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Practice putting green
Assignee: GT SPORTS MARKETING Inc
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Filing: 1994-05-31
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Granted: 1995-02-21
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Expires: 2014-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A practice putting green for simulating an actual golf green and for practicing golf putts. The practice putting green includes a putting mat, which defines a putting surface with a texture similar to that of an actual golf green and is of a sufficient size to accommodate putting practice. A plurality of contour gradient pads are provided and are selectively placed under the putting mat to define a desired contour. A putting cup is positioned proximate an opening in the putting mat and receives the golf ball when the ball is putted properly. A perimeter putting mat is aligned with the putting mat and provides a location from which the ball is putted.
Inventors
- 👤 Greg A. Hanson
- 👤 Todd A. Walchli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63B2067/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; and a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; and a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The practice putting green of claim 1 which further includes a perimeter putting mat for abutting to a proximal end of said putting mat, said perimeter putting mat providing a location for an initial placement of a golf ball and from which the golf ball is putted, said perimeter putting mat being fabricated from said flexible material of said putting mat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The practice putting green of claim 1 which further includes a putting cup for receiving a golf ball, said putting cup being positioned under said putting mat proximate said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The practice putting green of claim 3 wherein said putting cup defines a bottom wall for receiving a golf ball, said bottom wall being fabricated from a rigid material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The practice putting green of claim 1 wherein said putting mat further includes a simulated rough disposed around a portion of a perimeter of said putting mat proximate said opening, said simulated rough for simulating a rough around an actual putting green.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The practice putting green of claim 1 wherein said plurality of contour gradient pads defines a plurality of sizes and configurations.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
179 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another; and a perimeter putting mat for abutting to a proximal end of said putting mat, said perimeter putting mat providing a location for an initial placement of a golf ball and from which the golf ball is putted, said perimeter putting mat being fabricated from said flexible material of said putting mat.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
179 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another; and a perimeter putting mat for abutting to a proximal end of said putting mat, said perimeter putting mat providing a location for an initial placement of a golf ball and from which the golf ball is putted, said perimeter putting mat being fabricated from said flexible material of said putting mat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The practice putting green of claim 7 which further includes a putting cup for receiving a golf ball, said putting cup being positioned under said putting mat proximate said opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The practice putting green of claim 8 wherein said putting cup defines a bottom wall for receiving a golf ball, said bottom wall being fabricated from a rigid material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The practice putting green of claim 7 wherein said putting mat further includes a simulated rough disposed around a portion of a perimeter of said putting mat proximate said opening, said simulated rough for simulating a rough around an actual putting green.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The practice putting green of claim 7 wherein said plurality of contour gradient pads defines a plurality of sizes and configurations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
199 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another; a perimeter putting mat for abutting to a proximal end of said putting mat, said perimeter putting mat providing a location for an initial placement of a golf ball and from which the golf ball is putted, said perimeter putting mat being fabricated from said flexible material of said putting mat; and a putting cup for receiving a golf ball, said putting cup being positioned under said putting mat proximate said opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
199 words
A practice putting green for practicing golf putts, said practice putting green comprising: a putting mat defining a putting surface and an opening, said putting surface defining a selected texture to simulate actual putting conditions, said opening being disposed proximate a distal end of said putting surface to simulate the opening of a conventional golf cup, said putting mat being fabricated from a flexible material; a plurality of contour gradient pads for being selectively positioned under said putting mat such that a selected contour is defined, said plurality of contour gradient pads defining at least one configuration, each of said plurality of contour gradient pads being fabricated from a flexible material, said plurality of contour gradient pads being positionable at least a portion of one over another; a perimeter putting mat for abutting to a proximal end of said putting mat, said perimeter putting mat providing a location for an initial placement of a golf ball and from which the golf ball is putted, said perimeter putting mat being fabricated from said flexible material of said putting mat; and a putting cup for receiving a golf ball, said putting cup being positioned under said putting mat proximate said opening.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The practice putting green of claim 12 wherein said putting cup defines a bottom wall for receiving a golf ball, said bottom wall being fabricated from a rigid material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The practice putting green of claim 12 wherein said putting mat further includes a simulated rough disposed around a portion of a perimeter of said putting mat proximate said opening, said simulated rough for simulating a rough around an actual putting green.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The practice putting green of claim 12 wherein said plurality of contour gradient pads defines a plurality of sizes and configurations.
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