ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,746,448, issued on Sept. 29, was assigned to The Innovation Machine (Pinedale, Wyo.).

"Modular putting green" was invented by Scott Earl Miller (Pinedale, Wyo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular putting green includes a foam pad sculpted for putting a golf ball. A putting green insert is configured to fit within a recessed area of the foam pad. The foam pad may be positioned on a stage having a frame and a platform or on another surface. The foam pad and putting green insert are interchangeable with other foam pads and putting green inserts to change the configuration of the modular putting green for a user."

The patent was filed...