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US3608907A
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Golf club including head-weighting string encased in plastic sheath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-03-28
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1988-03-28
Abstract
Abstract Plastic coated string solder adapted to be spirally wrapped around the shank of a golf club to weight the same as desired. The plastic coating may be heat shrunk about the string solder to close off the ends.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Bouchard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B69/3638; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
In combination, a golf club having a shank close to the head thereof and means for adding weight to the shank of the club adjacent the head comprising a length of heavy lead alloy metal in solid string solder form encased in a tubular plastic sheath sealed around the ends of the length, said encased metal in string solder form being spirally wrapped about the shank with the sheath in tight frictional engagement with the shaft, the metal having sufficient stiffness to hold the sheath in tight frictional engagement with the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
In combination, a golf club having a shank close to the head thereof and means for adding weight to the shank of the club adjacent the head comprising a length of heavy lead alloy metal in solid string solder form encased in a tubular plastic sheath sealed around the ends of the length, said encased metal in string solder form being spirally wrapped about the shank with the sheath in tight frictional engagement with the shaft, the metal having sufficient stiffness to hold the sheath in tight frictional engagement with the shaft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |