US3708174A
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Golf stance device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A golf stance guide comprising an elongate member to which indicator dials are attached. Cords normally stored within the elongate member are attached at either end respectively to a golfer''s shoe and a dial so that the left-right dial readings indicating previously successful stances may be consistently repeated.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kamarauskas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3667; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
A golf stance guide comprising: a. A hollow tube open at least at one end thereof, said tube having,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
19 words
A golf stance guide comprising: a. A hollow tube open at least at one end thereof, said tube having,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Means for temporarily fixing the position of said tube in relationship to a playing surface attached to said tube,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Means for temporarily fixing the position of said tube in relationship to a playing surface attached to said tube,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The golf stance device of claim 1 wherein said support means extends on opposite sides of said tube and wherein a pair of dials are respectively mounted on either side of said support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
Support means attached to said tube proximate to the other end thereof, b. Indicator means mounted on said support means, said indicator means comprising at least one dial mounted on said support means, and, c. Measure actuation means operatively associated with said indicator means and attachable to the shoe of the golfer utilizing the guide, whereby movement of said shoe in stance adjustment registers on said indicator means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
Support means attached to said tube proximate to the other end thereof, b. Indicator means mounted on said support means, said indicator means comprising at least one dial mounted on said support means, and, c. Measure actuation means operatively associated with said indicator means and attachable to the shoe of the golfer utilizing the guide, whereby movement of said shoe in stance adjustment registers on said indicator means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
Support means attached to said tube proximate to the other end thereof, b. Indicator means mounted on said support means, said indicator means comprising at least one dial mounted on said support means, and, c. Measure actuation means operatively associated with said indicator means and attachable to the shoe of the golfer utilizing the guide, whereby movement of said shoe in stance adjustment registers on said indicator means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
Support means attached to said tube proximate to the other end thereof, b. Indicator means mounted on said support means, said indicator means comprising at least one dial mounted on said support means, and, c. Measure actuation means operatively associated with said indicator means and attachable to the shoe of the golfer utilizing the guide, whereby movement of said shoe in stance adjustment registers on said indicator means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 2 wherein each dial comprises a hub member and spring means for biasing said hub member to a zero dial position on each of said dials.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said measure actuation means comprises a first cord attached to one of said hub members and a second cord attached to the other of said hub members, both said cords running through the body of said hollow tube and extending out the open end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 4 wherein a U-shaped clip is attached to the running end of each of said cords, each of said clips attachable to a golf shoe.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The golf stance device of claim 1 wherein said dial includes a hub member and spring means for biasing said hub member to a zero dial position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said means for temporarily positioning the tube comprises a point mounted on the bottom of said support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The golf stance device of claim 1 wherein said measure actuation means comprises at least one cord attached to said indicator means at one end thereof, said cord further extending through said tube and attachable to said shoe at the other end thereof.
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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |