Practice putt

a putting green and putt technology, applied in the field of putting greens, can solve the problems of difficult coordination of such events, high cost, and high fees for golfers

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-26
PROBST JOSEPH A
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"The present invention provides an apparatus for practice putting that can be stored folded, has holes at different distances, and has a ball retrieval system. This allows golfers to practice putting at home more easily and efficiently."

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Golfers often incur fees each time a facility is visited.
Coordinating such an event can be difficult as well as costly.

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[0018]Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.

[0019]In a first aspect the present invention provides an apparatus, generally designated 10, for practicing putting at home. Such apparatus 10 comprises a foldable enclosure member 2 having a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material, such foldable enclosure 2 being formed of two substantially identical portions, each of the substantially identical portions having a base member 4 forming a floor for the foldable enclosure. A first portion 1 of the two substantially identical portions having a back end 6, a left side 8 and a right side 12 engageable with such base member 4, a second portion 3 of the two substantially identical portions having only a left side 8 and a right s...

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Abstract

An apparatus for practicing putting at home. Such apparatus comprises a foldable enclosure member being formed of two substantially identical portions, each of the substantially identical portions having a base member forming a floor for the foldable enclosure. A first portion having a back end, a left side and a right side engageable with such base member, a second portion having only a left side and a right side engageable with the base member. A preselected material is disposed on top of the base member for use as a putting surface. A predetermined number of holes are disposed in such preselected material and such base member and are positioned at preselected locations. A hinge mechanism is engageable with an underside closely adjacent abutting edges of each of the substantially identical portions of said foldable enclosure for folding said apparatus.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is closely related to and claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60,957,881 filed Aug. 24, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to a putting area, and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a practice putting green that is movable and can be set up in a driveway, sidewalk, front or back yard.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many golfing enthusiasts enjoy practice time on a putting green. Driving to a favorite public or private facility often requires an ideal schedule ensuring that the golfer can spend adequate time perfecting his putting. Golfers often incur fees each time a facility is visited. Families who enjoy partaking in the fun and excitement that a putting green has to offer must do so when each member is available. Coordinating such an event can be difficult as well as costly.[0004]Thus, it would be advantageous if there were a simple and ef...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B63/08A63B67/02A63B2210/50A63B2063/001A63B2209/08A63B71/0036
InventorPROBST, JOSEPH A.
OwnerPROBST JOSEPH A