US3810633A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Golf putter sighting device
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1973-04-23
•
Granted: 1974-05-14
•
Expires: 1993-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A golf putter sighting device having a housing which will slide over the head of a golf club and utilizing a biasing element for securing the housing on the club and a mirror secured to and projecting upwardly at an angle from the housing wherein a golfer can align the club face to a hole by merely sighting the hole via the mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 W Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3676; A63B69/3685
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A golf putter sighting device for removable mounting over a club head of a golf clUb, the sighting device comprising: an open ended housing having a chamber formed longitudinally therethrough for removably receiving a club head of a golf club therein, and an opening formed therein which substantially exposes the face of the club head when disposed in said chamber; biasing means disposed in said chamber to hold the club; a mirror holding unit secured to said housing; and a mirror secured to said holding unit and disposed at an angle of at least 47* to the horizontal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A golf putter sighting device for removable mounting over a club head of a golf clUb, the sighting device comprising: an open ended housing having a chamber formed longitudinally therethrough for removably receiving a club head of a golf club therein, and an opening formed therein which substantially exposes the face of the club head when disposed in said chamber; biasing means disposed in said chamber to hold the club; a mirror holding unit secured to said housing; and a mirror secured to said holding unit and disposed at an angle of at least 47* to the horizontal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 1 said housing having a horizontally disposed base wall, a front wall having said opening formed therein, said front wall secured to said base wall and projecting substantially vertically therefrom, a rear wall secured to said base wall and projecting substantially vertically therefrom, and a top wall interconnecting said front wall and said rear wall; wherein said walls form said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 2 wherein said biasing means is a helical spring having a base end secured to said rear wall and having a free end which projects toward said opening wherein when the club head is disposed in said chamber said free end is disposed against the rear wall of the club head and forces the club face against said front wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 3 wherein said top wall is formed from an extension of said front wall and said rear wall, with said front wall extension angularly inclined to said front wall and said rear wall extension angularly inclined to said rear wall wherein said extensions converge and are secured together proximate the area of convergence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 4 wherein said front wall extension extends beyond the area of convergence to form said mirror holding unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 5 wherein said front wall is disposed at an angle of approximately 87* to said base wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A golf putter sighting device as defined in claim 6 wherein said mirror holding unit is disposed at approximately 47* to the horizontal.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |