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US3889957A
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Golf ball target
Assignee: Diesel Truck Drivers Training School Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-29
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A target device having a particular use in association with a golf driving range. The device includes a target, preferably shaped as a golf ball, having a series of target holes to receive a ball driven by a golfer. A trap or collector is located behind each target hole and a ball entering a hole is collected in the trap and conveyed to a collection area. Travel of the ball through the conveying system actuates a signal, such as a visual or audio alarm, to indicate for a predetermined time that a ball entered a target hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Klabacka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B63/00; A63B2024/0037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A target device for receiving flying golf balls, comprising: a hollow, spherical target having a plurality of target holes disposed in spaced apart relationship on the outer surface of said target, said target holes adapted to receive a flying golf ball; a plurality of traps within said target each communicating with one of said target holes and having walls which converge downwardly from one of said target holes toward the interior of said target so that a flying golf ball entering one of said target holeS will be deflected downwardly within said trap; a ball collection point connected to an outlet of each of said traps to receive golf balls passing through said traps; switch means mounted adjacent the outlet of each of said traps and actuated by a golf ball passing through the outlet; and an electrical signal disposed within said target and actuated by the actuation of said switch means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A target device for receiving flying golf balls, comprising: a hollow, spherical target having a plurality of target holes disposed in spaced apart relationship on the outer surface of said target, said target holes adapted to receive a flying golf ball; a plurality of traps within said target each communicating with one of said target holes and having walls which converge downwardly from one of said target holes toward the interior of said target so that a flying golf ball entering one of said target holeS will be deflected downwardly within said trap; a ball collection point connected to an outlet of each of said traps to receive golf balls passing through said traps; switch means mounted adjacent the outlet of each of said traps and actuated by a golf ball passing through the outlet; and an electrical signal disposed within said target and actuated by the actuation of said switch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The target device of claim 1, wherein said target has a second hole on the outer surface thereof, said electrical signal including a light located behind said second hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The target device of claim 1, and including timer means operably connected to said switch means for deactivating said switch means after a predetermined time period to stop operation of said electrical signal.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |