US3638950A
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Golfer{40 s stance gauge including undue sway indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract The stance gauge has a first strip to be straddled by the golfer''s feet substantially normal to the desired line of flight of a golf ball. A replaceable rod is mounted on the front end of the strip for indicating the proper teeing position of the golf ball prior to swinging. A cross-strip is adjustable intermediate its ends on the first strip intermediate the ends of the first strip. A left foot positioning pad is pivotally adjustably mounted on the cross-strip to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s left foot. A right foot positioning pad is pivotally and axially adjustably mounted on the cross-strip and is adapted to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s right foot. A vertical rod is adjustably secured to the rear end of the first strip adapted to be positioned in rear of the golfer''s left knee to indicate undue sway of the golfer''s body during swinging. First indicia on the cross-strip cooperates with an edge of the left foot pad for indicating its proper angle adjustment; other indicia on the cross-strip cooperates with an edge of the right foot pad for indicating the spacing between the golfer''s feet in relation to the golf ball during back swing. Further indicia on the cross-strip cooperates with an edge of the first strip for indicating lateral positioning of the cross-strip on the first strip. Still further indicia on the cross-strip cooperates with an edge of the first strip for indicating proper angular positioning of the said strip to allow for ''''hooking'''' and ''''slicing'''' the golf ball. And pins are provided for securing the strips down upon the ground surface after stance adjustments have been made.
Inventors
- 👤 William Kenneth Hyotlaine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:51
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
284 words
A stance gauge for golfers comprising a first strip adapted to be straddled by the golfer''s feet substantially normal to the desired line of flight of a golf ball; a replaceable rod mounted on the front end of the strip for indicating the proper teeing position of the golf ball prior to swinging; a cross-strip adjustable intermediate its ends on the first strip intermediate the ends of said first strip; a left foot positioning pad pivotally adjustably mounted on the cross-strip and adapted to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s left foot; a right foot positioning pad pivotally and axially adjustably mounted on the cross-strip and adapted to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s right foot; a vertical rod adjustably secured to the rear end of the first strip adapted to be positioned in rear of the golfer''s left knee to indicate undue sway of the golfer''s body during swinging; first indicia on the cross-strip cooperating with an edge of the left footpad for indicating proper angle adjustment of said pad; other indicia on the crossstrip cooperating with an edge of the right footpad for indicating the spacing between the golfer''s feet in relation to the golf ball during back swing; further indicia on the crossstrip cooperating with an edge of the first strip for indicating lateral positioning of the cross-strip on the first strip; still further indicia on the cross-strip cooperating with an edge of the first strip for indicating proper angular positioning of the said cross-strip to allow for ''''hooking'''' and ''''slicing'''' the golf ball; and means for securing both strips down upon the ground surface after stance adjustments have been made.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
284 words
A stance gauge for golfers comprising a first strip adapted to be straddled by the golfer''s feet substantially normal to the desired line of flight of a golf ball; a replaceable rod mounted on the front end of the strip for indicating the proper teeing position of the golf ball prior to swinging; a cross-strip adjustable intermediate its ends on the first strip intermediate the ends of said first strip; a left foot positioning pad pivotally adjustably mounted on the cross-strip and adapted to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s left foot; a right foot positioning pad pivotally and axially adjustably mounted on the cross-strip and adapted to be engaged by the toe of the shoe of the golfer''s right foot; a vertical rod adjustably secured to the rear end of the first strip adapted to be positioned in rear of the golfer''s left knee to indicate undue sway of the golfer''s body during swinging; first indicia on the cross-strip cooperating with an edge of the left footpad for indicating proper angle adjustment of said pad; other indicia on the crossstrip cooperating with an edge of the right footpad for indicating the spacing between the golfer''s feet in relation to the golf ball during back swing; further indicia on the crossstrip cooperating with an edge of the first strip for indicating lateral positioning of the cross-strip on the first strip; still further indicia on the cross-strip cooperating with an edge of the first strip for indicating proper angular positioning of the said cross-strip to allow for ''''hooking'''' and ''''slicing'''' the golf ball; and means for securing both strips down upon the ground surface after stance adjustments have been made.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 1, said first strip having a longitudinal slot intermediate its ends; and said cross-strip having a longitudinal slot intermediate its ends adapted to overlie the first strip; and a bolt passing through said slots having a wing nut for binding the strips together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 2, said further indicia being disposed along the slot in the cross-strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 2, said sTill further indicia comprising crossmarks in the form of the letter X disposed at the left-hand end of the slot in the cross-strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
94 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 1, said left footpad being of substantially square shape having a hole in its upper right-hand corner; a bolt passing through said hole and through the cross-strip and having a wing nut for binding the pad and strip together; said pad having an arcuate recess in its rear edge adapted to receive the toe of the golfer''s left shoe; and a plastic rod extending rearwardly from the rear left corner of the pad adapted to be engaged by the outer edge of the golfer''s left shoe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 5, said first indicia being disposed on the cross-strip and cooperating with the right-hand side of the left footpad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 1, said right footpad being of substantially square shape having a hole in its upper left-hand corner; a bolt passing through said hole and through an axially disposed slot in the cross-strip and having a wing nut for binding the pad and strip together; said pad having an arcuate recess in its rear edge adapted to receive the toe of the golfer''s right shoe; and a plastic rod extending rearwardly from the rear right corner of the pad adapted to be engaged by the outer edge of the golfer''s right shoe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 7, said other indicia being disposed along the cross-strip at the sides of the slot and cooperating with the left side of the right footpad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 1, said front end of the first strip being upwardly flanged, and said replaceable rod being received in a slot in said flange and being of plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a gauge as set forth in claim 1, an arm pivotally secured to the rear end of the first strip by a bolt passing through the arm and strip and having a wing nut; and said vertical rod being clamped to the free end of said arm.
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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |