Patents by Inventor Devere D. Hillard

Devere D. Hillard 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).

  • Apparatus and method for simulating the game of golf
    Patent number: 4874167
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for simulating a game of golf is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of cushion inserts for removable attachment to the cushion of a pool table to change the longitudinal configuration of the cushion perimeter. Methods of play include individual or team play wherein each player in turn directs his playing ball around the modified table using a conventional cue stick and cue ball into each pocket of the modified pool table in a predetermined sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Inventor: Devere D. Hillard