Abstract: Golf stroke training apparatus, as well as methods and systems to train a golfer to improve golf strokes, including putting strokes, wherein the golf stroke training apparatus provides a planar surface that can be levelled statically to the surface below it and el can be adjusted by adding slope and/or pitch in quantifiable measurements and with a high degree of accuracy, wherein the repeatable golf stroke environments so provided permit repeatable and quantifiable golfer stroke actions and analysis and leading to golf stroke consistency.

Abstract: A green simulation apparatus may comprise a covering forming a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour and being flexible such that the covering is movable between a base condition in which the upper surface has a substantially planar configuration and a contoured condition in which the upper surface has a contoured configuration. The apparatus may also comprise a covering support assembly configured to support the covering in the base condition and the contoured condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods to practice putting are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a framework, actuators mounted to the framework, a control system, a computing device, and an artificial green. The control system is coupled to the actuators and controls actuation of the actuators. The computing device includes a display for viewing mapped green profiles and is configured to communicate with the control system. The artificial green includes a putting surface with a cup defined therein, wherein the artificial green is positioned over the actuators. With this arrangement, a user can select a putting region, after which, the computing device can translate and transfer the mapped data of the putting region to the controllers to actuate the actuators to, therefore, adjust the putting surface of the artificial green to correspond to the mapped green profile of an actual green.

Abstract: A process for preparing a conductive carbonized layered article including the steps of: (I) providing a liquid carbon precursor formulation comprising (a) at least one aromatic epoxy resin; and (b)(i) at least one aromatic co-reactive curing agent, (b) (ii) at least one catalytic curing agent, or (b)(iii) a mixture thereof; wherein the liquid precursor composition has a neat viscosity of less than 10,000 mPa-s at 25° C.

Abstract: A golf swing apparatus including a rotating drum that houses a swivel and an optical sensor to detecting a change in swivel angle; an elongated cord hanging from the drum and secured to a golf ball; a base member having an impact layer that is switchable between two orientations, the first being planar and the second being raised to stop or slow a rotating golf ball; a frame holding the rotating drum over the impact layer; a means for measuring rotation speed of the rotating drum; and a processor for generating swing data.

Abstract: A physical therapy system with interchangeable heads, generally including a base plate member that is detachably mounted onto a wall track member or similar assembly. The base plate member is capable of supporting, including, or incorporating a number of different heads—generally different pieces of exercise equipment or exercise machines.

Abstract: An apparatus having a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour may comprise a plurality of movable surface elements positioned in a close array. Each surface element has a top surface forming a respective portion of the upper surface. The elements may be elongated with a longitudinal axis. The top surface has a perimeter and the perimeters of adjacent surface elements define a gap therebetween, and the gap between the perimeters may be substantially uniform. The surface elements are movable in the longitudinal direction to adjust the position of the top surface. The surface elements have a neutral position with the top surfaces of surface elements in the neutral position defining a reference plane. The surface element have a plurality of raised positions in which the top surface is located vertically higher than the reference plane.

Abstract: A green simulation apparatus may comprise a covering forming a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour and being flexible such that the covering is movable between a base condition in which the upper surface has a substantially planar configuration and a contoured condition in which the upper surface has a contoured configuration. The apparatus may also comprise a covering support assembly configured to support the covering in the base condition and the contoured condition.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes first and second end rails, a flexible rectangular playing surface, and first and second side rails. A first end edge of the surface is connected to the first end rail, and a second end edge of the surface is connected to the second end rail. The first and second side rails are configured for removable attachment to the first and second end rails. A method includes unrolling a flexible rectangular playing surface and attaching first and second side rails. Further, an apparatus comprises a rectangular playing surface, a rectangular raised perimeter border, and a plurality of golf course construction elements, wherein at least some of the elements comprise complementary curves so that the elements fit with each other.

Abstract: A putting practice system and apparatus including a main unit, putting pad and rail. The main unit has a bored hole through a top surface into a hollow portion of the main unit. The putting pad has a front end and a rear end and is located at a distance to the main unit. At least one rail is between the main unit and putting pad, the rail having a center portion, a left side, and a right side extending the entire length of the rail between.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a golf practice putting device comprised of a lower section and an upper section being rotatably attached via hinge means. Panel inserts have a felt material or other turf like material thereon, and are mountable on the sections. Openings are formed in the upper section and panel insert for golf balls to exit into a capture area. Opposed elevation means are secured to the upper section. The elevation means allow the angle of the putting surface to be modified according the slope the player desires. Platforms are securely engaged with the elevation means to provide stability balance.

Abstract: A green simulation apparatus may comprise a covering forming a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour and being flexible such that the covering is movable between a base condition in which the upper surface has a substantially planar configuration and a contoured condition in which the upper surface has a contoured configuration. The apparatus may also comprise a covering support assembly configured to support the covering in the base condition and the contoured condition.

Abstract: A putting green simulator comprises a base assembly, a plurality of base boards which are connected to each other and connected to the base assembly, and a plurality of adjusting members mounted on the base boards. Each of the base boards includes a body and two first screw seats of arbitrary length. The first screw seats are able to control the height of the bodies with respect to the ground, adjusting the adjusting members can control the curvature of the bodies, so that the putting green simulator can simulate different curvature of the putting green.

Abstract: A putting green simulator comprises a base assembly, a plurality of base boards which are connected to each other and connected to the base assembly, and a plurality of adjusting members mounted on the base boards. Each of the base boards includes a body and two first screw seats of arbitrary length. The first screw seats are able to control the height of the bodies with respect to the ground, adjusting the adjusting members can control the curvature of the bodies, so that the putting green simulator can simulate different curvature of the putting green.

Abstract: A golf putting device allows the golfer to practice putting the golf ball at the proper speed and direction in regard to the distance to the hole and, at the same time, get feedback about each putt. The golf putting training device includes a first inclined side wall, a second inclined side wall parallel to the first inclined side wall, a plurality of supports connected between the first inclined side wall and the second inclined side wall, an elongated arched ramp placed between the first inclined side wall and the second inclined side wall, and a plurality of targets located on the elongated arched ramp, the plurality of targets having diameters decreasing in size from the bottom end to the top end of the elongated arched ramp.

Abstract: A practice putting green that is adjustable to provide a playing surface having a variety of contours. The assembly is formed of a plurality of narrow transverse support members that are arranged as segments in side-to-side relationship to define an elongate playing path. Carpet, artificial turf or other flexible material is placed atop the support members to form the playing surface. Inwardly facing wedges are mounted under the ends of the support members and are slid from side-to-side so as to selectively tilt the members and adjust the contour of the playing surface. The wedges on each segment are joined by a transverse rod so that both will move simultaneously in response to pressure on one of the wedges. The support members have a tray-shaped configuration with upwardly extending end walls, so that in combination they define an elongate channel.

Abstract: The training device is made in two pieces that are mirror image of each other. In the first embodiment which is used to improve an individual's general swing the two pieces are laid together such that the two inclines form a valley. To use the device one steps on the inclines and places his feet approximately shoulder length apart in parallel with the valley. One then takes up a stance to swing. As he practices swinging the golf club he noticed how his body feels with the weight on the insides of his feet. By him standing on the inclines he will keep his feet, hips, shoulders in the proper position for a correct swing.

Abstract: A practice putting green that is adjustable to provide a playing surface having a variety of contours. The assembly is formed of a plurality of narrow transverse support members that are arranged as segments in side-to-side relationship to define an elongate playing path. Carpet, artificial turf or other flexible material is placed atop the support members to form the playing surface. Inwardly facing wedges are mounted under the ends of the support members and are slid from side-to-side so as to selectively tilt the members and adjust the contour of the playing surface. The wedges on each segment are joined by a transverse rod so that both will move simultaneously in response to pressure on one of the wedges. The support members have a tray-shaped configuration with upwardly extending end walls, so that in combination they define an elongate channel.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of artificial golf putting greens. In one embodiment, a base assembly comprising a flexible solid base material, the base assembly having a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, and an outer perimeter that tapers from the top surface to an outer edge of the bottom surface; a putting surface that covers the substantially planar top surface of the base assembly; and a fringe that covers the tapered outer perimeter of the base assembly.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device having a synthetic playing surface is supported by a flexible elastic substrate to produce natural curves and playing surface angles. Markings sequentially placed on the playing surface provide the user with feedback as to the proper angle of club impact with the ball, and club force, to achieve sufficient ball speed and trajectory angle to sink a putt on an angled practice surface.

Abstract: A putting game table housing a playing surface elevated from the surface on which it rests. The playing surface has at least one hole capable of receiving a golf ball. The table provides a floor collection area and a table surface collection area for the golf balls not in play. A mechanism which transports the golf balls from the floor collection area to the surface collection area is provided.

Abstract: A variable morphology putting green comprises a covering element and means for varying the height or level of the covering element with respect to a base therefor, said means comprising a plurality of cushion elements designed for operating between a completely full condition and a completely empty condition, and which can be filled-in by a filling-in fluid. With respect to prior putting greens, the inventive putting green has the advantage that it is very simple, owing to the provision of inflatable cushion elements, or cushion elements designed to be filled by highly pressuring fluids. Moreover, the arrangement of the filling-in means for filling the cushion elements outside the body of the putting green greatly facilitates maintenance operations of said cushion elements.

Abstract: An indoor golf putting green is disclosed comprising base panels (12), base-panel spacers (14), stand-board spacers (54), rails, a stand-board (18) and a putting surface (24). The putting surface is fully contourable providing a large variety of slopes which can be configured on the surface, allowing the user to practise a variety of putts. The stand-board is also contourable, and can be placed around the base panels at a variety of locations thus allowing the user to practise putts of differing length.

Abstract: An indoor putting game device includes a main body, a plurality of goal boards with different patterns and ball holes of different numbers optionally selected to be mounted on the main body, and a flexible ball course member wound on a shaft in the main body possible to be pulled out from a front end of the main body. The main body has the shaft for winding the ball course member while not used or releasing it out for use. The goal board can be adjusted in its inclination by optionally inserting position pins in a pair of pinholes in two sidewalls of the main body. So the device can be used in playing putting game in various modes, boosting users' interest in playing and achieving game and exercise effect.

Abstract: A practice putting green that is adjustable to provide a playing surface having a variety of contours. The assembly is formed of a plurality of narrow transverse support members that are arranged as segments in side-to-side relationship to define an elongate playing path. Carpet, artificial turf or other flexible material is placed atop the support members to form the playing surface. Inwardly facing wedges are mounted under the ends of the support members and are slid from side-to-side so as to selectively tilt the members and adjust the contour of the playing surface. The wedges on each segment are joined by a transverse rod so that both will move simultaneously in response to pressure on one of the wedges. The support members have a tray-shaped configuration with upwardly extending end walls, so that in combination they define an elongate channel.

Abstract: An adjustable contour and slope practice putting green assembly having a base (22) and a practice putting green platform (21) mounted to the base for support of the platform (21) and a player standing on a support area (28) of the platform (21) over the base (22). The base (22) is formed for selective tilting of the platform (21). The weight of a player standing on the putting green platform (21) is used to hold or fix the platform (21) to the base (22) in an adjusted position. The platform (21) is cantilevered away from the base (22) and preferably the base assembly (22) includes a spherical surface structure (34,51) and a ring (23) cooperatively formed to enable universal adjustment of the slope of the platform (21) about the center of a spherical surface (34,51) when the player is not standing on the platform.

Abstract: An adjustable contour and slope practice putting green assembly having a base (22) and a practice putting green platform (21) mounted to the base for support of the platform (21) and a player standing on a support area (28) of the platform (21) over the base (22). The base (22) is formed for selective tilting of the platform (21). The weight of a player standing on the putting green platform (21) is used to hold or fix the platform (21) to the base (22) in an adjusted position. The platform (21) is cantilevered away from the base (22) and preferably the base assembly (22) includes a spherical surface structure (34,51) and a ring (23) cooperatively formed to enable universal adjustment of the slope of the platform (21) about the center of a spherical surface (34,51) when the player is not standing on the platform.

Abstract: An adjustable golf putting practice device that a user can mechanically adjust the height and gradient near the golf hole without using power. The adjustable golf practice device has a base with a ball return gutter therein. Plural springs installed in the base. At least one ramp plate supported by the springs, the ramp plate has a hole therein corresponding to the ball return gutter. Plural means are used for positioning the ramp plate in desired height and slope and plural means are used for releasing the means for positioning the ramp plate. Thereby a user can adjust the height and gradient of the ramp plate near the golf hole simply by pushing the ramp plate and the push button of the means for ramp plate releasing means.

Abstract: A golf training device for training player's both approaching skill and putting skill has a main member, a board, an alley, an assisting board and a cage. The main member has two lateral walls and a back wall and the board, the alley and the assisting board are secured on the base member in sequence and a hole is provided thereon to be the goal. The cage consists of a frame and a net wherein the frame is mounted on the walls of the base member and the net is secured to the frame. Three elevating assembly are provided between the base member and the board to change slopes of the board. If a ball flies over the base member, the cage will stop it so that player can practice the approaching skill.

Abstract: A golf training game for improving one's golf game. The golf training game includes a height-adjustable base support member being disposed upon a ground; and also includes a putting mat being disposed upon the height-adjustable base support member; and further includes a cup being disposed in and depending from the putting mat; and also includes a flag member being removably disposed in the cup; and further includes a fairway mat being removably disposed upon the putting mat; and also includes a driving assembly including a driving mat, and further including a tee being disposed upon the driving mat; and also includes a backboard assembly including an upright support structure being disposed upon the ground and also including a backboard mat which is mounted to the upright support structure; and further includes a regulation golf ball and a whiffle-type golf ball.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device that can precisely simulate puffing golf balls in real golf puffing greens. The golf putting device is foldable for carrying. The golf putting practice device has an end ramp plate having a hole therein. At least one ramp plate pivotally connected to the end ramp plate with one side and pivotally connects to an adjacent ramp plate with another side in series. The number of the ramp plates depends on a player's need. A base installed with a return gutter under and behind the end ramp plate for accepting golf balls that miss the hole. Alternative choice of base is a base comprising plural walls substantially surrounding the end ramp plate and a ball return gutter located under the hole, so the ball that miss the hole will not go beyond the walls and the ball falls into the hole will be received by the ball return gutter. The ball return gutter can connect to a ball return channel to bring the balls to the player.

Abstract: A putting practice apparatus (10) including an elongated generally rectangular framework member (20) that supports a putting surface unit (12) including a raised platform member (30) having a simulated grass surface (31) and a cup aperture (32) disposed proximate one end wherein, a ball return pipe (36) and branched ball return pipe segment (37) are operatively associated with the putting surface unit (12) and four screw jack members (40) are disposed adjacent the four corners of the framework member (20) to selectively provide uphill, downhill, right- and left-hand side hill orientations to the raised platform member (30).

Abstract: A device for golf practice, comprising an adjustable sloping board shaped with a board, formed with a support mat, on the top face of which a golf ball is located, a plurality of leg sets each provided at positions adjacent to four sides of the bottom face of the adjustable sloping board. A shortest leg of each leg set is positioned outermost, and a longest leg is positioned innermost. A guide channel is depressed downward and is extended longitudinally on the top face of the adjustable sloping board. A plurality of receiving holes communicating with the guide channel are formed inwardly at regular intervals. A rotatable member, on which a coupling part coupled with the golf ball is rotatably formed, is received in the receiving hole after being moved along the guide channel.

Abstract: Multiple molded polymeric panels are mechanically fastened together in a lengthwise configuration with a backboard at one end opposite the starting position for a putting stroke. Each panel has a planar top surface and a bottom integral grid supporting structure. The side edges of the panels are raised and the panels are attached together end to end. A simulated grass overlies the joined panels and a receptacle for receiving a golf ball is provided in one panel. A first carrying case contains the panels and backboard and a second carrying case contains the simulated grass and simulated flag stick.

Abstract: Multiple molded polymeric panels of various configurations are mechanically fastened together along a side surface to provide putting greens of different dimensions and shape. Each panel has a planar top surface and a bottom integral grid supporting structure. A simulated grass overlies the joined panels. Raised pads are optionally placed between the top surface of the panels and the simulated grass to provide a contoured green.

Abstract: Multiple molded polymeric panels of various configurations are mechanically fastened together along a side surface having alternating upright and downward facing steps containing fastening elements to provide putting greens of different dimensions and shape. Each panel has a planar top surface and a bottom integral grid supporting structure. A simulated grass overlies the joined panels. Raised pads are optionally placed between the top surface of the panels and the simulated grass to provide a contoured green.

Abstract: A golf putting training apparatus comprises a base, which has a ball hole, a detect device disposed in the ball hole, a back tunnel, a return tunnel and a connect tunnel communicating the ball hole with the return tunnel. Three motor-driven elevating assemblies are disposed at the base. Each elevating assembly has an elevating device to be driven to move upwards and move downwards. The elevating assemblies are not arranged in a line for the top ends of the elevating devices can construct a face. A movable surface has a ball aperture thereon. The top ends of the elevating devices of the elevating assemblies connect movable surface for drive the movable surface to be bent to change the slope thereof. A interface unit has a display portion thereon for displaying corresponding information and a setting portion thereon for manual operating, and a control unit is for controlling the elevating devices of the elevating assemblies to move.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device is provided including a base with a substantially planar rectangular configuration defined by a short bottom edge and a pair of elongated side edges and a top edge. Also included is a target situated on the base adjacent to the top edge thereof. Next provided is a peripheral lip coupled to the top edge and side edges of the base and extending upwardly therefrom. Coupled to the base and depending downwardly therefrom is a leg for supporting the base at an angle.

Abstract: A combination putting green for golf putting training of the present invention has a base, which has two convex blocks at two sides thereof. A ball path unit disposes on the base, which has three supporting devices at bottom side thereof. The supporting devices respectively pivot to three supporting bases on the base, whereby the supporting devices can be turn to change the slopes of the ball path. A goal mounts on the ball path unit. Three press-typed inductors dispose on the base under the ball path unit. The inductors will be activated when a ball runs over the ball path unit. A speaker mounts in the base for broadcasting an audio message while the inductor is activated, and a power supply installs in the base to provide the necessary power.

Abstract: A golf based game including chipping and putting practice utilizing interlocking mats, unique scoring method and device with provisions for making variable undulations or irregularities on a simulated putting surface.

Abstract: A portable putting green for practicing putting which includes an elongate putting mat elevated at one end by an inclined putting structure with a target hole. The putting structure includes an inclined central ramp with the target hole. The angle of inclination and lateral tilt of the putting structure is adjustable using arms pivotally connected to the putting structure which are used to selectively elevate the rear and opposite sides of the putting structure, so as to simulate different holes of a golf course.

Abstract: The invention relates to a platform device for training golf comprising a base having a hollow half-spherical member on its top surface with a top opening thereon, and an activation mechanism provided within the half-spherical member and having a post extended through the opening to engage with an upper platform so as to enable the user to adjust the platform to one of various oblique angles and orientations about the base for training golf.

Abstract: A putting green simulator consists of an inflatable body, an upper putting layer which is arranged to distort under pressure when inflated, an artificial turf layer attached or attachable to the upper putting layer so as to define a putting surface over which a golf ball may be putted, and at least one golf ball receiving cup or aperture defined in the putting surface. The arrangement is such that distortion of the upper putting layer causes contours in the putting surface so as to simulate the contours of a conventional putting green. The artificial turf layer is provided as interchangeable synthetic mats or carpets corresponding to a range of putting speeds as measured by a conventional stimp meter.

Abstract: A golf putting practice device is provided including a base with a substantially planar rectangular configuration defined by a short bottom edge and a pair of elongated side edges and a top edge. Also included is a target situated on the base adjacent to the top edge thereof. Next provided is a peripheral lip coupled to the top edge and side edges of the base and extending upwardly therefrom. Coupled to the base and depending downwardly therefrom is a leg for supporting the base at an angle.

Abstract: An artificial putting green provides an architected green lie adjustable by a user in accordance with the true contouring elements available on a real golfing green. A user actually stands on the green itself, and may position himself or herself above or below the cup with an intervening swell or rise between the user and a cup. A break to the left or the right may be provided between the cup and the deck. The deck may actually be canted from side to side. Moreover, the deck may be elevated front to back or back to front. Accordingly, by independent adjustment of multiple feet, the deck may be a proper part of the green as will be encountered in actual practice on a real green. Multiple contours from left-to-right and right-to-left may be adjusted in the intervening distance between a user and the cup.

Abstract: Multiple panels, each having a bottom layer of a ribbed rigid polymer bonded to a top layer of a plastic sheet, bonded in turn to an outdoor carpet are joined together by a latch assembly positioned in openings on a side surface of the panels. An ornamental vacuum formed polymer edge to the top layer of plastic sheet surrounds the outer portion of each panel. At least one panel has a through hole in the carpet, top layer and the bottom layer filled with a cup for receipt of a putted golf ball. The bottom surface of the joined panels rests on a substrate such as soil, cement, crushed stone or sand.

Abstract: Golf putting apparatus having a putting surface on which a plurality of support springs and corresponding connecting members are provided proximate the periphery of the putting surface for enabling the user to quickly and easily create, or selectively alter, undulations in the putting surface to simulate actual putting conditions.

Abstract: A golf based game including chipping and putting practice utilizing interlocking mats, unique scoring method and device with provisions for making variable undulations or irregularities on a simulated putting surface.

Abstract: Golf putting apparatus having a putting surface on which a plurality of support springs and corresponding connecting members are provided proximate the periphery of the putting surface for enabling the user to quickly and easily create, or selectively alter, undulations in the putting surface to simulate actual putting conditions.

Abstract: A putting practice system for aiding golfers in maintaining putting skill levels. The practice system includes a surface contour that is adaptable by a user by inflating one or more air bladders to offer putting challenges not provided by a smooth even putting surface.