US3176987A
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Golf club including means for aligning the shaft, hosel and striking face
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank L Johnston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
IN A GOLF CLUB AND IN COMBINATION, A HEAD HAVING A METALLIC HOSEL, SAID HOSEL HAVING A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BORE THEREIN MISALIGNED RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HOSEL, A METAL SHAFT HOLLOW AT LEAST AT ITS BOTTOM END PORTION, AN ADAPTER FOR UNITING SAID HEAD WITH SAID SHAFT COMPRISING A TOP SECTION TAPERED UPWARDLY AND FIRMLY ENGAGED WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM END OF SAID SHAFT BY A FRICTION FIT, AND A BOTTOM SECTION TAPERED DOWNWARDLY AND MISALIGNED RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TOP SECTION, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID ADAPTER RELATIVE TO SAID HOSEL WILL BRING THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HOSEL INTO AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
IN A GOLF CLUB AND IN COMBINATION, A HEAD HAVING A METALLIC HOSEL, SAID HOSEL HAVING A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING BORE THEREIN MISALIGNED RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HOSEL, A METAL SHAFT HOLLOW AT LEAST AT ITS BOTTOM END PORTION, AN ADAPTER FOR UNITING SAID HEAD WITH SAID SHAFT COMPRISING A TOP SECTION TAPERED UPWARDLY AND FIRMLY ENGAGED WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM END OF SAID SHAFT BY A FRICTION FIT, AND A BOTTOM SECTION TAPERED DOWNWARDLY AND MISALIGNED RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TOP SECTION, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT AND SAID ADAPTER RELATIVE TO SAID HOSEL WILL BRING THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE HOSEL INTO AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID SHAFT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |