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Golf putting game apparatus

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-01
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Granted: 1978-09-19
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Expires: 1996-10-01
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Abstract

Abstract A miniature golf apparatus has a variable putting surface with a hole and sunken lights disposed adjacent each end. Consoles at each end provide for random selection of the putting surface contour and the illumination of lights to locate the commencement of putts to the hole at the opposite end of the device. To vary the putting surface, additional alternate manual selection is also provided. A pair of rotatably driven beams have a plurality of cross bars of different lengths resiliently and pivotally attached to extensions of the beams. The putting surface is disposed on clip members carried by the bars. Independent rotation of the beams provide lengthwise undulations and widthwise slant of the putting surface. Crank arms and motors carried by some of the bars flex the bars to give a curvature to the putting surface.

Inventors

  • 👤 Americo DelRaso

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 10:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63B2067/025

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 86 words
A miniature golf apparatus comprising, a base member, a putting surface mounted on said base member, at least one hole provided in said putting surface, a plurality of light means operably associated with said putting surface for indicating the location of commencement of a putt in a direction toward said hole, and light selection means which, when actuated, automatically illuminates one of said light means at random to provide for random indication of the location of commencement of a putt in a direction toward said hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 86 words
A miniature golf apparatus comprising, a base member, a putting surface mounted on said base member, at least one hole provided in said putting surface, a plurality of light means operably associated with said putting surface for indicating the location of commencement of a putt in a direction toward said hole, and light selection means which, when actuated, automatically illuminates one of said light means at random to provide for random indication of the location of commencement of a putt in a direction toward said hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said light means are disposed beneath the top plane of said putting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said putting surface is tufted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, including actuator means for varying the lengthwise and widthwise contour of said putting surface, and random selection means for random selection of the putting surface contour.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 41 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said putting surface includes two holes for receiving putts, one of said holes being disposed adjacent one end of said putting surface and the other hole being disposed adjacent the opposite end thereof.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-09-18 1982-03-20 1982-09-19 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-09-18 1986-03-20 1986-09-19 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-09-18 1990-03-20 1990-09-19 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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