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US3910583A
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Golf game apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-12
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-09-12
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure is of a simulated golf game including a vertical flexible sheet or netting into which the golf ball may be driven to drop into one or more pouches. Conveyer tubes from the pouches to a simulated fairway area or a putting green have several exit openings along their lengths in various angular positions, whereby the precise location of a ball dropping therefrom cannot be predetermined. The point of delivery is governed by the velocity of the ball and its alignment with a delivery opening, and means are provided to direct it along a spiral path and to retard the velocity thereof to varying degrees.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter W Appel
- 👤 Walter K Appel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/06; A63F7/0604; A63F7/0628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A golf game apparatus comprising: a tee area from which a ball may be propelled; a generally vertical, flexible sheet opposite said tee area adapted to yieldably brake a ball projected against it; a receptacle extending across said sheet to receive a ball dropping along the surface of said sheet; a putting green area where a subsequent golf shot may be played; means including a first conveyor tube to deliver balls from said receptacle to said putting green; and a plurality of delivery openings spaced axially and angularly along said conveyor tube large enough to enable a ball to pass therethrough; and means for propelling a ball through said conveyor tube along a spiral path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A golf game apparatus comprising: a tee area from which a ball may be propelled; a generally vertical, flexible sheet opposite said tee area adapted to yieldably brake a ball projected against it; a receptacle extending across said sheet to receive a ball dropping along the surface of said sheet; a putting green area where a subsequent golf shot may be played; means including a first conveyor tube to deliver balls from said receptacle to said putting green; and a plurality of delivery openings spaced axially and angularly along said conveyor tube large enough to enable a ball to pass therethrough; and means for propelling a ball through said conveyor tube along a spiral path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The golf game appratus defined by claim 1 including: means for retarding the velocity of a ball traveling through said conveyer tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The golf game apparatus defined by claim 2 wherein said retarding means comprises: at least one flap pivotally carried in said tube to extend partially thereacross.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The golf game apparatus defined by claim 1 wherein: said conveyor tube is rotatable about its own axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The golf game apparatus defined by claim 1 including: means for varying the elevation of said conveyor tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The golf game apparatus defined by claim 1 wherein: said conveyor tube may be pivoted to dispose said delivery openings at different locations above said putting green.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The golf game apparatus dEfined by claim 6 including: a grassy area where a fairway club may be used to play a subsequent shot; and means including a second conveyer tube to deliver balls from said receptacle to said ground area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The golf game apparatus defined by claim 6 including: side flexible sheets extending between said tee area and said opposite sheet; and hazard areas along said side sheets.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The simulated golf course defined by claim 8 including: a second receptacle along the bottom of said opposite sheets; ramp means for directing rolling balls into said second receptacle; and means including second conveyer tubes to deliver balls from second receptacle to said hazard areas.
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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |