Class 473/179 - Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.)

Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein a part is provided to reduce the
No. of patents: 20
Last issue date: 06/07/2005

Number	Title	Issue Date
6709342	Golf hole insert A golf insert designed to at least partially obstruct a golf ball from dropping into a golf hole. The golf insert includes a cover that at least partially obstructs the opening in a golf hole, and a cover mount to secure the cover in place about the golf hole. The c...	03/23/2004
6110053	Golf cup insert The invention relates to a golf cup insert for reducing the size of the hole of a golf cup so that a player is able to putt towards a smaller cup. The cup insert can be inserted into and fixed positionally in the cup so that the upwardly facing end of the...	08/29/2000
5857919	Putting practice device A putting practice device in which the diameter of the ball-receiving cup of the device can be made smaller or larger to sharpen the putting skills of the golfer. Additionally, the ball-receiving copy of the device is designed so that golf balls entering ...	01/12/1999
5779567	Training method for golfers A method of instruction for improving actual play of golf, which method comprises the following steps: hitting golf balls to a golf swing touch trainer, which embraces a portably-sized, substantially flat web material having a transverse dimension about o...	07/14/1998
5776004	Putting practice device A putting practice device for inserting into a conventional golf hole to variably decrease the diameter of the hole. The putting practice device includes an outer ring-shaped member and an inner ring shaped member which have planar top and bottom surfaces...	07/07/1998
5524891	Golf practice hole with variable diameter rim A golf practice hole with a variable diameter rim provides a flexible material positioned over a series of radially-movable supports that each define a portion of an edge or rim of a hole. The flexible material is typically provided with expansion areas t...	06/11/1996
5516108	Yard golf game A new and improved yard golf game comprised of a plurality of golf clubs. Included in the game are a plurality of hazards each having two spikes extending from a bottom portion thereof. The two spikes serve to embed the hazards into the yard. Included in ...	05/14/1996
5478071	Visual assisted golf practice putting aid The practice aid includes an annulus for resting on the margin of and about a golf hole. The annulus includes a central opening and one or more downward projections for disposition within the golf hole to prevent lateral displacement of the annulus from t...	12/26/1995
5431403	Golf putting practice device with perfect putting surface A golf putting device having a perfect surface to simulate a three foot putt on an actual outdoor putting green, enabling a golfer to develop a proper and consistent three foot putting stroke and develop proper muscle memory therefrom. The surface include...	07/11/1995
5415397	Golf hole accessory A device for reducing the diameter and increasing the visibility of a conventional golf hole is disclosed. The unit is generally circular, with an outer diameter being the same as that of a regulation golf hole: four and one quarter inches. Depending down...	05/16/1995
5390917	Putting practice device A body having an annular surface and pins movable in a radial direction with respect to the annular surface. The annular surface may have simulated turf. When the pins are retracted, the body can be inserted in the hole with the annular surface in flush a...	02/21/1995
5205559	Putting practice target The specification discloses a reducer for a golf hole on a putting surface for practicing putting on a putting surface which forms a circular peripheral lip around the golf hole. The reducer comprises a cover and retaining means for positioning the cover ...	04/27/1993
5180162	Golf hole collar A simple, brightly colored, plastic collar is disclosed for greatly enhancing the visibility of the golf hole for players, spectator and televised golf events. The collar has a diameter essentially the same as a regulation hole and is installed in the cup...	01/19/1993
5078394	Golf putting improvement device A device placable on top of a conventional putting hole on a golf course contains a small opening in the center appropriately sized for a golf ball to pass through plus the top side of the device having a simulated putting green grass which matches the su...	01/07/1992
4928417	Golf cup advertising device and method A substantially doughnut-shaped insert which will fit into any conventional golf cup to display an advertisement which is visible to a golfer when putting or when retrieving the golf ball from the hole....	05/29/1990
4906006	Practice golf device A practice golf device used for putting and related strokes is disclosed. The golf device includes a base with an inclined shoulder and a cup opening that defines a target area. A lamina is disposed in the cup opening to dampen the movement of a golf ball...	03/06/1990
4900023	Golf putting aid A golf cup insert having a hollow cylindrical first body member having an outer diameter and an inner diameter with the outer diameter being complementary to the inside diameter of an conventional golf putting cup. The inner diameter of the first body mem...	02/13/1990
4280698	Golf cup cover and putting aid A cover placable upon a top of a cup used as a hole on a golf course; the cover including a small central opening that is just large enough for a golf ball to enter, and an upper side of the cover surrounding the opening having simulated grass affixed the...	07/28/1981
4204682	Method and apparatus for outdoor tossing game A method of playing a game has a plurality of groups of distinguishably identified markers which are tossed from behind a throwing line at a receptacle in an attempt to put the marker in the receptacle. The receptacle is recessed into the ground or other ...	05/27/1980

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Class 473/179 - Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.)