Patents by Inventor William P. Ashcraft

William P. Ashcraft 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).

  • Putting practice device
    Patent number: 11745069
    Abstract: A golf putting stroke practicing device includes a box-like housing designed to lie on any appropriate surface such as a carpeted floor wherein the front and bottom panels of the housing are provided with semi-circular/half-round cutouts that together create the realistic illusion of a regulation golf hole. The front of the housing is configured to deflect errant shots away from the hole opening. The device is easily carried and stored and can hold a number of regulation balls when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: William P. Ashcraft
  • Putting Practice Device
    Publication number: 20220401804
    Abstract: A golf putting stroke practicing device includes a box-like housing designed to lie on any appropriate surface such as a carpeted floor wherein the front and bottom panels of the housing are provided with semi-circular/half-round cutouts that together create the realistic illusion of a regulation golf hole. The front of the housing is configured to deflect errant shots away from the hole opening. The device is easily carried and stored and can hold a number of regulation balls when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: William P. Ashcraft