Class 473/167 - Fairways extending radially from centrally located addressing surface or target

Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter comprising a first central location for striking
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 12/11/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7306524	Method and apparatus for measuring the surface of a golf green A golf green measuring device according to the present invention includes a plurality of spaced apart rails attached to an enclosed structure. The structure includes a control unit including a microcontroller, circuitry, a battery, a display and a level indicator. T...	12/11/2007
7300345	Method and computer-readable medium for deploying characters in a game An object of the present invention is to deploy soccer players in optimum positions in a soccer game. As means for achieving this object, a base position and ability parameters of player characters are stored in memory as attribute data. Player character/formation s...	11/27/2007
6991551	Composite ball bat having a metal knob A ball bat includes an aluminum, or other metal, tubular sleeve co-molded or post-mold bonded onto a predominantly cylindrical composite, or other non-metal, ball bat handle. An aluminum, or other metal, knob is attached to the metal tubular sleeve, via welding or a...	01/31/2006
6398662	Moving practice green and ball pickup apparatus A simulated golf green for practicing variably positioned long distance approach shots on a golf driving practice range; in the form of a mobile golf practice green, ball pickup and return apparatus, having a golf ball impact mat and sensor with a display...	06/04/2002
6322455	Interactive golf driving range facility An interactive golf driving range and practice facility including an apparatus and method for detecting the down range impact of golf balls, for processing information derived from the impact data, for providing the golfer with statistical information, an...	11/27/2001
6053819	Golf course, golf park and associated method of playing a golf game A golf park including a golf course having a single fairway with multiple greens. At least two greens are provided, at opposite ends of the fairway. One or more additional greens may be provided between the first two greens and along the fairway. Also, mu...	04/25/2000
5980392	Moving practice green and ball pickup apparatus A movable simulated golf green enables the practicing of approach shots on a golf driving range, or other location. The apparatus is constructed as part of a motorized vehicle so as to be driven about to various selected locations on the range. The green ...	11/09/1999
5897439	Putting practice apparatus An apparatus and method to enable practicing of a putting stroke on an actual green surface. A putting cup post is positioned upright in the putting cup, and a stabilizing post is put into the green surface so as to be upstanding therefrom adjacent to a p...	04/27/1999
5624326	Practice putting apparatus and method An apparatus and method to enable practicing of a putting stroke on an actual green surface. A putting cup post is positioned upright in the putting cup, and a stabilizing post is put into the green surface so as to be upstanding therefrom adjacent to a p...	04/29/1997
5505452	Hybrid golf game Hybrid golf comprises playing a variety of golf shots around a progressive course comprising a single centrally located hole with a green. A plurality of tees are located at different predetermined distances from the green and at spaced intervals from eac...	04/09/1996
5439224	Driving range with automated scoring system A golf range comprising a series of independent targets, each of which consists of a sloped area located at a different distance from a multiplicity of tee stands. The range is also equipped with a scoring system that uses Universal Product Codes on each ...	08/08/1995
5431402	Golf course A golf course for playing golf in a reduced space while maintaining the continuity of the game and minimizing the time that other players have to wait. The golf course includes elongated first (20), second (40) and third (60) shot areas adjacent to each o...	07/11/1995
5395115	Golfing facility A golfing facility comprises a rotatable central tee-off area and a plurality of sectors disposed around the tee-off area. Each sector contains a selection of targets to enable a player to simulate playing a hole of golf (with the exception of the final p...	03/07/1995
5370389	Golf range method and apparatus A golfing range game is disclosed which allows a player to practice both long-range and close-range shots while aiming for different target greens located at varying distances from the teeing area. If the player lands a ball on one of the greens, he recei...	12/06/1994
4948141	Golf game facility A golf-practice facility having a number of arenas arranged fan-wise or radially from a common amenities or administrative building whereby access is gained to tee-off positions at the near inner ends of the respective arenas. Each arena is an off-ground ...	08/14/1990
4941664	Golf shot duplicator A golf duplicator course and game method includes large putting greens on which putting is performed and target areas associated with tees on a teeing loop, from which loop all other shots are performed. The teeing loop has surfaces of tall grass, short g...	07/17/1990
4850594	Perfect putting surfaces A mat is designed for golf putting practice and may be employed by non-golfers as a party game. Primarily, it consists of a main body of molded non-skid rubber that is irregular in upper surface contour, and a grass carpet is secured to the upper surface ...	07/25/1989
4192511	Portable miniature golf game A portable folding golf game comprises a flat, flexible putting surface with a circular central fairway. A plurality of elongate fairways extend outwards from the central fairway. There is a plurality of circular greens, one green at the end of each fairw...	03/11/1980
3999764	Golf course A golf course is laid out around a central core with the individual golf holes extending radially from the core. The core comprises a plurality of substantially rigid vertical panels, topped by panels of wire mesh or the like. Mirror images of the holes a...	12/28/1976

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