US3574349A
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Pendulum-type golf putter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-23
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1988-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A golf putter having a shaft the axis of which is subperpendicular to the sole-edge of the putter-face, the lower end of the shaft overlying the putter head, the shaft including a grip of substantially greater diameter than the lower portion of the shaft, said grip being of elongated, cross-sectionally segmental configuration to present a flattened rear side portion designed to lie against the player''s forearm when supinate. The entire length of the shaft is disposed between two spaced vertical planes extending upwardly from the toe and heel of the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Victor Kropp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A golf club having a head and a shaft, said head being transversely horizontally elongated and including a substantially vertical front face, a back side, a toe and a heel, said shaft having a relatively short lower shaft portion which is connected to the top of said head at the heel and extends obliquely upwardly above the head substantially toward the toe, said shaft also having a relatively long and straight upper shaft portion which constitutes a continuation of and extends upwardly from the toe end of said lower shaft portion and angularly toward the heel, said upper and lower shaft portions being disposed in a common plane which is parallel to and lies wholly between two spaced vertical planes extending upwardly from the front face and the back side of said head, and the entire length of said shaft being diSposed wholly between two spaced vertical planes extending upwardly from the toe and heel of the head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A golf club having a head and a shaft, said head being transversely horizontally elongated and including a substantially vertical front face, a back side, a toe and a heel, said shaft having a relatively short lower shaft portion which is connected to the top of said head at the heel and extends obliquely upwardly above the head substantially toward the toe, said shaft also having a relatively long and straight upper shaft portion which constitutes a continuation of and extends upwardly from the toe end of said lower shaft portion and angularly toward the heel, said upper and lower shaft portions being disposed in a common plane which is parallel to and lies wholly between two spaced vertical planes extending upwardly from the front face and the back side of said head, and the entire length of said shaft being diSposed wholly between two spaced vertical planes extending upwardly from the toe and heel of the head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said head also includes a lip projecting rearwardly from said back side of the head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein said upper shaft portion is provided with a hand grip having a flat back surface, substantially coplanar with said vertical plane of said back side.
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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) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |