Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Method
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-10
2001-10-09
Graham, Mark S. (Department: 3711)
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Method
C473S283000, C473S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06299553
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a method of tallying golf strokes as for a game of miniature golf, and to a golf score tally device for performing the method.
BACKGROUND ART
The traditional method of tallying golf strokes by hand on a score card is both cumbersome and prone to error, and, additionally, detracts from enjoyment of the game.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, in a preferred embodiment, there is provided a golf score tally device for recording a number of golf strokes taken with a golf club on a portion of a golf course up to the entirety thereof. The golf score tally device has a sensor for generating a signal when a golf ball is struck by the golf club, and a processor for tallying a number of strokes based at least on the signal.
In accordance with an alternate of the invention, there is provided a golf club with integral scope tallying capability. The golf club has a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end, and a head coupled to the shaft at the distal end for striking a golf ball. Additionally, the golf club has a sensor for generating a signal when a golf ball is struck by the head, and a processor for tallying a number of strokes based at least on the signal. In accordance with alternate embodiments of the invention, the golf club may also have a memory for storing the number of strokes, a display for displaying the number of strokes, and a transponder for communication between the processor and the golf course.
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Petuchowski Daniela C.
Petuchowski Samuel Judah
Gorden Raeann
Graham Mark S.
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