US3716239A
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Weighting device for game club including tapered shaft
Assignee: GOUDREAU BEHAN Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-07
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1992-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A warm-up weight for athletic implements such as golf clubs having an enlarged head with a tapered stub having its point of smallest diameter connected to a tapered shaft having its narrower end connected to the stub. The warm-up weight includes a rigid generally annular core having a compressible casing thereon and including an axial passage and a generally radial channel permitting insertion of the weight onto the implement. In use, the narrower end of the tapered shaft is passed through the radial channel into the axial passage, the weight is slid down along the tapered stub into frictional engagement therewith, and the weight is rotated approximately 90*.
Inventors
- 👤 N Goudreau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3623; A63B69/3632; A63B69/3638
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A warm-up weight for use with an athletic implement of the type having an enlarged head with a tapered stub and a tapered shaft having its narrower end connected to the stub comprising a generally rigid hard annular core having a compressible casing thereon; said coated core being discontinuous to define a generally radial channel therein to provide access to the axial passage thereof; the width of said radial channel being selected to permit passage thereof past the shaft of said athletic implement, the diameter of the axial passage of said annular weight being greater than the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft but less than at least a portion of said tapered stub; whereby said weight is adapted to be frictionally retained on said tapered stub.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A warm-up weight for use with an athletic implement of the type having an enlarged head with a tapered stub and a tapered shaft having its narrower end connected to the stub comprising a generally rigid hard annular core having a compressible casing thereon; said coated core being discontinuous to define a generally radial channel therein to provide access to the axial passage thereof; the width of said radial channel being selected to permit passage thereof past the shaft of said athletic implement, the diameter of the axial passage of said annular weight being greater than the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft but less than at least a portion of said tapered stub; whereby said weight is adapted to be frictionally retained on said tapered stub.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A warm-up weight for use with an athletic implement of the type having an enlarged head with a tapered stub and a tapered shaft having its narrower end connected to the stub comprising a generally rigid hard annular core having a compressible casing thereon; said coated core being discontinuous to define a generally radial channel therein to provide access to the axial passage thereof; the width of said radial channel being selected to permit passage thereof past the shaft of said athletic implement, the diameter of the axial passage of said annular weight being greater than the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft but less than at least a portion of said tapered stub; whereby said weight is adapted to be frictionally retained on said tapered stub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A warm-up weight for use with an athletic implement of the type having an enlarged head with a tapered stub and a tapered shaft having its narrower end connected to the stub comprising a generally rigid hard annular core having a compressible casing thereon; said coated core being discontinuous to define a generally radial channel therein to provide access to the axial passage thereof; the width of said radial channel being selected to permit passage thereof past the shaft of said athletic implement, the diameter of the axial passage of said annular weight being greater than the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft but less than at least a portion of said tapered stub; whereby said weight is adapted to be frictionally retained on said tapered stub.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The weight as claimed in claim 1 wherein the width of the radial channel defined by the uncoated rigid core member is greater than the diameter of the narrower end of the shaft adjacent said tapered stub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The weight as claimed in claim 2 wherein the width of the radial channel of the coated core is substantially equal to the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft adjacent said tapered stub.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
The weight as claimed in claim 2 wherein the width of the inner and outer ends of said radial channel of the coated core is at least as great as the diameter of the narrower end of said shaft adjacent said tapered stub with at least a portion of said radial channel between said ends having a width less than the diameter of said narrower shaft end, whereby said coating is compressed during insertion of the body onto said 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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |