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Golf stance indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-23
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Granted: 1964-03-03
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Expires: 1983-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank M Trent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3652
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A DEVICE TO INDICATE A GOLFER''S PROPER STANCE FOR PLAYING ANY GOLF SHOT FOR ANY GIVEN LEVEL OR SLOPING LIE OF A GOLF BALL COMPRISING A TRUNCATED PYRAMID HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE WHICH SIMULATES A LEVEL GOLF LIE, A BASE, AND A PLURALITY OF SLOPING SURFACES WHICH SIMULATE THE VARIOUS DOWNHILL, SIDEHILL, AND UPHILL POSITIONS IN WHICH A GOLF BALL MAY LIE AND WHICH CONNECT SUCH UPPER SURFACE AND BASE, A FIRST MARKING ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES TO SIMULATE THE POSITION OF THE BALL, A SECOND MARKING ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GOLF HOLE, AND FACSIMILES OF HUMAN FOOTPRINTS ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES TO SIMULATE THE PROPER POSITION OF THE GOLFER''S FEET RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MARIKING FOR EACH OF THE AFOREMENTIONED LEVEL, DOWNHILL, SIDEHILL AND UPHILL POSITIONS WHEN SAID SECOND MARKING IS POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GOLF HOLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
A DEVICE TO INDICATE A GOLFER''S PROPER STANCE FOR PLAYING ANY GOLF SHOT FOR ANY GIVEN LEVEL OR SLOPING LIE OF A GOLF BALL COMPRISING A TRUNCATED PYRAMID HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE WHICH SIMULATES A LEVEL GOLF LIE, A BASE, AND A PLURALITY OF SLOPING SURFACES WHICH SIMULATE THE VARIOUS DOWNHILL, SIDEHILL, AND UPHILL POSITIONS IN WHICH A GOLF BALL MAY LIE AND WHICH CONNECT SUCH UPPER SURFACE AND BASE, A FIRST MARKING ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES TO SIMULATE THE POSITION OF THE BALL, A SECOND MARKING ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES ADAPTED TO BE POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GOLF HOLE, AND FACSIMILES OF HUMAN FOOTPRINTS ON EACH OF SAID UPPER AND SLOPING SURFACES TO SIMULATE THE PROPER POSITION OF THE GOLFER''S FEET RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MARIKING FOR EACH OF THE AFOREMENTIONED LEVEL, DOWNHILL, SIDEHILL AND UPHILL POSITIONS WHEN SAID SECOND MARKING IS POINTED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GOLF HOLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB713071A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-03 | 1967-09-02 | 1968-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-03 | 1971-09-02 | 1972-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-03 | 1975-09-02 | 1976-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |