Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Target or obstacle
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-23
2001-11-20
Chapman, Jeanette (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Target or obstacle
C273S407000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06319145
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to games involving the launching of a game element and more particularly to the game of golf.
2. Description of the Related Art
The game of golf is arguably the fastest growing sport in the industrialized world. Along with this growth is the need for accessories to help the golfer improve his game. While the game is played outdoors, there is increasing desire to practice the game indoors. There are several commercially available products which can ‘catch’ the ball driven from a tee inside a relatively confined space. However, these products have several shortcomings.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel retrieval device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the invention involves a device for retrieving a launched game element, comprising frame means defining an enclosure; said enclosure having an opening; said frame means having a number of frame members each of which having a pair of ends; a pair of anchor portions for anchoring one end of each of said frame members; and each of said anchor portions being located near a corresponding side of said opening.
In another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf ball playing installation, comprising the device as defined above together with means for establishing a tee off location in front thereof.
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Chambers M.
Chapman Jeanette
Gastle James E.
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