Class 473/196 - Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface

Subclass of Class 473 - Games using tangible projectile
Definition: Subject matter wherein the structure is constructed to be
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 01/15/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
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
7192360	Golf practice device A golf practice device that can be utilized for both practice as well as playing of one or more games. The golf practice device includes a base member adapted to be conformable and removably fixable to a ground surface, preferably utilizing securing elements include...	03/20/2007
7140936	Island swim raft A swim raft constructed of a three-dimensional shaped body exhibiting a substantially planar bottom, a curved side, and a sloping top. The body has an outer shell constructed of a polyester laminate shell material and which encapsulates an inner foam core. At least ...	11/28/2006
7066824	Chipping net The golf practice apparatus has a large target supported by two supports connected at diametrically opposed areas on the large target. For stability, the two supports are connected to one another by a cross member and ground stakes engaging the supports can be inser...	06/27/2006
6899647	Reversible floating game An apparatus for playing two games, one at a time, in a swimming pool. The apparatus comprises a floating support having first and second portions, a first game target disposed in the first portion and a second game target disposed in the second portion, wherein the...	05/31/2005
6884178	Kit and method for playing a golf-like game Kits and methods for playing a golf-like game provide golfers with a fun and challenging alternative to conventional golf. A kit comprising three T-joints, three tubes, three poles, three flags, a mat of artificial turf, a marker, and six plastic golf balls is discl...	04/26/2005
6881068	Golf training apparatus and method Techniques for training and correcting a golf swing are described. A golfer places a ball at a teeing point on a teeing surface which is tiltably adjustable about a horizontal tilt axis. A catch device is aligned with a target direction passing through the teeing po...	04/19/2005
6575842	Putting and chipping training kit A kit containing all the materials necessary to assemble a putting and chipping training unit that may be used in total darkness since a putting cup, golf balls, and direction labels for a golf club head are all equipped with phosphoric markings that glow...	06/10/2003
6468165	Millenn golf Millenn Golf is a recreational form of golf played indoors or outdoors in a yard, field, gymnasium or basketball court or other hard surface, in which players use ordinary golf clubs to strike the Nium Flyer from a portable strip of synthetic turf, causin...	10/22/2002
6241621	Golf practice kit and method for using the same A kit for use in practicing golf, comprising a putting target set, a lag putting target set, a chipping target set, and a general iron play target set. Each of the targets has a first substantially planar surface and a second highly visible, substantially...	06/05/2001
6083114	Umbrella/golf targeting apparatus An apparatus for collecting golf balls comprising a collection assembly having a canopy and a collection net selectively movable between an open position and a collapsed position. In design, the canopy is formed of a durable material having an outer radia...	07/04/2000
5971863	Putting touch trainer A golf training device including flat, web material having a transverse dimension of about 1/2 to 3 feet, and a single internal target hole having a diameter of about 4 1/4 inches. The softness, flexibility and thinness of the web material is such that, w...	10/26/1999
5853335	Pitching and chipping golf game and training device A golf game and training device which involves pitching and chipping golf balls at a target that has a plurality of numbered scoring positions. The device includes a target base having target walls the define an upper target area mounted on top of three l...	12/29/1998
5830076	Golf practice target apparatus A golf practice apparatus includes a foldable target in a carrying case that is sized to receive the folded target for transportation. The target has a base portion with the flagpole extending from the base portion. A plurality of arms are foldably connec...	11/03/1998
5766086	Golf game A portable golf game apparatus with multiple targets which are individually identifiable by symbols in a recognizable sequence marked thereon. Prior to a game, the targets are placed, in successive relationship, in a playing field. The targets include cup...	06/16/1998
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
5505451	Simulated golf putting green A simulated golf putting green comprises a substantially rigid base portion which slopes in a direction of its axis from a high back end to a low front end of substantially no height, the base portion being additionally contoured about the direction of it...	04/09/1996
5492319	Indoor golf chip shot practice apparatus An indoor golf chip shot practice apparatus which is to be used for practicing chip shots in the game of golf. The apparatus comprises a rectangular prism shape safety net with only one opening to the side of the user, therefore, the golf ball stays insid...	02/20/1996
5411265	Aerodynamic golf chipping target An aerodynamic golf chipping target is comprised of a body having a disc-shaped upper surface and a circumferential portion surrounding the upper surface. The upper surface has a circular hole formed in the center thereof for receiving a golf ball. The ho...	05/02/1995
5383667	Golf game A target for a golf course having a surface that is tilted toward the tee-off location so that it is visible from said tee-off location. The target includes a plurality of scoring regions on said surface. The regions are of different sizes with the smalle...	01/24/1995
5383665	Golf chipping game apparatus A new and improved golf chipping game apparatus includes a ball-hitting assembly and a target assembly. The target assembly includes a first target region which has a first surface area and a second target region which has a second surface area. The secon...	01/24/1995
5286029	Golf practice apparatus Golf practice apparatus is for use in the practice of chip shots. The apparatus includes a bin formed of a fabric or fabric-like material, and wings which extend laterally to either side of the bin which are designed as catch fences for wayward balls. A f...	02/15/1994
5230511	Yard golf game apparatus A simulated hole apparatus for use in a golf-type game in which players strike a ball to propel it into the hole, includes a circular cup for receiving the ball, surrounded by a frustoconical flange that slopes downwardly and radially outwardly from the r...	07/27/1993
5222259	Shirt with removeable basketball hoop A basketball hoop (60) mounted on the front (18) of a shirt (10) to provide a basketball game, is described. An aperture (24) through the front of the shirt serves to mount a bracket (58) to connect the basketball hoop to a support (44) housed inside an i...	06/29/1993
5163684	Chip shot practice ring A chip shot practice ring utilized as a target and receptacle for receiving chipped or pitched golf balls is disclosed. The apparatus utilizes a substantially circular base member constructed of a rectangular strip of material joined at its opposite abutt...	11/17/1992
4949979	Game target and playing method An apparatus for playing a game. The apparatus has a frame, a net secured to the frame, a pair of front legs secured to the frame, and a rear leg connected to the frame and to the back portion of the net. A target is pivotally secured to the frame. A meth...	08/21/1990
4358116	Golf practice target for chipping and putting A target for use by golfers to practice chipping and putting includes a closed loop formed from a length of lightweight rigid tubing and supported by three soil-penetrating support legs. The device may be left outdoors regardless of weather and does not r...	11/09/1982
4343470	Ball rolling game A new ball rolling game for the enjoyment of one or more players. The game having an inclined ramp mounted on top of a plurality of semi-circular dividers. By accurately rolling a ball as high as possible up the inclined ramp, the ball will fall beside on...	08/10/1982
4281834	Golf chipping and pitching device A device which is especially adapted for use as a golf practice unit or as a game takes the form of a solid ring or band mounted on an adjustable stand or base which is capable of supporting a target so that the target rests substantially in a horizontal ...	08/04/1981
4171134	Golf game A simple, inexpensive and yet totaly enjoyable golf game is provided for use outdoors. The game comprises a golf flag assembly insertable into a natural ground surface and at a distance spaced from a tee area. A first annulus is positioned on the ground a...	10/16/1979
4057252	Ball game with x-framed backstop A collapsible backstop supports an upwardly opening net. Ball tees are positioned by a runner attached to the backstop. A mallet with faces having differing inclinations is utilized to loft a ball resting on one of the ball tees into the net....	11/08/1977
3966212	Simulated golf green A simulated golf green is provided which comprises a base including a base plate, a plurality of dividers mounted on the base plate which define a plurality of areas on the base plate, a plurality of holes through the base plate, one hole being located in...	06/29/1976

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Class 473/196 - Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface