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US20080220889A1
US20080220889A1 US11/715,782 US71578207A US2008220889A1 US 20080220889 A1 US20080220889 A1 US 20080220889A1 US 71578207 A US71578207 A US 71578207A US 2008220889 A1 US2008220889 A1 US 2008220889A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B57/00—Golfing accessories
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    • A63B57/357—Markers for golf cups or holes, e.g. flags
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B57/00—Golfing accessories
    • A63B57/40—Golf cups or holes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3676—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf for putting
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

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  • This invention eliminates those problems because it is a portable device that can be put on the floor of a home or office that enables the golfer to practice his or her putting stroke indoors. In addition, this invention helps the golfer by facilitating his or her ability to improve their directional and distance control.
  • This invention is a 5 ⁇ 8′′ to 3 ⁇ 4′′ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18′′ by 111 ⁇ 2′′ for easy carrying, portability, and storage.
  • Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end.
  • the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course.
  • the golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.
  • FIG. 1 View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 2 View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 3 View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.
  • FIG. 4 View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.
  • FIG. 5 Perspective view of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 6 Perspective view of the invention showing how it can be folded for carrying, portability, and storage.
  • This invention is a 5 ⁇ 8′′ to 3 ⁇ 4′′ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18′′ by 111 ⁇ 2′′ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end.
  • the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putting. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

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Abstract

This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • It is often difficult and time consuming for golfers to go to a golf course or putting green to practice their putting stroke.
  • This invention eliminates those problems because it is a portable device that can be put on the floor of a home or office that enables the golfer to practice his or her putting stroke indoors. In addition, this invention helps the golfer by facilitating his or her ability to improve their directional and distance control.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage.
  • Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putt. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
  • FIG. 1—View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 2—View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 3—View of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.
  • FIG. 4—View of the front edge of the invention facing the golfer when ready for use, with measurements.
  • FIG. 5—Perspective view of the top of the invention, as seen by the golfer when ready for use.
  • FIG. 6—Perspective view of the invention showing how it can be folded for carrying, portability, and storage.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention is a ⅝″ to ¾″ thick plastic or wood board which is hinged in the middle to fold up to 18″ by 11½″ for easy carrying, portability, and storage. Carrying is facilitated by a slot handle at each end. When laid out flat on the floor, the long edge facing the golfer contains three U-shaped “cup” openings which replicate the same diameter holes found on a golf course. The golfer putts the golf ball into one of the three cups to practice his or her putting. Because each cup opening is at a different angle, the golfer is forced to practice the direction of his or her stroke as well as the length of his or her stroke.

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1. a. The invention is made mainly out of wood or plastic which is hinged in the center to fold up to half size, making it more convenient to carry and store.
b. The invention is made mainly out of wood or plastic which is sufficiently hard to make the ball bounce out for improving distance control.
c. The circular indentations (cup openings) are angled to accept golf balls from one origination point so that the golfer does not have to physically move his body significantly to another location for his or her next putt.
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US20180099204A1 (en) * 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Remy Couture Golf putting game and practice tool
USD1089489S1 (en) * 2023-08-21 2025-08-19 Richard A. Whitfield Golf ball hole size selector putting aid
USD1097029S1 (en) * 2024-01-08 2025-10-07 Tour Aim Golf LLC Golf training aid

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US1676975A (en) * 1926-11-05 1928-07-10 John Wanamaker New York Golf-ball box
US1687217A (en) * 1928-01-13 1928-10-09 Kurtz Philip Golf game board
US1693474A (en) * 1927-11-28 1928-11-27 Burt Frederick Leland Game apparatus
US2626152A (en) * 1950-07-12 1953-01-20 James I Miller Golf practice target device
US3606339A (en) * 1968-10-21 1971-09-20 Dependable Electronic Equipmen Golf practising devices
US3700243A (en) * 1971-04-21 1972-10-24 Jerald R Kenney Putting cup arrangement for golf practice
US6926614B2 (en) * 2003-03-12 2005-08-09 Inshes Avenue Office & Storage Limited Putting practice member
US6939240B2 (en) * 2003-01-23 2005-09-06 Richard A. Daley Golf putting device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1676975A (en) * 1926-11-05 1928-07-10 John Wanamaker New York Golf-ball box
US1693474A (en) * 1927-11-28 1928-11-27 Burt Frederick Leland Game apparatus
US1687217A (en) * 1928-01-13 1928-10-09 Kurtz Philip Golf game board
US2626152A (en) * 1950-07-12 1953-01-20 James I Miller Golf practice target device
US3606339A (en) * 1968-10-21 1971-09-20 Dependable Electronic Equipmen Golf practising devices
US3700243A (en) * 1971-04-21 1972-10-24 Jerald R Kenney Putting cup arrangement for golf practice
US6939240B2 (en) * 2003-01-23 2005-09-06 Richard A. Daley Golf putting device
US6926614B2 (en) * 2003-03-12 2005-08-09 Inshes Avenue Office & Storage Limited Putting practice member

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20180099204A1 (en) * 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Remy Couture Golf putting game and practice tool
USD1089489S1 (en) * 2023-08-21 2025-08-19 Richard A. Whitfield Golf ball hole size selector putting aid
USD1097029S1 (en) * 2024-01-08 2025-10-07 Tour Aim Golf LLC Golf training aid

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