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US3700244A
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Golf putter including spherical head with mirror reflecting surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-21
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A putter for use to improve skill in putting a golf ball is provided with a ball engaging head which presents a spherical face to engage the ball. This face has a reflecting mirror surface in which the user of the putter can see the image of a ball while he grasps the putter handle. Within the reflecting area, and positioned in the area of the reflecting surface visible to the user grasping the putter, there is an indicator mark contrasting with the mirror surface so as to be readily visible.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfonso L Liotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A golf putter having a shaft provided with a handle at one end and a club head at the other end for striking a spherical golf ball to direct the golf ball towards a target, comprising: said head having a spherical front surface extending in a spherical curve from a front of the head to sides and top of the head for engaging a spherical golf ball at a point impact on the spherical front surface; said spherical front surface having a mirror-finish to reflect a symmetrical image of the golf ball upward into the view of the user with the impact point automatically lying in a vertical plane symmetrically intersecting the image; a visible contrasting indicator mark on the front surface for enabling the user to manipulate the putter to align the mark in the vertical plane to assist the user while swinging the putter head to maintain the path of the putter head in the vertical plane to thereby direct the golf ball in a straight line of the vertical plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A golf putter having a shaft provided with a handle at one end and a club head at the other end for striking a spherical golf ball to direct the golf ball towards a target, comprising: said head having a spherical front surface extending in a spherical curve from a front of the head to sides and top of the head for engaging a spherical golf ball at a point impact on the spherical front surface; said spherical front surface having a mirror-finish to reflect a symmetrical image of the golf ball upward into the view of the user with the impact point automatically lying in a vertical plane symmetrically intersecting the image; a visible contrasting indicator mark on the front surface for enabling the user to manipulate the putter to align the mark in the vertical plane to assist the user while swinging the putter head to maintain the path of the putter head in the vertical plane to thereby direct the golf ball in a straight line of the vertical plane.
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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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |