US5131658A
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Multi-purpose putting game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-21
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Granted: 1992-07-21
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Expires: 2011-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A putting game-playing board apparatus having a mainframe (1) with inclined borders (2) surrounding a central section (3) which contains holes (4) for receiving and retaining a ball (8) hit up and over the inclined borders (2) by a player (7) using a golf putter (9). The holes (4) contain one or more concentric tiers (5) to make it more difficult and challenging to hit a ball (8) into a particular hole. The central portion (3) of the main frame may be recessed to receive different interchangeable playing inserts (17) so that a multitude of different games can be played using the same apparatus. This apparatus is portable and may be used indoors or outdoors on any substantially planar surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Origene J. Grenon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B63/00; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B24/00; A63B24/0021; A63B2024/0037; A63B2024/0046; A63B2024/005; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B2071/0694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A game-playing board apparatus comprising: a main frame having an outer border which slopes upwardly from a perimeter of said mainframe; a central portion of the main frame for receiving a ball which is directed up and over the sloping board; a plurality of holes in the central portion of the mainframe for retaining said ball; and wherein each hole has one or more concentric tiered steps within each hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A game-playing board apparatus comprising: a main frame having an outer border which slopes upwardly from a perimeter of said mainframe; a central portion of the main frame for receiving a ball which is directed up and over the sloping board; a plurality of holes in the central portion of the mainframe for retaining said ball; and wherein each hole has one or more concentric tiered steps within each hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 1 in which the central portion is recessed from a top of the border.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game-playing board apparatus of clam 2 including a planar insert which can be placed in the recessed central portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The game-playing board apparatus of clam 2 including a planar insert which can be placed in the recessed central portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 3 wherein the planar insert contains a plurality of holes matching in the location of the holes in the central portion of the main frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 4 wherein the insert contains markings below each hole, said markings which vary depending on a particular game being played.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 1 wherein the main frame contains support ribs beneath the central portion running crosswise between the holes to provide further support for the central portion of the mainframe of the apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 1, or 2 further comprising disk-like covers having the shape, size and thickness designed to fit into and cover selected holes in the central portion of the mainframe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 3, 4 or 5 further comprising disk-like covers having a shape, size and thickness designed to cover selected holes in the insert.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The game-playing board apparatus of claim 2 wherein a bottom of a center of each hole rests on a surface on which the main frame is placed in order to provide further support for the main frame of the game-playing board apparatus.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-07-21 | 1996-01-20 | 1996-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-07-21 | 2000-01-20 | 2000-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-07-21 | 2004-01-20 | 2004-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |