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  Multi-pocket golf net assembly with multiple target sheath configurationsUSPTO Application #: 20060199658Title: Multi-pocket golf net assembly with multiple target sheath configurations Abstract: A golf net assembly including a plurality of target holes and target sheaths for tracking the flight of hit golf balls is disclosed. The golf net assembly includes a light framework for providing a shape for securing a fabric assembly to the framework by using flexible connectors. The fabric assembly includes a first target sheath secured to a first target hole for collecting golf balls, in which the first target sheath includes at least one target closed end and an access hole. A second target sheath, third target sheath, fourth target sheath, and fifth target sheath can be included in which each target sheath can be secured to a target hole and can include at least one target closed end and an access hole for removing the hit golf balls. The target holes and target sheaths can vary in shape and size and can be arranged into multiple configurations. (end of abstract) Agent: Buskop Law Group, P.C. - Houston, TX, US Inventor: Willie Burt Leonard USPTO Applicaton #: 20060199658 - Class: 473197000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, Golf, Target Or Obstacle (e.g., Putting Hole, Hole Marker, Sand Trap, Etc.), Net The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060199658. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/055,273 filed on Feb. 10, 2005, which claims priority to provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/550,290 filed on Mar. 5, 2004, entitled "Multi-pocket Golf Net Assembly", all of which are incorporated herein by reference. FIELD [0002] The present embodiments generally relate to a multi-pocket golf net assembly with a plurality of target sheaths for tracking the flight of hit golf balls. The assembly also relates to kits for adapting an existing golf net assembly to an improved practice net. BACKGROUND [0003] Golf is popular sport and recreational past time. Every year, millions of golfers devote significant time and resources toward improving their golf swings, particularly full swings with woods and irons. While actually playing a round of golf on a golf course is, of course, the most pleasurable method to develop these skills, a round of golf can consume a significant amount of time and money. [0004] In order to practice, most golfers utilize so-called driving ranges, where the golfer can repeatedly practice drive or tee shots from a driving station. Even though the driving range is less time consuming and costs less than playing a round, driving ranges suffer from the limitations of access and availability to many golfers. [0005] Many solutions to this problem have been proposed. One solution has been the development of frame and net structures that can be used at or near the golfer's home. Such nets may include a circular or square frame forming a periphery to which is attached a mesh or net material. Such frames usually comprise a set of interlocking right-angle poles that, when fully assembled, form a rectangular shape across. A vertical screen or net is disposed onto the rectangular shape into which a golf ball may be driven. These frames and nets of the prior art are, however, usually fairly expensive and complex to assemble, particularly when assembled alone. In addition, there are usually an inadequate amount of pockets positioned to accurately track the flight of the hit golf balls. Also, the loss of even a single pole segment renders the entire net useless. Such nets further typically consume significant storage space when not in use. [0006] Other frames comprise self-erecting flexible loops that can be folded upon themselves and are attached about their periphery to a net or mesh. Although easier to deploy, such frames likewise tend to consume significant space and are typically smaller when deployed and hence of lower utility. Thus, golf practice nets that expand to a larger target area are desired. [0007] Other suggestions are disclosed in Yoon U.S. Pat. No. 6,517,444; Yoon U.S. Pat. No. 6,514,149; Kim U.S. Pat. No. 6,210,288; Cho U.S. Pat. No. 6,135,894; Macaluso U.S. Pat. No. 5,989,130; Cho U.S. Pat. No. 5,976,023; Macaluso U.S. Pat. No. 5,569,094; and Kitzhaber U.S. Pat. No. 5,467,990. [0008] A need has existed to track practice swings of golfers by the type of flight of the golf balls. A need has existed for ascertaining whether a golf ball has been hit consistently too high and to the left, or too low and to the left, too high and to the center, too low and to the center, too high and to the right and so on. [0009] A need has existed for an assembly with target hole and target sheath configurations that are designed to track patterns of the hitting of golf balls and to capture the hit golf balls. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] In the detailed description of the embodiments presented below, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0011] FIG. 1 depicts a front view of a golf net assembly for adapting an existing golf net assembly to an improved practice net. [0012] FIG. 2 depicts an isolated front view of a framework with two rectangular metal shapes. [0013] FIG. 3 depicts an isolated perspective view of a front target hole and a target sheath. [0014] FIG. 4 depicts an isolated front view of two target sheaths secured to a rectangular target hole of a golf net assembly. [0015] FIG. 5 depicts a front view of a golf net assembly having five target sheaths secured to five rectangular target holes respectively arranged in a rectangular configuration. [0016] FIG. 6 depicts a front view of a golf net assembly in a rectangular configuration including twelve rectangular target holes and three target sheaths, in which each target sheath is secured to four rectangular target holes. [0017] FIG. 7 depicts an isolated front view of a front target hole and a target sheath with no access hole. [0018] The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listed Figures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS [0019] Before explaining the present embodiments in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited to the particular descriptions and that it can be practiced or carried out in various ways. Continue reading... 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