways, whereby during use of said game a ball may be caused to pass through said openings from at least two of said fairways to each green at each end of said fairways.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The game of claim 1 wherein there are at least two greens at each end of said fairways separated by a wall therebetween, and there are at least two fairways having communication with one of said greens at each end of said fairways and two additional fairways having communication with the other of said greens at each end of said fairways through openings in said transversely extending walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The game of claim 2 wherein one of said longitudinally extending walls extends the full length of said platform to provide said wall separating said two greens at each end of said fairways.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The game of claim 1 further comprising obstacle means on each fairway forming simulated golf hazards, and means defining a simulated golf tee at each end of said fairway.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The game of claim 4 further comprising means defining more than one simulated golf tee at least at one end of one of said fairways.
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |