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Golf putter
Assignee: CLIFFORD G RAUB
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Filing: 1965-10-05
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Granted: 1968-06-11
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Expires: 1985-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford G Raub
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A GOLF PUTTER HAVING A SHAFT AND A BALL STRIKING HEAD PRESENTING A FLAT FACE LYING IN A PLANE GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF SAID SHAFT, SAID SHAFT HAVING A LENGTH CORRESPONDING TO THE LENGTH OF A PENDULUM HAVING A TIME OF OSCILLATION APPROXIMATELY BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 0.84 SECOND, THE BALL STRIKING HEAD HAVING A WEIGHT OF FROM 24 OZ. TO 48 OZ., WHEREBY THE CLUB, IN USE, SWINGING AS A FREE PENDULUM ABOUT THE GOLFER''S WRIST AS A FIXED PIVOT WILL PROPEL A STANDARD GOLD BALL A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 18 FEET, OVER A FLAT GREEN IN GOOD CONDITION WHEN SWUNG FROM A POSITION WITH THE BALL STRIKING HEAD RAISED TO A HEIGHT OF 12 INCHES FROM THE SURFACE OF THE GREEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A GOLF PUTTER HAVING A SHAFT AND A BALL STRIKING HEAD PRESENTING A FLAT FACE LYING IN A PLANE GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF SAID SHAFT, SAID SHAFT HAVING A LENGTH CORRESPONDING TO THE LENGTH OF A PENDULUM HAVING A TIME OF OSCILLATION APPROXIMATELY BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 0.84 SECOND, THE BALL STRIKING HEAD HAVING A WEIGHT OF FROM 24 OZ. TO 48 OZ., WHEREBY THE CLUB, IN USE, SWINGING AS A FREE PENDULUM ABOUT THE GOLFER''S WRIST AS A FIXED PIVOT WILL PROPEL A STANDARD GOLD BALL A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 18 FEET, OVER A FLAT GREEN IN GOOD CONDITION WHEN SWUNG FROM A POSITION WITH THE BALL STRIKING HEAD RAISED TO A HEIGHT OF 12 INCHES FROM THE SURFACE OF THE GREEN.
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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) | 1971-06-11 | 1971-12-11 | 1972-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-11 | 1975-12-11 | 1976-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-11 | 1979-12-11 | 1980-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |