US3245686A
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Golf club with tu-shaped handgrip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-15
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel T Hartmeister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/14; A63B60/00; A63B60/06; A63B60/10; A63B60/20; A63B60/34; A63B60/08; A63B60/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A GOLF CLUB HAVING A HEAD AND A SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO, A HAND GRIP MEANS SECURED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID SHAFT, THE HAND GRIP MEANS FORMING AN ESSENTIALLY T-SHAPED ASSEMBLY WITH SAID SHAFT, WITH THE CROSS MEMBER THEREOF BEING LATERALLY DISPOSED WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT AND SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL THERETO SUCH THAT WHEN THE CROSS MEMBER OF THE HAND GRIP MEANS IS SECURED WITHIN THE CLOSED FIST OF THE USER THE CLUB SHAFT COMPRISES AN ALIGNED EXTENSION OF THE WRIST AND FOREARM, WHEREIN SAID HAND GRIP MEANS IS CONTOURED TO INCLUDE FINGER IMPRESSIONS WHICH FIT THE FORM OF A USER''S CLOSED HAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A GOLF CLUB HAVING A HEAD AND A SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO, A HAND GRIP MEANS SECURED IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID SHAFT, THE HAND GRIP MEANS FORMING AN ESSENTIALLY T-SHAPED ASSEMBLY WITH SAID SHAFT, WITH THE CROSS MEMBER THEREOF BEING LATERALLY DISPOSED WITH RESPECT TO SAID SHAFT AND SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL THERETO SUCH THAT WHEN THE CROSS MEMBER OF THE HAND GRIP MEANS IS SECURED WITHIN THE CLOSED FIST OF THE USER THE CLUB SHAFT COMPRISES AN ALIGNED EXTENSION OF THE WRIST AND FOREARM, WHEREIN SAID HAND GRIP MEANS IS CONTOURED TO INCLUDE FINGER IMPRESSIONS WHICH FIT THE FORM OF A USER''S CLOSED HAND.
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |