WO2012007741A3 - Golf course bunker - Google Patents

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WO2012007741A3
WO2012007741A3 PCT/GB2011/051297 GB2011051297W WO2012007741A3 WO 2012007741 A3 WO2012007741 A3 WO 2012007741A3 GB 2011051297 W GB2011051297 W GB 2011051297W WO 2012007741 A3 WO2012007741 A3 WO 2012007741A3
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bunker
layers
golf course
artificial grass
disclosed
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PCT/GB2011/051297
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WO2012007741A2 (en
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Richard Alec Allen
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Lewis, Rhydian Huw
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Priority to US13/809,554 priority Critical patent/US20130116060A1/en
Priority to EP11746002.2A priority patent/EP2590717B1/en
Priority to ES11746002.2T priority patent/ES2504097T3/en
Priority to GB1215383.9A priority patent/GB2490637B/en
Publication of WO2012007741A2 publication Critical patent/WO2012007741A2/en
Publication of WO2012007741A3 publication Critical patent/WO2012007741A3/en

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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
    • A63B57/50—Golfing accessories specially adapted for course maintenance
    • 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
    • A63B69/3691—Golf courses; Golf practising terrains having a plurality of driving areas, fairways, greens
    • 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
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01C—CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR
    • E01C13/00—Pavings or foundations specially adapted for playgrounds or sports grounds; Drainage, irrigation or heating of sports grounds
    • E01C13/08—Surfaces simulating grass ; Grass-grown sports grounds

Abstract

A golf course bunker (10) comprising a plurality of substantially horizontal and staggered layers (11)of artificial grass turf is disclosed. The layers (11) may each be pre-impregnated with sand. The layers of artificial grass define an exterior surface of the bunker and the interior (5) of the bunker may be formed of different material. A method of construction is also disclosed which may include steps of excavating a bunker and laying artificial grass in horizontal layers (11) to face the exterior surface of the excavation.
PCT/GB2011/051297 2010-07-10 2011-07-11 Golf course bunker WO2012007741A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/809,554 US20130116060A1 (en) 2010-07-10 2011-07-11 Golf Course Bunker
EP11746002.2A EP2590717B1 (en) 2010-07-10 2011-07-11 Golf course bunker
ES11746002.2T ES2504097T3 (en) 2010-07-10 2011-07-11 Golf course bunker
GB1215383.9A GB2490637B (en) 2010-07-10 2011-07-11 Golf course bunker

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GB1011669.7 2010-07-10
GBGB1011669.7A GB201011669D0 (en) 2010-07-10 2010-07-10 Method and assembly of bunker faces and edges

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WO2012007741A2 WO2012007741A2 (en) 2012-01-19
WO2012007741A3 true WO2012007741A3 (en) 2012-03-08

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US (1) US20130116060A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2590717B1 (en)
ES (1) ES2504097T3 (en)
GB (2) GB201011669D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2012007741A2 (en)

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GB201414012D0 (en) * 2014-08-07 2014-09-24 Allen Richard A Processing of artificial turf
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US20030109325A1 (en) * 2001-12-06 2003-06-12 Peter Carlton Golf practice platform
GB2398508A (en) * 2002-11-08 2004-08-25 Lengus Ltd Practice golf bunker
US20060067791A1 (en) * 2004-09-29 2006-03-30 Wickens Richard B Installation and drainage system for synthetic grass
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EP0753329A2 (en) * 1995-07-12 1997-01-15 Tamapack Co,Ltd. Playground
US5830080A (en) * 1997-06-24 1998-11-03 Reynolds; Richard C. Turf simulating surface
US20030109325A1 (en) * 2001-12-06 2003-06-12 Peter Carlton Golf practice platform
GB2398508A (en) * 2002-11-08 2004-08-25 Lengus Ltd Practice golf bunker
US20060067791A1 (en) * 2004-09-29 2006-03-30 Wickens Richard B Installation and drainage system for synthetic grass
US20080207346A1 (en) * 2007-02-23 2008-08-28 Sky72 Golf Club Co., Ltd. Golf course for practicing shot making and trouble shots

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GB2490637A (en) 2012-11-07
GB201011669D0 (en) 2010-08-25
ES2504097T3 (en) 2014-10-08
WO2012007741A2 (en) 2012-01-19
US20130116060A1 (en) 2013-05-09
EP2590717A2 (en) 2013-05-15
GB2490637B (en) 2013-03-20
EP2590717B1 (en) 2014-06-18
GB201215383D0 (en) 2012-10-10

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