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US3582081A
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Golf club with adjustable weights and recessed face plate
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-18
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A golf club comprising a core having a sole plate register hole formed on the bottom portion thereof, a hosel hole formed on a side portion thereof and a cutaway section on the face portion thereof forming a rear face, a rear face plate mounted within the cutaway portion, said rear faceplate including a base portion and a projecting portion consisting of two sidewalls and an apertured center portion extending outwardly from the base portion, a weight mounted within the sole plate register hole, a sole plate mounted to the bottom portion of the core, said sole plate having an apertured projecting portion extending outwardly therefrom to engage the sole plate register hole, a predetermined swing weight mounted within the apertured portion of the sole plate, and a shaft having one end portion mounted within the hosel hole in the core.
Inventors
- 👤 David Morton Caplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0441; A63B53/0458; A63B53/0466; A63B60/00; A63B53/0416; A63B53/042; A63B53/0425; A63B53/0433; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/01; Y10S273/03; Y10S273/08; Y10S273/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
A golf club comprising: a core having a sole plate register hole formed on the bottom portion thereof, a hosel hole formed on a side portion thereof and a cutaway section on the face portion thereof forming a rear face and a pair of opposed sidewalls, a rear face plate mounted within the cutaway portion, said rear face plate including a base portion and a projecting portion extending outwardly therefrom, a weight mounted within the sole plate register hole, a sole plate mounted to the bottom portion of the core, said sole plate having an apertured projecting portion extending outwardly therefrom to engage the sole plate register hole, a predetermined swing weight mounted within the apertured portion of the sole plate, a shaft having one end portion mounted within the hosel hole in the core, and a plastic envelope surrounding the exposed core except for the face portion and filling the cutaway section to provide a striking face for the club in conjunction with the face portion of the core and the projecting portion of the rear face plate, wherein: the rear face plate comprises a base portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, a pair of sidewalls which engage the walls of the cutaway core portion said projecting portion extending outwardly from the base portion and having an aperture extending therethrough, and further including: a plastic material positioned within the aperture in the projecting portion of the face plate and bonding to the rear face of the core.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
A golf club comprising: a core having a sole plate register hole formed on the bottom portion thereof, a hosel hole formed on a side portion thereof and a cutaway section on the face portion thereof forming a rear face and a pair of opposed sidewalls, a rear face plate mounted within the cutaway portion, said rear face plate including a base portion and a projecting portion extending outwardly therefrom, a weight mounted within the sole plate register hole, a sole plate mounted to the bottom portion of the core, said sole plate having an apertured projecting portion extending outwardly therefrom to engage the sole plate register hole, a predetermined swing weight mounted within the apertured portion of the sole plate, a shaft having one end portion mounted within the hosel hole in the core, and a plastic envelope surrounding the exposed core except for the face portion and filling the cutaway section to provide a striking face for the club in conjunction with the face portion of the core and the projecting portion of the rear face plate, wherein: the rear face plate comprises a base portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, a pair of sidewalls which engage the walls of the cutaway core portion said projecting portion extending outwardly from the base portion and having an aperture extending therethrough, and further including: a plastic material positioned within the aperture in the projecting portion of the face plate and bonding to the rear face of the core.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
163 words
A golf club comprising: a core having a cutaway face portion, a face plate mounted within the cutaway face portion, a sole plate mounted to the bottom portion of the core, means mounted to the core to provide a predetermined swing weight, a shaft mounted to the core at one end thereof, and an outer plastic layer surrounding the core and filling the cutaway portion to provide a durable surface for the club, wherein: the core includes at least two apertures formed therein and a face portion comprising an end-grain wood surface, the face plate comprises a base member mounted to the rear face of the cutaway portion, a pair of arms extending outwardly from the base member, and an intermediate member extending outwardly from the base and having an aperture extending therethrough, and the sole plate includes an aperture extendiNg therethrough in alignment with one of the apertures in the core and a plurality of projecting members which abut against the core.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
163 words
A golf club comprising: a core having a cutaway face portion, a face plate mounted within the cutaway face portion, a sole plate mounted to the bottom portion of the core, means mounted to the core to provide a predetermined swing weight, a shaft mounted to the core at one end thereof, and an outer plastic layer surrounding the core and filling the cutaway portion to provide a durable surface for the club, wherein: the core includes at least two apertures formed therein and a face portion comprising an end-grain wood surface, the face plate comprises a base member mounted to the rear face of the cutaway portion, a pair of arms extending outwardly from the base member, and an intermediate member extending outwardly from the base and having an aperture extending therethrough, and the sole plate includes an aperture extendiNg therethrough in alignment with one of the apertures in the core and a plurality of projecting members which abut against the core.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A golf club in accordance with claim 2 wherein: the means mounted to the core to provide a predetermined swing weight comprises a weight mounted within the aperture in the core in alignment with the sole plate hole and a removable weight mounted in engagement with the sole plate hole to provide a sole plate adjustment, and the outer plastic layer comprises a thermoplastic resin.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |