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US4101130A
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Golf mat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A pliable mat for use by golfers for improving their stance and swing. The mat has a generally rectangular shape, is provided with cut-out portions delineating the position of the right and left feet of the golfer and has appropriately located indicia of length and golf club types for correctly locating the golf ball in position and distance from the golfer as a function of the club being used.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A mat for use by a golfer comprising a substantially rectangular sheet of pliable material, a pair of cut-out sections for placement therethrough of the feet of said golfer with the feet resting on the ground, a plurality of parallely disposed separate length and axis indicating straightline markings on said mat substantially perpendicular to the intended line of flight of a golf ball hit by said golfer, each of said markings corresponding to at least one particular golf club type and having an outer end even with the outer end of each other marking, and each of said markings having a length substantially equal to the distance of placement of the golf ball from the outer end of said marking in alignment therewith and outside of the periphery of said rectangular sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A mat for use by a golfer comprising a substantially rectangular sheet of pliable material, a pair of cut-out sections for placement therethrough of the feet of said golfer with the feet resting on the ground, a plurality of parallely disposed separate length and axis indicating straightline markings on said mat substantially perpendicular to the intended line of flight of a golf ball hit by said golfer, each of said markings corresponding to at least one particular golf club type and having an outer end even with the outer end of each other marking, and each of said markings having a length substantially equal to the distance of placement of the golf ball from the outer end of said marking in alignment therewith and outside of the periphery of said rectangular sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The mat of claim 1 further comprising a marking designating the axis and direction of flight of said ball.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein each of said markings is in the form of a strip affixed to the top surface of said mat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The mat of claim 3 wherein each of said strips has a centerline in the form of a groove for proper alignment of said ball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
149 words
The mat of claim 4 wherein the longest of said strips bears indicia indicating its intended use in conjunction with a driver club, said strip being disposed 4 inches from a reference line tangent to the outer edge of the perimeter of the foot cut-out portion situated towards the direction of flight of said ball, a second strip shorter than said first strip is disposed 51/2 inches from said reference line and is designated for #3, #4 and #5 woods with appropriate length indicia for placement of the ball, a third strip designated for #2, #2, and #4 irons with corresponding appropriate length indicia markings for placement of the ball is disposed 71/2 inches from said reference line, and a fourth strip with appropriate length indicia markings for placement of the ball corresponding to #5, #6, #7 #8 and #9 irons is disposed 91/2 inches from said reference line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said pliable material is a sheet of rubber-like material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mat of claim 1 wherein said pliable material is a sheet of plastic.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |