US3909006A
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Golf putting game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-16
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A target block for a golf putting game or the like is disclosed which includes a base portion having at least one upwardly inclined sloping surface leading to a hole included in a flat elevated surface and a rear wall extending along and above a portion of said sloping surface and flat surface. Modifications to such block structure can be made by varying the number and relative geometry of the inclined surfaces, the position of the hole in the elevated flat surface and the shape of the rear wall, whereby a number of different target block forms according to the same principles can be made for placement in spaced apart relationship on a surface to form a game layout.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland R Arbaugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
In a game played with a golf ball, a striking member, and several different blocks adapted to lie in spaced apart relationship on a surface, a plurality of different blocks each comprising a base portion and rear wall, said base portion having at least one upwardly sloping front surface leading to a hole which is of diameter larger than a golf ball and which is at least partially included in a flat elevated horizontal surface, and two other upwardly sloping surfaces at opposite sides which intersect said flat surface along lines which are substantially tangent to opposite sides of said hole and which intersect said front sloping surface along lines which converge upwardly and rearwardly, said rear wall extending along and above portions of said two other sloping and flat base portion surfaces, with the rear wall above such two other and flat surfaces being inclined slightly with respect to the vertical to form an obtuse angle with said flat surface and being greater in height than the radius of a golf ball, said rear wall being spaced rearwardly of the rear peripheral portion of said hole a distance such that a golf ball may roll on said flat surface along said rear wall between said hole and said rear wall without falling into said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
In a game played with a golf ball, a striking member, and several different blocks adapted to lie in spaced apart relationship on a surface, a plurality of different blocks each comprising a base portion and rear wall, said base portion having at least one upwardly sloping front surface leading to a hole which is of diameter larger than a golf ball and which is at least partially included in a flat elevated horizontal surface, and two other upwardly sloping surfaces at opposite sides which intersect said flat surface along lines which are substantially tangent to opposite sides of said hole and which intersect said front sloping surface along lines which converge upwardly and rearwardly, said rear wall extending along and above portions of said two other sloping and flat base portion surfaces, with the rear wall above such two other and flat surfaces being inclined slightly with respect to the vertical to form an obtuse angle with said flat surface and being greater in height than the radius of a golf ball, said rear wall being spaced rearwardly of the rear peripheral portion of said hole a distance such that a golf ball may roll on said flat surface along said rear wall between said hole and said rear wall without falling into said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The blocks of claim 1 wherein said front sloping surface of at least one of said plurality of different blocks is frusto-conical; and wherein said converging lines terminate rearwardly of the front peripheral portion of said hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The blocks of claim 1 wherein said front sloping surface of at least one of said plurality of different blocks includes a plurality of generally trapezoidal-shaped plane surfaces which have at least one line of intersection between said converging lines; and wherein said converging lines terminate rearwardly of the front peripheral portion of said hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The blocks of claim 1 wherein said front sloping surface of at least one of said plurality of different blocks is a generally trapezoidal-shaped plane surface which intersects said flat surface at a line which is substantially tangent to the front peripheral portion of said hole.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |