| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 473173000 | Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) | 79 |
| 20080220889 | Golf practice putting aid - This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220890 | Ball House - Various apparatus, methods, and arrangements are provided for a ball house. In one embodiment, an arrangement for aiming a ball toward a predetermined target is provided that comprises a playing surface including the predefined target; and a ball house on the playing surface, the ball house configured to form a ball runway when adjacent to the playing surface, wherein the ball runway is substantially aligned with the predetermined target such that the ball will intersect the predetermined target after passing through the ball runway. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20110237340 | Instructional golf device and method for using said device - The present invention is an instructional golf device allowing a golfer to bring a golf club back correctly. The device is portable, can be used on level or rough terrain and on a variety of surfaces including grass, artificial ground, or even concrete or pavement. The golfer can hear the device make a sound when the golf club follows the correct path during the back swing. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120270670 | Golf Training Device - A golf training device for utilization within a dwelling having a mounting frame of a general height carried by a floor. The golf training device includes resilient tarp flexibly carried by the mounting member via a plurality of suspension members at a location proximate the general height of the mounting member. The suspension members enabling the resilient tarp to hang from the mounting member in a manner enabling the tarp to deflect upon impact from a golf ball. The resilient tarp has indicia indicative of a golf course fairway. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130116060 | Golf Course Bunker - A golf course bunker ( | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130184090 | METHOD AND MIXTURE FOR FOUNDATION OF A SPORTS AREA - A method is disclosed, including providing a first mixture of cement and particulate stone material; mixing the first mixture with a predetermined amount of water for forming a second mixture; applying a layer of the second mixture to a surface located at the place where the sports area is intended to be situated; curing/setting the layer of the second mixture applied to the surface, wherein the cured layer is porous and allows water to flow through the cured layer; and applying a layer of a particle size fraction onto the cured layer after the step of curing. A mixture is also disclosed including cement and particulate stone material, wherein the mixture comprises ca. 15-40% by dry weight cement and 60-85% by dry weight particulate stone material, and wherein at least 75% of the particles of the particulate stone material are of sizes within the range 0.1-10 mm. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140155186 | PENETRATION TYPE SCREEN FOR SCREEN GOLF - A penetration type screen for screen golf is provided. A golf ball struck by a golfer is allowed to penetrate through the screen such that the struck golf ball disappears from view, thereby increasing the pleasance of golfing environments and a flying image of the golf ball is allowed to be displayed in the simulation image as the struck golf ball disappears from view, thereby further improving the realism of virtual golf, and wherein screen elements which constitute the penetration type screen are prevented from being opened even when golf balls repeatedly pass between the screen elements, thereby improving product reliability. To accomplish this, the penetration type screen includes a plurality of screen elements, each being formed of spandex, the plurality of screen elements being arranged side by side such that the screen elements at least partially overlap each other and are each inclined at a specific angle. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140364244 | Golf Game and Training Apparatus - This disclosure is drawn to methods and apparatuses related to a golf game and training apparatus. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus relates to a ramped plane with a plurality of holes sized to hold golf balls. Some example apparatuses may include at least one ramped plane with a leading end in contact with a playing surface and rising at an angle to a trailing end; a plurality of holes located on the surface of the at least one ramped plane sized to allow golf balls to rest partially in each of the plurality of holes; where the plurality of holes are arranged according to a scoring system; a receptacle sized to contain a plurality of golf balls, where the receptacle is coupled to the bottom surface of the ramped plane; and at least one support extending from the at least one ramped plane and elevating the trailing end above the playing surface. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150328509 | GOLF FLAG POLE AND GOLF GAME - A golf game flag pole for use in a golf game includes a rod having a base rod portion and an upper rod portion. A flexible element joins the base portion and the upper portion. The base rod portion is configured to be insertable into the ground. The flexible element allows the upper rod portion to be bent or pivoted relative to the base rod portion so that the upper rod portion is generally parallel to the ground. The base rod portion may be inserted into a ground surface, whereby the upper rod portion extends generally upwardly from the ground surface. When a golf ball towards the flag pole, the flag pole can be bent or flexed so that the upper rod portion is generally parallel to the ground and the players can determine if the hit golf ball is within a ground area swept by the upper rod portion. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160059098 | GOLF GAME KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A kit for playing a golf-related game can include a plurality of golf clubs, balls and cones. The kit can be used to play a modified golf game that utilizes some of the fundamental aspects of traditional golf, but does not require a traditional golf course. The cones in the kit can be positioned at desired locations on the ground at desired distances from each other. Each player can position a ball at a selected starting point, and takes a shot by swinging at the ball in an attempt to hit the first cone with the ball. Each player continues taking shots until he successfully contacts the cone with his ball. The number of strokes each player has taken to contact all of the cones is totaled, and the player with the lowest number of strokes is declared the winner. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160175679 | Golf Chipping Training Kit | 06-23-2016 |
| 20180021654 | GOLF COURSE SAND BUNKER WITH LINER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME | 01-25-2018 |
| 473174000 | Target on putting surface | 40 |
| 20080287206 | METHOD OF TRAINING A GOLFER TO IMPROVE HIS OR HER PUTTING SKILLS AND A DEVICE USED FOR SUCH TRAINING - A method of training a golfer to improve his or her putting skills and a device used for such training. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090029788 | Golf putting practice device - A golf putting practice device comprising a disc, the disc having an annular top portion and an annular bottom portion, the annular top portion having a top edge and the annular bottom portion having a bottom edge, the annular top and bottom portions forming an outer annular peripheral edge, the disc optionally provided with a central opening extending through from the top edge to the bottom edge, the central opening at the top edge having a diameter substantially greater than the central opening at the bottom edge and the outer annular peripheral edge projecting between the bottom edge and the top edge and spaced a substantial distance from said top and bottom edges. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090131187 | GB and CA kit | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110070962 | Principle-based device and method for using an asymmetrical target zone to improve golf-putting skill - Multiple variations on a novel device and method for improving golf-putting skills are disclosed. Specifically, the present invention relates to the construction and use of an asymmetrical golf-putting target zone that encourages users to direct putts to land within a specific two-putt range on the high-percentage side of the cup, where the high-percentage side is determined by the slope and pitch of the putting surface. The motivation for the asymmetry is disclosed, as are the principles for constructing, implementing, and using the asymmetrical zone. Specifically, the axis separating the asymmetrical subregions of the zone is placed either approximately perpendicular to, or approximately coincident upon, an ideal line of the ball's approach and is oriented such that the larger subregion is placed on the side of the cup with the higher elevation, or on the side of the cup further away from the putting location if the putting surface is flat. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120010010 | GAMING SURFACE AND GAME STYLED AFTER AMERICAN FOOTBALL - In one embodiment, the present invention is a surface for playing a game based on the rules of American football using a golf putter and golf ball. The playing surface comprises two end zones and a grid representing the yard lines of a football field. A first down putting target is positioned adjacent to each yard line that is a multiple of ten, and a scoring putting target is positioned in each end zone. In another embodiment, the present invention is a method for playing the game. Two teams compete against one another and are given alternating offensive possessions. In each offensive possession, the offensive team has four downs to either putt the ball in a first down target, thereby obtaining a new set of four downs, or putt the ball in the scoring target. With each first down achieved, the ball advances closer to the scoring target. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120244955 | Adjustable pendulum golf putting trainer - Two devices, an adjustable pendulum golf putting trainer device and a golf ball target device are useful to teach individuals to emulate the natural swing of a pendulum with their putter. The devices are used when practicing and playing competitive putting games. The pendulum golf putting device is vertically adjustable in three ways, adjusting the vertical support for the pendulum, adjusting the telescoping pendulum to reach the back side of the putter head and moving the pendulum toward and away from the individual. The ball capturing device is independent of the golf putting trainer device and is made of soft wood (cedar or pine). It is independently positioned and provides three different sized targets with separated ball catch areas that earn 1, 2, or 3 points for successful putts. The pendulum putting trainer can be used inside or outside in areas as small as 4×4 square feet or as large as a family room, basement, garage, gymnasium or back yard provided the areas have an acceptable putting surface. The pendulum putting trainer can be adjusted to teach individuals of all sizes to putt with the motion and tempo of a pendulum. By using multiple ball capturing devices, various mini-putting indoor or outdoor games can be arranged since no mechanical, electronic or electrical power connections are required to use the device. Incrementally described training routines are designed to teach individuals to use their natural sense of sight, sound and touch as they are learning the pendulum putting stroke. No attachments constrain the putter or the individual's arms during the putting stroke which is the case with many other putting trainers. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120244956 | GOLF FLAGPOLE STAND - A stand for supporting a golf flagpole in an inclined position includes a collar rotatably secured to the shaft of the flagpole and one or more legs pivotably coupled to the collar. The one or more legs hang generally parallel to the shaft when the flagpole is in an upright position. When the flag of the flagpole is tipped toward the green, the one or more legs swing outwardly away from the shaft to a position generally perpendicular to the shaft to support the flagpole in an inclined position. Regardless of the position or direction that the legs are facing when the flag is tipped toward the green, the collar rotates so that the legs extend to the green to support the flagpole. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130017897 | Beach Golf Hand Ball - A beach golf game includes at least one rigid cup and a plurality of balls each sized to fit in the rigid cup. A rules sheet sets forth game rules and describes game play. The rigid cup and the balls are encased in a carrying bag. In playing the game, the cup is used to dig a hole in a sandy surface, and the cup is placed in the hole such that a top of the cup is level with the sandy surface. A mound of sand is built on one side of the cup, and players take turns attempting to roll the balls into the cup. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130045814 | GOLF PUTTING OR CHIPPING TARGET - A golf putting or chipping target includes a first fabric member for resting on a playing or practice surface. The target further includes a second fabric member for providing a visual target for a golfer. The golf putting or chipping target further includes a weight located between the first and second fabric members and means for joining the first fabric member to the second fabric member. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20140349774 | GOLF PRACTICE DEVICE - A golf practice device having a simulated putting green surface having artificial turf that is approximately the same height and an appearance similar to an actual grass putting surface. Surrounding the putting surface is a collar of artificial turf with grass blades that are longer than the putting surface portion. The turf surfaces may have the ability to float or a floatable substrate can be disposed below the turf for using the device as a floating target for golf shots. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150011323 | PORTABLE GOLF TRAINING SYSTEM - A golf training system includes at least one target/connecting member having a top wall defining a central opening and a perimeter wall defining a plurality of openings spaced apart from each other about the circumference of the perimeter wall. The target/connecting member is configured to be used as a target by fastening the target/connecting member to the ground using a golf tee or to other surfaces using an integrated anchoring system. Alignment rods are configured to be inserted through the openings in the perimeter wall. Target/connecting members can attach multiple alignment rods together in predetermined configurations for use as golf training aids. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150335979 | Golf putting training aid - A golf putting aide, that can be used as part of an independent game using golf equipment, which aide has a large annular platter with a series of evenly spaced spokes thereon on the upper side, and slip impeding means on the underside. Each spoke, is radiused on both side faces thereof, to match the curvature of a golf ball, such that on impact a golf ball will roll down the spoke toward a center opening in the platter rather than ricocheting off at an angle of incidence post impact. The spokes of the preferred embodiment taper inwardly from the rear surface toward the front surface, evenly on both sides of a center line, and taper downwardly along the top surface from the rear surface forwardly to the front. The device may be used at home on grass, at miniature golf locations or on a golf course hole with permission. | 11-26-2015 |
| 473175000 | Receiver is cup in earth (e.g., regulation hole in green, etc.) | 24 |
| 20110269560 | SYSTEM AND ARTICLE FOR ADVERTISING - An insert for a golf cup which includes: a base having a central hole and one or more drainage apertures; a cylindrical wall; wherein the insert has a shape which substantially corresponds to the internal region of the cup in which the insert fits the insert characterised in that the base and wall both include indicia thereon. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20160114235 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRACTICING GOLF PUTTING - A golf putting aid device comprising an alley formed by at least one arm member that extends from a golf hole to a user; and a cup member being capable of being placed in the golf hole. | 04-28-2016 |
| 473176000 | Having cup marker (e.g., flag pin, etc.) or with sensor responsive to projectile | 18 |
| 20080300064 | FERRULE AND SLEEVE ASSEMBLY - A ferrule and coupling member assembly for mounting a flag pole is disclosed. The ferrule and coupling member are both formed from a non-metallic material, such as a ceramic composite material, which aids in wear-resistance and provides a low coefficient of friction between the surfaces. In addition, debris will be less likely to become lodged in a gap between the ferrule and coupling member and particulate matter on the golf course will not be able to gouge or scratch the ferrule or the coupling member. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090137331 | Ferrule and hole cup for golf flag - A ferrule ( | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090197691 | ILLUMINATED GOLF CUP - An illuminated golf cup is internally lighted by a light source disposed within the cup. The light source is suspended in the bottom of the cup by being secured to the underside of an insert in the cup. The light source is directed upward from the bottom of the cup to cast light up and out of the cup. The light illuminates the opening of the cup and the flag in the cup, making the golf cup more visible from a distance and in low light. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090280919 | GOLF PUTTING PRACTICE DEVICE, METHOD FOR PRACTICING PUTTING USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING USING SAME - According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a golf putting practice device is provided. The golf putting practice device includes an upper portion for extending from a bottom of a golf cup and being viewable by a golfer during putting practice. A bottom portion is insertable into a socket of the golf cup. A flange is located above the bottom portion and configured to rest on the bottom of the golf cup that surrounds the socket for preventing the bottom portion from extending into the socket beyond a predetermined depth. An elongate portion joins the upper portion and the flange and has a diameter less than the diameter of the golf cup. At least one visual target is located in or on the upper portion of the golf putting practice device for providing an area of visual focus for a golfer during putting practice. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100004068 | GOLF PUTTING CUP LIGHTING SYSTEM - The golf putting cup lighting system is a regulation golf cup having an open top, a cylindrical wall and a closed bottom, the regulation cup being secured on the green. The bottom of the cup is fabricated with a light capable of shining upward through the open top. A power source is included to provide electrical power for the light. A dimmer/switch is provided to activate the light at desired times, such as dusk and nighttime. When the illuminated golf putting cup is activated, players may continue playing under low light conditions. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100160057 | Illuminated Flagpole - An illuminated golf flagpole is disclosed. One embodiment comprises a frosted polycarbonate tube coated or continuous covering with electoluminescent film. Another embodiment provides a plurality of LEDs externally mounted to a flagpole tube and covered with a translucent shell. Yet another embodiment provides a range finder mounted to a flagpole tube for transmitting data to a golfer via a portable remote control device or GPS receiver regarding such golfer's distance from a flagpole pin. Luminescence levels and colors may be adjusted to meet golf association and course rules and provide data regarding distance from a flagpole pin. Still yet another embodiment provides an anemometer and a wind direction detector mounted to a flagpole tube to transmit information about wind direction and speed at the pin to the golfer at each hole using such remote control device or remote receiver. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100197420 | APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING POINT OF HOLE PIN IN THE GOLF COURSE AND REGISTRATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an apparatus for identifying a pin position on a golf course. The apparatus includes light-emitting means coupled to a pin pole, configured to identify a pin position, and including a wireless transmit/receive portion and a unique ID, and a remote control unit remotely controlling lighting and lights-out of the light-emitting means in a wireless manner. The remote control unit includes a wireless transmit/receive portion, a control object-setting portion selecting light-emitting means to be controlled, an execution button instructing the lighting and lights-out of the light-emitting means, and a remote controller which controls a unique ID of the light-emitting means to be controlled to be registered with internal memory by matching the unique ID to a remote control object ID of the control object-setting portion, and wirelessly transmits a lighting and lights-out command to light-emitting means having a unique ID, which matches to the registered remote control object ID, through the wireless transmit/receive portion when an execution button is pressed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110086719 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED GOLF FLAG STICK STABILITY AND REDUCED GOLF CUP AND/OR FLAG STICK FERRULE WEAR - The subject matter described herein includes a system for improved golf flag stick stability and reduced golf cup and/or flag stick ferrule wear. The system includes a ferrule locatable on an end of a golf flag stick that is inserted in a golf cup. The ferrule has a top portion, a bottom portion, and a sidewall located between the top portion and the bottom portion, where the sidewall tapers inward at an angle selected from the range of 5 degrees to 30 degrees from the top portion to the bottom portion. The system further includes a golf cup having a central aperture for receiving the flag stick. The central aperture is defined by a sidewall that is tapered inward at an angle corresponding to an angle of the ferrule. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20120028725 | Flagpole And Ferrule Assembly - A golf flagpole and ferrule assembly for mounting in a golf cup hole is disclosed. The flagpole and ferrule both include cooperating coupling parts to form an attachment therebetween. A cap is applied over portions of the flagpole and the ferrule to couple to the retaining members and secure the flagpole to the ferrule. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120184387 | GOLF FLAGSTICK WITH CAPPED FERRULE - A golf flagstick is provided with a metal ferrule having a cap. The cap is softer than the metal body of the ferrule. The cap reduces wear and tear on the golf cup into which it is placed. The cap may be applied to the metal ferrule by over molding. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120190468 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED FLAG STICK STABILITY AND REDUCED GOLF CUP AND/OR FLAG STICK FERRULE WEAR - The invention described herein relates to golf cups and flag sticks. More particularly, the subject matter described herein relates to a system for improved golf flag stick stability and reduced golf cup and/or flag stick ferrule wear. The invention provides a ferrule, golf cup and methods to improve golf flag stick stability and reduce golf cup and/or flag stick ferrule wear. As such, the subject matter described herein relates to providing more consistent golf ball entry due to the stabilization of the flag stick. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130324273 | GOLF CUP ACCESSORY - An accessory for association with a standard golf up includes an adapter, a trapping portion and a rise. The adapter is configured to fit within the standard golf cup. The trapping portion is coupled to the adapter, has a recess and delimits a generally planar approach area that is greater in size than an approach area of a standard golf cup. The rise is coupled to the trapping portion. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140274434 | Golf Flag Replacement System - The rapid and economical replacement of golf flags to indicate the varying position of a flagstick with respect to a golf green is facilitated by a golf flag assembly which has a flag tube element with a radially extending stiff flange which extends from the tube wall. A flexible sleeve extends around the flag tube element to overlie the tube wall and the flange, and has an exterior margin with a first part of a two part hook and loop fastener positioned thereon. A flexible loose flag has an inner margin with a strip of the second part of the two part hook and loop fastener. The loose flag is releasably connected to the flag tube element on the sleeve, permitting it to be rapidly removed and replaced with another loose flag of different appearance indicating a different position of the flagstick on the green. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150057094 | GOLF FLAG PIN WITH COLLAPSIBLE SUPPORT - A collapsible support assembly is provided, which is adapted for use with a golf flag pin in order to easily maneuver between a collapsed vertical position and an uncollapsed extended position. The collapsible support assembly includes an actuating sheath member, which, in combination with biasing means, is capable of extending or retracting a first leg and a second leg, so as to support the golf flag pin above the ground when in the extended position. The collapsible support assembly also includes a movable leg ring and a fixed leg ring, which is adaptable for attachment to the golf flag pin. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20160375327 | Golf Flagstick Spacer, System, and Method of Use Thereof - A golf flagstick spacer includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is configured to fit around a flagstick. The outer surface is spaced an elevation distance from inner surface. The elevation distance from the inner surface to the outer surface is configured to space, elevate or raise the flagstick off the ground whereby a club or a putter may be inserted between the flagstick and the ground for raising the flagstick. | 12-29-2016 |
| 473177000 | And projectile removal | 3 |
| 20100178995 | Golf ball ejector for golf cups - Disclosed is a golf ball ejector device for placement within a conventional practice green putting golf cup. The device includes a cylindrical housing constructed and adapted to fit within a conventional golf cup employing a catapult ejector arm recessed into an angular top surface made operational by an actuating switch which is coupled to a drive motor for operation of a timing cam and release of a spring for operation of the catapult ejector arm. The device allows horizontal ejecting of a golf ball when placed beneath the rim of a golf cup. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20110237341 | Golf back-board - Trainers tell us that good golf is all about muscle memory.
| 09-29-2011 |
| 473178000 | Electrical actuation (e.g., solenoid, etc.) | 1 |
| 20150352418 | REMOTE CONTROLLED GOLF BALL EJECTION DEVICE - A remote controlled golf ball ejection device includes a generally cylindrical cup liner having an open top end, and a curved bottom end with an elongated hollow channel extending downward therefrom. A golf ball ejector is positioned at the bottom end of the channel and is in communication with a controller and a power source. A remote control unit is in wireless communication with the controller and operates the golf ball ejector. | 12-10-2015 |
| 473179000 | Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.) | 4 |
| 20100331094 | Removable hole cover for golf green - A removable hole cover for golf greens includes a generally disk-shaped spacer received within the interior of the hole assembly. The spacer provides a support surface upon which a plug of artificial turf is supported. The spacer is sized and shaped to position and support the plug of artificial turf in general alignment with the turf surrounding the golf hole assembly. In an alternate embodiment, a molded plastic cover includes a cylindrical body receivable within the upper portion of the golf hole assembly and a generally disk-shaped cover joined thereto. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20130035172 | Golf Putting Training Device and Method of Use - A putting training device designed to be inserted into a conventional golf hole to variably decrease the width of the hole while closely maintaining the original depth or length of the hole. The device includes an outer component enabling insertion into a regulation golf hole. The outer component includes a pair of opposing top planar members that serve to reduce width of the opening of the golf hole, but still allowing a regulation golf ball to fall into the hole, all while closely maintaining the original depth, or length from front to back, of the golf hole. The putting training device also includes an inner component that removably nests inside the outer component further reducing the width of the golf hole, while still allowing a regulation golf ball to fall into the hole, while still closely maintaining the original depth of the golf hole. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20140128170 | Golf Cup Guard - A golf cup guard for placement on a golf cup. The body portion is conical and shaped to prevent material from entering a golf cup. There is a handle to assist in placement and removal of the golf cup guard. The golf cup guard may prevent excess paint, fertilizer, sand, or other materials from falling into the golf cup. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140295981 | GOLF COURSE GREENS CUP CHEMICAL PROTECTOR - A golf course greens cup chemical protector can prevent chemical treatments from entering the golf greens cup, preventing staining and corrosion of the cup caused by the chemical treatments that otherwise would get inside the greens cup. When the greens cup chemical protector is placed over the cup prior to application of chemical treatments, the device prevents any spray chemical or granular chemical from entering the golf cup, making the task of cleaning the cup after chemical treatment no longer necessary. The greens cup chemical protector can include a handle for easy removal and placement. A bottom stabilization device can be smaller than the soil area above the cup to prevent the soil area above the cup from being altered or compromised when removing the device. The device can be made of a material resistant to the chemical treatments being applied. | 10-02-2014 |
| 473180000 | Receiver or projectile responsive indicator | 4 |
| 20090176591 | Golf putting practice target - A putting aide device that can be used with or without an existing golf cup or hole and has a perimeter lip for nesting on the surface edge of the hole or cup. Without the use of a hole, the device can be placed on a practice green surface of grass or a carpet or any other substitute surface for putting practices. The device has an elevated circular body with a lateral opening in a side thereof that allows a limited ball entry to itself or to the hole beneath (when used). The device includes a tuning fork feature that is struck by a properly delivered golf ball. When struck, the fork emits a sound dependent on the ball's aim, force and/or contact. This way, the golfer receives visual and audible feedback as to the quality and effectiveness of the putting stroke. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110118041 | FOLDING GOLF PUTTING AND CHIPPING AID - A golf target apparatus for improving a golfer's technique, the apparatus comprising a plurality of hingable arms hingedly connected to a connecting member, and a bearing connecting upper and lower members of the connecting member, wherein the arms are rotatable about the bearing. | 05-19-2011 |
| 473181000 | Selectively adjustable approach surface | 1 |
| 20140179452 | GOLF TRAINING EQUIPMENT - Training equipment to verify the quality of his/her putt comprising a base arrangeable on the ground and on which a player can place and hit a golf ball, means for receiving the ball in a first predetermined position, and at least one pair of obstacles arrangeable on the base in a plurality of second predetermined positions in which the obstacles define therebetween at least one gate adapted to be passed through by the ball when hit by the player; in which each obstacle is made by a plate adapted to interact with the ball and supported by the base by means of an elastically deformable stem including an upper end, which integrally supports the plate, and a lower end anchored to the base by means of a first and a second magnetic element adapted to be reciprocally attracted, the first carried integrally by the lower end of the elastically deformable stem and supported on a upper face of the base; and the second carried by the base, which is rotatably coupled with a support provided with a goniometric scale visible through a window of the base. | 06-26-2014 |
| 473186000 | Displaceable by projectile impact | 1 |
| 20080200273 | Golf putting game kit and method - A golf game including a ball, a first pin, and two second pins, the pins being disposed co-linearly on a putting surface, one second pin on either side of the first pin. A method of playing the golf game including placing the ball on the putting surface at a starting point, standing the first pin and the two second pins on the putting surface at a first distance from the ball, striking the ball with a putter to cause the ball to roll towards the pins, and scoring “one” if the ball knocks down only the first pin, “two” if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, “three” if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or “four” if the ball fails to knock down any pins. | 08-21-2008 |
| 473190000 | Projectile responsive sensor (e.g., target impact indicator, etc.) | 7 |
| 20160074736 | MULTIPURPOSE PUTTING PRACTICE DEVICE FOR ENABLING STRAIGHT PUTTING AND DISTANCE PRACTICE BY SITUATION - Provided is a multipurpose putting practice device for enabling straight putting and distance practice by situation, which: enables short-distance or middle- and long-distance putting practice on flat, uphill, and downhill environments; enables a golf ball to be collected at the same place where putting is carried out through an upwardly protruding putting line during putting; | 03-17-2016 |
| 473191000 | And projectile return | 3 |
| 20110081978 | Smart golf receptacle system - A golf ball receptacle and optional directionality system that wirelessly integrates actual golf equipment and sports implements with a computer and the internet to allow players to practice and improve their golfing skills, play a competitive game with one or more players locally, or if desired engage players remotely located from one another to play a competitive real or simulated game of golf. An individual player may opt to play solo or practice to improve basic golfing techniques. The system includes smart golf clubs, a golf ball receptacle and a golf club motion sensing device, all containing circuits and contact or motion sensors coupled with signal processing and radio frequency transmitter circuitry, to thereby wirelessly communicate game performance information to a remote receiver-computer. The computer displays player information and visually simulates and controls a golf game between players and standard golf clubs may be utilized with the golf ball receptacle system or retrofitted with the sensors and associated circuitry to convert such clubs into “smart clubs” for use with the system. The system employs specially developed computer software to process player performance data, control game play, communicate game information between players, generate and control visual imagery and or simulations and display player performance information. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20120135815 | Golf Putting Practice Device and Methods of Practicing Putting Thereof - A golf putting practice device/simulator and ball return with no moving parts, and method for a golfer to practice putting a golf ball in which the device is located in close proximity to the golfer and the intended target can be of any normal putting distance allowing one to practice golf putts indoors of greater length than indoor spaces normally allow. The device is programmed and configured in such a way to accurately approximate the distance and to display the direction the golf ball would have traveled had the path of the ball not be interrupted by device. The practice device can be configured to account for a coefficient of resistance commonly know as the Stimp of the green in its calculations. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20140038735 | Golf Putting Practice Device and Methods of Practicing Putting Thereof - A golf putting practice device/simulator and ball return with no moving parts, and method for a golfer to practice putting a golf ball in which the device is located in close proximity to the golfer and the intended target can be of any normal putting distance allowing one to practice golf putts indoors of greater length than indoor spaces normally allow. The device accomplishes this by detecting the speed and the position of the golf ball as it approaches the device. The device is programmed and configured in such a way to accurately approximate the distance and to display the direction the golf ball would have traveled had the path of the ball not be interrupted by device. The practice device can be configured to account for a coefficient of resistance commonly know as the Stimp of the green in its calculations. The device receives and returns the ball to the user then evaluates the putt data. The results are then displayed on the digital display. | 02-06-2014 |
| 473192000 | Electrical sensor | 3 |
| 20120058835 | BALL SEPARATION DEVICE FOR A GOLF RANGE TARGET - A ball separation device for a golf range target system is described. The ball separation device comprises a golf range target having a golf ball delivery shaft. A ball isolation system within the golf ball delivery shaft is configured to temporarily trap the ball within the shaft. A gate is configured to control the routing of a golf ball released from the ball isolation system. A control system queries the RFID reader while a ball is trapped in the ball isolation system. If the RFID reader receives a signal that identifies the golf ball as an RFID golf ball, the ball separation control system routes the ball to an RFID ball collector, otherwise, the ball is routed to a secondary location. After the determination is made as to where the trapped golf ball is to be routed, the ball isolation system releases the ball. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20160023073 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GOLF GAME - The present invention is directed to a system and method of golf-related leisure game. One or more targets is/are placed on an open playing field. Each target comprises a frame, a landing area, a lighting unit and a golf ball receptacle unit that contains a push solenoid and an illuminating photoelectric color sensor. Players of the game use standard golf clubs to strike the balls towards the target, wherein each player is assigned golf balls of distinct color. Players earn points by landing golf balls in the targets. Upon landing in the landing area of the target, the player's ball is fed into the receptacle unit. A color sensor within illuminates the received golf ball and measures the characteristics of the light reflected from its surface across three frequencies. The data from the color sensor is processed and, used for score keeping amongst the players. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160030819 | Apparatus for Practicing Golf - Provided is a target for golf practice. The target for golf practice includes a body, a sensing unit, a visual unit, and a controller. The sensing unit is disposed in the body to sense a trajectory and a speed of a driven golf ball and an impact of the golf ball on the body. The visual display unit is disposed in the body to visually display a result of a movement of the golf ball sensed by the sensing unit through flickering. The controller calculates the result of the movement of the golf ball by the sensing unit to control the flickering of the visual display unit. | 02-04-2016 |
| 473194000 | Having projectile return | 4 |
| 20080268973 | Golf Practice System - A golf practice system including a containment structure and a mechanically driven golf ball-return unit coupled to the containment structure, with a sloped portion or channel directing a struck golf ball to the return unit such that the golf ball is mechanically projected back to the golfer. A berm device for chipping practice and other uses also is disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090042659 | PRACTICE SPORT PROJECTILE HAVING A THROUGH-HOLE WITH TRANSVERSE INDICATOR - There are disclosed non-standard sport projectiles having a material with a high flexural modulus, and an axle at the axis of rotation. The axle extends through at least one linear through hole. Non-standard sport projectiles are disclosed with cushioned ends. A tee device is disclosed for driving the non-standard sport projectiles. Inflatable targets are disclosed for golf games with non-standard sport projectiles. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090062026 | Ball returning tent net - A ball returning tent net includes a frame that is supported on the ground on three or four contact points, and a ball-catch enclosure that is supported by the frame. The ball-catch enclosure includes an aperture that is adapted to pass a ball through, and a rear wall that is adapted to catch the ball and a bottom net. The frame includes a front frame member that supports the aperture and a rear frame member that supports the rear wall. The bottom net is inclined downward toward the front frame member. The ball-catch enclosure further includes an anti-sagging device that prevents sagging of the bottom net. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20110256945 | GOLF SWING TRAINING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RETURNING GOLF BALLS - A swing training apparatus includes an upright target portion and a ball capturing net. The target portion has a hit surface to be hit by golf balls. The hit surface has at least one ball inlet to receive the golf balls and a ball outlet at a lower section of the target portion. The ball capturing net is fastened to a side of the target portion to form a ball collection space therebetween. The ball collection space communicates with the ball inlet and ball outlet. The ball capturing net includes a ball guide slope leading to the ball outlet to direct the golf balls to leave the ball collection space through the ball outlet. Hence once the golf balls enter the ball inlet they can be retrieved easily for swing practice again without users going to the swing training apparatus to fetch the golf balls. | 10-20-2011 |
| 473195000 | Projectile receiving aperture (e.g., goal opening, etc.) | 9 |
| 20100099508 | Ball game and equipment - Game apparatus for playing a baseball-like and golf-like game to be played on a golf course or a sports field or yard with rules of play for golf courses and sports fields or yards. The game apparatus includes a unitary bat-putter that resembles a baseball bat but has a flat surface at at least one end of the bat-putter, to be used to putt a ball. The game apparatus for sports field or yard play includes a targets including flagsticks inserted through stackable above ground target bodies set in advance of play on a sports field or yard to create a course of play. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20120040769 | Tennis and golf training device having an adjustable hoop - A portable training device to be used by one practicing the game of tennis or golf. The training device includes a stand to rest on a flat surface, an adjustable hoop through which a tennis ball or a golf ball is hit, and a hoop support extending between the stand and the hoop. The adjustable hoop is rotatable between a vertical position, standing upwardly from and in axial alignment with the hoop support, and a horizontal position, facing the flat surface in perpendicular alignment with the hoop support. The length of the hoop support is adjustable so that the distance between the hoop and the stand can be correspondingly adjusted to meet the needs of the user. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20150087433 | GOLF HAZARD TRAINING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A portable golf training apparatus for enhancing a player's skills relating to overcoming a golf course hazard includes a substantially flexible base and at least first and second regions formed on an upper surface of, and supported by, the base. The first region has a first cross-sectional thickness and the second region has a second cross-sectional thickness. An opening is formed in at least one of the first and second regions, the opening being adapted to receive a ball with which the golf training apparatus is used. The player, shooting the ball from an area outside of the golf training apparatus, is assigned a prescribed point value as a function of a location on the golf training apparatus on which the ball lands. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150290511 | PENETRATION TYPE SCREEN FOR SCREEN GOLF - A penetration type screen for screen golf is provided. A golf ball struck by a golfer is allowed to penetrate through the screen such that the struck golf ball disappears from view, thereby increasing the pleasance of golfing environments and a flying image of the golf ball is allowed to be displayed in the simulation image as the struck golf ball disappears from view, thereby further improving the realism of virtual golf, and wherein screen elements which constitute the penetration type screen are prevented from being opened even when golf balls repeatedly pass between the screen elements, thereby improving product reliability. To accomplish this, the penetration type screen includes a plurality of screen elements, each being formed of spandex, the plurality of screen elements being arranged side by side such that the screen elements at least partially overlap each other and are each inclined at a specific angle. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150321065 | TRAINING AID AND TRAINING METHOD - A golf training aid and golf training method are provided. The golf training aid includes a body portion, including a support, a first housing, and a second housing, a base portion, and an elevated target. The golf training method includes providing a golf training aid including a body portion including a first housing and a second housing, a base portion, and an elevated target, positioning a rocker arm between extendable sections of two upright posts attached to the first housing and two upright posts attached to the second housing, sliding and rotating the rocker arm positioned between the extendable sections to provide a rocker arm orientation, positioning caps over the two upright posts attached to the first housing and the two upright posts attached to the second housing, attaching the elevated target to the rocker arm, and hitting golf balls at the elevated target. | 11-12-2015 |
| 473196000 | Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface | 4 |
| 20080227559 | Apparatus and method for improving a golf shot - A golf practice apparatus a generally circular disc, said disc having a centrally located opening, said central located opening forming a golf hole and a method of improving one's golf swing by aiming at the apparatus. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100022318 | Golf putting floor vent - A golf putting practice device adapted to serve as a substitute for a floor vent that fits into a floor duct of a forced air circulation system of a building and includes a ball receiving enclosure and at least one flat support plate member extended outwardly from the ball receiving enclosure. The front wall of the ball receiving enclosure includes a notched portion that provides a golf ball open access to the enclosure when the device is installed into a floor duct. A plurality of apertures are formed in the support plate member to allow for air flow through the plate. A floor air vent cover includes a centrally located closed bottom depression the size of a golf putting cup for receiving and retaining a putted golf ball. The opposite ends of the cover contain air passage openings having tapered sides for directing the air flow away from said depression. The present invention discloses an apparatus for golf putting practice wherein the present invention is an insert having at least one regulation size golf hole disposed therein wherein the insert is complementarily sized and shaped to be inserted into the outlet opening of a conventional heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) system as might occur in the floor of a home or office building replacing a standard vent register. The insert is sized to be removably secured internal of the HVAC outlet so that it can be easily inserted and removed therefrom. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100160058 | Apparatus and method for improving a golf shot - A golf practice apparatus a generally circular disc, said disc having a centrally located opening, said central located opening forming a golf hole and a method of improving one's golf swing by aiming at the apparatus. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110124428 | GOLF HOLE ENLARGEMENT DEVICE - A golf hole enlargement device is provided. The golf hole enlargement device includes a collar and a flange. The collar includes a first surface extending from a first edge to a second edge, a second surface extending from a first edge to a second edge, and a bottom surface extending from a first edge to a second edge. The first surface slopes upwards from the first edge to the second edge is configured to rest on a horizontal surface. The second surface slopes downwards from the first edge to the second edge and mounts to the first surface. The first edge of the bottom surface is mounted to the first edge of the first surface. The flange is mounted to the second edge of the bottom surface and the second edge of the second surface and forms an open ring in a center of the collar for positioning over a golf hole of a golf green. | 05-26-2011 |
| 473197000 | Net | 7 |
| 20100081513 | SPORT AND GAME TARGET NET - A target is provided for hitting or throwing balls and other objects for sport practice sessions or games. The target includes a plurality of foldable arms with a connected net which can be moved between open and closed positions by pulling and pushing a handle connected to the arms. In the open position, the target forms an inverted umbrella. A front face is attached to the net and has a plurality of openings through which the balls or objects can pass forth. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20120088593 | BALL NET OF BOX TYPE WITH RAISED FRONT TOP - A ball net of box type comprises a front loop, a rear loop, and first and second side loops. The enclosing net portion are for covering a top hole formed by top portions of the loops, two side holes formed by the side loops, and a rear hole formed by the rear loop, so as to enclose the box-type space from four sides. The vertical side straight portions of neighboring loops are hold together by fabric holder portions. The top curved portion of the front loop protrudes above the top straight portions of the other loops, such that a front opening defined by the front loop provides a receiving area larger than the other holes defined by the other loops especially in a upper portion of the receiving area. The front loop has a larger area than the other loops in a lower portion of the receiving area. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120088594 | SINGLE LOOP NET WITH PEGS - A single loop net includes a loop member, triangular holders, side straight edge portions, two propping poles, two holding straps, a first opening, a catching net, net deploying straps, and a second opening. The triangular holders are for holding two neighboring straight portions. The side straight edge portions are fixed to one of the side straight portions. Each of the propping poles extends from two side straight portions of the loop member. Each of the holding straps extends from a lower portion of the loop member. The first opening is enclosed and defined by the triangular holders and the side straight edge portions. The catching net covers the first opening and configured to catch balls flying into the first opening from a frontal direction. The second opening is disposed in a bottom one of the side straight edge portions. The second opening is disposed so as to return balls. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20130035173 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CATCHING A GOLF BALL - An apparatus and method for catching a golf ball is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a compact golf ball catching apparatus having a first energy absorbing layer located at a frontal portion of the apparatus, a second energy absorbing layer located at a rear portion of the apparatus, and a frame adapted to connect the first and second energy absorbing layer as well as provide structural integrity to the first energy absorbing layer; wherein the first energy absorbing layer slows down the speed of a golf ball as it enters and penetrates the apparatus and hinders the golf ball's ability from exiting the apparatus post impact. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130045815 | Ball Net with Sack - A ball net is provided, which includes two poles, a top net, a tilting bottom net, a decelerating catcher, and a collecting sack. Each of the two poles are bent and crossed at a zenith point forming four side openings, one of which provides a target opening portion configured for hulling a ball. The tilting bottom net is provided at a low portion of the space surrounded by the zenith point and the four ends of the two poles, and the tilting bottom net is tilted toward a front of the ball net. The decelerating catcher is provided inside the target opening for reducing speed of, stopping, and dropping the ball. The collecting sack is disposed at a front portion of the tilting bottom net for receiving the ball rolling down on the tilting bottom net and keeping inside. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130130818 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLAYING THEME-BASED SIMULATED GOLF GAME - The methods and apparatuses of the present invention provide golfers with improved training and simulated golf game opportunities, particularly when practiced in conjunction with the innovative scoring targets disclosed herein. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20150024860 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CATCHING A GOLF BALL - An apparatus and method for catching a golf ball is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention discloses a compact golf ball catching apparatus having a first energy absorbing layer located at a frontal portion of the apparatus, a second energy absorbing layer located at a rear portion of the apparatus, and a frame adapted to connect the first and second energy absorbing layer as well as provide structural integrity to the first energy absorbing layer; wherein the first energy absorbing layer slows down the speed of a golf ball as it enters and penetrates the apparatus and hinders the golf ball's ability from exiting the apparatus post impact. | 01-22-2015 |
