# US 9,517,395 B1 · Putting target

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- Number: US 9,517,395 B1
- Document ID: US9517395B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 14/922,286
- Filed: 2015-10-26
- Granted: 2016-12-13
- Earliest claimed: 2015-10-26
- Applicants: Anthony Giantinoto
- Inventors: Anthony Giantinoto
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9517395B1

## CPC

- A63B 63/007: {Target zones without opening defined on a substantially horizontal surface}
- A63B 69/3676: {for putting (A63B69/3608, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3697 take precedence)}
- A63B 2209/08: magnetic
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

An embodiment of a putting target (10) whereby a golf ball is caught utilizing a hydrogel section (16) that is affixed to a section of magnetic sheeting (12). The hydrogel section (16) provides an adhesive catch area so that a golf ball can be effectively caught with its surface. Alternate embodiments of a hydrogel section (16) affixed to magnetic sheeting (12) can be useful in various fields for activities or procedures that require the temporary adherence of a tool, device, decoration, etc., to a magnetic surface.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A putting target device whereby a golf ball is caught by a hydrogel affixed to magnetic sheeting, comprising:
a. a transparent hydrogel section permanently affixed to a magnetic sheeting,
b. said magnetic sheeting is a printable substrate that contains a graphical depiction of a golf cup,
c. said transparent hydrogel section is affixed at the center and over said printable substrate,
d. said transparent hydrogel section capable of catching a golf ball as it crosses a putting target's surface on a ground,
e. an exposed area of said printable substrate surrounding said transparent hydrogel section assists in the removal of said golf ball,
f. said magnetic sheeting provides magnetic surface adherence,
g. said magnetic sheeting provides product rigidity,
h. a transparent release liner to cover and protect said transparent hydrogel section,
i. said transparent release liner maintains the visibility of said printable substrate,
j. said transparent release liner is larger than said transparent hydrogel section,
k. wherein the target is flat, light weight, capable of effectively catching a golf ball from any angle, and wherein the target has no prominent outer edge or incline that could disrupt the movement of a golf ball.