Amusement devices: games – Surface projectile game; game element – Simulated game
Patent
1990-05-11
1991-07-02
Coven, Edward M.
Amusement devices: games
Surface projectile game; game element
Simulated game
273176H, 273DIG31, 273195A, A63B 6936
Patent
active
050280520
ABSTRACT:
A golf mat for practicing golf shots is disclosed that accurately simulates the feel of natural turf, while at the same time has no moving portions and is readily transported by the golfer. The device has a base member formed of a resilient plastic material, such as polycarbonate, that is supported by multiple feet formed of a resilient foam material. A layer of tufted material defining a golf ball hitting surface, which may be greige goods material having a non-hardening elastomeric adhesive secondary backing, is attached to an upper side of the base member at discrete, spaced apart areas. The tufted layer, which may be attached to the base member by adhesive bonding, is attached to the generally rectangular base member only at areas adjacent to the corners of the base member. The tufted layer should be attached to the base member at the minimum number of points to improve the simulation of natural turf. Layers of friction reducing material, such as polyethylene plastic, are interposed between the tufted layer and the base member to minimize the shear forces between these elements when the golf mat is stuck by the golf club head.
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Coven Edward M.
Wong Steven
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