Patents by Inventor Samuel Kim

Samuel Kim 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: 5301947
    Abstract: A gold putting assembly comprising a playing surface having a target hole, elevation means for adjusting the topography of the playing surface, and ball return means that elevate an entire section at the end of the playing surface nearest the target hole such that an incline is created, the incline causing any balls thereon to move away from the incline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventor: Samuel Kim
  • Patent number: 5100145
    Abstract: A golf putting assembly comprising a playing surface having a target hole, elevation means for adjusting the topography of the playing surface, and ball return means that elevate an entire section at the end of the playing surface nearest the target hole such that an incline is created, the incline causing any balls thereon to move away from the incline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventor: Samuel Kim
  • Patent number: 5087045
    Abstract: A putting green assembly, the assembly comprising a playing mat, a ball cup and a combination means for adjusting the topography of the green and for returning a plurality of balls, the combination means being adapted to elevate at least one flattened area of the playing mat and create an incline therein, the incline changing the topography of the playing mat and further causing the plurality of balls to move away from the incline of the playing mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Inventor: Samuel Kim
  • Patent number: 4976441
    Abstract: A dart game assembly comprising a housing element, a spider, a plurality of target plates and a back plate. The spider is generally circular in shape and comprises a series of circumferentially and radially extending ribs integrally molded with the housing element from a single piece of material. The circumferentially and radially extending ribs form interiorly spaced cavities that are adapted to receive the plurality of target plates. Each of the plurality of target plates comprises several target segments which are interconnected and capable of independent movement upon being impacted by a dart. The back plate is integrally molded from a single piece of material and is attached to the housing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Inventor: Samuel Kim
  • Patent number: D312280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: Samuel Kim
  • Patent number: D312281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: Samuel Kim