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Golf practice device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-10
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-03-10
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Abstract

Abstract A practice device for golfers for teaching the basic principles of driving, the device comprising a flexible rope or chord for defining an arc of travel for a golf club head, a cross rod for defining the position of the player''s feet, a forward extending rod extending from the cross rod a plastic cup upon which a golf ball is supported, and a straight bar extending from the plastic cup into the direction toward the green.

Inventors

  • 👤 David P Trosko

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 268 words
In a diamond golf meter, the combination of a plurality of linear members, said members being positioned together to form a pattern, said pattern defining the position for placement of a golfer''s feet and defining the proper golf club swing, said members comprising an arcuate bow, said bow being bisected by forwardly extending rod, the junction of said bow and rod having a golf ball supporting plastic cup positioned thereupon, a first end of a straight bar being located beneath said plastic cup, the opposite end of said bar being directed to point toward a golf course green, said bar extending tangentially respective to said bow, a base gusset, one end of said forwardly extending rod being rigidly affixed to said base gusset, and a cross rod being centrally secured to said gusset at right angle to said forwardly extending rod, said cross rod defining the position for said golfer''s feet, said plastic cup comprising a circular disc mounted in elevated position upon a plurality of downwardly extending legs, said disc having an integral upwardly extending tee at the center thereof, the upper end of said tee having a downwardly dish depression for supporting a golf ball thereupon the opposite end of said tangential bar being provided with an arrowhead, said arrowhead being directed to point toward said green, said base gusset comprising a diamond-shaped member upon the upper side of which an advertising name may be imprinted, said bow being adjustable in position along said forward extending rod, and the arc of said bow being adjustable to accommodate different swing arcs of different-sized players and golf clubs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 268 words
In a diamond golf meter, the combination of a plurality of linear members, said members being positioned together to form a pattern, said pattern defining the position for placement of a golfer''s feet and defining the proper golf club swing, said members comprising an arcuate bow, said bow being bisected by forwardly extending rod, the junction of said bow and rod having a golf ball supporting plastic cup positioned thereupon, a first end of a straight bar being located beneath said plastic cup, the opposite end of said bar being directed to point toward a golf course green, said bar extending tangentially respective to said bow, a base gusset, one end of said forwardly extending rod being rigidly affixed to said base gusset, and a cross rod being centrally secured to said gusset at right angle to said forwardly extending rod, said cross rod defining the position for said golfer''s feet, said plastic cup comprising a circular disc mounted in elevated position upon a plurality of downwardly extending legs, said disc having an integral upwardly extending tee at the center thereof, the upper end of said tee having a downwardly dish depression for supporting a golf ball thereupon the opposite end of said tangential bar being provided with an arrowhead, said arrowhead being directed to point toward said green, said base gusset comprising a diamond-shaped member upon the upper side of which an advertising name may be imprinted, said bow being adjustable in position along said forward extending rod, and the arc of said bow being adjustable to accommodate different swing arcs of different-sized players and golf clubs.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US2169407A Cited
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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) 1974-05-24 1974-11-23 1975-05-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-05-24 1978-11-23 1979-05-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-05-24 1982-11-23 1983-05-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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