U.S. patent application number 10/907822 was filed with the patent office on 2006-10-19 for golf disc scorecard.
Invention is credited to David Arredondo.
Application Number | 20060234596 10/907822 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37109115 |
Filed Date | 2006-10-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060234596 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Arredondo; David |
October 19, 2006 |
GOLF DISC SCORECARD
Abstract
A disc golf scorecard is provided that not only allows the
recording of scores for each hole of one or more rounds of disc
golf for one or more players but also is shaped in the form of a
disc for storing or carrying within the cavity of a disc or its
carrying bag.
Inventors: |
Arredondo; David; (Austin,
TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
PATENT-TRADEMARK-COPYRIGHT. US
2200 S. FORT APACHE ROAD #1213
LAS VEGAS
NV
89117
US
|
Family ID: |
37109115 |
Appl. No.: |
10/907822 |
Filed: |
April 16, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
446/46 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2102/32 20151001;
A63B 71/0672 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/046 |
International
Class: |
A63F 9/02 20060101
A63F009/02 |
Claims
1. A circular shaped scorecard insertable within the backside of a
disc, the scorecard including one or more scoring portions
providing an inscribable table, the table including a series of
columns corresponding to a series of holes in a disc golf course
and one or more rows providing space for scoring the results of one
or more players.
2. The scorecard as in claim 1, the scorecard including separate
front and back portions enclosing the scoring portion.
3. The scorecard as in claim 2, the scorecard including a
connector, the front, back, and scoring portions having
corresponding binding edge regions connected by the connector.
4. The scorecard as in claim 3, the connector comprising a ringed
wire, the binding edge regions including perforations; the ringed
wire insertable through the perforation; the front back and scoring
portions having 360 degree rotation about the axis defined by the
ringed wire.
5. The scorecard as in claim 4, the scoring portion including a
detachable region, the detachable region enabling removal of the
scoring portion.
6. A golf disc including a circular shaped scorecard, the scorecard
removably inserted within a backside of the disc, the backside of
the disc having a rim for retaining the scorecard, the scorecard
including one or more scoring portions providing an inscribable
table, the table including a series of columns corresponding to a
series of holes in a disc golf course and one or more rows
providing space for scoring the results of one or more players.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates generally to scorecards for
disc golf games, and more particularly to a disc golf scorecard and
scorecard storage apparatus and protector.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Disc golf is a game typically played on courses laid out in
parks or other recreational areas. Like its counterpart, a course
consists of a number of holes, such as nine or eighteen, with each
hole having a tee box (or location) from which a disc is originally
thrown by each player and a target hole positioned a selected
distance from the tee. As with its counterpart, a player counts the
number of throws needed until the disc goes into the hole (or
receptacle) or strikes a target. A player completes a round of disc
golf after the player has completed each hole of the course.
[0003] As the players progress through the course, they mark their
scores on some form of score sheet or card. Some players retain
their scorecards for their records and may compare their results to
monitor their progress. Players may also store their scorecards
with their golf disc equipment. In most instances, players will
walk the course and score as they play.
[0004] There is therefore a need for a golf disc scorecard upon
which players can record their scores as they are playing and which
can be stored or carried with golf disc equipment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention provides a disc golf scorecard for
recording a round of disc golf and for storing and/or carrying with
golf disc equipment. The disc golf scorecard comprises a card or
sheet that includes a table with a number of rows for recording a
player's score on each of the holes of a course. The disc scorecard
is shaped in the form of a disc for storing or carrying within the
cavity portion of the disc or a disc carrying case without bending
the disc scorecard.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part
of the specification, illustrates several aspects of the present
invention, and together with the description serves to explain the
principles of the invention. In the drawing:
[0007] FIG. 1 is an overhead view of the disc scorecard of the
present invention insertable into the backside of a disc or
frisbee.
[0008] FIG. 2 is an overhead view of the disc scorecard of the
present invention shown in its stored position within the backside
of a disc or frisbee.
[0009] FIG. 3 is an overhead view of the disc scorecard of the
present invention shown in an open position with a detachable
scorecard mounted within a cover and back.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0010] Referring to FIG. 1, disc scorecard 10 of the present
invention is shown together with disc or Frisbee 12 insertable into
the backside of a disc or frisbee. Disc scorecard 10 comprises
cover 14, scoring sheet 16, and back 18 connected by binding ring
20. Cover 14 and back 18 are comprised of a suitable rigid
material, such as a light cardboard for protecting the scoring
sheet from wear and tear. Cover 14, scoring sheet 16, and back 18
each have a connecting region 22 that is linear and perforated.
Perforations 24 permit the binding ring to be used for attachment
purposes. The linear connecting region permits rotation of the
moving portions of disc scorecard 10. The cover and back 14, 18
protect the scoring sheet 16 from wear and tear during storage and
while in use by a player. It may be appreciated that disc scorecard
10 may include more than one scoring sheet 16. It may also be
appreciated that scoring sheet 16 may be comprised of a paper
material or cardboard material. In the event that the scoring sheet
16 is comprised of a cardboard material, cover 14 and/or back 18
may be optionally eliminated. It may be appreciated that scoring
sheet 16, cover 14, and/or back 18 may be comprised of a vellum or
other water proof material.
[0011] Binding ring 20 allows cover 14, scoring sheet 16, and back
18 to rotate by 360 degrees around its axis, thereby allowing a
player or scorer to rotate the cover 14 out of the way and to use
its rigid material to be used together with back 18 to provide a
platform upon which to write a score on scoring sheet 16. It may
further be appreciated that binding ring 20 may be replaced by an
adhesive binder, such that cover 14, back 18, and one or more
scoring sheets 16 are produced in the form of a circular pad with a
flat binding region to allow for rotation of cover 14 and scoring
sheet 16.
[0012] Disc or Frisbee 12 may be of a variety of sizes and disc
scorecard 10 is sized according to the associated disc or Frisbee
12. In addition to being sized for storage within disc or Frisbee
12, disc scorecard 10 is sized to rest on the top portion of disc
or Frisbee 12 while a scorer inscribes a score or scores on scoring
sheet 16. Typically, disc or Frisbee 12 is comprised of a thin
skinned and circular shaped rigid rubber or plastic. The disc or
Frisbee 12 includes a top portion that is slightly curved radially
and streamlined. The backside of disc or Frisbee 12 includes a lip
that extends around the perimeter such that a cavity shape is
formed. Disc scoreboard 10 fits within the cavity and is retained
by the lip.
[0013] Referring to FIG. 2, disc scorecard 10 of the present
invention is shown in its stored position within the backside of
disc or Frisbee 12. Disc scorecard 10 is retained in its stored
position by the rim of disc or Frisbee 12. It may further be
appreciated that players may also carry or use a disc storage bag
and that the shape and size of disc scorecard 10 is designed to fit
within such storage bags without having to be bent or to otherwise
be subjected to additional wear and tear.
[0014] Referring to FIG. 3, disc scorecard 10 of the present
invention is shown in an open position with a detachable scoring
sheet 16 mounted between cover 14 and back 18. Scoring sheet 16
includes linear perforated region 26 that is parallel with the
binding ring 20. Scoring sheet 16 may be removed from disc
scorecard 10 by gently tearing the paper along perforated region
26. This allows for a smooth edge for the removed scoring sheet 16.
It may be appreciated that scoring sheet 16 may be torn along the
perforations 24, and that the perforated region 26 could be
eliminated or situated along the line of perforations 24. It may
further be appreciated that consecutive scoring sheets 16 can be
easily retained and flipped through according to the needs and
desires of a player. Such that a player might have many different
rounds maintained in the disc scorecard 10.
[0015] As may be further seen in FIG. 3, scoring sheet 16 includes
a scoring area that comprises table 28. Table 28 has columns that
are numbered to correspond to the holes of the course as is labeled
in the uppermost row 30. In subsequent rows, table 28 has a row 32
that lists the par rating of each hole, a row 34 that lists the
handicap rating of each hole, and subsequent blank rows for filling
in the name of the player and scores for each hole. On each scoring
sheet 16, there is also a column for sub-totalling each of nine
holes and for the overall total. It may be appreciated that a
course may have less than eighteen holes and that there may not be
par and handicap ratings for holes of a given course.
[0016] The foregoing description includes the preferred embodiment
of the present invention. The embodiments described are presented
for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to
be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form
disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in
light of the above teachings. The embodiments described are chosen
to provide the best illustration of the principles of the present
invention and its practical application to thereby enable one of
ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various
embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the
particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations
are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended
claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which
they are fairly, legally, and equitably titled.
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