US 10,478,701 B2 · Golf ball stopping device for simulating a putting green hole

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a novel golf ball stopping device. The golf ball stopping device includes an upper plate, set at a height so it slows or stops a golf ball which rolls under the plate. The underside of the plate includes a material and structure that provides resistance to the golf ball as it contacts the device. The plate may be supported by a center post, so the golf ball can be aimed at the device from any direction and perform the same function. The center post fits together with a base, and is adjustable to the base so the plate can be positioned at a desired height. The base may be weighted to achieve the optimal friction on the golf ball and to provide stability to the device. The base may include a plurality of downward facing protrusions in order to grip the surface on which it is set and keep the device from spinning when a golf ball rolls under the outer edge of the device.

Claims3

Dependent claims

A device for stopping a ball, comprising:

an upper plate;
a series of bristles on the underside of the plate;
a post receiving unit affixed to the plate;
at least one bracket on the underside of the plate to secure the post receiving unit to the plate;
a base, wherein the base is positioned about a surface, and;
a post having a top portion which connects to the post receiving unit and a bottom portion which connects to the base, wherein the height of the plate relative to the base is adjustable;
wherein the plate may be set to a height relative to the surface such that a ball rolling underneath the plate will contact the bristles and be stopped.

4 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Golf ball stopping device for simulating a putting green hole

Life of this patent

Golf ball stopping device for simulating a putting green hole

Life of this patent

Abstract

Claims3