WO2006108274A2 - Variante de jeu de golf - Google Patents

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WO2006108274A2
WO2006108274A2 PCT/CA2006/000546 CA2006000546W WO2006108274A2 WO 2006108274 A2 WO2006108274 A2 WO 2006108274A2 CA 2006000546 W CA2006000546 W CA 2006000546W WO 2006108274 A2 WO2006108274 A2 WO 2006108274A2
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Christopher Presley
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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
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B60/00—Details or accessories of golf clubs, bats, rackets or the like
    • A63B60/06—Handles
    • A63B60/22—Adjustable handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B59/00—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00
    • A63B59/20—Bats, rackets, or the like, not covered by groups A63B49/00 - A63B57/00 having means, e.g. pockets, netting or adhesive type surfaces, for catching or holding a ball, e.g. for lacrosse or pelota
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B63/00—Targets or goals for ball games
    • A63B63/08—Targets or goals for ball games with substantially horizontal opening for ball, e.g. for basketball
    • 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
    • A63B67/002—Games using balls, not otherwise provided for
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
    • A63B2071/024—Supports, e.g. poles with screws or pins in the earth
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A63B2225/605—Floating
    • 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
    • A63B57/30—Markers
    • 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
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles

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  • the present invention relates to an alternative to the game of golf wherein the present invention utilizes any conventional golf course but incorporates the following: a plurality of elevated target disks having a vertical planar attitude and a circular central opening, a ball having an outer diameter substantially lesser than that of the circular central opening in the target disks, a variety of ball launchers each having the ability to accept various handle implements.
  • the goal of the game is to either strike or penetrate the target disks in as few tosses as possible from the T-off point.
  • the inventor sought to provide players and golf course owners with a solution to this dilemma, by creating an alternative to the conventional game of golf, in that, course owners can stay open, even during winter months, and players can continue playing an alternative to their favorite pastime.
  • the inventor presents your commissioner with an alternative to the game of golf whereas: one target at or near each of the holes of a conventional golf course is provided, having a planar disk with a central opening therethrough, mounted to a vertical post, which in turn is pierced into the ground, and a variety of launchers with long or short handles, and a ball.
  • the diameter of the central opening of the target is directly proportional to the diameter of the ball used in the game.
  • the target is mounted onto a vertical post.
  • the target is mounted to a floatation device so as to enable play in a body of water.
  • the ball can be any generally dense ball, similar to a golf ball.
  • a spring is mounted between the launcher head and its handle so as to provide greater momentum at each power launch.
  • the device of the present invention therefore provides players with an alternative to the game of golf, having a target disk, launchers and a ball, that can be played virtually anywhere, anytime.
  • the utility of the present invention includes but is not limited to such golf course.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view from above of a curved launcher of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view from above of a cupped launcher of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 3 is a perspective view from above of a secondary handle for the launchers of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 4-4 of Figure 1 of the rail portion of the curved launcher of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 5 is a perspective view from above of an alternate floating target of the present invention
  • FIGURE 6 is a front elevation view of the primary target of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 7 is a perspective view from above of an alternate base for the target of Figure 6.
  • FIGURE 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrows 8-8 from Figure 1 of the curved launcher of the present invention.
  • the dotted line in this Figure depicts a ball and its placement in a ready position.
  • FIGURE 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrows 9-9 from Figure 1 of the curved launcher of the present invention.
  • the dotted line in this Figure depicts a ball in various travel positions.
  • FIGURE 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along arrows 10-10 from Figure 7 of the target adapter of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view from above the primary ball launcher of the present invention comprising; a long handle 2, a spring 4, and a curved launch rail 6.
  • the long handle 2 further comprises; a male end having a spring nipple 9 therein, and a sleeve 11 having an inner diameter slightly greater than that of the outer diameter of the long handle 2 so as to enable longitudinal motion of the sleeve 11 along the long handle 2, and a plurality of perforations 17 along one side of said sleeve 11 to accept the spring nipple 9 therein.
  • the sleeve 11 may be positioned over a portion of the spring 4 so as to partially and adjustably restrain the lateral flexing motion of said spring 4.
  • the launch rail 6 gravitationally exerts a rearward force against said spring thus, while the launcher handle 2 swings forward, the launch rail motion is delayed momentarily during the initial portion of the arc motion of the handle 2 until such a point where the arc's momentum diminishes and the spring 4 begins to spring forward, along with the handle 2 thus substantially adding momentum to the ball equal to the velocity of the tip of the handle, below the spring, plus the velocity of the spring's 4 upper end, thus exerting a greater launch effectiveness for greater distance to the ball's travel. Furthermore, vent perforations 13 along the convex portion of the launch rail 6 are provided to decompress the air ahead of the ball, hence reducing drag during launch.
  • FIG 2 a perspective view of a secondary ball launcher wherein this launcher incorporates the very same handle 2, male connector 7 and spring 4 features of the primary launcher, however, a tapered cup 10 is used in the place of a launch rail.
  • This secondary launcher is useful for short-distance tosses, and for retrieving balls from sand and/or water.
  • the cup 10 is adapted with elongated perforations through its side and rear surfaces so as to allow greater air flow through the cup 10 in order to reduce drag during a toss.
  • FIG 3 illustrates an alternative short handle 17 for use in place of the long handle previously described.
  • the short handle 17 is also adapted with a male end 7 similar to that of the long handle.
  • the male end 7 inserts within an opening of generally the same size as that of the outer diameter of the male end 7.
  • a spring nipple 9 springs out through a mating perforation within the side portion of the receiving end 15 of the various launch head assemblies.
  • Figure 4 a cross-sectional view taken along lines 4-4 of Figure 1, illustrating the launch rail portion of the primary launcher of the same Figure wherein a ball 12 is guided along raised ridges 14 within the inner portion of the launch rail 6, reducing the surface contact area between the ball 12 and rail 6. Additionally, as a ball 12 travels the launch rail 6 path, air ahead of the ball 12 compresses, thus creating drag. A plurality of spaced perforations 13 traverses the central area of the curved rail 6, decompressing the air ahead of the ball and reducing this further drag.
  • a perspective view from above of a floating target of the present invention comprising: a base 20 having a plurality of openings 21 therethrough so as to lighten its weight, an array of floats 22 fixedly attached to floats struts 28 also attached to the base 20, a central target mount 23 fixedly attached to the center upper portion of the base 20, a target disk 26 having a planar circular sheet-like form and a numeric indicia on one or both faces of said target, a disk bracket 25 fixedly attached to the lower most area of the target 26, and a lock bolt 24 threadedly engaged within a matingly threaded opening through one edge of the central target mount 23.
  • the openings 21 through the base 20 also serve as scoring means whereby the player(s) may desire to use the target disk 26 as a rebound board while targeting one of the openings 21, which may have various score values assigned thereto.
  • FIG 6 a front elevation view of a primary target of the present invention whereas, a post 36 having a pointed lower extremity 39 for easier entry into soil, a foot bar 37 to enable installer to press the post 36 into the ground with his/her feet, and a target adapter 40- between the target mount 25 and the post 36 - similar to that utilized on the floating target.
  • the target 35 in this figure comprises: a generally planar disk having an opening 38 -through its center- as a smaller target to increase the difficulty level of the game, a target bracket 25 fixedly attached to the lower portion of said target 35 has a lower portion adapted to frictionally engage within a vertical opening in the target adapter 40.
  • FIG 7 a perspective view of an alternate post assembly for use with either targets 26 or 35 of Figures 5 and/or 6 wherein, the post 31 is simply and relatively shorter and is fixed attached to a disk-shaped planar base 31 by means of a bolt or a weld joint.
  • the target bracket 40 is also generally similar to those of Figures 5 and 6. This target base can be used indoors, or outdoors where driving a post is not an option, or on iced lakes and the like.
  • FIG 8 a cross-sectional view taken along arrows 8-8 from Figure 1, illustration in more detail the tabs 5 extending above and toward the inner portion of the rail launcher 6.
  • a ball 12 can therefore maintain its position prior to launch by being frictionally engaged under said tabs 5.
  • This Figure also depicts in more detail, the positioning of the vent perforations 13 at the central ridge of the rail launcher.
  • Figure 9 a partial cross-sectional view taken along arrows 9-9 from Figure 1, of the rail portion of the curved launcher 6, wherein as the ball 12 travels the launcher's rails in an increasingly augmenting velocity, air pressure ahead of said ball 12 compresses significantly 29, thus creating undue drag in the ball's 12 travel. Vent holes 13 simply allow this compressed air 29 to decompress during travel.
  • a target bracket 40 comprising: a molded thick-wall tubular insert having an outer diameter generally and slightly lesser than that of the inner diameter of the post 36 in which it is inserted, a circumferencial channel 42 having a depth equal or lesser than the insert's wall thickness and located at the lower half of the insert's height, an outwardly protruding lip 44 extending the thickness of the mating post's 36 wall thickness.
  • the post 36 is adapted with a welded and threaded nut 43 centrally located at a perforation through said post 36 at a height equal to the circumferencial channel 42.
  • a lock bolt 24 is threadedly engaged with the nut 43, and traverses the post's 36 inner wall while extending within the circumferential channel 42 thus preventing upward movement of the target bracket 40 while allowing rotational movement of said target bracket 40 within the post 36. Therefore, the target, frictionally inserted within the center opening 41 of the insert 40 becomes rotationally adjustable on a vertical axis.

Abstract

Cette invention concerne une variante du jeu de golf utilisant n'importe quel parcours de golf conventionnel tout en intégrant une pluralité de disques cibles surélevés présentant une orientation plane verticale et comportant une ouverture centrale circulaire, une balle présentant un diamètre extérieur substantiellement inférieur à celui de l'ouverture centrale circulaire des disques cibles, ainsi qu'une multitude d'organes de lancement de balles pouvant chacun accepter divers accessoires de manches. Le but du jeu est soit de toucher les disques cibles, soit de faire entrer la balle dans les disques cibles en un nombre de coups minimum depuis le point de départ.
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