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Class Information
Number: 473/173
Name: Games using tangible projectile > Golf > Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.)
Description: Subject matter wherein the equipment or device comprises a member at which an object to be struck by the player is aimed, or comprises a structure positioned to potentially interfere with the travel of the object in its movement toward the member at which it is aimed.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
473/194 Having projectile return 22
473/197 Net 117
473/195 Projectile receiving aperture (e.g., goal opening, etc.) 32
473/190 Projectile responsive sensor (e.g., target impact indicator, etc.) 25
473/174 Target on putting surface 14


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7488260 Golf ball passing elephant miniature golf course hazard Feb. 10, 2009
7297069 Putting practice aid Nov. 20, 2007
7241227 Short-hole, sand-trap, golf game Jul. 10, 2007
6884178 Kit and method for playing a golf-like game Apr. 26, 2005
6554284 Target assembly for practicing ball games Apr. 29, 2003
5830076 Golf practice target apparatus Nov. 3, 1998
5803820 Portable sand trap Sep. 8, 1998
5734102 Wind direction indicator and time display device for golf courses Mar. 31, 1998
5640138 Golf course electronic safety device Jun. 17, 1997
5588652 Golf range game Dec. 31, 1996
5482269 Driving range tee area diving method Jan. 9, 1996
5441267 Portable golf target stand Aug. 15, 1995
5407203 Golf chipping game Apr. 18, 1995
5401027 Golf game Mar. 28, 1995
5397130 Portable flag-target for flying-disc game and method of manufacture therefor Mar. 14, 1995
5303931 Portable flag-target for flying-disc game and method of manufacture therefor Apr. 19, 1994
5026061 Golf practice flag assembly and ball retriever holder therefor Jun. 25, 1991
4548413 Game device Oct. 22, 1985
4407505 Portable, collapsible practice golf flagstaff with stowable ground spike Oct. 4, 1983
4093233 Golf game Jun. 6, 1978



 
 
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