Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Projectile addressing surface and target – or distance marker
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker
C473S196000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11140689
ABSTRACT:
A golf practice device that can be utilized for both practice as well as playing of one or more games. The golf practice device includes a base member adapted to be conformable and removably fixable to a ground surface, preferably utilizing securing elements included with the golf practice device. In a preferred embodiment, the base member is formed as a typical green on a golf course and can be a circle, oval, or non-geometric shape. In a further preferred embodiment, the base member includes indicia such as rings, lines, letters, numbers, symbols or the like, with rings being most preferred. The golf practice device further includes an aiming point such as a flagstick. The golf practice device of the present invention is foldable for storage when not in use and can be stored in a case which is relatively small and is designed to be easily carried in a standard golf bag.
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Graham Mark S.
Hudak, Shunk & Farine Co. LPA
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