Patents Assigned to A. James Owen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5524891
    Abstract: A golf practice hole with a variable diameter rim provides a flexible material positioned over a series of radially-movable supports that each define a portion of an edge or rim of a hole. The flexible material is typically provided with expansion areas that can include slits that define separate flaps of material. The flaps of material are tensioned beneath the movable supports to maintain the flaps in engagement with the supports. As the supports are moved radially-inwardly and radially-outwardly, the material follows the supports and defines a continuous surface above the rim throughout a range of movement of the supports. The range of movement defines a corresponding range of hole rim diameters. The flexible surface remains free of discontinuities and breaks despite diametral changes in the rim and provides an improved playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: A. James Owen, Jr.
    Inventors: A. James Owen, Jr., Henry St. Louis, Jr., James P. Richardson