Multipocket golf net assembly

• US 7,052,408 B1
• Filed: 02/10/2005
• Issued: 05/30/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Willie Burt Leonard
• Original Assignee: Willie Burt Leonard
• Inventors: Leonard, Willie Burt
• Primary Examiner(s): Graham, Mark S.
• Application Number:
  US11/055,273
• Time in Patent Office: 474 Days
• Field of Search: 473150-155, 473168-170, 473/172, 473/457, 473190-197, 473476-478, 273398-402, 273/350
• US Class Current: 473/197
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0046 Mechanical means for locating the point of impact or entry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/005 Keeping track of the point of impact or entry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/00 Targets or goals for ball games golf cups A63B57/40
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3623 for driving A63B69/3608, A63B69/3658, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3691 take precedence

Abstract

The golf net assembly for adapting an existing golf net assembly to an improved practice net includes a non-collapsing light framework for providing a shape; fabric assembly with a center target sheath secured to the light framework, and flexible connectors fixedly attached to the non-collapsing light framework for engaging an existing golf practice frame and wherein the flexible connectors can accommodate a variety of existing golf practice frame sizes.

Claims

1. A golf net assembly adapted to track the flight of golf balls comprising:

a. a non-collapsing light framework for providing a shape;

b. fabric assembly secured to the light framework, wherein the fabric assembly comprises;

i. a center target sheath for collecting golf balls comprising a top, a right, a left, and a bottom with a target closed end, and a target access hole;

ii. a first sheath with a first closed end and an first access hole, wherein the first sheath is adjacent to the top of the center target sheath;

iii. a second sheath with a second closed end and a second access hole disposed adjacent to the right of the center target sheath;

iv. a third sheath with a third closed end and a third access hole disposed adjacent to the left of the center target sheath; and

v. a fourth sheath with a fourth closed end and a fourth access hole disposed adjacent the bottom side of the center target sheath; and

wherein the sheaths are adapted to remove weight from the net assembly due to the presence of golf balls; and

c. a plurality of flexible connectors fixedly attached to the framework for engaging an existing golf practice frame, and wherein the flexible connectors accommodate a variety of existing golf practice frame sizes.

2. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the non collapsing light framework is a stainless steel, a steel or other metal that holds it shape if impacted by a golf ball.

3. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the non collapsing light framework comprises two rectangular metal shapes bonded together.

4. The golf net assembly of claim 3, wherein the bonding is by welding or by use of an adhesive.

5. The golf net assembly of claim 3, wherein a first rectangle comprises a short side from 2 feet to 10 feet and a long side is at least 20% longer than the short side.

6. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein from 8 connectors to 100 connectors are used to secure the fabric assembly over an existing golf practice frame.

7. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the connectors are rope for tying the fabric assembly to the existing golf practice frame.

8. The golf net assembly of claim 7, wherein the rope is sisal, hemp, or combinations of polymer and organic rope material.

9. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the fabric assembly comprises an overall width of from 2 feet to 10 feet and an overall height of from 2 feet to 10 feet.

10. The golf net assembly of claim 9, wherein the fabric assembly is designed for use with people comprising a height less than 48 inches.

11. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the center target sheath comprises an opening dimension of 30 inches by 30 inches and the fabric assembly comprises a width of 8 feet and a height of 8 feet.

12. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the sheaths are made from UV resistant netting, water resistant netting, polymer woven netting, or combination thereof netting.

13. The golf net assembly of claim 12, wherein the polymer netting is nylon mesh.

14. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the fabric assembly is formed from polymer netting comprising openings that prevents passage of golf ball.

15. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the fabric material permits the passage of wind and water without passing golf balls.

16. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein each sheath comprises a length sufficient to contain up to 100 golf balls without providing weight into the fabric assembly.

17. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the first sheath is above the center target sheath, the second sheath is right of the center target sheath, the third sheath is left of the center target sheath, and the fourth sheath is below the center target sheath.

18. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the center target sheath opening is a shape selected from the group consisting of square, rectangular, and circular.

19. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein the sheaths are netting formed in the shape of a tube secured to the light framework.

20. The golf net assembly of claim 1, wherein each sheath is secured to the light framework with tape.

21. A kit comprising the golf net assembly of claim 1 attachable to an existing golf net frame.