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US3876210A
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Golf putting game device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-13
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A golf-putting game device which may be laid on a carpet, or the like, to afford a target onto which a golf ball may be putted; the game being convex-upwardly and embodying a plurality of target areas onto which a ball may be putted from a position remote from the game; the target areas embodying "scoring" depressions toward which putts may be directed for the purpose of scoring positive points, and "hazard" formations, including "trap" depressions and "bunker" ridges for creating difficulties in putting into the "scoring" depressions and, possibly, causing the player to receive negative points.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Brandell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0628; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F2007/3633; A63F2007/3637
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A golf putting game device for use on a suitable supporting surface such as a carpeted floor, and comprising a. a convexupwardly body member comprising 1. an outer peripheral edge adapted to rest on such a supporting surface; 2. a central portion a. sloping upwardly and inwardly from said peripheral edge; and b. including target-area means thereon onto which a golfer may putt a golf ball across said peripheral edge from a position on said supporting surface remote from said body member, b. said target area means including 1. upwardly convex ridges generally in the form of inverted Ushaped abutments having leg portions diverging outwardly away from each other from the center portion of said central portion toward said peripheral edge for defining the inner end and outer side boundaries of target areas and affording abutments projecting upwardly above the main body portion of said target areas for limiting movement of such putted balls across said target areas, 2. scoring depression means, toward which such a golfer may aim his putt, for receiving and retaining a putted ball for a positive score, and 3. hazard formation means in said target areas for obstructing movement of such a putted ball toward said scoring depression means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A golf putting game device for use on a suitable supporting surface such as a carpeted floor, and comprising a. a convexupwardly body member comprising 1. an outer peripheral edge adapted to rest on such a supporting surface; 2. a central portion a. sloping upwardly and inwardly from said peripheral edge; and b. including target-area means thereon onto which a golfer may putt a golf ball across said peripheral edge from a position on said supporting surface remote from said body member, b. said target area means including 1. upwardly convex ridges generally in the form of inverted Ushaped abutments having leg portions diverging outwardly away from each other from the center portion of said central portion toward said peripheral edge for defining the inner end and outer side boundaries of target areas and affording abutments projecting upwardly above the main body portion of said target areas for limiting movement of such putted balls across said target areas, 2. scoring depression means, toward which such a golfer may aim his putt, for receiving and retaining a putted ball for a positive score, and 3. hazard formation means in said target areas for obstructing movement of such a putted ball toward said scoring depression means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A golf putting game device as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said center portion has a depression therein, and b. said target area means includes a ramp 1. extending from said peripheral edge to said depression, and 2. having an elongated trough-shaped upper surface extending therealong and along which such a putted ball may roll from said peripheral edge into said depression.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A golf putting game device as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said ridges 1. extend outwardly from the center portion of said central portion toward said peripheral edge, and 2. each ridge has two ends disposed adjacent to the respective opposite sides of a respective one of said target areas at said peripheral edge, and b. said ridges extend around selected ones of said depression means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A golf putting game device as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said hazard formation means comprise trap depressions for affording an obstruction to putting into said scoring depression means and affording a negative score if a ball is putted thereinto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A golf putting game device as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said hazard formation means comprise bunker ridges for affording an obstruction to putting into said scoring depression means.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |