US3317211A
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Weighted practice golf club including improper swing sensing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-08
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1980-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Merrill M Debski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B69/3638
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A PRACTICE GOLF CLUB FOR USE WITH LIGHT WEIGHT PRACTICE GOLF BALLS, COMPRISING A SHAFT CAPABLE OF BUCKLING OVER SUBSTANTIALLY ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, HANDLE MEANS SURROUNDING AN END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT AND FIRMLY SECURED THERETO, WEIGHTING MEANS ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SHAFT, AND A LIGHT-WEIGHT HEAD ATTACHED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID WEIGHTING MEANS, THE WEIGHT OF SAID WEIGHTING MEANS BEING SELECTED TO GIVE THE GOLF CLUB AN OVERALL WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO A STANDARD GOLF CLUB, AND THE WEIGHTING MEANS BEING SPACED FROM THE LIGHT-WEIGHT HEAD SO AS TO PLACE THE CLUB CENTER OF GRAVITY FURTHER UP ON THE SHAFT AND THEREBY REDUCE THE NORMAL FLEXURE OF THE SHAFT WHEN SWINGING THE CLUB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A PRACTICE GOLF CLUB FOR USE WITH LIGHT WEIGHT PRACTICE GOLF BALLS, COMPRISING A SHAFT CAPABLE OF BUCKLING OVER SUBSTANTIALLY ITS ENTIRE LENGTH, HANDLE MEANS SURROUNDING AN END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT AND FIRMLY SECURED THERETO, WEIGHTING MEANS ATTACHED AT ONE END TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SHAFT, AND A LIGHT-WEIGHT HEAD ATTACHED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID WEIGHTING MEANS, THE WEIGHT OF SAID WEIGHTING MEANS BEING SELECTED TO GIVE THE GOLF CLUB AN OVERALL WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO A STANDARD GOLF CLUB, AND THE WEIGHTING MEANS BEING SPACED FROM THE LIGHT-WEIGHT HEAD SO AS TO PLACE THE CLUB CENTER OF GRAVITY FURTHER UP ON THE SHAFT AND THEREBY REDUCE THE NORMAL FLEXURE OF THE SHAFT WHEN SWINGING THE CLUB.
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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) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |