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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7367906 | Baseball practicing apparatus A baseball practicing apparatus includes two opposite upright frames, two opposite longitudinal rods mounted between the upright frames and provided with a plurality of first emitters and a plurality of first receivers respectively, and two opposite transverse rods ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7344446 | Ball detection apparatus for detecting when a golf ball is hit off a golf tee The ball detection apparatus is for detecting when a golf ball is hit off a golf tee of an automatic golf ball teeing machine. The detection apparatus comprises a radar device for producing a first signal in response to detecting movement of a golf club towards the ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7318777 | Par one A golf system that includes a tee or other area for striking a golf ball; and a golf green having a concave surface with a ball receptacle located at the lowest point in the surface so that a ball landing and remaining on the green will roll into the ball receptacle... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7255648 | Putting cup for practicing speed and direction A practice putting cup which teaches a golfer correct putting speed as well as correct putting direction. To overcome imperfections on actual putting greens it is recognized that a putt must be struck with enough speed to not just reach the hole, but be capable of r... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7238115 | Roadway-transportable artificial golf practice green apparatus A golf practice green apparatus is provided which is capable of transforming between multiple configurations. A first configuration is best suited for actual use as a target green on a golf driving range or the like. In a second configuration the effective width or ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207893 | Golf chip shot practice device A golf chipping practice device for a golfer comprising, a base, a net enclosure comprising a rear panel and side panels attached to the base, the net being open facing the player, the base having a floor area which is angled downward, a hole in the floor area of th... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7137900 | Apparatus and method for practicing golf ball putting A carpet putting surface having a longitudinal length longer than its lateral width and comprising a predetermined putting location marking, and a plurality of substantially “V” shaped markings placed apart from the predetermined putting location marking, with e... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7056221 | Ball collection arrangement A golf driving range target (112) comprises pockets (150, 183) suspended for cables (146, 176), the pockets feeding received golf balls to a common receptacle. Between the exits (166) of the pockets and the common receptacle, the balls, w... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052391 | Target-based wagering system and method A new and useful ball range system for wagering is disclosed. The system incorporates targets having RFID readers therein, coupled with at least one server communicating with each target, and further having the potential to operate over more than one physical site. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6998965 | Enhanced golf range play using RFID and GPS A new and useful golf range target and system is disclosed. The new target incorporates an area having a top surface that will guide a golf ball which hits the surface to a golf ball receiver. The target receiver includes an RFID reader and a GPS receiver, which, up... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6974391 | Method and apparatus for uniquely identifying a golf ball at a target An apparatus for uniquely identifying a golf ball at a target includes a simulated golfing green having one or multiple target area apertures therein. A ball collector is mounted under each aperture. A ball identification means cooperates with the ball collector for... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6884180 | Self-recording golf ball, golf ball cup, and reading device system The present invention provides a self-recording golf ball having an inner core defined by an outer cover, said golf ball further comprising a microprocessor, a power source, a receive and transmit device, and a piezo sensor electrically connected to one another and ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6569028 | Golf driving range A system for facilitating the practicing or playing of golf may include, alone or in combination, a golf target subsystem, a detection subsystem, and a golf ball dispensing subsystem. The golf ball dispensing subsystem comprises a free standing device pla... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6554284 | Target assembly for practicing ball games A target device includes a rear sheet member and a front sheet member each having one or more conductor members aligned with each other, and an intermediate member disposed between the sheet members for separating the conductor members from each other. Th... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6409607 | Golf courses and methods of playing golf The present invention provides new golf courses and new methods of playing golf. The golf course has a golf ball hitting area used for a plurality of golf holes. A plurality of target greens are spaced at various distances from the golf ball hitting area.... | 06/25/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6176789 | Scoring method and apparatus The method and apparatus of the present invention scores a golf shot, such as a golf shot at a practice range, in order to provide a golfer with a meaningful index by which to measure their improvement and/or by which to compare their performance to the p... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6152830 | Putting practice system A putting practice system for aiding golfers in maintaining putting skill levels. The practice system includes a surface contour that is adaptable by a user by inflating one or more air bladders to offer putting challenges not provided by a smooth even pu... | 11/28/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5938537 | Golf exercise stand A golf exercise stand has a main body, two lateral plates, a sensing device, and a flagpole. The main body has a recess hole, a display screen, a groove, two lateral notches, and a rift. The flagpole has a tube inserted in the recess hole, a joint having ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5884913 | Golf tee shot-green placement monitoring system A golf tee shot-green placement monitoring system for monitoring golf tee shots to a designated green of a three-par golf course hole for determining the placement of such tee shots upon the green in connection with hole-in-one and closest-to-the-pin cont... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5823885 | Portable personal driving range and all purpose sporting net A portable personal sporting net includes a tapered cylindrical or funnel-like tubular, pliable, porous net having an enlarged entrance aperture which is supported by a collapsible pole. In one embodiment, a suspended exit aperture is formed at the opposi... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5806848 | Apparatus for determining a speed of a projectile An apparatus for determining a speed of a projectile uses control logic and a single acoustic sensor connected to the control logic. The control logic includes a pulsing clock. The control logic starts the clock upon receiving a first signal from the acou... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5779241 | Apparatus and method for measurement of position and velocity A sensor for locating the position of and measuring the velocity of an impacting object. The sensor employs a net attached at each edge to sensor modules mounted on a frame. Each sensor module includes an output drum, a take up drum, a spring and a motor.... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5735751 | Putting target with audible feedback A golf putting target which includes a housing with sloped top sides and which is smaller than a regulation golf cup hole. The housing contains pressure bars, a battery, a normally open circuit and a sound synthesizer. When a putted golf ball rolls over t... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5562285 | Distance measuring system for a driven golf ball The system for determining the carry and/or lateral deviation and/or flight time of a driven golf ball uses a grid of geophones to sense the time of impact of a driven golf ball. The geophones are buried in the ground so that the impact is sensed via soun... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5482278 | Handicapped-accessible golf course A golf course which is accessible to the physically handicapped. A clubhouse is equipped with wheelchair-accessible ramps, wheelchair-accessible toilets and necessary medical supplies and equipment. Rest houses are located on the course to provide rest, ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5447315 | Method and apparatus for sensing speed and position of projectile striking a target A method and apparatus is disclosed for sensing the position and speed (force) of a projectile striking a target of arbitrary size and shape. The strike produces an acoustic shock wave which travels outward from the point of impact, striking several acous... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5445374 | Golf driving range, system and method for retrieving balls from target cup A tee area is provided from which contestants may hit golf balls toward flag cups located on a plurality of greens. If a contestant hits a golf ball into a flag cup, a ball sensor detects the presence of the golf ball and a remote indicator announces the ... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5419565 | Electrical device for detecting the location and speed or force of impact with a target An electro-mechanical detection system for measuring the point of impact of a missile such as a sports projectile on a target and for measuring the velocity and force of impact. The detection system is contained in a large plastic envelope, on which a tar... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5354052 | Hole-in-one detector A device for detecting the presence of a golf ball G in a ball-receiving cup comprising a flag pole 1 having a tubular lower portion 2 dimensioned to be received within a standard ball-receiving cup C and supporting four photointerruptors each comprising ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5342053 | Golf putting apparatus Golf putting apparatus useful for practice and amusement. Golf balls are putted along a path toward a target zone. The width of the path is resolved into segments which define the target zone, bogey zones on opposite sides of the target zone, and multiple... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5306013 | Projectile accuracy signalling apparatus A new and improved apparatus for signalling accuracy of a path of a projectile moving on a floor or ground surface includes an audible signal assembly located above and near floor or ground level. The audible signal assembly provides an audible signal whe... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5242169 | Golf putting practice device A thermoformed thermoplastic housing has a putting deck having an inclined ramp leading to a platform with a rear and a side ball gutter return. A cup extends beneath the deck and has a ball return outlet. The cup has a false bottom portion hingedly attac... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5171013 | Detector system for object movement in a game A method and system is provided which is particularly designed for board, lane or field games in which balls, pucks or the like are rolled, slid or otherwise propelled by a player over a horizonal support surface. Radiant energy emitters and detectors are... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5064194 | Apparatus for use in practicing pitching of baseballs An apparatus for use in practicing pitching of baseballs to enable the user to improve pitching accuracy and to indicate pitched balls delivered within a strike zone having a vertical backboard with a rectangular opening therethrough, four trapezoidal sha... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5029867 | Golf game An improved golf game device is proivded and consists of a funnel shaped trough including a soft liner carried in an open topped housing to receive a golf ball hit by a golf player. A return chute having an exit port is connected to the bottom of the trou... | 07/09/1991 |
| 5029866 | Apparatus and method for determining projectile impact locations This invention relates to an apparatus and method for determining projectile impact locations and, in a specific application, to determining a golfer's performance in using a particular club, such as a specific iron. The apparatus has an array of a plural... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4898388 | Apparatus and method for determining projectile impact locations This invention relates to an apparatus and method for determining projectile impact locations and, in a specific application, to determining a golfer's performance in using a particular club, such as a specific iorn. The apparatus has an array of a plural... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4880239 | Golf training apparatus A sport training apparatus for ball hitting games, such as golf, is provided with a frame which includes a base as well as a pair of uprights. A net is stretched across the uprights and has a pair of lower net corners which each are connected to a weight ... | 11/14/1989 |
