US4189152A
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Golf link
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-16
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1996-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A golf link having a generally rectangular playing area and including two greens located at opposite ends of the playing area. Each green includes two holes. Four tee areas are located within the playing area with each tee area being positioned adjacent one corner of the playing area so as to enable a golfer to hit onto the green at the opposite end of the playing area and to play one of the two holes of the green.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Raber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:08
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63C; A63C19/00; A63C19/003; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3691
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A golf link comprising a playing area having two side boundaries and two end boundaries, first and second spaced greens within said playing area, said first green being located adjacent one end boundary and said second green being located adjacent the other end boundary, each green having at least first and second spaced holes, a first tee area located adjacent said one end boundary and between said one side boundary and first green from which a golfer may hit to said second green and one hole thereof, a second tee area located adjacent said one end boundary and between the other side boundary and first green from which a golfer may hit to said second green and the other hole thereof, a third tee area located adjacent said other end boundary and between said one side boundary and second green from which a golfer may hit to said first green and one hole thereof, and a fourth tee area located adjacent to said other end boundary and between said other side boundary and second green from which a golfer may hit to said first green and the other hole thereof, all said tee areas being located within said playing area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A golf link comprising a playing area having two side boundaries and two end boundaries, first and second spaced greens within said playing area, said first green being located adjacent one end boundary and said second green being located adjacent the other end boundary, each green having at least first and second spaced holes, a first tee area located adjacent said one end boundary and between said one side boundary and first green from which a golfer may hit to said second green and one hole thereof, a second tee area located adjacent said one end boundary and between the other side boundary and first green from which a golfer may hit to said second green and the other hole thereof, a third tee area located adjacent said other end boundary and between said one side boundary and second green from which a golfer may hit to said first green and one hole thereof, and a fourth tee area located adjacent to said other end boundary and between said other side boundary and second green from which a golfer may hit to said first green and the other hole thereof, all said tee areas being located within said playing area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The golf link of claim 1 wherein said playing area is generally rectangular shaped having four corners each defined by the intersection of a said side boundary and end boundary, a tee area located adjacent each corner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The golf link of claim 2 wherein at least two of said tee areas is located within a said corner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The golf link of claim 2 wherein said playing area between said first and second greens includes at least two additional tee areas each located between said side boundaries from which a golfer may hit to either of said first or second greens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The golf link of claim 2 and a sandtrap located in the playing area between the said first green and one end boundary.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The golf link of claim 5 and another sand trap located in said playing area between said second green and other end boundary.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The golf link of claim 1 and member means at each tee area for indicating that a golfer has hit from the tee area.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |