US3712625A
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Golfer{40 s head movement reminder device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A head reminder device for a golfer in which a vertically adjustable stand is provided as having a horizontal member thereon extending toward the golfer, and an L-shaped head plate is removably mounted at the free end of the horizontal member to serve as a reminder for a right-handed golfer as he practices his golf swing that his head has moved excessively upwardly or to the right during his swing. The head plate is also adaptable for similarly reminding a left-handed golfer of his head moving excessively upwardly or to the left during his swing.
Inventors
- 👤 J Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3629; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/09; A63B2225/093; A63B69/3608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A golfer''s head reminder device comprising a vertically adjustable stand, a horizontal rod member secured to said stand and extending outwardly therefrom, and a head member removably mounted at the free end of said rod member, said head member comprising an L-shaped plate, one leg of said plate lying in a horizontal plane on said rod member and the other leg of said plate lying in a vertical plane and extending downwardly from said one leg, the height of said stand serving to position said one leg slightly above the top of the golfer''s head, and so as to position said other leg slightly to one side of the golfer''s head, whereby said head member serves as a reminder for the golfer that his head has moved excessively upwardly and in a direction transverse to said horizontal rod member during his golf swing as the top portion of the golfer''s head is contacted by the undersurface said one leg and as a side of the golfer''s head is contacted by the inner surface said other leg, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A golfer''s head reminder device comprising a vertically adjustable stand, a horizontal rod member secured to said stand and extending outwardly therefrom, and a head member removably mounted at the free end of said rod member, said head member comprising an L-shaped plate, one leg of said plate lying in a horizontal plane on said rod member and the other leg of said plate lying in a vertical plane and extending downwardly from said one leg, the height of said stand serving to position said one leg slightly above the top of the golfer''s head, and so as to position said other leg slightly to one side of the golfer''s head, whereby said head member serves as a reminder for the golfer that his head has moved excessively upwardly and in a direction transverse to said horizontal rod member during his golf swing as the top portion of the golfer''s head is contacted by the undersurface said one leg and as a side of the golfer''s head is contacted by the inner surface said other leg, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein brackets are provided at the inner corner of saId head member to facilitate mounting from either end thereof on said rod member whereby said other leg may be disposed along either side of said rod member to accommodate both right-handed and left-handed golfers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said horizontal rod member is non-circular in cross-section and wherein said brackets each define a corresponding non-circular section with said head member thereby preventing any turning movement of said mounted head member along its axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein said stand comprises a ground plate, a first vertical rod fixedly secured at one end thereto, and a second vertical rod slidably disposed with respect to said first rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 4 wherein means are provided for adjusting said second rod with respect to said first rod and wherein said horizontal member is mounted on said second vertical rod.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |