US3749408A
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Golf putter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A golf putter comprises a head of hard metal having a face, walls extending rearwardly from the face surrounding a cavity in the head, and an adjustable weight such as lead tape with an adhesive backing is secured into the cavity. A removable cover plate extends across the back of the head closing the cavity and containing the weight. The cover plate also provides a surface for inscription of the owner''s name. A hosel is fastened to the head and in turn is secured to the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 S Mills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B53/00; A63B53/04; A63B53/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A customized golf putter comprising: a. a hard metal head having a front striking face, a bottom sole surface, a top surface, a toe end wall, a heel end wall, a rear surface, and a cavity formed in said rear surface and extending into said head a predetermined distance toward said front striking face and extending longitudinally across said head from said toe end wall to said heel end wall, said cavity having internal upper, lower, front and side walls; b. a hosel fastened to said head through said top surface and extending through said upper wall of said cavity across said cavity and partially into said lower wall of said cavity, said hosel receiving a shaft and fastening the shaft to said head; c. an adjustable and removable weight means in said cavity; d. a shallow recess formed in said rear surface providing a shoulder on said rear surface which is coextensive with said cavity; and e. a removable cover plate mounted in said shoulder, to conceal and contain said weight within said cavity, and to provide a convenient surface or inscription of identification of the owner of the putter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A customized golf putter comprising: a. a hard metal head having a front striking face, a bottom sole surface, a top surface, a toe end wall, a heel end wall, a rear surface, and a cavity formed in said rear surface and extending into said head a predetermined distance toward said front striking face and extending longitudinally across said head from said toe end wall to said heel end wall, said cavity having internal upper, lower, front and side walls; b. a hosel fastened to said head through said top surface and extending through said upper wall of said cavity across said cavity and partially into said lower wall of said cavity, said hosel receiving a shaft and fastening the shaft to said head; c. an adjustable and removable weight means in said cavity; d. a shallow recess formed in said rear surface providing a shoulder on said rear surface which is coextensive with said cavity; and e. a removable cover plate mounted in said shoulder, to conceal and contain said weight within said cavity, and to provide a convenient surface or inscription of identification of the owner of the putter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The golf putter of claim 1 wherein said adjustable weight further comprises: a. a soft lead tape, and b. an adhesive surface means on said tape to adhere said tape onto said front wall within said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The golf putter of claim 1 wherein said head is of white tombisil metal, wherein said cover plate is of a metal material softer than said head, and wherein said cover plate has an adhesive backing means to adhere said cover plate within said shoulder.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |