Alvin E Cox

US Patent:

6398662, Jun 4, 2002

Filed:

Jul 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/346128

Inventors:

Alvin Emison Cox - Santa Ana CA 92705

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

473192, 473167, 473409, 414 40

Abstract:

A simulated golf green for practicing variably positioned long distance approach shots on a golf driving practice range; in the form of a mobile golf practice green, ball pickup and return apparatus, having a golf ball impact mat and sensor with a display therefor, having a stray ball gathering and collecting pickup, and having a stationary golf ball return conveyor for reuse of said balls at a golfers tee. Mobility for positioning the green and for ball collection and for ball return being manual by remote control or by computer programming for routing and positioning the golf practice green, and maneuverability embodied either in a steerable ground supported wheeled vehicle, or in a movable and positionable floating vehicle supported on a water pond golf range trap.

US Patent:

7051393, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Apr 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/411188

Inventors:

Alvin Emison Cox - Santa Ana CA, US

International Classification:

A47L 23/02

US Classification:

15 30, 15 36, 15215

Abstract:

This invention teaches both the means and the method for removing dirt and germs from a person's shoes before they enter a home or business. The invention uses four systems. The first system provides the method for initiating and replenishing fluids that contains a disinfectant. The second system presents the method of providing a new dampened wiping surface each time the device is ready for use. The third system provides a means of removing solid particulants from the wiping surface after it has been used. The fourth system provides the method of collecting the previously removed solids.

US Patent:

7238115, Jul 3, 2007

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/346115

Inventors:

Alvin E. Cox - Santa Ana CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473168, 473162, 473192

Abstract:

A golf practice green apparatus is provided which is capable of transforming between multiple configurations. A first configuration is best suited for actual use as a target green on a golf driving range or the like. In a second configuration the effective width or other dimension of the apparatus is significantly reduced to allow for practical and legal transportation of the golf practice green apparatus over a roadway.

US Patent:

20050143184, Jun 30, 2005

Filed:

Dec 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/750412

Inventors:

Alvin Cox - Santa Ana CA, US

International Classification:

A63B069/36

US Classification:

473157000, 473173000, 473171000

Abstract:

A golf practice green apparatus is provided which is capable of transforming between multiple configurations. A first configuration is best suited for actual use as a target green on a golf driving range or the like. In a second configuration the effective width or other dimension of the apparatus is significantly reduced to allow for practical and legal transportation of the golf practice green apparatus over a roadway.

US Patent:

59803924, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Mar 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/042311

Inventors:

Alvin Emison Cox - Santa Ana CA

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

473192

Abstract:

A movable simulated golf green enables the practicing of approach shots on a golf driving range, or other location. The apparatus is constructed as part of a motorized vehicle so as to be driven about to various selected locations on the range. The green surface is made of a flexible sheet material laid over, but only connected to a structural under layer along its periphery. Thus an air layer pumped between the flexible sheet and the under layer causes the flexible layer to rise to a position slightly above the structural surface. The inner facing surfaces of these layers each have a metallic contact layer on them so that when they contact each other an electrical circuit may be closed. The electrical circuit provides a power source and several lamps for illuminating when a golf ball contacts the green surface and forces the metal layers into contact momentarily. The circuit is compounded so as to indicate by different color lamps, how far the ball impact on the green is from a flagpole positioned on the green.