US5655971A
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Variable contour practice putting green
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-09-26
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Granted: 1997-08-12
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Expires: 2016-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A practice putting green which includes a generally planar slab of rigid light weight material; a foam rubber pad installed on the upper surface of said pad; a covering layer of artificial turf attached to an upper surface of said pad; at least one target hole in said turf layer and pad; and at least one variable contour installation comprising a sealed cavity in said rubber pad and means for selectively pressurizing said cavity to cause upward bulging of said turf layer to provide a variable contour putting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Wayne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/02; A63B2067/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A practice putting green comprising: a generally planar slab of rigid light weight material; a foam rubber pad installed on the upper surface of said pad; a covering layer of artificial turf attached to an upper surface of said pad; at least one target hole in said turf layer and pad; at least one variable contour installation comprising a sealed cavity in said rubber pad and means for selectively pressurizing said cavity to cause upward bulging of said turf layer to provide a variable contour putting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A practice putting green comprising: a generally planar slab of rigid light weight material; a foam rubber pad installed on the upper surface of said pad; a covering layer of artificial turf attached to an upper surface of said pad; at least one target hole in said turf layer and pad; at least one variable contour installation comprising a sealed cavity in said rubber pad and means for selectively pressurizing said cavity to cause upward bulging of said turf layer to provide a variable contour putting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The practice putting green according to claim 1 wherein a plurality of said variable contour installations are provided, each including a cavity in said rubber pad, wherein at least some of said cavities are of varying sizes and perimeter shapes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The practice putting green according to claim 1 wherein said rubber pad is bonded to a backing layer extending over said cavity, a fitting installed in said backing layer protruding into said cavity, and a fluid conduit extending through said slab to an air fill valve exposed at the perimeter of said slab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The practice putting green according to claim 3 further including a ball return bore in said slab extending from said target hole to the perimeter of said slab.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The practice putting green according to claim 1 wherein said thick rubber pad is of a thickness on the order of 3/4 to 1 inch, and is recessed into said slab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-08-11 | 2001-02-10 | 2001-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-08-11 | 2005-02-10 | 2005-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-08-11 | 2009-02-10 | 2009-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |