US1813696A

US1813696A - Golf hole cup

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Publication number: US1813696A
Application number: US428091A
Authority: US
Inventors: Ralph C Crocker
Original assignee: CHILTON CROCKER S
Current assignee: CHILTON CROCKER S; S CHILTON CROCKER
Priority date: 1930-02-13
Filing date: 1930-02-13
Publication date: 1931-07-07
Anticipated expiration: 1948-07-07
Also published as: FR711077A; GB355171A

Description

July 7, 1931. R Q CROQKER 1,813,696

GOLF HOLE CUP Filed Feb.A 13. 1930 Patented July 7, 1931 i" i l i vf UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE RALPH o. OROOKER, or TOLEDO, OHIO, Assrenon OF ONE-HALF To s. CHILTON onooxrzn,r

` or" BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS l GOLF HOLE CUP This invention relates to devicesdesigned for. use in connection with the so-called holes formed in golf course, into which the balls are to be driven.

In order that these holes may be circular and of a standard diameter, it has4 been customary to line each hole with'a cylindrical metal cup which has a standard external diameter of 4% and is setV down into the ground to a point at which its top edge is 4from one half an inch to approximately an inch below the level of the adjacent Asurface of the ground. i These metal cups should be, and usuallyare set below the surface to'this A extent for severalreasons, principally to prevent possibility of engagement of the ball with the cup rimr in a manner to cause it to be deiiected and prevented from rolling into the cup, and, also,beoause the ball, when it zo enters the cup, is liable to strike the inner surface thereof and bound out of the hole.

On the other hand, when the metal cup is set at Va substantial distance below' the groundlevel, the rim of hole is likely to crumble away to such an extent that the entrance thereto is considerably enlarged bevond the standard diameter, so that the ball is frequently deflected into the hole when it would not enter it if the entrance was of standard A diameter at the surface ofv the ground. Consequently, the extent to which the metal cup may be set below the surface is limited.

Also, it is usually difficult for the` golfer to i determine the line in which the ball should be putted, as the'exact'looation of the hole is likely to be indistinct and is particularlyindistinct from positions near the edges of the putting green, so that it is customary for the golfer, when putting, to have the location of the hole indicated in some manner by aperson, who stands close to the hole, but a person is not always available for this purpose, and many golfers do not wish to have any one standing in the line of the shot, or moving across this line, as they believe that itv prevents perfect VAconcentration on the putt.

The objects of my invention are to provide a simple and effective means vadapted toy be employedinconnectien withthe llslllillfor ystandard golf holeoup, whiohwillprevent flected from, or to rebound out of the hole.; ,Also'to provide a means vwhich will enable the hole to be yreadily seen from points whereit is visible atall, so that Yit will be unnecessary for another person to indicate its position to the putter. I

Iaccomplish these objects byproviding a cylindrically formed sheet of fibrous material, preferably paper of light color, which is adapted to be tightly fittedinto the metal cup and to extend close to the Vground level, so

that it will maintain the diameter of the hole at the standard specified in the'rules of golf,

lwithout in any way obstructing the entrance of the ball thereto.` Y

For a more complete disclosure of the inventionreference is made tothe following Vspecification in connection with the acoompanying j drawings, in which Fig. lis a vertical, central sectional view of a golf course hole provided with an embodiment of. the invention. i

Fig. 2 is aview, partly in elevation and partly in section, ofja golf cup lining embodying the invention.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view thereof. n'

In the drawings, a cylindrical metal golf cup a of common form, isfindicated, the external -diameter thereof corresponding to the 'standard diameter of the golf course hole, viz, 4% inches, said cup being set into a holeformed in the ground, by means of a cylindrical tool of the same external diameter, so that the topedge, or rim ofthe cup is at a distance, approximating, in practice, to threeffourths of an inch, below the'level of the ground. surface. The cup is provided withthe usual perforated bottom b and a socket c for receiving the staff of an indicatingV flag. i

According to my invention I provide a lining Z for the top portion of the Cupand the hole in which it is set, which consists of a cylindrically formed sheet of fibrous material, Which is practically nonresilient, preferably Waterproofed paper of sufiicient thickness to give it the necessary stability for the purpose. Sai-d lining comprises a lower portion c'l, the external diameter Aof which corresponds to the internal diameter of the cup, so that said portion may be closely fitted Within the cnp,jas shown, land* a top portion (Z2, which is adapted to Jrotrude beyond, or above the top edge of Jthe cup and is outwardly offset from the lovver portion (Zby means of a shoulder (53 so that itsx external diameter corresponds'to, or is'practically the saine y as the l standard diameter `of l the golf hole and ,consequently the` same as v the A ex- 'tiernal-dianiseter of'v the cupa. f

` Thelengthfof thetop portion dfmay. be

Varied.according'to thedistance which theV 'cup is ".to'jbetsetbeloiv the lsurface vlof the groundpand Willbe slightly less than this vvdistance, soiliat, when the lining is inserted inthe 'cup until its' Yexternal annular abu'tl .1 5 .l i nient formed by shoulder cl3 -is seated on the t'op edge,`ior rimofthe'icup, the top edge o f Ythe portion (Z2 Willbe'asliort distance below` '(prcferably' atleast oneleighth of an inch below) lthe ground suiface. As the material of Nwhich the lining Aiss'preferaby lformed is ofsubstantialthickness', as, for eXample,`ap fproxiinately' the samethickness as that o f 'thesheet metallof which the cupV is formed, the top edge portion-fof thetop kportion Z2 is internally taperedgto a sharp e'dge,.so,that the internal diameter of tlie'vlining atitstop edge practically the same as its external diam- A'eter of not less, therefore, than the standard diameter of the zholeand Will not act to contractfthe hole at the surface of the ground edge, 'even if it-vvere extended flush With the surface, and consequently Will not `obstruct entrance yof the ball into the hole.v By the moulding' Operation by which the internally tapered edge'sat ythe lip of the lining is formed, ,this portion may be slightly flared, so Vthatyvlienthe lining is forced into the vhole the outei-'sides of the tep portion ofthe lining Will hug Acloselyto'v the sides f the Ihole at its top.'Y 1 l i 'Y As thus arranged, the portion ofthe hole abjoyethe metal cup vill be lined Withconr parativelyflsnft, or yielding, practically nonresilientniaterial, which, if struck byfa golf jba'lhjyill not materially .tend to cause the 'ball to l'reboifind, fasv would be vthe case if .it ist" el; any pfortin of the metal Icup, and, in many instances, `even ,the soil directly above the lsarne',t-ime, the =topportion/df2 acts to prventtlfl'e soilaroun-d the side of the lib-1921MB@ .Slfac ,from Ciulnblng ,and .fallfngintp the fhlo'le, thus preventingfthe -hole froin'b'ecoming'enlarged at Iitsl entrance-beyond theJ standard ldiameter of filwinch'es, 'determined thehinternal diameter of the paper lining, at its top edge and the diameter of the hole in the ground above it, which is practically the saine.

The exact length of the paper cylinder is unimportant, but is preferably such that,

Whe nin position in the metal= cup, it Will eX- tend `'nearly' toY the spider which supports the socket C, and its bottom edge portion is preferably provided With means for fric- .iionally rengaging the inner surface ofthe be effective, apreferable construction .con`

sistsin providing thelower edgeportion of `the'* ,cylinder,with a slightly outturned lip 254, which may be provided with aplurality ofsli-tsfd, adapted to permit l.the-lip to be slightly collapsed Whenthe lining isinserted, but Whichlwill not seriously` detractfrom thelforce of the frictional engagement.

As the paper lining is light in shade and Icc'inpletely covers allY that isordinarily visi- .bleof the'sides of the hole andzcup, ,the golfer vkWill .be `enable-dto seeitlieposition of the hole Without'difliculty fronrany-p0sition on the ,ordinary puttinggreemso that it iWill notbe necessary, or, lesirable to. provide other .indieating meansthenefor.`- Y r d i By making thelining ofsuitably Waterproofed material, it lWill eiiectivelyavithstand moisture for a considerablelengthpftiine, so

that it `Will Abe ,unnecessary to renew it -with.

undesirable frequency .l/Vliile it i, generally considereddesirable to set the metalvcup .atleast three-fourths of an inch ibelow theground level, when .the above described p aper lining is ,notvreinployed, .with the above described :lining the metal cup may gbe, and preferably is set substantially loiver thanfthe point above indicated, in which case Athe length of the top ,portion ofthe lining yvill lbe cerrespondingly increased. Bossibility of Y substantial rebcund of the ball after it,ent ers the liole is .thus avoided, enlargement ,of `the hole by the crumbling of the soil is prevented, and awvhitetarget for the golfer when putting is provided. Also, if the thin top edge tof the lining should kbecome exposed, so thatiit Vwould be engaged the ball, as .this yedge 4is soft V'and yielding, as compared with the 1rim of the metal cup, it would have little .or no tendency .tosdeiiect the ball from its course ,to fthe hole.

l claim: Y

l. In combination with acylindrical metal golf hole cup, .a lining .therefor and for the .top portion `lof .the hole infwhich the ,cup is placed, 4vcomposed Vof cylindrically formed sheet'ef librous materialbf suitable stiffness having one end portion thereof `fitted Within the top portion ofthe cup,.and the opposite end portion thereof protruding beyond the top edge of the cup, to line a portion of the hole directly thereabove.

2. Incoinbination With cylindrical metal golf hole cup of standard external diameter, a cylindrically formed paper lining having one end portion thereof fitted Within the cup and having its opposite end portion protruding beyond the top end of the cup, the external diameter of said protruding portion corresponding to the external diameter of the cup.

3. In combination With a cylindrical metal golf hole cup, a lining therefor and for the top portion of the hole in which the cup is placed, composed of a cylindrically formed sheet of brous material of suitable stiffness having one end portion thereof fitted Within the top portion of the cup and provided With frictional engaging means for retaining it therein, the opposite end portion of said lining protruding beyond the top edge of the cup and having its external diameter corresponding to the standard diameter of the golf hole.

4. In combination With a cylindrical metal golf hole cup, a cylindricallining of fibrous sheet material having one end portion thereof closely fitted Within the top end portion of said cup and having its oppositeend portion protruding for a substantial distance beyond the top edge of said cup, a shoulder connecting said portions and seated on the top edge of the cup, to hold the top end of said protruding portion at a predetermined level with relation to the cup, and said protruding portion having its external diameter corresponding to the external diameter of the cup.

5. In combination With a cylindrical metal golf hole cup having a standard external diameter, a lining for said cup, and for the top portion of the hole in which it is placed, composed of a cylinder of fibrous sheet material having one end portion thereof closely fitted Within the top end portion of the cup and having its opposite end portion protruding beyond the top edge of the cup for a distance slightly less than the distance which the cup is to be set beneath the ground level, said portions of said lining having an external connecting shoulder engaged with the top edge of the cup and said protruding portion having its external diameter corresponding to the external diameter of the cup.

6. A lining for a cylindrical metal golf hole Cup, and for the top portion ofthe hole in which the cup is placed, consisting of a cylindrically formed sheet of fibrous material having its bottom portion adapted to be fitted Within the top end portion of the cup and having its top portion internally tapered to a thin edge and adapted to protrude beyond the top end of the cup, the external diameter of the top portion of the lining correspondinO to the external diameter of the cup.

A lining for a metal golf hole cup and the top portion of the hole in Which it Ais placed consisting of a `sheet of stiff fibrous the upper end of said means.

have signed my v material formed to provide a main cylindrical portion adapted to be fitted Within the top portion of the cup and a cylindrical end portion adapted to protrude beyond the top end of the cup and having'an external diameter corresponding to the standard diameter of the golf hole, and an external shoulder intermediate said portions adapted to seat against the top end of the cup.

8. A lining for a cylindrical metal golf hole cup, and for the top portion of the hole in Which the cup is placed, consisting of a cylindrically formed sheet of fibrous material of suitable stiffness having one end portion thereof adapted to be closely fitted Within the cup, said portion having a yieldable projection for frictionally engaging the inner surface of the cup tending to prevent displacement thereof, the opposite end portion thereof being adapted to protrude beyond thetop end of the cup, to determine Y the diameter of the hole in Which it is placed.

9. A lining for a golf hole comprising a metal cylinder of standard external diameter adapted to be seated in the bottom of the hole and a cylinder Vof stili', vvaterproofed paper,

also of standardexternal diameter, adapted to be seated on the top edge of they metal cylinderV and'to extend therefrom into proximity With the top of thel hole.

10. A golf cup device comprising a golf ball receiver including a mouth portion of flexible non-resilient material adapted to be inserted in a green With the upper end of said month portion substantially flush With the surface of the green.

11. A golf cup device comprising a cylindrical housing, a cylindrical cup positioned therein, and a sleeve of flexible non-resilient ymaterial engaged in said housing and projecting above the upper end thereof.

12. A golf cup device comprising a golf ball receiver including a mouth portion constructed of flexible non-resilient material, and means for supporting said mouth portion With the upper end thereof projecting above In testimony whereof, I name to this specification.

RALPH C. CROGKER.

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