EP1909926A2 - Putting green extensible - Google Patents

Putting green extensible

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Publication number
EP1909926A2
EP1909926A2 EP06787760A EP06787760A EP1909926A2 EP 1909926 A2 EP1909926 A2 EP 1909926A2 EP 06787760 A EP06787760 A EP 06787760A EP 06787760 A EP06787760 A EP 06787760A EP 1909926 A2 EP1909926 A2 EP 1909926A2
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panels
interlocking
putting green
panel
interlockable
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James J. Dennesen
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Dennco Inc
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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
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/36—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for golf
    • A63B69/3661—Mats for golf practice, e.g. mats having a simulated turf, a practice tee or a green area
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
    • A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B67/00—Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00
    • A63B67/02—Special golf games, e.g. miniature golf or golf putting games played on putting tracks; putting practice apparatus having an elongated platform as a putting track

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  • the present invention is directed to the field of putting surfaces and, more particularly, to a method and apparatus for a flexible, expandable putting green that is versatile and portable.
  • Portable practice putting greens are widely used in many offices and homes
  • typical practice putting greens include a unitary putting surface laid on the ground with a cup at one end to which the golfer directs his putting shots.
  • rigid modular panels have been
  • An expandable putting green including interlocking panels.
  • the interlocking panels are flexible pads or mats having a foam
  • At least one of the panels includes a removable portion that
  • FIG. IA illustrates the assembling of a modular expandable putting green
  • FIG. IB is a schematic illustration of one possible layout of the expandable
  • FIG. 1C is a modular expandable putting green disassembled and packed into
  • FIG. ID further illustrates an assembled expandable putting green according
  • FIG. 2A is a detailed schematic illustration of a starter kit for the expandable
  • FIG. 2B shows the thickness of the expandable putting green according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a detailed schematic illustration of an expansion kit for the
  • FIG. IA-D illustrates the assembling and disassembling of a modular expandable putting green according to various embodiments of the invention.
  • the Expand-a-GreenTM (trademarked by Dennco, Inc.) includes a starter kit with ten modular interlocking panels 2, two regulation size cups 4 and two flagsticks 6. A flagstick 6 may be inserted and/or removed from a cup 4.
  • FIGS. IB and 2A show possible modular panel layouts
  • the panels 2 are connectable to one another by interlocking teeth 12.
  • Most of the interlocking teeth 12 resemble a "dove-tail" type connection 14; however, certain of the teeth 12 may be differently configured, e.g., 16, to aid in orientation of the different shaped mats 18 when the panels 2 are connected
  • FIGS. IB and 2 A are illustrated with a dotted line in FIGS. IB and 2 A.
  • the configuration as described provides for ease of shipping of multiple interlocking panels which may be slacked and easily transported in a 20 inch by 20 inch by 5 inch container 20 (see
  • FIG. 1C is a side view showing the depth or thickness of a modular panel 2 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the expandable putting green comprising at least two interlocked panels, is flexible, wherein the interlocked or individual panels may be bent, squeezed, and/or twisted in any direction.
  • the panels may be constructed from material possessing
  • the flexible, hinge or more of the panels are interlocked.
  • the flexible, hinge or more of the panels are interlocked.
  • expandable putting green i.e., at least two assembled, interlocking panels
  • the flexibility of the present invention provides a soft, comfortable surface to practice for the user. Furthermore, the flexible surface
  • Velcro one or a combination of Velcro, hooks, tacks, glues, latches, or tongue and groove mechanisms.
  • FIG. 2A depicts a detailed schematic illustration of a starter kit for the expandable putting green according to one embodiment of the invention. This figure
  • the panels 2 may be of different sizes and shapes.
  • a starter kit may include panels 2 of the following
  • a starter kit may also include panels 2 of the following type: four of (1), three of (3), two of (5), and
  • (5) is a reversible panel that can take the shape as represented by (5) and (9).
  • the panels 2 are 0.25 inches thick and are made of closed cell foam to form a foam backing underlayer and a green surface polypropylene
  • the panels are flexible, wherein the
  • the panels may be bent, squeezed, or twisted in any direction.
  • the panels may be
  • the interlocked panels or assembled green can retain flexibility while two or more of the panels are interlocked.
  • the expandable putting green i.e., the assembled, interlocking panels
  • the panels 2 may have varying lengths and widths to accommodate playing surfaces of any desired size and/or shape.
  • types of individual panels 2 that make up the starter kit may have lengths and widths between approximately 5-100 inches wide and/or long, and preferably 15-25 inches
  • certain of the panels 2 include removable portions 8 that may be removed by the user to form a hole in the panel 2 and into which a recessed cup 4 is inserted.
  • the removable portions 8 and/or cup 4 may have a diameter of approximately 1-10 inches, and preferably approximately 4-5 inches.
  • the removable portions 8 and/or cup 4 may have a diameter that is the same, slightly smaller, or slightly larger than a regulation golf hole
  • the flexibility of the panels 2 allows for the introduction of various shapes, sizes and textures underneath each panel 2.
  • an object under a panel 2 can simulate a real golf course or grass lawn for playing, including "breaks.” Furthermore, the flexibility of the panels 2 allows a user to lay the green over a sloped or undulating surface (e.g., driveway or lawn) and the green can either take on the undulating shape of the surface on which it lies, or one
  • At least one or more of the panels 2 are reversible, and can be used interlocked with the panel lying on its face or back.
  • the panels 2 or green can be laid on or abut up against another surface
  • Some other surfaces include, but are not limited to,
  • the 10-piece starter set may be cut in a single stroke from a single cutting die, minimizing time and expense of manufacture.
  • panels 2 are created for different shaped panels 2 (e.g., a different cutting die for expansion pieces (3) and (13)).
  • panels 2 made from different dies and/or different factories can be used interchangeably.
  • the panel 2 material comprises a flexible backing.
  • the flexible backing is laminated onto the panel material.
  • flame lamination may be used to obtain waterproof lamination without the use of adhesives.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an expansion kit for the expandable putting green according
  • the expansion kit includes additional
  • the expansion kit includes additional types of panels 2 such as the following: two of (3)
  • the expansion kit panels 2 may further include removable portions 8 that may be removed by the user to form a hole in the panel 2 and into which a recessed cup 4 is inserted.
  • removable portions 8 may be removed by the user to form a hole in the panel 2 and into which a recessed cup 4 is inserted.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un putting green extensible, souple, comprenant des panneaux pouvant s'emboîter entre eux. Selon divers aspects de l'invention, les panneaux emboîtés sont constitués par des supports ou des nattes souples présentant une couche sous-jacente de renfort en mousse, recouverte en surface d'une couche de similigazon. Les panneaux emboîtés sont d'une conception procurant une grande souplesse, ce qui permet à un utilisateur de construire une surface de putting de toute dimension ou de toute forme désirée. Au moins l'un des panneaux comprend une portion amovible pouvant former, dans ledit panneau, un trou dans lequel un godet peut être inséré, de telle façon qu'il soit encastré dans la surface du putting pour recevoir une balle de golf. Dans diverses formes d'exécution, de multiples panneaux peuvent être compilés dans un kit de starter comprenant des matériaux pour un putting green de base et des kits d'expansion, en vue d'avoir des possibilités d'expansion illimitées.
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