Golf driving mat

• US 5,292,130 A
• Filed: 03/16/1992
• Issued: 03/08/1994
• Est. Priority Date: 01/07/1992
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: 766089 Alberta Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Michael Hooper
• Inventors: Hooper, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Marlo, George J.
• Application Number:
  US07/851,969
• Time in Patent Office: 722 Days
• Field of Search: 273/176 J, 273/195 A, 273/195 R, 273/187.1, 15/215, 15/161, 15/162
• US Class Current: 473/279
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3661 Mats for golf practice, e.g. mats having a simulated turf, a practice tee or a green area

Abstract

The invention relates to a golf driving mat comprising a plurality of framed panel members assembled in edge-to-edge abutting relationship, the panel members and inner perimeter of the surrounding frame having releasable engagement means formed on the edges thereof for interlocking engagement of adjacent panel members and the inner perimeter of the frame, thereby permitting removal and replacement of panel members demonstrating wear.

Claims

1. A golf driving mat, comprising:

a) an outer frame having a continuous outer perimeter;

b) a panel assembly disposed within said frame;

c) said panel assembly including a plurality of panels releasably joined with adjacent panels;

d) each said panel including a base having a plurality of engagement means on each of the edges thereof for interlocking engagement with adjacent panels;

e) said engagement means on said panels extending vertically in relation to said base for thereby permitting vertical separation of one panel from another;

f) said frame including a plurality of engagement means on the internal perimeter thereof for interlocking engagement with the engagement means of said panels; and

g) bristles anchored within said base in an upstanding relationship thereto for thereby forming a simulated grass turf thereon.

2. The golf driving mat of claim 1, wherein:

a) said engagement means on said panels comprises fingers and grooves.

3. The golf driving mat of claim 1, wherein:

a) said engagement means are generally rectangular in shape.

4. The golf driving mat of claim 1, and including:

a) a golf tee.