Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Target or obstacle
Patent
1998-08-03
2000-07-04
Graham, Mark S.
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Target or obstacle
473162, 473172, A63B 6936
Patent
active
060831146
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for collecting golf balls comprising a collection assembly having a canopy and a collection net selectively movable between an open position and a collapsed position. In design, the canopy is formed of a durable material having an outer radial portion engaging the distal ends of a plurality of support ribs. Similarly, the collection net has an outer radial portion engaging the distal ends of said support ribs such that the collection net is generally suspended in relation to an interior surface of the canopy. The collection net is preferably formed of a sufficiently durable material capable of absorbing the impact of at least one projectile (e.g., golf ball) and distributing the impact force of the projectile through at least a section of the body of the collection net. An elongated shaft supportably engages the plurality of support ribs, thereby supporting the collection assembly. Operatively moveable in relation to the elongated shaft is an actuating assembly for selectively positioning the collection assembly between the open and collapsed positions. To support the collection assembly in the open position relative to an underlying surface, a support member is attached at the first end of the elongated shaft. A flag is also provided to serve as a visual target to a user when chipping and/or pitching into the collection assembly of the present invention.
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