US3194564A
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Practice golf club
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence S Swan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A PRACTICE GOLF CLUB COMPRISING: A CLUB HEAD HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT GOLF BALL STRIKING FACE IN WHICH A PAIR OF APERTURES, SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FACE AND SPACED APART A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF A GOLF BALL, ARE PROVIDED TO DEFINE THAT PORTION OF SAID FACE WHICH IS THE DESIRED IMPACT AREA; AND A PAIR OF PINS SPRING HELD IN RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID APERTURES FOR RELEASABLE INSERTION AND EACH HAVING A LENGTH WHICH IS AT LEAST A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE DIAMETER OF A GOLF BALL SUCH THAT ONE OR THE OTHER OF SAID PINS ENGAGES THE GOLF BALL IF THE COMPLETE SWING OF THE GOLF CLUB IS NOT PROPERLY EXECUTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A PRACTICE GOLF CLUB COMPRISING: A CLUB HEAD HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT GOLF BALL STRIKING FACE IN WHICH A PAIR OF APERTURES, SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FACE AND SPACED APART A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF A GOLF BALL, ARE PROVIDED TO DEFINE THAT PORTION OF SAID FACE WHICH IS THE DESIRED IMPACT AREA; AND A PAIR OF PINS SPRING HELD IN RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID APERTURES FOR RELEASABLE INSERTION AND EACH HAVING A LENGTH WHICH IS AT LEAST A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE DIAMETER OF A GOLF BALL SUCH THAT ONE OR THE OTHER OF SAID PINS ENGAGES THE GOLF BALL IF THE COMPLETE SWING OF THE GOLF CLUB IS NOT PROPERLY EXECUTED.
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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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |