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Golf computer means

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-07
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-12-07
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Abstract

Abstract A computer that converts distance and windage factors and trajectories for the player, having a base containing circular indicia, having four discs arranged upon it containing other indicia relating to a scientific approach to the game of golf. The discs are rotatable mounted together fastened to the base plate by means of a rivet or bolt. Specific readout windows have been provided for viewing information concerning where to hit a ball, what club to use, and having a compass dial, adjustments for a fast or slow course. The back of this computor contains a wind measuring means that also detects wind direction, a ground level dectector means and three rotatably mounted discs used to count strokes and holes for the players.

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Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 23:22
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C3/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 498 words
A golf computer means of the character described, comprising, a base, having an outer arcuate row of wind degrees indicia to the left and right of said base center oriented point, the scale indicating the direction of the wind in relation to the player''s position, having a inner triple row of indicia scales indicating yardage changes for varying winds read through the window cutout in the first circular disc member above giving the gain or resultant yardage loss in yards, having another inner row of indicia on said base indicating the angular compensating resultant direction to hit a golf ball read on the first circular disc above in the window cutout, said base being clearly marked head wind and tail wind, a first circular disc member of lesser diameter than said base rotatably mounted on said base individually movable and concentric with said base and having window cutouts to view scales on the base, said window cutouts aligned with the indicia of the radial scales on the said base exposing compensating yardage scales and arc radial scale data recorded on the base and read through the first circular disc member windows for wind evaluations and yardage conversions from vectors and trajectories and compensating data thereon, said first circular disc member having radial scales disposed about the inside of the first circular disc member readable on the second radial disc member, a second circular disc member of lesser radial diameter than the first circular disc member rotatably mounted on said base and individually movable and concentric with the first circular disc and the base member having window viewing cutouts symmetrically placed in the second disc that expose radial scale data on wind yardage conversion and degree readouts on arc and trajectory values numerically, said second circular disc member having scales upon it radially for club selection and alTernate club choice, having a slow or fast course adjustment compensation scale, having a radial hitting distance scale orientated to the arrow on the third circular disc member above, a third circular disc member of lesser diameter than the second circular disc member rotatably mounted on said base and individually movable and concentric with the other disc members and the base having window cutouts that expose club selection for golfers having different expertise and an alternate club selection window, having an arrow positioned upon the third circular disc member adapted to register the club selection in the window cutout when placed opposite the yardage scale on the outer part of the second circular disc that is orientated to the third circular disc member, a fourth circular disc of lesser diameter than the third circular disc member, individually movable and mounted concentrically, said fourth disc member containing a compass displaying primary points for determining direction of travel on a golf course and cooperating with said base information in applying direction of windage in conformity with the player''s needs and attendant weather report information, and means to attach said rotatable discs to said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 498 words
A golf computer means of the character described, comprising, a base, having an outer arcuate row of wind degrees indicia to the left and right of said base center oriented point, the scale indicating the direction of the wind in relation to the player''s position, having a inner triple row of indicia scales indicating yardage changes for varying winds read through the window cutout in the first circular disc member above giving the gain or resultant yardage loss in yards, having another inner row of indicia on said base indicating the angular compensating resultant direction to hit a golf ball read on the first circular disc above in the window cutout, said base being clearly marked head wind and tail wind, a first circular disc member of lesser diameter than said base rotatably mounted on said base individually movable and concentric with said base and having window cutouts to view scales on the base, said window cutouts aligned with the indicia of the radial scales on the said base exposing compensating yardage scales and arc radial scale data recorded on the base and read through the first circular disc member windows for wind evaluations and yardage conversions from vectors and trajectories and compensating data thereon, said first circular disc member having radial scales disposed about the inside of the first circular disc member readable on the second radial disc member, a second circular disc member of lesser radial diameter than the first circular disc member rotatably mounted on said base and individually movable and concentric with the first circular disc and the base member having window viewing cutouts symmetrically placed in the second disc that expose radial scale data on wind yardage conversion and degree readouts on arc and trajectory values numerically, said second circular disc member having scales upon it radially for club selection and alTernate club choice, having a slow or fast course adjustment compensation scale, having a radial hitting distance scale orientated to the arrow on the third circular disc member above, a third circular disc member of lesser diameter than the second circular disc member rotatably mounted on said base and individually movable and concentric with the other disc members and the base having window cutouts that expose club selection for golfers having different expertise and an alternate club selection window, having an arrow positioned upon the third circular disc member adapted to register the club selection in the window cutout when placed opposite the yardage scale on the outer part of the second circular disc that is orientated to the third circular disc member, a fourth circular disc of lesser diameter than the third circular disc member, individually movable and mounted concentrically, said fourth disc member containing a compass displaying primary points for determining direction of travel on a golf course and cooperating with said base information in applying direction of windage in conformity with the player''s needs and attendant weather report information, and means to attach said rotatable discs to said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having an additional concentric rotatable disc mounted on said base for counting total game strokes for more than one player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 27 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having an additional concentric rotatable disc mounted on said base for registering the total individual hole strokes for more than one player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 26 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having an additional rotatable disc mounted on said base that registers the hole number being played as an assist to scoring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having a wind direction and wind speed register.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 14 words
Apparatus as in claim 1, having a level detector rigidly supported to the base.

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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) 1976-07-09 1977-01-08 1977-07-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-07-09 1981-01-08 1981-07-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-07-09 1985-01-08 1985-07-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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