Patents by Inventor Burl D. Hines

Burl D. Hines has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5002280
    Abstract: An adjustable and folding putting green which includes an enclosure for receiving a foldable playing surface characterized by a flexible material resembling an artificial grass-like ground covering sold under the trademark "Astroturf" mounted on a folding support carried by a folding frame, which frame and support are extendible from the enclosure for playing purposes and foldable inside the enclosure for storage. The frame is provided with multiple pivoting adjusting levers which can be independently attached to the support and manipulated to tilt the playing surface in a desired configuration and contour to simulate varying terrain and provide a surface contouring effect while putting. A player support is hinged to one end of the folding frame for supporting a golfer and the opposite end of the playing folding frame is provided with a rotating cup member having cups located in varying positions thereon, to present different targets for the putter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Inventor: Burl D. Hines
  • Patent number: 4976037
    Abstract: A combination marking and cutting device which is characterized by a cylindrical, hollow handle having a removable plug at one end and a tape housing provided on the opposite end, for receiving a length of spring-loaded measuring tape. The measuring tape can be extended from the tape housing against spring tension and is fitted with a retainer on the end thereof, for receiving a scribing instrument, pencil or a knife blade and inscribing, pencil marking or cutting various geometric patterns in a workstock. A tape lock is provided in the tape housing for locking the tape at a selected length to facilitate use of the tool combination as a compass, marking and/or cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Inventor: Burl D. Hines